Schoolkids eating too much ultra-processed food, study shows
Victorian primary school children are getting almost half their daily calories from ultra-processed foods (UPFs), and it is linked to unhealthy weight gain in older aged children.
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5 Minutes with… Dr Priscila Machado
Dr Priscila Machado envisions a world with a food system that is conducive to equitable access to affordable and sustainable healthy food. In the last 5 years, her groundbreaking research on the impacts of ultra-processed foods, sustainable diets, and policy responses has attracted over $1.5m of research funding.
4 ways to cut down on meat when dining out – and still make healthy choices
Many of us are looking for ways to eat a healthier and more sustainable diet. And one way to do this is by reducing the amount of meat we eat.
Lifting the lid on ultra-processed foods
Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are dominating our diets – but what does that term actually mean? Through her research, Dr Priscila Machado will develop recommendations on how to best communicate about UPFs to consumers.
Why is toddler milk so popular? Follow the money
Toddler milk is popular and becoming more so. Dr Jennifer McCann and colleagues explain its appeal and why it's a problem.
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.
Misleading food labels contribute to babies and toddlers eating too much sugar. 3 things parents can do
Research shows that Australian infants and toddlers are eating unhealthy amounts of sugar.
Is fake meat healthy? And what’s actually in it?
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?
Food and drinks are getting sweeter. Even if it’s not all sugar, it’s bad for our health
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.
Five ways to cut out ultra-processed foods to improve your health
Do you really know how much of the food you eat is ultra-processed? Here's how to tell if a food is ultra-processed and why these foods should be avoided.