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.
The popularity of plant-based proteins, or “fake meat”, has increased in recent years as consumers look to eat fewer animal products. In fact, plant-based protein is projected to be a A$3 billion opportunity for Australia by 2030. Many consumers believe these fake meats are better for their health, as well as better for the environment, but is that right?
Children in many Victorian childcare centres are being fed meals that don’t meet healthy guidelines and staff who plan their menus don’t feel confident or supported enough to do better, a new study has found.
New IPAN research shows the amount of added sugars and non-nutritive sweeteners in packaged foods and drinks has grown a lot over the last decade, which is leading to a broad range of consequences, as our experts explain in The Conversation.
Like adults, children can get “hangry” – a combination of angry and hungry. IPAN childhood nutrition experts shared some insights on when hangriness attacks for The Conversation.
