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One of the most common experiences in adult life is the conundrum of a crappy sleep cycle. There are a million different things that could be stuffing up your nightly snooze. But if you’re planning on assessing your general health in the hope of getting some quality shut-eye, it’s worth starting off with your diet.
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Dietitians in aged care: a recipe to save millions
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Salt reformulation programs can substantially improve health, but not Australia’s, study suggests
Government targets designed to lower the salt content of packaged foods will make little difference to the health of Australians, according to a new analysis published today.
George Institute researchers found that even if the voluntary targets were fully implemented, they would reduce the amount currently purchased by Australian households in the form of packaged foods by just 3.5 percent.
Lead author and Accredited Practising Dietitian from The George Institute Daisy Coyle said that high intakes of sodium, in the form of salt, were a key contributor to high blood pressure – a major cause of cardiovascular disease and chronic kidney disease.