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Category: Food and Nutrition

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Advocating for protection against unethical marketing of unhealthy products

PHAA Intern Allyson Todd, University of Sydney The unethical marketing of unhealthy products is an increasing concern within the digital … More

Alcohol, child and youth health, Chronic disease, food and nutrition
Red jelly candy

Ultra-processed foods are trashing our health – and the planet

Kim Anastasiou, Deakin University; Mark Lawrence, Deakin University; Michalis Hadjikakou, Deakin University, and Phillip Baker, Deakin University Our world is … More

ecology and environment, food and nutrition, Public Health
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Sick governance risks all our health

Malcolm Baalman – PHAA Senior Policy and Advocacy Adviser We saw a disappointing Budget this week, with virtually no new … More

2022 Federal Election, Budget 2022-23, lobbying, Prevention, Public Health
Assorted vegetable on table

Advocating for Healthy and Sustainable Food Systems in Australia – taking a holistic approach

Kate Sievert, Cherie Russell, and Sarah Dickie – Healthy Food Systems Australia   Australia’s dominant food system provides access to … More

ecology and environment, food and nutrition, political economy of health
Half empty shelves in supermarket. Bottom right corner of picture is text: 'Image credit: Christina Pollard.'

Fighting for food regulation reform and social mobilisation for wicked problems: Food Futures Conference 2022

PHAA Featuring international food and nutrition experts, and prominent Australian public figures, the final day of the Food Futures Conference … More

food and nutrition, Food Futures, Health equity, Public Health
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Early Career Researchers showcase the future of food research

Courtney Thompson, Kevin Mao, Shayal Prasad, Sarah Gandolfo, Alexandra Procter – Students and Young Professionals in Public Health (SYPPH) committee. … More

Branches/SIGs, food and nutrition, public health workforce
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“Uncomfortable, important and compelling”: Food Sovereignty presentations at Food Futures 2022

Christina Pollard, Melanie Parker, and Food Futures Conference Advisory Committee Over 170 delegates attended the Food Futures Conference 2022, held … More

food and nutrition, Food Futures, Indigenous health
Empty shelves in a fridge in a supermarket in Perth, and a sign urging people socially distance. Taken by Christina Pollard

Corporate power, dietary guidelines and ultra-processed food on the menu at Food Futures 2022

Christina Pollard, Melanie Parker, and Food Futures Conference Advisory Committee Over 170 delegates attended the Food Futures Conference 2022, held … More

food and nutrition, Food Futures, Public Health
Person in red dress about to cut into a cake sitting on table. Candles and plastic Christmas tree cutout also resting on table.

ANZJPH study highlights festive season risk hazards, or ‘Chrishaps’

Jeremy Lasek – PHAA By now, most are ‘back at work’ (physically or remotely) and we can look back at … More

Coronavirus, Injury prevention, Public Health
Fruit and vegetables background. Text: 'Nutrition for Older Australians. Pre-Budget Submission. Brought to you by.... Nutrition for Older Australians Alliance (NOAA).'

How do we improve the nutrition of older Australians?

Kate Thiele – Meals on Wheels Australia & Melanie Parker – PHAA Introduction As people move through life, nutrition requirements change. … More

Budget 2022-23, food and nutrition, Public Health
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Public health measures can help balance the Budget

Adjunct Professor Terry Slevin – PHAA CEO This post is the second in our series of articles exploring the PHAA’s … More

Alcohol, Budget 2022-23, sugar tax, taxation, tobacco
Text: 'Food Futures Conference 2022. Transforming food systems for the planetary and public health good.' Picture of pen, phone, paper and laptop on desk.

Expert to discuss framework for making food systems sustainable and healthy at PHAA conference

Introduction by Jeremy Lasek – PHAA At the PHAA’s upcoming Food Futures Conference, (16-17 March) a leading Australian expert, Professor … More

ecology and environment, food and nutrition, one health
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It’s time to move beyond implementation to make healthy food retail changes successful and sustainable at scale

Dr Adyya Gupta and Professor Anna Peeters It is well established that unhealthy diet is a leading but preventable risk … More

food and nutrition, Health promotion, Public Health
Woman smiling while cooking. Various fruit, vegetable and bread on the table in front of her.

“It is not just about feeding people, it’s about feeding people well,” UK expert to tell 2022 Food Futures Conference

Jeremy Lasek – PHAA With many of us preparing to shed those unwanted festive season kilos, what better time than … More

food and nutrition, Nutrition, Public Health
A Pepsi branded vending machine on the left, and one for Coca Cola on the right.

Encouraging switching away from sugary drinks and towards water – using warning labels and Health Stars

Professor Caroline Miller, Dr Jo Dono and Dr Kerry Ettridge (SAHMRI and The University of Adelaide) Australia has one of … More

food, junk food, Nutrition, Public Health, sugary drinks
A close-up picture of Themeda triandra (Kangaroo grass) with a background of trees

2022 Food Futures Conference: Transforming food systems for planetary and public good

Jeremy Lasek – PHAA Background According to the United Nations, “Our population trajectory means that from now to 2030, the … More

environment, food, Nutrition, Public Health
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Levies on unhealthy products reduce disease and heal the budget deficit

Terry Slevin – PHAA CEO As a result of the pandemic that has changed our lives, some are suggesting that … More

Alcohol, alcohol marketing, federal election, gambling, Nutrition, Public Health, taxation
Dr Michael Mosley, left, and exercise physiologist Ray Kelly, standing on Bondi Beach. The image is a still for their program on SBS TV.

PHAA and SBS-TV recognise the work of ‘Too Deadly for Diabetes’ creator, Ray Kelly

Jeremy Lasek – PHAA One of the great strengths of the PHAA’s annual awards is to uncover great stories of … More

awards, exercise, Indigenous health, Nutrition, obesity, Public Health, Type-2 diabetes
Hot air balloons over Lake Burley Griffin and the National Museum of Australia

Drugs, advocacy, and understanding public health’s ‘new frontier’: it’s conference week

Jeremy Lasek – PHAA   The Australian Public Health Conference 2021 starts this Thurday 23 September, and features a stellar … More

Alcohol, AUSTPH2021, Climate change, Events, Mental Health, Public Health

The future of food regulation in Australia

Terry Slevin CEO – Public Health Association of Australia and Robert Hunt CEO – Dietitians Australia   Australia has built … More

Australia scores a two in the WHO Sodium Score Card

Mary-Anne Land and Terry Slevin – PHAA    This week it is national stroke week in Australia. There is unequivocal … More

Junk food companies have no place on the Olympic sponsorship podium

Kathryn Backholer, Christina Zorbas and Florentine Martino     The Tokyo Olympics is like no other before it. In the … More

Swap shapes for rice crackers, chips for popcorn… parents can improve their kids’ diet with these healthier lunchbox options

Matthew Mclaughlin, University of Newcastle; Alison Brown, University of Newcastle; Jannah Jones, University of Newcastle; Luke Wolfenden, University of Newcastle, … More

junk food, lunchboxes, schools

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