Nuts should be included in weight-loss diets, researchers say

A handful of nuts could prove beneficial when it comes to weight loss, according to new research from the University of South Australia.  Including nuts in calorie-controlled weight loss diets does not hinder weight loss, like many believe, and instead may have the opposite effect.  Analysing the findings of seven randomised controlled trials that assessed […]

Cardio-fitness cuts death and disease by nearly 20%, study finds

Running, cycling, or swimming – whatever takes your fancy, if you regularly exercise, you’re on track for a long and healthy life, according to new research from the University of South Australia. Published in BJSM, the study found that for every 1-MET increase in cardiorespiratory fitness – the amount of energy used for quiet sitting […]

Research into recently graduated RNs’ nutritional knowledge, attitude, and practice

Nurses are uniquely positioned to deliver nutrition-focussed patient education related to health promotion and disease management yet widespread evidence of sufficient nutrition instruction in the nursing curricula is not available. A research team from Deakin University (Dr Claire Margerison, Assoc Professor Ewa Szymlek-Gay, Dr Jennifer McCann, and Masters of Human Nutrition Candidate Cathy Stanguts) are […]