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‘Big Food’ needs scrutiny – experts

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 20 June 201220 June 2012

The reach and impact of the multinational food and beverage industry – ‘Big Food’-  has been thoroughly under-examined, according to […]

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Are regular chocolate eaters really thinner?

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 28 March 201228 March 2012

Recent research showing a link between moderate chocolate consumption and body mass index has received wide spread coverage in the […]

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NEEDNT food list targets obese patient’s diet

Expert Q&A  |  Published: 24 February 201229 February 2012

When it comes to healthy food, consumers are often at the mercy of misleading dietary claims from manufacturers. Now researchers […]

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School milk may lower colorectal cancer risk – NZ research

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 16 December 201116 December 2011

A recent study suggests that historical milk-in-schools programmes – similar to the planned initiative announced by Fonterra today – may […]

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Healthy eating on a budget – expert tips

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 15 December 201115 December 2011

Christmas is coming, and while for many New Zealanders the festive season does involve a feast, there will be many […]

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(Updated) New Zealand Diet and Nutrition Survey – Experts Respond

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 15 September 201115 September 2011

New Zealand’s latest nutrition survey shows the nation’s obesity epidemic surged ahead over the past dozen years — even though […]

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Food insecurity – the issues and the solutions

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 12 August 201112 August 2011

With record inflation in New Zealand, growing unease about the price of milk and rising food costs globally, nutrition experts […]

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Fructose in pregnancy may compromise fetal health

In the News  |  Published: 14 February 201124 March 2011

Researchers investigating effects of maternal diet on children’s health at the University of Auckland’s Liggins Institute are warning pregnant mums […]

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‘Beware quick-fix diets’ – NZ nutrition experts

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 16 December 201016 December 2010

As summer holidays approach — and the appeal of fad diets grows amongst people aiming to slim down quickly — […]

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ODT: Financial stress causing poor diets

In the News  |  Published: 01 September 2010

Ellie Constantine writes in the Otago Daily Times about research which suggests that poor dietary choices have more to do […]

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