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CSIRO total wellbeing diet: recipes on a budget

Mon, 20 May 2013 18:31:57 +1000

This brand new collection of recipes shows you how to eat well without breaking the bank or compromising on quality or nutrition.

CSIRO Total Wellbeing Diet Fast & Fresh Recipes

Mon, 21 May 2012 09:27:00 +1000

A new collection of recipes from the scientifically proven program, with ideas for making mouth-watering meals in no time at all.

The CSIRO Total Wellbeing Diet

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +1000

The CSIRO Total Wellbeing Diet is a nutritionally balanced, scientifically proven eating plan that can help you feel less hungry and lose weight.

Surgical simulator for medical training

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +1000

CSIRO is using the latest in computer gaming technology to teach medical specialists how to perform a colonoscopy.

Alzheimer's Disease: image processing for early diagnosis

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +1000

CSIRO software aids early detection and diagnosis of this debilitating condition.

Tailored lifestyle information

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +1000

CSIRO is encouraging people to adopt healthy lifestyle habits through online and mobile phone technologies.

The facts about cholesterol levels

Tue, 14 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +1000

CSIRO is carrying out research to develop strategies for reducing cholesterol levels, the risk of heart disease and other conditions that are food-related and correctable through modifying our diet.

The CSIRO and Baker IDI Diabetes Diet and Lifestyle Plan

Mon, 02 May 2011 00:00:00 +1000

The 'Diabetes Diet and Lifestyle Plan' is a clear and easy guide for all Australians to follow, covering every aspect of dealing with type 2 diabetes prevention and control.

CSIRO and Baker IDI Diabetes Diet and Lifestyle Plan - Preview

Mon, 02 May 2011 00:00:00 +1000

Take a sneak peek at the CSIRO and Baker IDI Diabetes Diet and Lifestyle Plan. (12 pages)

Fish oils for good health

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +1000

Healthy fish oils, the best source of long chain (LC) omega-3 fatty acids, EPA and DHA, have earned the reputation as one of the best bioactives yet discovered.

Biobank to aid disease prediction and diagnosis

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +1100

A 'biobank' of blood samples from healthy elderly Australians will aid research in the prediction and early diagnosis of diseases such as Alzheimer’s and cancer.

CSIRO Nutrition Trials

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +1100

CSIRO’s Nutrition and Lifestyle studies provide a better understanding of the role of foods and food components in a healthy diet, allowing CSIRO Scientists to explore new areas of research that will benefit the Australian community.

Smart statistics for bioinformatics

Fri, 28 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +1100

CSIRO is developing new statistical tools for analysing microarray data to enable faster drug discovery and development of simpler clinical diagnostic tests.

Rapid visualisation and analysis of medical imaging

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +1000

CSIRO has developed platform-independent software that improves visualization of medical data, automates image analysis and aids in interpretation of medical images.

The CSIRO Total Wellbeing Diet Recipe Book

Mon, 03 May 2010 00:00:00 +1000

This collection of 130 recipes is the long-awaited cookbook supplement to the phenomenally successful CSIRO Total Wellbeing Diet.

Kids Eat, Kids Play survey

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +1000

CSIRO's Preventative Health Flagship was partnered with the University of South Australia to undertake one of the most important surveys of children ever to be undertaken in Australia.

Healthy food in the back to school rush: information from children's study

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +1100

Read more about the results of the study into understanding parent concerns about children’s diet, activity and weight status.

The CSIRO Wellbeing Plan for Kids

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +1100

The CSIRO Wellbeing Plan for Kids is a book for all families and contains practical information, based on research, for parents to use to positively influence children’s eating and activity habits.

