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The ideal front-of-pack labelling scheme – yeah right
In the great obesity debate front of pack nutrition labelling is often hailed as is the bold new hope to guide consumers towards healthier food options. The “traffic light” concept is the one most of us would be familiar with… Read More ›
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Choice Architecture
Choice architecture: no, it’s not a compliment about a building, but something many politicians, businesses and parents have been involved in for years. It describes the process of organising the context in which people make decisions. Simply put, it’s providing… Read More ›
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The humbug of food elitism
Lately there’s been a proliferation of media articles encouraging people to avoid foods with additives. It’s a sentiment propelled by the Green Party and gourmet foodies, and recent interest has certainly been peaked by Michael Pollan’s book In defence of… Read More ›
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Changing or de-stressing the food environment: Which is more important for health?
Is all of the emphasis on healthy foods, unhealthy foods, and obesity really having a positive effect on the health of our population? I read today about a school food programme in New South Wales which recently achieved a 90% increase… Read More ›
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Positive Pester Power
Pester power works – but it doesn’t always have to be negative. Kids are pretty quick to pick up on messages about eating – including messages about healthy eating too. Thanks to the smart and conscientious teachers at my daughters’… Read More ›