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June 22, 2021

COVID revealed flaws in our food supply. It gives us a chance to fix them

Penny Farrell, University of Sydney; Anne Marie Thow, University of Sydney; Helen Trevena, University of Sydney; Sinead Boylan, University of Sydney, and Tara Boelsen-Robinson, Deakin University

Since COVID hit, many Australians have seen first-hand what shocks to the food system can do.

Trans fats are used in highly-processed foods such as biscuits, pastries, and fast food. Flickr/crimfants

November 13, 2013

US set to restrict trans fats, but should Australia follow?

Gary Sacks, Deakin University; Helen Trevena, University of Sydney, and Shauna Downs, University of Sydney

The increased supply and marketing of processed food high in fat, sugar and salt are recognised as the major drivers of obesity and diet-related diseases globally. As part of efforts to improve the healthiness…

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