References

References for articles on the following topics as published on this website.

September 2010 Issue

PAGE 18: Myths busted

Angheli S.  Protein, proteins and amino acids for helath fitness. Available at URL http://www.healthfitness.com.au/diet/nutrition/protein-proteins.htm.  Accessed June 2010.
Protein. 2009. Better Health Channel in association with Deaking University Australia. Available at URL  http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Protein.  Accessed June 2010.
Quinn E.  2007. Eating for muscle building.  Available at URL
http://www.sportsdietitians.com.au/resources/upload/file/Fact%20sheets/Protein%20for%20athletes.pdf.  Accessed June 2010.

Page 34: What's really in your food?

Apples and Wax. Apple and Pear Limited. Available at URL http://www.apal.org.au/assets/content/3540/Apples%20and%20Wax.pdf.  Accessed July 2010.

Committee on Toxicity of Chemicals in Food, Consumer Products and the Environment. 2002. Risk Assessment of Mixtures of Pesticides and Similar Substances. United Kingdom http://cot.food.gov.uk/pdfs/reportindexed.pdf

Cressey P. 2007. Child hyperactivity and artificla food colours.

Causation, association or myth? Presentation to NZFSA Conference September 2007

Doering RL. Chemical paranoia. Food Canada, April 2009 Available at:

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Accessed May 2010

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Kumiko Sugimoto1 and Yuzo Ninomiya. 2005. Introductory remarks on umami

research: Candidate receptors and signal transduction mechanisms on umami. Chemical Senses 30:S21-22

Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ). www.foodstandards.gov.au

Food Standards Australia New Zealand. 2008. Final Assessment Report.

Application A540. Steviol glycosides as intense sweeteners.

www.foodstandards.gov.au/_srcfiles/FAR_A540_Steviol_glycosides.pdf

Accessed June 2010

McGee H. 2004. On food and cooking: The science and lore of the kitchen.

New York: Scribner

Micha R, Wallace SK & Mozaffarian D. 2010. Red and processed meat consumption and risk of incident coronary heart disease, stroke, and diabetes mellitus: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Circulation

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Ministry of Health and the University of Auckland. 2003. Nutrition and the Burden of Disease: New Zealand 1997-2011. Wellington: Ministry of Health http://www.moh.govt.nz/moh.nsf/0/7B9C6DE0D0AC6483CC256D7A000B58AB/$File/nutritionandtheburdenofdisease.pdf Accessed May 2010

Reeve J. Principal Adviser (Toxicology), Science Group, NZ Food Safety Authority. Personal correspondence, June 2010

Sense about Science (UK) www.senseaboutscience.org.uk/index.php Accessed June 2010.

Survey of added colours in foods available in Australia. Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ). Available at URL http://www.foodstandards.gov.au/_srcfiles/Colours%20Survey_Final%20Report%2022%20Oct%2008%20_2_.pdf.  Accessed July 2010.

Thompson B. 2004. Nitrates and nitrites dietary exposure and risk assessment. Prepared as part of a New Zealand Food Safety Authority contract for scientific services. Institute of Environmental Science & Research Limited: Christchurch

White H ed. 2004. Cardiovascular Disease In New Zealand. Technical Report No. 82. The Heart Foundation of New Zealand www.nhf.org.nz/files/NHF6949%20TechReport.pdf Accessed May 2010

World Cancer Research Fund & American Institute for Cancer Research.

2007. Food, nutrition, physical activity and the prevention of cancer: a global perspective. Washington DC.

 

Page 44: What to feed active teens

Australian National Health and Medical Research Council. Calcium. Nutrient Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. 2007. Profile of the nutritional status of children and adolescents. Available at URL http://www.aihw.gov.au/publications/index.cfm/title/10370 . Accessed September 2009.
Burke, L. & Deakin, V. 2006. Clinical Sports Nutrition (3rd Ed). McGraw-Hill Australia Pty Ltd.
Burke, L. 2007. Practical Sport Nutrition. Human Kinetics, Champaign, IL.
Connor, H. T & Eden, B.D. 2000. Nutrition and Physical Activity for Australian Children. Med J Aust; 173 Suppl 7 August: S1-S16.
Dietitians Association of Australia fact sheet. 2008. Children’s Nutrition. Available at URL http://www.daa.asn.au/index.asp?PageID=2145834408. Accessed September 2009.
Dietitians Association of Australia. 2008. Adolescent nutrition. Available at URL http://www.daa.asn.au/index.asp?PageID=2145834330. Accessed September 2009.
Eat Well South Australia. Children, youth and womens health service. Teenagers and food. Available at URL http://www.cyh.com/HealthTopics/HealthTopicDetails.aspx?p=114&np=302&id=1571.  Accessed September 2009.
National Health and Medical Research Council. 2003. Dietary Guidelines for Children and Adolescents in Australia. Available at URL http://www.nhmrc.gov.au/publications/synopses/_files/n34.pdf. Accessed September 2009.
State Government Victoria: Department of Human Resources. 2009. Growth - assessing teenagers: Better health channel. Available at URL http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Growth_assessing_teenagers. Accessed September 2009.
Victorian Government Health information. Department of Health. Child Nutrition. Available at URL http://www.health.vic.gov.au/nutrition/child_nutrition/child_nutrition.htm. Accessed September 2009.

Page 82: In season

Australian Fruit/Australian Vegetables/Australian apples, hard copy.

Australian mushroom growers association. Which mushroom? Available at URL http://www.mushrooms.net.au/PDFs/WhichMushroom.pdf.  Accessed July 2010. Deshmukh I. 2010. Cantaloupes health benefits. Available at URL

http://www.buzzle.com/articles/cantaloupes-health-benefits.html. Accessed July 2010.

Sydney Markets, 2007. Fresh for kids: Rockmelon. Available at URL http://www.freshforkids.com.au/fruit_pages/rockmelon/rockmelon.html.  Accessed July 2010.

Sydney Markets, 2007. Fresh for kids: Mushrooms. Available at URL http://www.freshforkids.com.au/veg_pages/mushroom/mushroom.html. Accessed July 2010.

Sydney Markets 2009. The smart fruit & veg cook Spring Seasonal Guide 2009. Available at URL

http://www.sydneymarkets.com.au/documents/Seasonal/2009_Spring_Fresh_Seasonal_Guide.pdf. Accessed July 2010.

 

Page 86: supermarket sleuth

ASCIA, Unorthodox techniques for the diagnosis and treatment of allergy, asthma and immune disorders. Available at URL http://www.allergy.org.au/content/view/322/271/.  Accessed May 2010.

Breakey J. Are you food sensitive? E-book available from www.dietinvestigation.com.

Choice. Food allergies and intolerances. Available at URL www.choice.com.au.  Accessed March 2010.

David TJ. 2000. Adverse reactions and intolerance to foods. BMJ; 56 (1): 34-50.

Swain A, Soutter V and Loblay R. 2008. Friendly food. Murdoch books. Sydney, Australia.

Zopf Y, Benkler H-W, Silbermann A, Hahn EG and Rithel M. 2009. The differential diagnosis of food intolerance, Dtsch Arztebl Int; 106(21): 359–70.

 

ABC of kids’ nutrition

Birch LL & Fisher JO. 1997. Food intake regulation in children. Fat and sugar substitutes and intake. Ann N Y Acad Sci 819:194-220.
Byrd-Bredbenner C & Grasso D. 2000. Health, medicine and food messages in television commercials during 1992 and 1998. J School Health 70:61-5.
Fox MK, Devaney B, Reidy K et al. 2006. Relationship between portion size and energy intake among infants and toddlers: evidence of self-regulation. J Am Diet Assoc 106(1 Suppl 1):S77-83.
Hill J & Radimer K. 1997. A content analysis of food advertisements in television for Australian children. Aust J Nutr Diet 54:174-80.
National Health and Medical Research Council. Recommended dietary intakes for use in Australia. Canberra: Australia Government Publishing Service, 1991.
National Health and Medical Research Council. Nutrient References Values. Available at URL www.nrv.gov.au. Accessed June 2009.
Wilson N, Quigley R & Mansoor O. 1999. Food ads on TV: a health hazard for children? Aust NZ J Pub Health 23:647-50.

