Elite female athletes’ health risk
Young female athletes representing South Australia in aesthetics sports such as gymnastics are putting their health at risk due to calcium and iron deficiencies, a Flinders University study has found.
Nutrition and dietetics
Vigorous workouts give more bang for buck
A one hour high-intensity workout provides the same fitness benefits as 50 hours of walking, a major Flinders University study has found.
Food labels influence trust in food system
Food labels provide more than just nutritional information – they’re a “window” into the entire food system.
Thin people get diabetes too
Pointing the finger at fat as the major or sole contributor to contracting type 2 diabetes is misleading and wrongly promotes the idea that the condition is entirely self-induced, research at Flinders has found.
Screening Aussie toddlers’ diets
A Flinders University researcher has developed a new risk assessment tool to identify Australian toddlers with poor diets.
Variety and convenience can help women boost their intake of fish
Women are often told to eat more red meat, yet it is just as important for women to increase their weekly fish intake.
Inspiration to study comes on a bike
Flinders graduate Andrew Dallimore’s fundraising cycle ride from Adelaide to Melbourne will not only contribute to the welfare of animals overseas, but will also visit six rural schools along the way to spread the word about the benefits of continuing education.
Flinders again lifts offers to new students
Flinders University’s undergraduate degree courses have yet again experienced increased demand. The University has responded by making a total of 5360 offers (up from 5025 offers in 2012) to date.
Reviving the oyster lover’s oyster
Yibing Liu is part of the MISA team helping SA oyster growers revive the culture of the native or flat oyster.