CSIRO Wellbeing Plan for Kids - Preview

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +1000

Have a sneak peak at The CSIRO Wellbeing Plan for Kids book. (10 pages)

CSIRO Wellbeing Plan for Kids activity monitoring table

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +1000

Download the following table to use in conjunction with the information in Chapter 15, Becoming an Active Family. (1 page)

CSIRO Wellbeing Plan for Kids breakfast foods checklist

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +1000

Download the following checklist to use in conjunction with the information in Chapter 11, Starting the day with breakfast. (1 page)

CSIRO Wellbeing Plan for Kids breakfast foods monitoring table

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +1000

Record your family's daily breakfast intake each day in this breakfast foods monitoring table. (1 page)

CSIRO Wellbeing Plan for Kids evening meal monitoring table

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +1000

Download the one-page table to use in conjunction with the information in Chapter 13, Making evening meals easier.

CSIRO Wellbeing Plan for Kids lunchbox foods monitoring table

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +1000

Download the following table to use in conjunction with the information in Chapter 12, Preparing healthy lunches. (1 page)

CSIRO Wellbeing Plan for Kids screen use monitoring table

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +1000

Download this one-page table to use in conjunction with the information in Chapter 14, Reducing screen time.

Faster drug discovery

Mon, 02 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +1100

CSIRO helped Axon instruments develop image analysis software for their ImageXpress™ cellular screening system.

Diet & nutrition

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +1100

CSIRO is researching foods and diets to keep us healthier and fitter.

Bowel cancer and gut health

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +1100

Our gut health is integral to our overall health and wellbeing. Healthy eating, regular exercise and participating in bowel cancer screening programs can lower the risk of developing bowel cancer.

Dementia and Alzheimer's disease

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +1100

Finding the keys to unlocking the secrets of dementia, and particularly Alzheimer’s disease, will provide effective ways to prevent and delay the onset of these devastating conditions.

Food Bioactives

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +1100

Bioactive molecules are components of food that possess biological activity in addition to their nutritional value.

Food safety

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +1100

Eating healthy and safe foods are fundamental activities that people enjoy in Australia. Ensuring foodborne pathogens, especially pathogenic bacteria, are appropriately controlled and dealt with is key to healthy eating and our ongoing wellbeing.

Environmental health

Mon, 02 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +1100

Understanding and improving urban environments is imperative for the health and long-term wellbeing of our communities.

Nutrition, lifestyle and DNA

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +1100

CSIRO is researching foods, diets, our lifestyles and their interaction with our DNA to keep us healthier and fitter for longer.

Virus research

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +1100

Viral diseases affect all living forms including humans, animals and plants, and have the ability to cause disease, disability or death.

Advances in medical imaging

Mon, 19 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +1100

Advances in medical imaging are assisting with the earlier detection of a range of diseases including cardiovascular disease, stroke, cancers and neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease.

Colorectal cancer and gut health

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +1100

The Preventative Health Flagship aims to reduce Australia’s colorectal cancer burden and improve gut health by developing prevention strategies and improving the success rate of existing and emerging therapies.

Detecting colorectal cancer early

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +1100

Researchers in CSIRO’s Preventative Health Flagship are investigating new ways to diagnose colorectal cancer at its earliest stages.

Understanding and improving gut health

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +1100

The Preventative Health Flagship aims to improve gut health by developing prevention strategies based on a thorough understanding of the gut environment.

Foods to promote gut health and protect against colorectal cancer

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +1100

The Preventative Health Flagship is investigating new foods for improved gut health, and better ways of delivering active components of food into the gut.

Obesity and metabolic health

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +1100

The Preventative Health Flagship is creating strategies to help Australians manage and avoid obesity and its associated health impacts.

Reducing obesity's impact through diet and lifestyle

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +1100

CSIRO researchers are developing scientifically proven diet and lifestyle programs to combat obesity and related diseases.

Using advanced imaging and physics to detect neurodegenerative disease

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +1100

Researchers in CSIRO's Preventative Health Flagship are using advanced imaging and neurophysics techniques to understand and diagnose Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative diseases.

Investigating foods and other agents to protect against Alzheimer's disease

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +1100

Researchers in CSIRO's Preventative Health Flagship are investigating how foods, food ingredients and other biologically active agents may provide protection against Alzheimer's disease.

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