Allied Health & Aging > Nutrition & dietetics

Looking for a star performer for your kitchen?

22 August, 2024

It thrives under pressure, is a star sous chef, works hard and always brings its A-game.


Diet in 40s could influence quality of life in 70s: study

29 July, 2024

Fewer than 1 in 10 people are able to live free of disease and maintain good physical, cognitive and mental health to age 70 and beyond, suggests a new study.


Diagnosing obesity — time to move beyond BMIs?

24 July, 2024

Obesity has more than doubled globally since 1990, with more than 2.5 billion adults aged 18 and older being overweight in 2022.


Why do meals taste bland in space?

17 July, 2024

Scientists from RMIT University have led a study on common food aromas that may help explain why astronauts report that meals taste bland in space and struggle to eat their normal nutritional intake.


Autism linked to altered gut microbiome in children

10 July, 2024

This could inform future diagnostic and mechanistic studies, according to the researchers.


Inpatient treatment approach could help adults with eating disorders

03 June, 2024

The approach involves patients consuming a progressively higher energy intake over a short period of time, to quickly restore their nutritional health.


Opinion: It's time for Australia to introduce a sugary drinks tax

08 May, 2024

Sugary drinks cause weight gain and increase the risk of a range of diseases, including diabetes.


Aruma, a human rights warrior

01 March, 2024

Aruma — one of Australia's largest disability providers — is proud to be a human rights warrior, not only for our 5000+ customers but for all Australians living with a disability.


Shifting the dial on obesity

02 February, 2024 by Joanna Munro, Director Prevention Systems, Health and Wellbeing Queensland

In 2018, 8.4% of the total burden of disease in Australia was due to overweight and obesity, making it the second leading risk factor contributing to disease burden after tobacco use.


Should disease management mirror dentistry?

01 February, 2024 by Amy Sarcevic

After smoking and obesity, poor diet is the largest contributor to Australia's disease burden, yet it is uncommon for patients to be offered personalised, nutrition-related interventions when seeking health care.


What's the impact of promoting and using zero alcohol drinks?

19 December, 2023

Zero alcohol drinks resemble alcohol in appearance and taste, are often closely linked to a parent alcohol brand and are freely promoted to all age groups, including young people.


Study calls for urgent efforts to reduce adolescent vaping uptake

13 September, 2023

A study involving more than 4200 adolescents has found that e-cigarette use has become "fairly common" in young people in Australia.


Study explores impact of 20% sugary drinks tax

31 July, 2023

Can a national sugary drinks tax improve health equity? New research investigates the potential health benefits and cost-effectiveness of such taxes.


New international dietary guidelines released

19 July, 2023

The World Health Organization (WHO) has released updated dietary advice involving fat and carbohydrate intake.


Latest results on aspartame cancer risk

14 July, 2023

Aspartame is an artificial sweetener widely used in various food and beverage products since the 1980s, including diet drinks, chewing gum, gelatin, ice cream, dairy products, breakfast cereal, toothpaste and medications.


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