NEW research shows that despite the well-known health burden from obesity, government $$ for preventive research/programs is relatively low ⬇️
Funding should be strategic and consistent to enable full realisation of $ effective initiatives.
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Do potassium-enriched salt substitutes reduce adverse cardiovascular outcomes? Our new systematic review provides answers to this question! 🧂❤️
Available here 🔗loom.ly/0jUY6wI
Annals of Int Med
Hannah Greenwood
Katelyn Barnes

Sugar increase in Fanta and Sprite prompts calls for new tax on Australia’s food and drinks industry ⁦ The sugar content of Fanta has been increased from 4.5 to 7.2 grams per 100ml... 🥤
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Congratulations to Amy Kirkegaard PhD & team on this new study that evaluated the comprehensiveness and strength of nutrition policies of early childhood education and care services among South East QLD services 🚸🧃Important work!
Read in full here: loom.ly/NIiuy-0

The old saying “it’s not what you know but who you know” is just as relevant in academia as it is in other fields. Here are four ways our chair Lauren Ball uses networking to help her research leadership. Check them out ⤵ loom.ly/FZ2QjTc

“Life beyond the waistline-the expanding role of an NHS dietitian “ now forms part of the special collection TUC Library based London Met Uni British Dietetic Association BDA Trade Union Let’s get a copy into every local and university library and promote the work of the profession 👍📖

Beautiful photos from our Weekly @SpringfieldQLD community walking group. Join us every Mon 7.15am for an easy-paced walk. Meet at John Nugent Way bridge overlooking the park, near the Lagoon car park.
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Happening TOMORROW at @UQ_news Herston❗
Give your 🧠 and body a rest and a treat. De-stress with board games/arts/crafts and grab a free snack!
11:30-1pm. Level 4, Oral Health Centre (outside Cafe Dose)

There has been a recent supply shortage of tinned beetroot due to increased attention for its 'viagra-like' benefits .
At 1 point, a tin was reportedly selling for more than A$65! We wrote about what the science says on this topic for @conversationEDU
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Consumer & community involvement in preventive research/health initiatives should be encouraged and expected. Key systemic barriers must be overcome inc: changes to capacity building, funding structures, equitable engagement + transparent evaluation
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This article about behavioural mechanisms of action (specified in an extensive ontology) in WellcomeOpenResearch has been viewed more than 500 times! If you are interested in behaviour & how it changes, or theoretical processes of change, do read wellcomeopenresearch.org/articles/8-337… Human Behaviour-Change Project

Tickets for @pintofscienceAUS events are live for the #PintAU24 Festival! 🍻🧠 Pint of Science is an international festival where scientists share their discoveries with the community.
Head over to the website and check what’s on near you👇🏼
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It was great to see this new partnership launched with Dietitians Australia and social media cooking sensations, #GetDownwithSeanandMarley ! Read more about the campaign here 👇
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New study in Health Promotion Journal of Australia for those working within community 🗣️
🔑 Men living in rural areas engaged best with events that included a social element such as food or an activity. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/hp…

Bowel Cancer Aus has launched the website to help Aussies prepare for colonoscopies in a bid to reduce delays & cancellations caused by ineffective procedures. It provides a list of steps, with reminders and videos along the way.
Check it out here ➡️ loom.ly/hibf8LQ

Are you a #ECR or #PhD student who is anxious about public speaking? Try these tips from the theatre! 🎭
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Most of us hate networking! There are four ways I use networking to help my research leadership. Check them out here in my latest newsletter ⤵ Let me know what you think and if you have other tips for researchers. linkedin.com/pulse/why-netw…

Don't miss out on the April issue of JHND! 📚 It brings together a range of updates in clinical practice, research methods, and #nutrition across the lifespan. Take a read of this latest issue: loom.ly/TJvyVaQ #HealthResearch

Last week we were part of a mini article series on @conversationEDU all about Ozempic. Our article focuses on the pros and cons of these types of weight loss drugs which is important public health information. Please share widely!
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Should prevention researchers work together with science communicators? We can't afford not to if research is to inform policy/practice more effectively. The CRE_EPOCH team share why and how 👇
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