Rider, foodie, gardener and busy parent. Interested in public health nutrition policy and connecting people to Australian agriculture. Views & opinions my own.
Melbourne, Victoria
Joined November 2013
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Melissa Cameron retweeted
🗓️📌 | As part of the celebrations for the 120th anniversary of @FIL_IDF & for #Codex60, the 2⃣ Secretariats organized the webinar “Case studies on the General Standard for the Use of Dairy Terms”.
🗓️ 8 November
🕗 13:00 CET
➕ℹ️➡️bit.ly/3MwUToW
#FoodSafety
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Calcium-rich foods like milk, cheese & yoghurt are essential ingredients in your bone-building menu. Here’s a simple breakdown – each of these delicious dairy serves gives you about 300 mg of calcium. Find out how much #dairy you need at dairy.com.au/healthybones #ausdairy #HBAW
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Free registration for the IDF Nutrition & Health Symposium 2023 - "Beyond nutrients: the health effects of whole foods" is now open. Join the conversation on dairy products and human health on 3 May at 7:00 and 16:00 CEST. Register now: bit.ly/3KB9XjB
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Full house of eagar minds for the @Dairy_Australia lecture: Health Across the Lifespan on day 2 of #NSAus2022
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Dairy is often described as a very Anglo-Saxon, Australian food tradition. However, dairy products are found in dietary patterns around the globe. We’re pleased to share our latest position paper exploring how #dairy enriches a multicultural way of eating dairy.com.au/sustainability/…
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Adding to the case that #yoghurt is the No1 snack to eat. new science shows yoghurt's ability to reduce high blood pressure. Click the link to find out more about this nutrient-rich food & its many #health benefits bit.ly/2ZqTRWYoghurt #dairy #ausdairy #hearthealth
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Thank you Doolan family & on-farm energy specialist Gabriel Hakim for showcasing your impressive #sustainable dairy farming practices & sharing 'Easy Ways to Start' - creating a roadmap to a net-zero carbon #dairy.
#ausdairy #sustainabledairy
Melissa Cameron retweeted
Research from @UniMelb places #milk #cheese & #yoghurt as key interventions against falls & fractures risk in elderly aged care residents. Dr Sandra Iuliano, head investigator explains the impressive results of this research. #TakeActionforBoneHealth #health #nutrition #ausdairy
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Can food choices reduce environmental impact? Dr Brad Ridoutt, CSIRO, says the impact is modest. Avoiding food waste & over-consumption will make the biggest difference. Improving food production systems should also be a focus. bit.ly/3nOp9zI
#dairy #ausdairy
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Effect of dietary sources of calcium and protein on hip fractures and falls in older adults in residential care: cluster randomised controlled trial bmj.com/content/375/bmj.n236…
#TakeActionforBoneHealth #ausdairy
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Is low-fat or whole-fat milk better for kids? Science says it makes no difference sciencedaily.com/releases/20… @NYFarmer
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Today the world is coming together at the #UNFSS2021 to discuss a pathway to #sustainable food systems. Australian dairy promises to provide nutritious food for a healthier world. Hear more from dairy farmer & Chair - Australian Dairy Sustainability Steering Committee Daryl Hoey
Melissa Cameron retweeted
An unhealthy diet isn't sustainable. Australian dairy promises to provide nutritious food for a healthier world. With #UNFSS2021 2 days away, read our 30 Ways report showing how our industry is tackling #climatechange bit.ly/3zjO5BE
#sustainabledairy #FoodHero #OzDairy
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Join us on World Milk Day 1 June where we celebrate milk and the one billion livelihoods it sustains. Dairy Australia is proud to share our Sustainability Hub, where you can learn about dairy’s role in a healthy and sustainable diet. For more info: dairy.com.au/sustainablediet…
Melissa Cameron retweeted
The CSIRO's Prof. Mario Herriero sharing views about what people see for the future of sustainable and nutritious diets at the Dairy Industry Sustainability Consultative Forum 2021 #ozdairy4UFSS2021 #UNFSS2021 #sustainability #ozdairy @CSIRO
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Dr. Nancy Alburto of @FAO during #idfnutrition:
The definition of a sustainable healthy diet is very complex. We need to focus on context like livelihood, economy, cultural and health aspects. 2/2
Want to read more? researchgate.net/publication…
Melissa Cameron retweeted
My conclusions for dairy and health #idfnutrition
- Dairy products are one of the most nutrient richt foods.
- Dairy products have neutral or net protective effects on non-communicable diseases like type 2 diabetes, cancer and CVD.
Dairy: a good combination of two worlds.
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Dr. Francesco Branca of @WHO at #idfnutrition symposium
The 5 principles to healthy dietary choices
1. Keep energy balance
2. Choose right amounts and quality of fat
3. Limit free sugar intake to less 10 en%
4. Reduce salt intake
5. Eat more fruit and vegetables
Melissa Cameron retweeted
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Melissa Cameron retweeted
IDF Nutrition Symposium 2021: Registration now open!
🥛 2-day virtual event - FREE to attend
📅 11 & 12 May 2021
⏰ 12:00 – 17:00 CET (2 days)
☑️ Register now! bit.ly/2PmkbM7
#dairy #milk #nutrition #health #immunity #balanceddiet #sustainability #diabetes #bonehealth
