Nutrition and Regulation
FSANZ partners with GS1 Australia to create the Branded Food Database
November 14, 2021
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has announced that they are working with GS1 Australia to develop a public online database of Australian branded food and beverage products, including private label products. The database will contain product information, which is accurate, comprehensive, and updated regularly. The information will assist health policy development for Government. Limited […]
Bringing nutrition and sustainability assessment together
November 12, 2021
Nutrition and sustainability are large, complex issues. They are interconnected through the food system. Food – production, distribution and consumption – impacts on greenhouse gas emissions, land and water use, and the use of fertilizers and pesticides. Consequently, there is a growing interest in the assessment methods that […]
Dairy reduces falls and fractures
A healthy old age – is it realistic or futile? Ageing is often accompanied with frailty, bone fragility, and increased risk of fractures, particularly the hip. However, there is good news. A 2-year Australian study has investigated how dairy foods served in aged care facilities impacts on the risk of fractures of the residents. Few studies […]
The National Obesity Prevention Strategy 2022-2032 – Draft Release
October 11, 2021
Overweight and obesity is an urgent and complex public health issue. At last, the long-awaited draft National Obesity Prevention Strategy 2022-2032 has been released for consultation. The idea of developing an obesity strategy was agreed back in 2018 by Australian and State and Territory health ministers being led by the […]
New dairy research shows not all saturated fats are the same
The AFGC keeps a watching brief on research publications across scientific and technical disciplines of importance to the food industry. Dietary guidelines around the globe recommend limiting dairy fats, which are high in saturated fat, to help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). However, emerging evidence is showing […]
Can processed foods play an important role in the healthy diets of Australians?
The AFGC keeps a watching brief on research publications across scientific and technical disciplines of importance to the food industry. One of the barriers to selecting food choices is cost. This is especially true for low socioeconomic status (SES) households which regularly choose processed foods. Additionally, lower and […]