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Our experts weigh in on World Obesity Day

12 October 2016 -
How a multifaceted approach will help. According to Associate Professor Amanda Salis from the Boden Institute of Obesity, Nutrition, Exercise & Eating Disorders at the Charles Perkins Centre, current approaches to obesity
www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2016/10/11/our-experts-weigh-in-on-world-obesity-day.html
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Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Adolescent Health and Nutrition - Scholarships

PhD student. Conduct research in adolescent health and nutrition, with a focus on participatory research methods. ... be willing to conduct research in adolescent health and nutrition, with a focus on participatory research methods.
www.sydney.edu.au/scholarships/c/postgraduate-research-scholarship-in-adolescent-health-and-nutrition.html
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Health and economics - Charles Perkins Centre

Supervision and education. We have provided supervision of a number of Masters and PhD students across a diverse range of research areas including nutrition, obesity, eating disorders, respiratory conditions, mental health.
www.sydney.edu.au/charles-perkins-centre/our-research/politics-governance-and-ethics/health-and-economics.html
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How artists can help doctors conquer dangerous lifestyle diseases

allows nutrition scientists to survive ā€“ professionally and psychologically ā€“ as prophetic thinkers in a 21st century global community.
www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2018/03/22/how-artists-can-help-doctors-conquer-dangerous-lifestyle-disease.html
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Two writers awarded Charles Perkins Centre Writer in Residency

1 February 2018 -
Iā€™m going to spend a year holding up a mirror to scientists at the Charles Perkins Centre and its satellite hubs and uncovering the psychological impact of the nutrition wars,ā€
www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2017/05/17/two-writers-awarded-charles-perkins-centre-writer-in-residency.html
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Beauty platform Bella wins Genesis startup competition

1 July 2024 -
Artificial intelligence was the theme of the 33rd Genesis cohort, driving offerings ranging from nutrition and mental health to construction management, but it was a beauty services marketplace that most wowed
www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2024/06/27/beauty-platform-bella-wins-genesis-startup-competition.html

Agriculture, food and agribusiness - Faculty of Science

Food scientists employ a multidisciplinary approach, drawing from chemistry, microbiology, engineering, and nutrition to create innovative and sustainable food solutions.
www.sydney.edu.au/science/study/careers-in-science/agriculture--food-and-agribusiness.html
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Diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular disease - Charles Perkins Centre

We have campaigned for greater interest in nutrition and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, ranked the best apps for weight loss, and advocated for the transparent disclosure of health and
www.sydney.edu.au/charles-perkins-centre/about/diabetes--obesity-and-cardiovascular-disease.html
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Leading health experts join fight against childhood obesity

16 December 2019 -
nutrition, exercise and the effects of screen time in children aged zero to five. ... Another aim of the research group is to assess the economic impacts of good health and nutrition in early life and the flow-on effects into adulthood.
www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2016/04/20/leading-health-experts-join-fight-against-childhood-obesity.html
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Confidence boost linked to weight loss in smartphone trial

21 January 2020 -
group. Over 12 weeks they received a mix of personalised calls and texts, weekly reminder emails, access to self-monitoring smartphone apps and e-booklets on nutrition, physical activity and budget
www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2016/12/13/confidence-boost-linked-to-weight-loss-in-smartphone-trial.html