Prospective cohort studies show that higher intakes of ultra-processed food (UPF) increase
the risk of obesity and obesity-related outcomes, including cardiovascular disease, cancer …

Habitual dietary intakes and nutrition behaviours developed during childhood and
adolescence pave the way for similar behaviours to manifest in adulthood. Childhood …

Food-based dietary guidelines promote consumption of a variety of nutritious foods for
optimal health and prevention of chronic disease. However, adherence to these guidelines …

Background The double burden of malnutrition and diet-related disease has been attributed
to diets high in ultra-processed and discretionary foods, with increased sugars, saturated …

Abstract Background In Aotearoa/New Zealand (NZ) general practices diagnose and
manage pre-diabetes. This work is important as it has the potential to delay or prevent the …

Affordable nutrient density is provided by low-cost and nutrient-rich foods. We explored
nutrient density, cost, and NOVA category assignments within and across food groups in …

Worldwide, the escalating Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) pandemic adversely impacts
individuals, families/whānau, health systems, and society. While genetic and other factors …

There is growing recognition that diet can influence an individual's inflammation level and
ultimately, their risk for developing disease (Minihane et al., 2015; Prasad et al., 2012). The …