Turn the Fat storage mode off
Turn off the Fat Storage mode Lectin ………….. storing fat – protective mechanisms to deal with toxins
Category: Regulation
How to help improve peoples Food choices
People are more likely to make healthy choices when choices are easily available; built environments that support healthy eating are crucial Education along will not change eating behaviour; nutrition is also influenced by social and built environments Know where your … Continue reading
Marketing – Promotion – the Perils within the Built environment
One cannot escape – Food marketing •Marketing of energy-dense confectionery, fast food and other unhealthy food choices is a major feature of the urban landscape •Proliferation of billboards, illuminated signs, corporate livery on transport vehicles, retail signage, transit stop signage, … Continue reading
Australian Healthy Eating Guide
Australian Guide to Healthy Eating Enjoy a wide variety of nutritious foods from these five food groups every day and Drink plenty of water. Five Food Groups in Australian Guide to Healthy Eating are: 1. Grain (cereal) foods, mostly wholegrain … Continue reading
Fast food outlets impact with in the built environment
The built environment and fast food Fast food outlets are more prominent in disadvantaged localities Fast food close to schools and child care centres – definate increase in obesity in children Drive throughs Branding Food accessibility “There is a logical … Continue reading
Food processing and Distribution
Food processing is influenced by: Food production/ supply of raw materials National or state standards or regulations Corporate food or nutrition polices Subsidisation and Taxation Geographical location, land zoning and infrastructure Workforce availability International competition, innovation and research and development … Continue reading
QLD protection of Agricultural Land
QLD protection of Agricultural Land Qld state planning policies (SPP) – protection of good quality agricultural land. •SPP 1/12 Protection of QLD strategic cropping land (2012)▫protect land that is highly suitable for cropping ▫manage the impacts of development on that … Continue reading
Obesogenic environment
The term “obesogenic environment” refers to “an environment that promotes gaining weight and one that is not conducive to weight loss” within the home or workplace (Swinburn, et al., 1999). The consequence of the imbalance between energy intake and energy expenditure, causes … Continue reading
Salt: Table v’s natural
Himalayan Salt – I prefer to use this as it is more natural where as Table salt is like eating white bread – refined. Table salt is to rock salt what table sugar is to unfiltered raw cane sugar juice … Continue reading
Describe and analyse the multifactorial influences government has on food Choice.
Food and Nutrition Policy example: Policy Consumer Impact Raw Milk sale … Continue reading