Aging

American Institute for Cancer Research. 1997. Food,  nutrition and the prevention of cancer: a global perspective. AICR
British Nutrition Foundation. 2003. Holding back the years – conference report. British Nutrition Foundation. www.nutrition.org.uk
Bryson CL, Mukamal KJ, Mittleman MA et al. 2006. The association of alcohol consumption and incident heart failure: The cardiovascular health study. Journal of the American College of Cardiology 48:305-11
Chua B et al. 2006. Dietary fatty acids and the 5-year incidence of age-related maculopathy. Archives of Ophthalmology 124:981-6
Crittenden R, Bird AR, Gopal P et al. 2005. Probiotic research in Australia, New Zealand and the Asia-Pacific region. Current Pharmaceutical Design 11:37-53
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Ministry of Health. 1996. Food and nutrition guidelines for healthy older people: a background paper. Wellington: Ministry of Health
National Institutes of Health state-of-the-science conference statement: multivitamin/mineral supplements and chronic disease prevention. 2006.    Annals of Internal Medicine 145:364-71
Phillips A. 2006. Bereavement and marriage are associated with antibody response to influenza vaccination in the elderly. Brain, Behaviour and Immunity 20
Statistics New Zealand. 2006. Demographic aspects of New Zealand’s aging population. Wellington: Statistics New Zealand. www.stats.govt.nz
Statistics New Zealand. 2004. New Zealand life tables (2000-02). Wellington: Statistics New Zealand
Trichopoulou A, Orfanos P, Norat T. 2005. Modified Mediterranean diet and survival: EPIC-elderly prospective cohort study. British Medical Journal 330:991
UCLA Center on Aging www.aging.ucla.edu
Wannamethee SG. 2006. Exercise really is good for you. Heart 92:1185-6

Cherkas LF et al. 2008. The association between physical activity in leisure time and leucocyte telomere length. Arch Intern Med 168(2): 154-8.

Volker D. Fitzgerald P, Major G, Garg M. 2000. Efficacy of fishoil concentrate in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. J Rheumatol; 27:2343-6.

Allergies

A First Guide to Food Allergy.2003. Allergy New Zealand Inc.
Allergy New Zealand Education kit for schools and preschools. 2006. Allergy New Zealand Inc.
Hefle SL, Nordlee JA & Taylor SL. 1996. Allergenic foods. Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition 36:S69-S89
Sampson H. 2004. Update on food allergy. Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology 113:805-19
Sampson M, Munoz-Furlong A & Sicherer S. 2006.Risk-taking and coping strategies of adolescents and young adults with food allergy. Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology 117:1140-5
Sicherer S., Munoz-Furlong A. & Sampson H. 2004. Prevalence of seafood allergy in the United States as determined by a random telephone survey. Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology 114:159-65
www.nzfsa.govt.nz/consumers/food-safety-topics/food-processing-labelling/food-labelling/fact-sheets/fs-2003-03-allergen-labelling.htm  Accessed October 2006
www.allergy.org.au/aer/infobulletins/posters/Anaphylaxis_plan_(gen)_NZ.pdf  Accessed October 2006

 

Antioxidants

Beecher G, Gebhardt SE, Holden J, Haytowitz DBGebhardt SE, Prior RL, Wu Xianli. 2004. Lipophilic and Hydrophilic Antioxidant Capacities of Common Foods in the United States, J. Agr & Food Chem 52:4026-4037.
Better Health Channel, State of Victoria in collaboration with Deakin University School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Antioxidants, Food Fact Sheet, Available at URL www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au. Last updated Jan 2008.
CSIRO, The Facts on Antioxidants, Diet & Nutrition Fact Sheet. Last updated Nov 2007. Available at URL http://www.csiro.au/resources/ps8h.html
Ferguson L, Karunasinghe N, Philpot M. 2006. Oxidative DNA damage and repair: significance and biomarkers, J. Nutr. 136:2687S-2689S
Jiminz L, Manach C, Morand C, Remesy C, Scalbert A. Polyphenols: food sources and boiavailibility. 2004. Am.J Clin Nutr 79:727-47.
National Heart Foundation of Australia, Nutrition and Metabolism Advisory Committee. The use of antioxidant supplements in heart disease. Position Statement, Oct 2002.
US Dept. of Agriculture, Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity (ORAC) of Selected Foods – 2007, Prepared in collaboration with Arkansas Children’s Nutrition Centre, ARS, USDA, Little Rock, AR, 2007.
Wrolstad RE. 2001. The possible health benefits of anthocyanin pigments and polyphenolics. Linus Pauling Micronutrient Centre. Available at URL http://lpi.oregonstate.edu/ss01/anthocyanin.html
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Hendrick B. 2009. Probiotics Cut Belly Fat After Pregnancy. WebMD Health News.  Available at URL http://www.webmd.com/diet/news/20090507/probiotics-cut-belly-fat-after-pregnancy. Accessed October 2009.
Kahn M. 2008. Probiotics may be fatal in acute pancreatitis: study. Reuters HealthNews. Available at URL http://www.reuters.com/article/healthNews/idUSL1357056420080214. Accessed October 2009.
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Iguchid A, Kinukawa N. 2007. Prevention of Recurrence With Epirubicin and Lactobacillus Casei After Transurethral Resection of Bladder Cancer. The Journal of Urology. 179(2):485-490.
Pai R and Kang G. 2008. Microbes in the gut: A digestable account of host-symbiont interactions. Indian J Med 128: 587-594.
Probiotic Drinks Can Help Reduce Diarrhea Associated With Antibiotics, Study Finds. Available at URL http://www.sciencedaily.com­ /releases/2007/07/070702145337.htm. Accessed October 2009.
Williams L. 2008. Probiotic enhances chemotherapy efficacy after bladder cancer TUR. J Urol 179: 485-490.
Wong K. 2007. A key discovery finds nutrient molecules that send messages to the brain. Breakthroughs - College of Natural Resources. Fall 2007:19-20.

 

Artificial Sweeteners

American Diabetes Association www/diabetes.org  Accessed July 2006
American Dietetic Association: www.eatright.org/adap0598.html Accessed July 2006
Diabetes New Zealand www.diabetes.org.nz Accessed November 2006
European Commission Update on the Safety of Aspartame
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International Food Information council http://ific.org Accessed July 2006
FAO/WHO Joint Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) www.inchem.org/pages/jecfa.html  Accessed November 2006
National Cancer Institute, US National Institutes of Health www.cancer.gov  Accessed November 2006
New Zealand Food Safety Authority  www.nzfsa.govt.nz  Accessed November 2006
www.nzfsa.govt.nz/consumers/food-safety-topics/chemicals-in-food/aspartame/index.htm
Saxelby C. 2006. Nutrition for life.  Victoria: Hardie Grant Books
Thompson J, Manore M. 2007. Nutrition for Life. San Francisco: Benjamin Cummings
US Food and Drug Administration www.fda.gov Accessed July 2006

Asian greens

Gourley G. Vegetables: A user’s guide. Wellington: New Zealand Vegetable and Potato Growers’ Federation Inc.

Back to school: lunchboxes

Brand-Miller J and Foster-Powell K. 2004. The new glucose revolution – healthy kids. Sydney: Hodder Headline
Clarke J. 2006. Yummy! Every parent’s nutrition bible. London :Hodder & Stroughton
Ministry of Health. 2003. NZ food NZ children: Key results of the 2002 National Children’s Nutrition Survey. Wellington: Ministry of Health
Ministry of Health. 1996. Food and nutrition guidelines for healthy children aged 2-12 years: A background paper. Wellington: Ministry of Health
Sports Dietitians Australia. 2000. Fit Kids: Keeping our kids healthy, fit & motivated. Sydney: Kenny Promotions, Harper Collins
Victorian Government Department of Human Services. 2004. Your guide to food safety. Victoria: Department of Human Services www.health.vic.gov.au/foodsafety/athome.htm

Beat bloating

Barret JS & Gibson PR. 2007. Clinical ramifications of malabsorption of fructose and other short-chain carbohydrates. Practical Gastroenterology 31:51-65.

