What type of breakfast person are you?
New research has identified five breakfast personalities among the national population in findings that could promote healthier food choices in the Australian diet.
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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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Biology of health and disease
Understanding how the biological mechanisms behind exercise and nutrition work, and how they impact on health.
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Preventing and managing chronic conditions
Developing and implementing lifestyle-based solutions to prevent and manage chronic conditions.
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Healthy active living
Real-world solutions to increase physical activity and reduce sedentary behaviour in the community.
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Food, nutrition and health
Developing quality evidence and using it to tackle the diverse range of food and nutrition issues in our community.
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Can vitamin C be used to fight type 2 diabetes?
New therapies are being explored to help manage type 2 diabetes and reduce its associated health and economic burdens.
Breastfeeding your baby – the first week
Breastfeeding might be the most natural thing in the world – but it is also a skill you need to learn. Find out all you need to know about feeding your baby in the first week of life.
Helping Aussies say ‘no’ to excess salt
Nutrition experts at IPAN are working on ways to reduce salt consumption and improve population health. Take a look at their current research findings for Salt Awareness Week.