Are sports foods all they shake up to be? Study reveals shocking truth
A comprehensive audit of readily available sports foods has revealed many are mislabelled and claim to be more nutritious than they actually are.
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Men’s Health Week – simple ways to build healthy habits
Taking steps to improve your health doesn't have to be complicated. Here are some simple things to do that can go a long way.
Study finds some mealtime strategies make fussy kids even fussier
New IPAN research has found that mealtime strategies used by parents of fussy eaters might be inadvertently turning their children into even fussier eaters, interrupting their ability to regulate their own appetite and establish healthy eating habits.
Am I too old to build muscle? What science says about sarcopenia and building strength later in life
Experts in muscle loss, A/Prof David Scott and Prof Robin Daly, say it's never too late to start weight training and protect yourself against sarcopenia.
Nutrition, sustainability and affordability on the menu – improving food provision in early childhood care
Learning and development in childcare starts with good nutrition - and dietitians play an important role in helping to set Australian children on a path to better lifelong health.
Screening for vitamin C levels could improve diabetes outcomes
People with diabetes should be routinely screened for vitamin C deficiency as new research reveals it may help reduce the risk of complications from the disease.
Make a difference in health research – Join IPAN’s Consumer Network!
The IPAN Consumer Network is a way for people of all ages and backgrounds to share their lived experience to help inform research for use in the real world.
Experts sound alarm on ‘predatory’ and ‘exploitative’ baby formula industry
As part of a special three-paper series published in The Lancet, Dr Phillip Baker argues that baby milk formula companies are exploiting parents' emotions to generate sales.
8 everyday foods you might not realise are ultra processed – and how to spot them
Ultra-processed is not just another name for junk – although foods like soft drinks, confectionery and chips are ultra-processed. There are many packaged foods we’d normally consider healthy that are ultra-processed.
New road to recovery for ACL injuries
Operations may not be necessary for the common knee injury as study finds ‘rehabilitation first’ could have similar benefits to surgery for Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries.
Deakin to lead new Clinical Guidelines for overweight and obesity
About 14 million Australians are living with overweight or obesity. A team of Deakin researchers from IPAN and the Institute for Health Transformation (IHT) are leading a much-needed review of our clinical guidelines to manage overweight and obesity, focusing on early intervention.
New guidelines to help diagnose and treat muscle loss in elderly
A new set of international guidelines aims to improve the clinical treatment of muscle loss, known as sarcopenia, a common condition in older adults that severely impacts quality of life and increases the risk of falls.