Caldarella MP, Serra J, Azpiroz F & Malagelada JR. 2002. Prokinetic effects in patients with intestinal gas retention. Gastroenterology 122:1748-1755.

Colecchia A, Vestito A La Rocca A et al. 2006. Effect of a symbiotic preparation on the clinical manifestations of irritable bowel syndrome, constipation variant. Results of an open, uncontrolled multicentre study. Minerva Gastroenterol Dietol 52(4):349-358.

Houghton LA & Whorwell PJ. 2005. Towards a better understanding of abdominal bloating and distension in functional gastrointestinal disorders. Neurogastroenterolical Motility 17:500-511.

Quigley EM. 2002. Aerophagia and intestinal gas. Current Treatment Options in Gastroenterology 4:259-265.

Sullivan SN. 1994. A prospective study of unexplained visible abdominal bloating. N Z Med J Oct 26;107(988):428-430.

The American College of Gastroenterology. Available at URL www.acg.gi.org/patients/gihealth/belching.asp. Accessed February 2008.

Villoaria A, Serra J, Azpiroz F & Malagelada JR. 2006. Physical activity and intesintal gas clearance in patients with bloating. Am J Gastroenterol Nov;101(11):2552-2557.

Walker AF, De Souza MC, Vickers MF et al. 1998. Magnesium supplementation alleviated premenstrual symptoms of fluid retention. J Women’s Health Nov;7(9):1157-1165.

Zar S, Benson MJ & Kumar D. 2002. Review article: bloating in functional bowel disorders. Aliment Pharmacol Ther 16:1867-1876.

Beat the classic diet traps

Adams, C., Leary, M., (2007). Promoting self–compassionate attitudes toward eating among restrictive and guilty eaters, Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology, Vol. 26, No. 10, pp. 1120–1144
Bell EA, Roe LS, Rolls BJ. (2003). Sensory-specific satiety is affected more by volume than by energy content of a liquid food, Physiol Behav. 78(4-5):593-600
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Sacks, F., Bray, G., Carey, V., Smith, S., et. al (2009). Comparison of Weight-Loss Diets with Different Compositions of Fat, Protein, and Carbohydrates, New England Journal of Medicine, 360:859-873

Binge Eating Disorder

American Psychiatric Association. 2000. Eating Disorders. In: Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, (DSM-IVTR), fourth edition, Washington, DC: American Psychiatric Association, p.583-97.

Araujo DM, Fonseca GD & Nardi AE. 2009. Binge eating disorder and depression:
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Ashmore JA, Friedman KE, Reichmann SK & Musante GJ. 2008. Weight-based stigmatization, psychological distress and binge eating behaviour among obese treatment-seeking adults. Eat Behav 9(2):203-209.

de Zwaan M. 2001. Binge eating disorder and obesity. Int J Obes Rel Metab Disord 25(Suppl1):S51-55.

Mayo Clinic. Binge Eating Disorder. Available at URL www.mayoclinic.com. Accessed September 2009.

Monteleone P, Tortorella A, Castaldo E et al. 2006. Association of a functional serotonin transporter gene polymorphism with binge eating disorder. Am J Med Genet B Neuropsychiatr Genet 141B(1):7-9.

 Monteleone P, Tortorella A, Castaldo E et al. 2007. The Leu72Met polymorphism of the ghrelin gene is significantly associated with binge eating disorder. Pyschiatr Genet 17(1):13-16.

Neumark-Sztainer D, Wall M et al. 2007. Why does dieting predict weight gain in adolescents? Findings from project EAT-II: A 5-year longitudinal study. J Am Diet Assoc 107(3):448-455.

Sanci L, Coffey C et al. 2008. Childhood sexual abuse and eating disorders in females: findings from the Victorian Adolescent Health Cohort Study. Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med 162(3):261-267. 

Sherry SB & Hall PA. 2009. The perfectionism model of binge eating: tests of an integrative model. J Pers Soc Psychol 96(3):690-709.

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Boost muscle mass

American College of Sports Medicine. Available at URL www.acsm.org. Accessed April 2009.

Charette SL, McEvoy L, Pyka G et al. 1991. Muscle hypertrophy response to resistance training in older women. J Appl Physiol 70:1912-1916.

Lynch GS. 2004. Tackling Australia’s future health problems: developing strategies to combat sarcopenia-age-related muscle wasting and weakness. Intern Med J. 34(5):294-296.

Roth SM, Ferrek RE & Hurley BF. 2000. Strength training for the prevention and treatment of sarcopenia. The Journal of Nutrition, Health & Aging. 4(3):143-155.

Sipila S & Suominen H. 2005. Effects of strength and endurance training on thigh and leg muscle mass and composition in elderly women. J Appl Physiol 78:334-340.

Taaffe DR. 2006. Sarcopenia: exercise as a treatment strategy. Australian Family Physician 35(3):130-133.

Villareal DT, Banks M, Siener C, Sinacore DR & Klein S. 2004. Physical fragility and body composition in obese elderly men and women. Obes Res 12:913-920.

Waters DL, Baumgartner RN & Garry PJ. 2000. Sarcopenia current perspectives. The Journal of Nutrition Health & Ageing. 4(3):133-139.

Brain

Albanese E et al. 2009. Dietary fish and meat intake and dementia in Latin America, China, and India: a 10/66 Dementia Research Group population-based study. Am J Clin Nutr.

Alzheimer’s Australia. Available at URL www.alzheimers.org.au. Accessed March 2010.

Anderson, JW et al. 1999. Breast-feeding and cognitive development: a meta-analysis. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 70(4): 525-535.

Appleton KM et al. 2010. Updated systematic review and meta-analysis of the effects of n-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids on depressed mood. Am J Clin Nutr;91(3):757-70.

Australian Breastfeeding Association. Available at URL www.breastfeeding.asn.au. Accessed March 2010.

Australian Bureau of Statistics. 2008. 3303.0 - Causes of Death, Australia. Released 31 March 2010, Canberra.

Australian Population Health Development Principal Committee. 2007. The Prevalence and Severity of Iodine Deficiency in Australia. Report Commissioned by the Australian Health Minsters Advisory Committee.

Better health channel. Iodine explained. Avaiable at URL http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Iodine_explained. Accessed March 2010.

Bhatnagar S. et al. 2001. Zinc and cognitive development. Br J Nutr;85 Suppl 2:S139-45

Bilici M et al. 2004. Double-blind, placebo-controlled study of zinc sulfate in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Prog Neuropsychopharmacol Biol Psychiatry;28(1):181-90.

Birch EE. et al. 2007. Visual acuity and cognitive outcomes at 4 years of age in a double-blind, randomized trial of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid-supplemented infant formula. Early Hum Dev;83(5):279-84.

Birks J, Grimley Evans J. 2009. Ginkgo biloba for cognitive impairment and dementia. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2009, Issue 1. Art. No.: CD003120. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD003120.pub3.

Bourre JM. 2006. Effects of nutrients (in food) on the structure and function of the nervous system: update on dietary requirements for brain. Part 1: micronutrients. J Nutr Health Aging;10(5):377-85.

Bourre JM. 2006. Effects of nutrients (in food) on the structure and function of the nervous system: update on dietary requirements for brain. Part 2 : macronutrients. J Nutr Health Aging;10(5):386-99.

Brown LA et al. 2010. Supplementing cognitive aging: a selective review of the effects of ginkgo biloba and a number of everyday nutritional substances. Exp Aging Res;36(1):105-22.

Carrié I et al. 2009. PUFA for prevention and treatment of dementia? Curr Pharm Des;15(36):4173-85.

Chang CY et al. 2009. Essential fatty acids and human brain. Acta Neurol Taiwan;18(4):231-41.

