Public health advocates meeting in Parliament House will call for a 20 per cent levy on sugar sweetened beverages as part of a broader list of 10 health priorities for Australia.
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Sugar tax idea “bonkers mad”, says Joyce
Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce has slammed the proposal to introduce a sugar tax and said eating less and exercise are the ways to reduce obesity.
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‘Healthy’ fast food chains not living up to their claims
The chains that fared worst in our study were those positioning themselves as “healthier” – such as a popular juice chain and a popular salad chain.
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Why Australian dietary recommendations on fat need to change
A recent editorial in the journal Open Heart suggests many of us have it all wrong when it comes to the balance of fats we eat.
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When it comes to food, could ‘reactive’ sometimes be best?
From time to time, maybe there are some simple things that many of us can do - and react to - that can make health a little more likely.
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Aussies diets leave a lot to be desired: CSIRO
With almost 47,000 additional surveys completed, the national diet scored just 59 out of 100, confirming that Australian diets are worse than first thought.
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If you love me, don’t feed me bacon
It is easy to give people you love lots of ultra-processed, high-kilojoule, nutrient-poor foods because they like them. But immediate pleasure comes at a cost.
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Joyce dismisses sugar tax proposal
Acting Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce has dismissed a Liberal backbencher’s suggestion that a sugar tax should be considered as a means to tackle child obesity.
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Supermarket toddler meals too salty – study
Many Australian toddlers are consuming their recommended daily salt intake in just one sitting, an examination of supermarket toddler meals has found.
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Half of ‘natural’ foods unhealthy: report
Australians are being urged to be wary of foods which claim to be ‘natural’ with new research showing that almost 5 in 10 ‘natural’ products are high in saturated fat, sugar and/or salt.
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New Evidence for BPA and Obesity? Not so fast!
Don’t panic over BPA and obesity. You are very unlikely to reach the bodily levels of BPA that will cause disruption of glucose metabolism in early embryos.
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Unhealthy sport sponsorship continues to target kids
In the final month of the countdown to the Olympic Games, our sports stars are probably not eating and drinking the Games sponsors’ foods.
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Too much salt and sugar and not enough exercise – why Australians’ health is lagging
Almost three in four Australian children consume too much sugar, 91.5% of young people do not meet physical activity recommendations, and Australians are among the most obese people in the world.
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Research suggests eating grains does not contribute to excess weight
Adults with high core grain intakes have same waistline as grain food avoiders, according to research commissioned by the Grains
& Legumes Nutrition Council.
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ACCC takes action against Heinz over ‘healthy’ toddler food
The consumer watchdog is taking action against Heinz for marketing a food which contains 60 per cent sugar as good for toddlers.
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Does Australia need a sugar tax?
The British Government’s recent decision to combat the rising incidence of obesity in the UK by introducing a 20 per cent tax on sugary drinks has stimulated debate about whether Australia should follow suit.
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Food promoted by music stars usually unhealthy – study
Most food products promoted by music celebrities like Beyonce, Katy Perry or Snoop Dogg are unhealthy, according to a new study.
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Health Check: how much sugar is it OK to eat?
Consuming too much energy – whether from fat or carbohydrates, including sugar – will make you gain weight.
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Advertising has the power to make children fat and this needs to stop
More than 60% of UK adults are obese and one in five children start school already overweight – rising to around one in three once children hit the ages of 10 and 11.
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Mind the doughnut: emotional eating is a habit that can start in childhood
Food can be an extremely effective tool for calming young children. But what are the effects of using food as a tool to deal with emotions like boredom or sadness?
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