The Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition (IPAN) is a world-leading research institute committed to improving health and quality of life. We’re working to reduce the rates of chronic disease through nutrition and physical activity research excellence.
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Understanding how the biological mechanisms behind exercise and nutrition work, and how they impact on health.
Developing and implementing lifestyle-based solutions to prevent and manage chronic conditions.
Real-world solutions to increase physical activity and reduce sedentary behaviour in the community.
Developing quality evidence and using it to tackle the diverse range of food and nutrition issues in our community.
Meal kits are a billion dollar industry selling the promise of convenience while cooking healthy meals at home. Delivering ingredients and step-by-step recipes to the doorstep, meal kits reduce the time and energy to plan, shop and prepare meals. But do they deliver on their promise of health?
New research reveals that parents’ tolerance of risk and injury is a determining factor in how physically active their children are.
Fathers play a crucial role in shaping the food choices and eating habits of their children within the household. Unfortunately, they are often overlooked in research and initiatives aimed at promoting healthier diets among kids.
IPAN PhD student Laura Marchese explains how to bump up healthy protein in your diet - without eating meat.