Cherubini A. et al. 2007. Low plasma N-3 fatty acids and dementia in older persons: the InCHIANTI study. J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Scit; 62(10):1120-6.

Cian C, Koulmann N, Barraud PA, Raphel C, Jimenez C & Melin B. 2000. Influence of variation of body hydration on cognitive function: effect of hyperhydration, heat stress and exercise-induced dehydration. J. Psychophysiol. 14, 29–36.

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Devore EE et al. 2009. Dietary intake of fish and omega-3 fatty acids in relation to long-term dementia risk. Am J Clin Nutr.

DiGirolamo AM et al. 2009. Role of zinc in maternal and child mental health. Am J Clin Nutr;89(3):940S-945S.

Dodig-Curkovic K et al. 2009. The role of zinc in the treatment of hyperactivity disorder in children. Acta Med Croatica;63(4):307-13.

European Food Safety Authority. Report of the meetings on aspartame with national experts question number: EFSA-Q-2009-00488. Available at URL www.efsa.europa.eu/en/af100423/docs/afaspartame.pdf

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Hibbeln JR. 1998. Fish consumption and major depression. Lancet;351(9110):1213.

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A low glycaemic index breakfast cereal preferentially prevents children’s cognitive performance from declining throughout the morning. Appetite, 49(1):240–244.

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Diet products

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Digestion

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Digestive health

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Levine J, Vander Weg  M, Hill J & Klesges R. 2006. Non-exercise activity thermogenesis: the crouching tiger hidden dragon of societal weight gain. Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology 26(4):729-736.

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Eat yourself well

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Semba R. 1994. Vitamin A, Immunity and infection. Clinical Infectious Diseases. 19:489-99

Eating after 5pm

Hall J. 2003. Cut the carbs after 5pm and lose fat fast! Carb curfew. Thorsons.
Rools B.J, Roe L.S & Meengs J.S. 2006. Reductions in portion size and energy density of foods are additive and lead to sustained decreases in energy intake. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition 83:11-7.
www.nhmrc.gov.au
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Eating out

Cranney A, Zarkadas M, Graham I.D. et al. 2007. The Canadian Celiac Health Survey. Digestive Diseases and Sciences 52(4):1087-95.
Diliberti N, Bordi P.L, Conklin M.T, Roe L.S, Rolls B.J. 2004. Increased portion size leads to increased energy intake in a restaurant meal. Obesity Research 12:562-8.
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Restaurant Association of New Zealand. 2007. Food service facts: restaurant/foodservice industry annual sales statistics and analysis. Auckland: Restaurant Association of New Zealand.

Eggs

Egg Nutrition Centre www.enc-online.org Accessed January 2007
Goodrow EF, Wilson TA, Houde SC et al. 2006. Consumption of one egg per day increases serum lutein and zeaxanthin concentrations in older adults without altering serum lipid and lipoprotein cholesterol concentrations. Journal of Nutrition 136:2519-24
Mann J, Truswell AS. 2002. Essentials of human nutrition. Oxford: Oxford University Press. 662pp.
New Zealand Food Safety Authority. 2005. 2003/04 New Zealand Total Diet Survey, New Zealand Food Safety Authority, Wellington
Victorian Government Department of Human Services. 2004. Your guide to food safety. Victoria: Department of Human Services www.health.vic.gov.au/foodsafety/athome.htm
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Wenzel AJ, Gerweck C, Barbato D et al. 2006. A 12-wk egg intervention increases serum zeaxanthin and macular pigment optical density in women. Journal of Nutrition 136:2568-73
www.eggs.org.nz Accessed January 2007

Exercise Trends

Deutsch JE, Borbely M et al. 2008. Use of a low-cost, commercially available gaming console (Wii) for rehabilitation of an adolescent with cerebral palsy. Phys Ther Oct;88(10):1196-207.

Graves L, Stratton G, Ridgers ND & Cable NT. 2008. Energy expenditure in adolescents playing new generation computer games. Br J Sports Med. Jul;42(7):592-594.

Kinser AM, Ramsey MW et al. 2008. Vibration and stretching effects on flexibility and explosive strength in young gymnasts. Med Sci Sports Exerc Jan;40(1):133-140.

Kumar Diwakar P, Keun Oh Y, Park SH & Yoon YR. 2005. Personal digital exercise trainer for managing, monitoring and recording the exercise. Conf Proc IEEE End Med Biol Soc. 4;3720-3723.

Maddison R, Mhurchu CN, Jull A et al 2007. Energy expended playing video console games: an opportunity to increase children’s physical activity? Pediatr Exerc Sc Aug;19(3):334-343.

Moezy A, Olyaei G, Hadian M et al. 2008. A comparatuve study of whole body vibration training and conventional training on knee proprioception and postural stability after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Br J Sports Med. May;42(5):373-378.

Porcari JP, Hendrickson TL, Walter PR et al. 1997. The physiological responses to walking with and without Power Poles on treadmill exercise. Res Q Exerc Sport Jun;68(2):161-166.

Prisby RD, Lafage-Proust MH et al. 2008. Effects of whole body vibration on the skeleton and other organ systems in man and animal models: what we know and what we need to know. Ageing Res Rev. Dec;7(4):319-329.

Roelants M, Delecluse C et al. 2004. Effects of 24 weeks of whole body vibration training on body composition and muscle strength in untrained females. In J Sports Med Jan;25(1):1-5.

van der Zwan R. 2009. Southern Cross University. Study looks at reducing risk of falls through video games. Available at URL www.scu.edu.au. Accessed March 2009.

Verschueren SM, Roelants M et al. 2004. Effect of 6 month whole body vibration training on hip density, muscle strength, and postural control in postmenopausal women: a randomised controlled pilot study. J Bone Miner Res Mar;19(3):352-359.

Walter P & Brice T. 1996. Acute responses to using walking poles in patients with coronary artery disease. J Cardiopulm Rehabil Jul-Aug;16(4):245-250.

Wilcock IM, Whatman C, Harris N & Keogh JW. 2009. Vibration training: could it enhance the strength, power or speed of athletes? J Strength Cond Res 23(2):593-603.

Eyesight

Age-related Eye Disease Study Research Group. 2001. A randomised, placebo-controlled, clinical trial of high-dose supplementation with vitamins C and E, beta carotene, and zinc for age-related macular degeneration and vision loss. Archives of Opthalmology 119: 1417-36
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American Optometric Association.  Lutein and zeaxanthin. Eye friendly nutrients.
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American Optometric Association.  Nutrition and cataracts.
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Bartlett H, Eperjesi F. 2003. Age-related macular degeneration and nutritional supplementation: a review of randomised controlled trials. Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics 23: 383-99
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Chung-Jung C, Milton RC, Gensler G & Taylor A. 2007. Association between dietary glycemic index and age-related macular degeneration in nondiabetic participants in the Age-Related Eye disease Study. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition 86: 180-8
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Exercise

Australian Institute of Sport www.ais.org.au Accessed 2007
Burke L, Deakin V. 2006. Clinical Sports Nutrition. (3rd ed). Australia: McGraw-Hill Australia Pty, Ltd.
Burke L , Cox G, Minehan M, Braakhuis A, Crawford R. 2002. Survival from the fittest. Australian Institute of Sport. Singapore: Tien Wah Press.
Burke L, Bell L, Cort M, Cox G, Crawford R, Minehan M, Wood C. 2004. Survival around the world. Australian Institute of Sport. China: Everbest Printing Co.
Howe M, Hellemans I, Rehrer N, Pearce J. 2002. Sports Nutrition for New Zealand Athletes and Coaches. New Zealand: Reed Publishing.
Sports Dietitians Association www.sportsdietitians.com.au Accessed 2007

Alricosson M & Werner S. 2004. The effect of pre-season dance training on physical indices and back pain in elite cross-country skiers: a prospective controlled intervention study. Br J Sports Med 38:148-153.
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Fair Trade

Fair Trade Association of Australia and New Zealand www.fta.org.nz/
IFAT www.ifat.org/ftrinciples.shtml
Make Trade Fair www.maketradefair.com/en/index.php?file=sugar_info.htm&cat=2&subcat=5&select=1
www.nzherald.co.nz/search/story.cfm?storyid=000E7FE7-563F-153B-929D83027AF100AD
Trade Aid New Zealand www.tradeaid.co.nz
Fair Trade Toronto www.fairtradetoronto.com/products/tea.html
Global Exchange www.globalexchange.org

Family Fitness

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Yeung J, Wearing S & Hills A. 2008. Child transport practices and perceived barriers in active commuting to school. Transport Research 42(6):895-900.

