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Simplot Australia recognises that food choice is influenced by many factors and that a balanced diet and an active lifestyle are important. As a result, Simplot created a Nutrition Science Department to focus on this area. The Nutrition Science Department is part of the Quality and Innovation division within Simplot.
What's new?
Warning - Aussie Kids' Grim Health Outlook
March, 2009
Desperately low intakes of long-chain omega-3s could be placing Australian children at greater risk of heart disease, asthma and ADHD as well as impacting their brain development.
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Children born now are more likely to have a peanut allergy than those born 10 years ago
March, 2009
NEW research has just been released showing that the prevalence of peanut allergy in children has doubled in children born in the last 4 years compared to those born 10 years ago.
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Cancer prevention can be as simple as healthy eating, weight management, and keeping active
February, 2009
THE World Cancer Research Fund has published a new policy report which reviews current cancer research and reveals that almost one third of most common cancers could be prevented by healthier lifestyles.
A national survey weighs up our children's health habits
October, 2008
THE Department of Health and Ageing has conducted the first Australian National Children's Nutrition and Physical Activity Survey. The survey involved over 4000 children aged between 2-16 years from all over Australia with the aim to determine how healthy our kids really are!
Importance of omega-3 intake on the health of our baby boomer generation
October, 2008
OMEGA-3 experts discussed the current global evidence on the importance, benefits and current dietary recommendations of omega-3 fatty acids.
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