Episode Details

In this episode of Nutrition Science Bites, Prof Clare Collins interviews Associate Professor Alexandra Jones, a lawyer turned food regulation expert from the George Institute at UNSW, about the role of food law, the Health Star Rating system, and policies to promote healthier eating in Australia.

We cover:-

1. What are Health Stars?
2. Development and use of the Health Star Rating system
3. Food regulation and the law
4. Policy challenges and industry responses to food labeling

Resources

George Institute Food Switch App -Link https://foodswitch.com.au/

Australian Government Food Labeling Policies - Link https://www.foodstandards.gov.au/

Clare's Air-fryer Muesli Bars https://nomoneynotime.com.au/healthy-easy-recipes/clares-air-fryer-muesli-chews

To access the Healthy Eating Quiz: Click on the top right hand 'green button' called 'How healthy is my diet' https://nomoneynotime.com.au/

Want a more Personalised Food, Nutrient Assessment Report? Use our Australian Eating Survey - For a 50% discount enter the 'DietCheck' code at the checkout! Purchase here https://australianeatingsurvey.com.au/

Here's the link to the No Money No Time closed Facebook group (be sure to take the Healthy Eating Quiz first) https://www.facebook.com/groups/386824626838448

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