Family Tree

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Barlow-Stewart, K. 2007. Hypertension, heart defects and other rare conditions. Centre for Genetics Education. NSW Health. Available at URL http://www.genetics.com.au/factsheet/fs56.asp. Accessed June 2010.

 

Barlow-Stewart, K. 2007. Mental illness and inherited predisposition – schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Centre for Genetics Education. NSW Health. Available at URL http://www.genetics.com.au/factsheet/fs58.asp. Accessed June 2010.

 

Barlow-Stewart K and Dunlop K. 2007. Prostate Cancer and inherited predisposition. Centre for Genetics Education. NSW Health. Available at URL http://www.genetics.com.au/factsheet/fs51.asp. Accessed June 2010.

 

Barlow-Stewart K, Kirk J and Tucker K. 2007. Breast and ovarian cancer and inherited predisposition. Centre for Genetics Education. NSW Health. Available at URL www.genetics.com.au/factsheet/fs48.asp. Accessed June 2010.

 

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Brain Foundation. Stroke. Available at URL http://brainfoundation.org.au/a-z-of-disorders/107-stroke. Accessed June 2010.

 

Breast Cancer Network Australia. Family history and hereditary breast cancer. Available at URL http://www.bcna.org.au/news/about-bcna/advocacy/position-statements/family-history-and-hereditary-breast-cancer. Accessed June 2010.

 

Burton, K. 2008. Hypertension is often hereditary, study confirms. Medical Observer. Available at URL

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Burton K. 2010. Women’s heart health: are you doing enough? Medical Observer. Available at URL

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Get Well Soon

Austen ML & Wilson GV. 2001. Increased vagal tone during winter in subsyndromal seasonal affective disorder. Biol Psychiatry 1;50(1):28-34.

Benton D. 2002. Selenium intake, mood and other aspects of psychological functioning. Nutrition Neurosciences 5(6):363-374

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Rolls BJ, Roe LS and Meengs JS. 2004. Salad and satiety: energy density and portion size of a first-course salad affect energy intake at lunch. J Am Diet Assoc 104(10):1570-1576.

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GI Update

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Good or bad for you?

Goodrow EF, Wilson TA, Houde SC et al 2006. Consumption of one egg per day increases serum lutein and zeaxanthin concentrations in older adults without altering serum lipid and lipoprotein cholesterol concentrations. J Nutr. 136:2519-2524.

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Glycaemic Index

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Healthy eating for men

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Health Teas

Boschmann M & Thielecke F. 2007. The effects of epigallocatechin-3-gallate on thermogenesis and fat oxidation in obese men: a pilot study. J Am Coll Nutr. Aug;26(4):389S-395S.

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Carter O, Dashwood RH, Wang R et al. 2007. Comparison of white tea, green tea, epigallocatechin-3-gallate and caffeine as inhibitors of PhIP-induced colonic aberrant crypts. Nutr Cancer 58(1):60-65.

Gardner EJ, Ruxton CH & Leeds AR. 2007. Black tea – helpful or harmful? A review of the evidence. Eur Clin Nutr Jan;61(1):3-18.

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McKay DL & Blumberg JB. 2006. A review of the bioactivity and potential health benefits of chamomile tea (Matricaria recutita L.). Phytother Res Jul;20(7):519-530.

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Heart Health

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Clark A, Seidler A & Miller M. 2001. Inverse association between sense of humor and coronary heart disease. Int J Cardiol. 80(1):87-8.

Cook NR, et al. 2007. Long term effects of dietary sodium reduction on cardiovascular disease outcomes: observational follow-up of the trials of hypertension prevention (TOHP). British Medical Journal. Apr 28;334(7599):885.

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Herbs

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Honey

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Hormones making you fat?

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How to get kids to eat fruit and vegetables

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How to get omega-3 from fish

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How to make sure your baby has enough iron

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In season

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Sydney Markets, 2007. Fresh for kids: Oranges. Available at URL www.freshforkids.com.au/fruit_pages/orange/orange.html. Accessed April 2010.

Sydney Markets 2009 Winter Seasonal Guide. Available at URL

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News Magazines 2005. Taste.com.au – Bananas. Available at URL http://www.taste.com.au/how+to/articles/268/bananas. Accessed January 2010.
Plantains. Wikipedia. Available at URL http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plantain. Accessed January 2010.
Sydney Markets 2007. Fresh for Kids – Bok Choy. Available at URL http://www.freshforkids.com.au/veg_pages/bok_choy/bok_choy.html.  Accessed January 2010.
Sydney Markets, 2007. Fresh for Kids: Fruits. Available at URL http://www.freshforkids.com.au/fruit_pages/banana/banana.html. Accessed January 2010.
Sydney Markets, 2007. Fresh for Kids: Vegetables. Available at URL http://www.freshforkids.com.au/veg_pages/veg.html. Accessed January 2010.
Sydney Markets 2007. The Smart Fruit & Veg Cook: Autumn. Available at URL http://www.freshforkids.com.au/seasonal_guide/pdf/seasonal_09_autumn.pdf. Accessed January 2010.
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Australian Fruit/Australian Vegetables/Australian apples, hard copy

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Rogers J. 2005. What Food is That & How Healthy is it? Australia: New Holland Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd.

Sydney Markets, 2007. Fresh for kids: Broccoli. Available at URL http://www.freshforkids.com.au/veg_pages/broccoli/broccoli.html. Accessed March 2010.

Sydney Markets, 2007. Fresh for kids: Pears. Available at URL http://www.freshforkids.com.au/fruit_pages/pear/pear.html. Accessed March 2010.

Sydney Markets, 2007. Fresh for Kids: Vegetables. Available at URL
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Sydney Markets 2007. The Smart Fruit & Veg Cook: Autumn 2010. Available at URL http://www.freshforkids.com.au/seasonal_guide/pdf/seasonal_10_autumn.pdf. Accessed March 2010.

Rogers, J. 2005. What food is that and how healthy is it? New Holland Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd.

Sydney Markets 2007. Fresh for kids: Grapefruit. Available at URL: http://www.freshforkids.com.au/veg_pages/sweet_potato/sweet_potato.html.

Accessed April 2010.

Sydney markets. 2007. Seasonal fruit and vegetable 2006 - Autumn Fresh.Available at URL: http://www.sydneymarkets.com.au/documents/Seasonal/06AutumnfreshSeasonalGuide.pdf

Sydney Markets. 2007. Fresh for kids: Sweet potato. Available at URL: http://www.freshforkids.com.au/veg_pages/sweet_potato/sweet_potato.html.

Accessed April 2010.

