Has TikTok got you worried you’re not eating enough protein to keep you healthy? Here’s how much you really need, and what that looks like throughout a day.
Articles on Food and nutrition
Displaying 21 - 40 of 261 articles
You might have heard that eating too many eggs will cause high cholesterol levels, leading to poor health. But what does the latest science say?
‘Weight creep’ doesn’t have to be inevitable. Here’s what’s behind this sneaky annual occurrence and some practical steps to prevent it.
It’s important to help our kids maintain a healthy weight. But sometimes well-intentioned interventions can cause more harm than good.
Doctors in developed countries have recently reported treating cases of scurvy, including in Australia. Here’s why we might see more of it.
A new TikTok trend claims adding a teaspoon of cinnamon to your daily coffee for one week can help you burn fat. Is there any truth to this?
More than 1.1 million Australians are estimated to be living with an eating disorder. Around a third of these people are also neurodivergent.
Many people report eating as a way of helping them to cope when experiencing difficult emotions. Here’s what you can do about it.
Policymakers and health researchers are increasingly recognising the harms of stigmatising language and attitudes towards larger-bodied people.
Not all children with high weight will have health consequences. But if your child experiences headaches, trouble sleeping or joint pain, it might be time to see your GP.
Health at every size promotes mindful eating and lifestyle behaviours to pursue health and wellness, without focusing on weight loss. Here’s how it compares to traditional weight-loss approaches.
The Australian College of Nursing wants to see school nurses weigh students and measure their hight. The plan has sparked anger among health professionals and parents. But what do the experts say?
Does your toddler only want to eat beige or white foods? You’re not alone. Half of children go through a stage of picky eating, peaking at age three. Here’s how to tackle some common food aversions.
High-fat, sugar-rich and salty foods are just so enjoyable to eat. And it’s not only you who thinks so – we’ve evolved that way.
A new study in mice suggests fasting could increase the risk of cancer. Yet previous research has said the opposite. Here’s what to make of these conflicting findings.
Are you stuck in a cycle of endless diets? Consider these questions before starting a new one.
Public health resources often recommend brown rice instead of white as a ‘healthy swap’. But what if you prefer white rice?
These five foods rate highly on the nutrient-rich foods index and on cost, meaning they represent good value for money when it comes to buying nutritious food.
If you’re a parent, you’ll be well-acquainted with the hotly debated parenting topic of screen time. But how exactly does screen time impact a child’s physical health?
The mass-produced wholegrain bread you buy from the supermarket isn’t harmful to your health, even though it’s an ‘ultra-processed’ food. Your overall diet matters more.
Top contributors
-
Laureate Professor in Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Newcastle
-
Clinical Trials Director, Department of Endocrinology, RPA Hospital, University of Sydney
-
Associate Professor, Deakin University
-
Professor of Public Health Policy, Deakin University
-
Professor of Community Health and Wellbeing, The University of Queensland
-
Professor of Medicine, Monash University
-
Senior Lecturer, Nutrition and Food Science, Australian Catholic University
-
Professor of Nutrition, Adelaide University
-
PhD Researcher, Australian National University
-
Accredited Practising Dietitian and Lecturer, Southern Cross University
-
Program Director of Nutrition and Food Sciences, Accredited Practising Dietitian, Adelaide University
-
Associate Professor and Clinical Academic Gastroenterologist, Western Sydney University
-
Senior Visiting Fellow, School of Medical Sciences, UNSW
-
Professor, School of Medical, Indigenous and Health Sciences. Advanced Accredited Practising Dietitian, University of Wollongong
-
Retired nutritionist, Defence Science and Technology Organisation