Issue 56 | August 2020 In This IssueFEATURE: Accentuate the positive WelcomeWelcome to issue 56 of Sweet Bites. In this issue our feature article is about positive nutrition. In the midst of so much bad news surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, we are at a time when positive nutrition messages may be better received in the community. Fortunately, the scientific evidence backs this approach as well. Our news items are the long-awaited announcement of funding for a review of the Australian Dietary Guidelines, and some new funding for research into a sustainable, affordable and healthy diet for new Zealanders. From the journals we have three papers to share on sugars, carbohydrates and health including a systematic review and meta-analysis on associations between fructose sources in the diet and metabolic syndrome, a paper on how Australian parents are incorporating dental health advice when feeding their children, and confirmation there is no single best diet for weight loss. We hope you enjoy this issue and invite you to be in touch if you have any feedback on this issue or suggestions for future articles. Monthly FeatureWhy focussing on positive messages is a good strategy for public health News Australian Dietary Guidelines to be reviewedFinally, the announcement we’ve all been waiting for in Australia. Funding to investigate healthy, sustainable and affordable diet for New ZealandersWhat would a healthy, sustainable and affordable diet for New Zealanders look like? Research Updates We have three papers to share on sugars, carbohydrates and health: Association of major food sources of fructose-containing sugars with incident metabolic syndrome: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Are Australian parents following feeding guidelines that will reduce their child’s risk of dental caries? Comparison of dietary macronutrient patterns of 14 popular named dietary
programmes for weight and cardiovascular risk factor reduction in adults: systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomised trials. About UsThe Sugar Nutrition Resource Centre (SNRC) is committed to providing health care professionals with evidence-based information on sugar and nutrition. Our work continues to be guided by scientific experts from Australia and New Zealand. As always, we would love to hear any feedback from you. About the EditorNICOLE SENIOR Nicole is an experienced Accredited Practising Dietitian and Nutritionist, author, speaker, blogger, cook and food enthusiast with an interest in turning evidence based nutrition guidelines into sensible, achievable and enjoyable everyday eating advice and supporting other food and health professionals to do the same. |