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The George Mateljan Foundation. The World’s Healthiest Foods – Cabbage. Available at URL www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=19. Accessed July 2010.
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Sydney Market, 2007. Fresh for Kids: Lemons. Available at URL http://www.freshforkids.com.au/fruit_pages/lemon/lemon.html. Accessed July 2010.
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In season - Papaya and tomato

Australian Better Health Initiative. 2008. Why Choose Seasonal Food? Available at URL. http://www.measureup.gov.au/internet/abhi/publishing.nsf/Content/Why+choose+seasonal+food-lp Accessed September 2009.
Australian Fruit / Australian Vegetables / Australian Apples, hard copy Sydney Markets. 2009. The Smart Fruit & Veg Cook – Spring. Available at URL.http://www.sydneymarkets.com.au/documents/Seasonal/2009_Spring_Fresh_Seasonal_Guide.pdf Accessed September 2009.
Papaya Australia. Product Info. Available at URL. http://www.australianpapaya.com.au/productInfo.php Accessed September 2009
State of Victoria, 2006. Better Health Channel: What’s in season – November. Available at URL. http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcrecipes.nsf/InSeasonView/InSeason?OpenDocument&month=11 Accessed September 2009. Sydney Markets 2008. Canteen Fresh – Papaya and Papaw. Available at URL http://www.freshforkids.com.au/canteen_fresh/pdf/canteen_08_t2.pdf Accessed September 2009
Sydney Markets, 2007. Fresh for kids: Fruits. Available at URL.http://www.freshforkids.com.au/fruit_pages/fruit.html Accessed September 2009.
Sydney Markets, 2007. Fresh for kids: Vegetables. Available at URL.http://www.freshforkids.com.au/veg_pages/veg.html

Accessed September 2009.
Sydney Markets 2007. Fresh for kids – Tomato. Available at URL. http://www.freshforkids.com.au/veg_pages/tomato/tomato.html Accessed September 2009.
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Junk food addiction

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Kidney Health

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Label reading

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Liver health

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Low iron

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Migraines

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Milk

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Buijsse B, Weikert C, Drogan D, Bergmann M & Boeing H. 2010. Chocolate consumption in relation to blood pressure and risk of cardiovascular disease in German adults. European Heart Journal, published online at
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Cooper KA, Donovan JL, Waterhouse AL and Williamson G. 2007. Cocoa and health: a decade of research. Br J Nutr. 2008 Jan;99(1):1-11. 

Desch S, Kobler D, Schmidt J, Sonnabend M, Adams V, Sareban M, Eitel I, Blüher M, Schuler G and Thiele H. 2010. Low vs Higher-Dose Dark Chocolate and Blood Pressure in Cardiovascular High-Risk Patients. Am J Hypertens; 23:694-700.

Flammer AJ, Hermann F, Sudano I, Spieker L, Hermann M,  Cooper KA, Serafini M,  Lüscher TF, Ruschitzka F, Noll G and Corti R 2007. Dark Chocolate Improves Coronary Vasomotion and Reduces Platelet Reactivity. Circulation ;116:2376-2382.
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Myths busted - Butter or margarine?

Margo A. Denke, MD; Beverley Adams-Huet, MS; Anh T. Nguyen, BS. Individual Cholesterol Variation in Response to a Margarine- or Butter-Based Diet: A Study in Families.   JAMA. 2000;284:2740-2747.

Myths busted - Eating carbs after 5pm is bad

Garrel DR, Bajard L, Harfouche M & Tourniaire J. 1992. Decreased hypoglycemic effect of insulin at night in insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus and healthy subjects. J Clinical Endocrinol & Metab, 75:106-109.
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Myths busted - Food combining sheds kilos

Barrett, S. 2008. Urine/saliva pH testing: Another gimmick to sell you something. Available at URL http://www.quackwatch.org/01QuackeryRelatedTopics/Tests/reams.html Accessed December 2009.
Golay A, Allaz A, Ybarra J, Bianchi P, Saraiva S, Mensi N, Gomis R, de Tonnac N. 2000. Similar weight loss with low-energy food combining or balanced diets. Int. J. Obes. Relat. Metab. Disord 24(4):492-496.

 

Myths busted - Hangover helpers

Australian Guidelines to Reduce Health Risks from Drinking Alcohol. NH&MRC 2009. Available at URL http://www.nhmrc.gov.au/publications/synopses/ds10syn.htm. Accessed at October 2009.
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Mason P. 2006. Can hangovers be prevented or cured? Tomorrow’s
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New Zealand olive oil

Allen B. 2005. Cooking oils. Consumer, 1 July 2005.
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International Olive Oil Council.  www.internationaloliveoil.org/ Accessed August 2006.
Olives New Zealand. www.olivesnz.org.nz Accessed August 2006.
Perez-Jimenez F. 2005. International conference on the healthy effect of virgin olive oil. European Journal of Clinical Investigation 35:421-424.
Roche H.M, Gibney M.J, Kafatos A, Zampelas A and Williams CM. 2000. Beneficial properties of olive oil.  Food Research International 33:227-231.
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Nut spreads

New Zealand Food Safety Authority. 2005. 2003-04 New Zealand Total Diet Survey. Wellington: NZFSA
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Nutrient intakes (NRVS)

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Ministry of Health. 2006. Nutrient Reference Values for Australia and New Zealand. Media release May 2006. 
www.moh.govt.nz/moh.nsf

Nutrition myths

Glen Cardwell, 2007. Stop telling nutrition fibs. Available on www.glenncardwell.com/ebooks.html
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Kris-Etherton, P., Daniels, S., Eckel, R., et al. 2001. Summary of scientific conference on dietary fatty acids and cardiovascular health: Conference summary from the nutrition committee of the American Heart Association. Circulation 103, 1034-1039.
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The Poultry Industry Association of NZ www.pianz.org.nz Accessed January 2007
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Carroll D et al. 2000. The effects of an oral multivitamin combination with calcium, magnesium, and zinc on psychological well-being in healthy young male volunteers: a double-blind placebo-controlled trial. Psychopharmacology 150:220-5
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Arney WK & Pinnock CB. 1993. The milk mucus belief: sensations associated with the belief and characteristics of believers. Appetite 20:53-60
Pinnock CB & Arney WK. 1993. The milk mucus belief: sensory analysis comparing cow’s milk and a soy placebo. Appetite 20:61-70
Pinnock CB et al. 1990. Relationship between milk intake and mucus production in adult volunteers challenged with rhinovirus-2. American Review of Respiratory Diseases 141:352-6
Correspondence with Kristen McKenzie, Health and Nutrition Consultant for the Millennium Institute of Sport & Health
Correspondence with Fiona Carruthers, Nutrition Manager, New Zealand Beef & Lamb Marketing Bureau
Correspondence with Associate Professor Rohan Ameratunga
The British Dietetic Association. The truth about…food allergy and food intolerance testing. www.bda.uk.com/latest-food-facts.php
Jenny Yee. Food additives. Healthy Food Guide Oct 2005
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Jeni Pearce. Ask the experts. Healthy Food Guide Aug 2005
Caryn Zinn. Myth buster: Butter vs. margarine. Healthy Food Guide Jan 2006
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Professor Cliff Tasman-Jones. Ask the experts. Healthy Food Guide May 2005
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Oats

Davidson A. 1999. The Oxford companion to Food. Oxford: Oxford University Press. p.892.
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Olive Oil

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Olive Oil

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Osteoporosis

Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing, National Health and Medical Research Council, Ministry of Health 2006.  Nutrient Reference Values for Australia and NZ. NHMRC Canberra.
www.bones.org.nz/whatis.html. Website of Osteoporosis NZ

Overweight kids

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Ministry of Health. 1998. Food & Nutrition Guidelines for Healthy Adolescents: A Background Paper. Wellington: Ministry of Health.

Pasta

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Potatoes

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Pregnancy

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Skeaff S. 2004.  The iodine content of the New Zealand diet; more than just a pain in the neck. Journal of the New Zealand Dietetic Association Inc 58:32-33
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Pregnancy nutrition

Department of Health and Ageing. Health Eating Guidelines for Pregnant Women. Available at URL www.health.gov.au/internet/healthyactive/Publishing.nsf/Content/pregnant-women. Accessed May 2009.

Food Standards Australia New Zealand. Mercury in fish. Available at URL http://www.foodstandards.gov.au/foodmatters/mercuryinfish.cfm. Accessed May 2009.

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Preventative diets - general

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Preventing osteoporosis

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Probiotics: the latest wonder food

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Protein

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Spring clean your life

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Spreads

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Stock

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Stopping the weight gain at different life stages

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Stress

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Supermarket sleuth - additives

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McCann D, Barrett A, Cooper A, Crumpler D, Dalen L, Grimshaw K, Kitchin E, Lok K, Porteous L, Prince E, Sonuga-Barke E, Warner JO & Stevenson J. 2007. Food additives and hyperactive behaviour in 3-year-old and 8/9-year-old children in the community: a randomised, double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial. Lancet 370(9598):1560-7.

