LiveLighter Blog
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An epidemic of junk food marketing
- May 19, 2020
- by Ainslie Sartori
Junk food companies and fast food restaurants have been quick to cash in on the COVID-19 crisis and the advice to stay home by shifting their marketing focus with lightening speed. But is the heavy promotion of junk foods and drinks really the type of messaging we need during this public health crisis?
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Sugary drinks are a rotten choice
- Jan 15, 2020
- by Dr Rebecca Williams
The Australian Dental Association of WA has teamed up with LiveLighter® to create a new campaign to help ditch sugary drinks and help to keep dentist visits quick and painless. Dr Rebecca Williams, paediatric dentist, gives us the rundown on why sugary drinks are a rotten choice.
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The real story behind our dietitians
- Sep 19, 2019
- by Ben Somerford
We celebrate our LiveLighter dietitians to mark Dietitians Day
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The science of weight and cancer
- Aug 19, 2019
- by Anne Finch, Melissa Ledger
It's well known that there's a link between carrying extra weight and a range of cancers. Here we unpack some of the reasons why.
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Think before you drink this Christmas
- Dec 18, 2018
- by Alice Bastable
Before entering the holiday season it's important to consider the health implications that go beyond just feeling a bit lousy and dehydrated after a night of drinking too much. We take a look at what these health impacts are and suss out the best way to go alcohol free this season.
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Weighing in on kilojoules
- May 21, 2018
- by Alison McAleese
Kilojoules: What are they and how do I cut back on excess kilojoules when eating out?
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Health Professionals get a chance to LiveLighter
- May 07, 2018
- by Michelle Weall
The LiveLighter Professional Development Forum held in Western Australia earlier this month saw over 160 health professionals participate in 17 hours of presentations and workshops giving local, national and international perspectives on obesity prevention, nutrition, physical activity and environments for change.
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Sugary Drinks - Time to make real change
- Apr 09, 2018
- by Emma Groves
Given the evidence of the harm associated with sugary drink consumption, perhaps it’s time to reconsider where they are sold and are available for purchase. Take action to reduce their sale at your workplace, local recreation centre or sports club.
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Turning our passion for sport into a profit
- Dec 24, 2017
- by Emma Groves
KFC continues to exploit Australia's love of cricket over the summer holiday period, with a heavily marketed junk food campaign including sponsorship of Cricket Australia's Big Bash League.
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Obesity: we must act now to save Australian lives
- Oct 02, 2017
- by Clare O'Shea
Leading health, medical, consumer and community groups have united to call on the Federal Government to take immediate action to tackle Australia’s obesity problem. Here's what they're calling for.