National Toxicology Program. 2005. Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA) CAS No. 25013-16-5. 11th Report on Carcinogens. Available at URL. http://ntp.niehs.nih.gov/ntp/roc/eleventh/profiles/s027bha.pdf. Accessed September 2009.

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Watson R. 2008. European agency rejects links between hyperactivity and food additives. British Medical Journal 2008;336:687

Weihrauch MR & Diehl V. 2004. Artificial sweeteners – do they bear a carcinogenic risk? Annals of Oncology 15:1460–1465.

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World Cancer Research Fund and American Institute for Cancer Research. 2007. Second expert report, Food, Nutrition, Physical Activity and the Prevention of Cancer: a Global Perspective. Available at URL. http://www.dietandcancerreport.org/?p=ER. Accessed September 2009.

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Supermarket Sleuths: Calcium supplements

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Tang BMP et al. 2007. Use of calcium or calcium in combination with vitamin D supplementation to prevent fractures and bone loss in people aged 50 years and older: a meta-analysis. The Lancet 370:632-33,657-666.

Supermarket Sleuths:

Agrifood Awareness Australia Information. 2009. Developing countries and biotechnology. www.afaa.com.au/pdf/8_Developing_countries.pdf. Accessed January 2010.
FSANZ. 2005. GM Foods – Safety assessment of Genetically Modified Foods.  www.foodstandards.gov.au/_srcfiles/GM%20Foods_text_pp_final.pdf. Accessed January 2010.
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Bérubé S, Diorio C and Brisson J.  2008. Multivitamin-multimineral supplement use and mammographic breast density. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 87(5):1400-1404.
Fletcher RH and Fairfield KM. 2002. Vitamins for Chronic Disease Prevention in Adults, Clinical Applications. JAMA; 287:3127-3129.
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Tea

Athar N, McLaughlin J, Taylor G, Mishra S. 2006. The concise New Zealand food composition tables. Palmerston North: New Zealand Institute of Crop & Food Research Ltd and Ministry of Health
Blumberg, J. 2003. Proceedings of the Third International Scientific Symposium on Tea and Human Health: Role of flavonoids in the diet. Journal of Nutrition 133:3244S-3246S.
Cheng TO. 2006. All teas are not created equal. The Chinese green tea and cardiocascular health. International Journal of Cardiology 108:301-8
Gardner, EJ, Ruxton, CH & Leeds AR. 2007. Black tea – helpfiul or harmful? A review of the evidence. European Journal of Clinical Nutrition 61:3-18
Garrow, J.S., James, W.P. & Ralph, A. 2000. Human nutrition and dietetics. (10th ed). London: Churchill Livingstone. 900pp.
Lister, I. 2003.  Antioxidants: a health revolution.  Christchurch: New Zealand Institute for Crop & Food Research Ltd. 96pp.
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The latest food intolerances

Gibson PR, Newnham E, Barrett JS, Shepherd SJ, & Muir JG. 2007. Review article: fructose malabsorption and the bigger picture. Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics 25(4):349-363
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Shepherd, SJ, Parker FJ, Muir JG & Gibson, PR. 2008. Dietary triggers of abdominal symptoms in patients with irritable bowel syndrome- randomised placebo-controlled evidence. Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology 6(7):765-771.
Shepherd, SJ & Gibson, PR. 2006. Fructose malabsorption and symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome: guidelines for effective dietary management. Journal of the American Dietetic Association 106:1631-1639.

Tofu

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Tomatoes

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Canene-Adams K, Campbell JK, Zaripheh S et al. 2005. The Tomato As a Functional Food. Journal of Nutrition 135: 1226-1230.
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Giovannucci E. 2005. Tomato Products, Lycopene, and Prostate Cancer: A Review of the Epidemiological Literature. Journal of Nutrition 135: 2030S-2031S
Gourley G. 2003. Vegetables: a user's guide. Wellington: New Zealand Vegetables and Potato Growers' Federation inc. 62 pp.
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Top 7 foods

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The Eye Foundation. Available at URL www.eyefoundation.org.au. Accessed January 2010.
Cakiner-Egilmez T. 2008. Omega-3 fatty acids and the eye. Insight 33(4):20-25.
Coleman HR, Chan CC, Ferris FL & Chew EY. 2008. Age-related macular degeneration. Lancet 372(9652):1835-1845.
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Glaucoma Research Foundation. Diabetes and your eyesight. Available at URL http://www.glaucoma.org/learn/diabetes_and_yo.php. Accessed January 2010.
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Top 10 fruit & veg

Australian Avocados. Available at URL  www.avocados.org.au. Accessed February 2010.

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Cardwell, G.  Australian Mushrooms Growers Association. Available at URL  www.mushroomsforlife.net. Accessed February 2010.

Coles online. www.colesonline.com.au. Prices accessed 2nd February 2010.

Collins, AR et al. 2003. Nutritional modulation of DNA repair in a human intervention study. Carcinogenesis, 24(3) 511-515.

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Go for 2+5®. Available at URL www.gofor2and5.com.au. Accessed
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Landon, S. The 2008 Apple report – A Nutrition and Health Review.
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Macular Degeneration Foundation. Available at URL www.mdfoundation.com.au. Accessed February 2010.

Mukherjee S. 2008. Broccoli: a unique vegetable that protects mammalian hearts through the redox cycling of the thioredoxin superfamily. J Agric Food Chem.; 56(2):609-17.

Pieterse Z et al. 2005. Substitution of high monounsaturated fatty acid avocado for mixed dietary fats during an energy-restricted diet: effects on weight loss, serum lipids, fibrinogen, and vascular function. Nutrition; 21(1):67-75.

Riedl MA et al. 2009. Oral sulforaphane increases Phase II antioxidant enzymes in the human upper airway. Clin Immunol.; 130(3):244-51.

Roberts RL et al. 2009. Lutein and zeaxanthin in eye and skin health.
Clin Dermatol.; 27(2):195-201.

Shaheen S, et al. 2001. Dietary antioxidants and asthma in adults - population based case-control study. Am J Respir Crit Care Med, 164:1823-1828.

Sommerburg O et al. 1998. Fruits and vegetables that are sources for lutein and zeaxanthin: the macular pigment in human eyes. Br J Ophthalmol; 82(8):907-10.

Tulipani S et al. 2009. Impact of strawberries on human health: insight into marginally discussed bioactive compounds for the Mediterranean diet.
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Vasanthi HR et al. 2009. Potential health benefits of broccoli- a chemico-biological overview. Mini Rev Med Chem.; 9(6):749-59.

Travel smart

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Vitamins and minerals

Athar N et al. 2006. The Concise New Zealand Composition Tables. 7th Edition. Palmerston North: New Zealand Institute for Crop and Food Research Ltd; Wellington: Ministry of Health
Ministry of Health. 2003. Food and nutrition guidelines for healthy adults: a background paper. Wellington: Ministry of Health. 138 pp.
Ministry of Health. 2006. Food and nutrition guidelines for healthy pregnant and breastfeeding women: a background paper. Wellington: Ministry of Health. 200pp.
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Saxelby C. 2006. Nutrition for Life. Prahan, Victoria: Hardie Grant Books. 250pp.
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Weight loss success stories

Mann, T., Tomiyana, J., Westling, E., et al. (2007). Medicare’s Search for Effective Obesity Treatments: Diets are not the answer American Psychologist, 62:3, 220–233

What’s really in our food

Batterham M et al. 2008. High-protein meals may benefit fat oxidation and energy expenditure in individuals with higher body fat. Nutr&Diet. 65(4):246-252.
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National Heart Foundation. Nutrition and Metabolism Advisory Committee. A review of the relationship between dietary fat and overweight and obesity. 2003. Available at URL www.heartfoundation.org.au. Accessed June 2009
NHMRC Nutrient Reference Values for Australia and New Zealand including Recommended Dietary Intakes. Dietary Energy chapter. 2006 Commonwealth of Australia. Available at URL www.nrv.gov.au. Accessed June 2009.
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NHMRC. Australian Guidelines to reduce health risks from drinking alcohol. Commonwealth of Australia 2009. Available at URL www.nhmrc.gov.au/publications/synopses/_files/ds10-alcohol.pdf. Accessed June 2009.
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Nuts for Life. Myth busting: Eat Nuts and Manage Your Weight literature review summary 2009. Accessed at URL www.nutsforlife.com.au. Accessed June 2009.
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Robinson J. Chapter 7 Water, electrolytes and acid-base balance. In Essentials of Human Nutrition 3rd Ed. Mann J, Truswell AS 2007 Oxford University Press.
Suter PM. 2005. Is alcohol consumption a risk factor for weight gain and obesity? Crit Rev Clin Lab Sci. 42(3):197-227.
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Why French people don’t get fat

(US) Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease control and Prevention www.cdc.gov
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Wine

Alcohol Advisory Council of New Zealand www.alcohol.org.nz Accessed November 2006
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New South Wales Health, Centre for drug and Alcohol. 2003. Women and alcohol.
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Winter buys

Afaghi A et al. 2007. High-glycemic-index carbohydrate meals shorten sleep onset. Am J Clin Nutr.; 85(2):426-430.

Chauhan PS. et al. 2010. Stimulatory effects of Cuminum cyminum and flavonoid glycoside on Cyclosporine-A and restraint stress induced immune-suppression in Swiss albino mice. Chem Biol Interact.; 185(1):66-72.

Clement F. et al. 2010. Identity of the immunomodulatory proteins from garlic (Allium sativum) with the major garlic lectins or agglutinins. Int Immunopharmacol.; 10(3):316-24.

Cohen, S.; Doyle, W.J., et al. 2009. Sleep Habits and Susceptibility to the Common Cold, Arch Intern Med. 169(1):62-67.

Goncagul G. et al. 2010. Antimicrobial effect of garlic (Allium sativum). Recent Pat Antiinfect Drug Discov.; 5(1):91-3.

Heimer KA. et al. 2009. Examining the evidence for the use of vitamin C in the prophylaxis and treatment of the common cold. J Am Acad Nurse Pract.; 21(5):295-300.

Juneja LR. et al. 2004. Improvement Effect of Theanine on Sleep Quality. 17th Congress of the European Sleep Research, 5-9th Oct (abstract).

Kreider RB. et al. 2002. Honey: An Alternative Sports Gel. Strength & Conditioning Journal; 24(1):50-51.

Namba K. et al. 2010. Effects of Bifidobacterium longum BB536 administration on influenza infection, influenza vaccine antibody titer, and cell-mediated immunity in the elderly. Bioscience, Biotechnology and Biochemistry; Epub ahead of print.

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NutririonData.com (USDA national nutrient database for standard reference). 2009. Foods Highest in Tryptophan.  Available at URL http://www.nutritiondata.com/foods-012079000000000000000-w.html?maxCount=52 Accessed May 2010.

Phytochemicals. What is Allicin? Available at URL http://www.phytochemicals.info/phytochemicals/allicin.php Accessed May 2010.

Prasad AS. 2009. Zinc: role in immunity, oxidative stress and chronic inflammation. Curr Opin Clin Nutr Metab Care; 12(6):646-52.

Unilever, Lipton Institute of Tea, Tea and L-theonine. 2009. Available at URL http://www.unilever.com/images/iv-icn09_Tea-and-L-theanine_tcm13-189708.pdf  Accessed May 2010.

Winkler P. et al. 2005. Effect of a dietary supplement containing probiotic bacteria plus vitamins and minerals on common cold infections and cellular immune parameters. Int J Clin Pharmacol Ther.; 43(7):318-26.

Wintergerst ES. et al. 2007. Contribution of selected vitamins and trace elements to immune function. Annals of Nutrition and Metabolism; 51(4):301-23.

Women's health special report

AG Thrift (personal communication). Estimates obtained using NEMESIS data (assuming no change in incidence), and Australian Bureau of Statistics estimates of a changing population.
AIHW: Heart, stroke and vascular diseases, Australian Facts 2004
Albert NM. 2005. We are what we eat: women and diet for cardiovascular health. J Cardiovasc Nurs 20(6):451-460.
Arab L, Liu W & Elashoff D. 2009. Green and black tea consumption and risk of stroke: a meta-analysis. Stroke 40(5):1786-1792.
Arts IC. 2008. A review of the epidemiological evidence on tea, flavonoids and lung cancer. J Nutr 138(8):1561S-1566S.
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Barberger-Gateau P et al. 2002. Fish, meat and risk of dementia: cohort study. BMJ 325:932-333.
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Jacobs DR Jr, Meyer KA et al 1998. Whole-grain intake may reduce the risk of ischemic heart disease death in postmenopausal women: Iowa Women’s Health Study. Am J Clin Nutr 68:248-257.
Johnson IT & Lund EK. 2007. Review article: nutrition, obesity and colorectal cancer. Aliment Pharmacol Ther 26(2):161-181.
Levitan EB, Wolk A & Mittleman MA. 2009. Consistency with the DASH diet and incidence of heart failure. Arch Intern Med 169(9):851-857.
Li TY, Brennan AM et al. 2009. Regular consumption of nuts is associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease in women with type 2 diabetes. J Nutr 139(7):1333-1338.
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Mozaffarian D. 2008. Fish and n-3 fatty acids for the prevention of fatal coronary heart disease and sudden cardiac death. Am J Clin Nutr 87(6):1991S-1996S.
Sang-Ah L, Fowke JH et al. 2008. Cruciferous vegetables, the GSTP1 Ile105Val genetic polymorphism, and breast cancer risk. Am J Clin Nutr 753-760.
Scarmeas N, Albert M, Brandt J et al. 2005. Motor signs predict poor outcomes in Alzheimer disease. Neurology 64:1696-1703.
Shukitt-Hale B, Lau FC & Joseph JA. 2008. Berry fruit supplementation and the aging brain. J Agric Food Chem. Feb 13;56(3):636-641.
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University of Maryland Medical Centre. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Available at URL www.umm.edu. Accessed July 2009.
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Work making you fat?

AIHW, Australia’s Health 2006. Australian Institute and Welfare, Editor. 2006. AIHW: Canberra.

Atkinson G, Fullick S, Grindey C & Maclaren D. 2008. Exercise, energy balance and the shift worker. Sports Med 38(8):671-685.

Belay D et al. 2007. Tonic-to-phasic shift of lumbo-pelvic muscle activity during 8 weeks of bed rest and 6-months follow-up. J Appl Physiol 103:48-54.

Bell R & Pliner PL. 2003. Time to eat: the relationship between the number of people eating and meal duration in three lunch settings. Appetite 41:215-218.

Blanck HM, Yaroch AL et al. 2009. Factors influencing lunchtime food choices among working americans. Health Educ Behav 36(2):289-301.

Boyce CJ & Oswalds AJ. 2008. Do people become healthier after being promoted? Available at URL http://ftp.iza.org/dp3894.pdf. Accessed April 2009.

DiMeglio DP & Mattes RD. 2000. Liquid versus solid carbohydrate: effects on food intake and body weight. Int J Obes Relat Metab Disord 24:794-800.

Dubois L, Girard M, Potvin Kent M, Farmer A & Tatone-Tokuda F. 2009. Breakfast skipping is associated with differences in meal patterns, macronutrient intakes and overweight among pre-school children. Public Health Nutr Jan;12(1):19-28.

Eight Hour Day. History Factsheet 03: Eight hours work…. Available at URL www.8hourday.org.au. Accessed April 2009.

Epel E, Lapidus R, McEwan B & Brownell K. 2001. Stress may add bite to appetite in women: a laboratory study of stress-induced cortisol and eating behaviour. Psychoneuroendocrinology 26(1):37-49.

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