Latest research, recipe ideas, online resources, active programs, events, jobs, opportunities and more. No images? Click here Bringing you the latest nutrition information and food ideas to help boost your health and wellbeing. Latest ResearchWhat is the nutritional value of food and drinks sold in vending machines at an Australian university? A recent study of vending machines in an Australian university found that:
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Reference: Whatnall MC, Ng HS, Liau CY, Patterson AJ, Hutchesson MJ. What is the nutritional value of food and drinks sold in vending machines at an Australian university? A food environment audit study. Nutrition & Dietetics. 2020. https://doi.org/10.1111/1747-0080.12615 Recipe IdeaHomemade Baked Beans This is a great homemade breakfast option for when you have a little more time in the morning. You could also make this recipe in advance or even in bulk and refrigerate or freeze portions for another time. Check out our Instagram account for more food inspiration from the NAQ Nutrition team! Ingredients Method Online ResourcesFood and healthy eating during COVID-19 The Health Equity and Access Unit at Metro South Health have put together a range of resources to help you be prepared and stay healthy during this time. Click here to read more and to see handy guides and recipes for cooking at home during COVID-19. Active Programs10,000 Steps The 10,000 Steps project aims to increase the day-to-day activity of Australians by encouraging the use of step-counting pedometers or activity trackers to accumulate "incidental" physical activity as part of everyday living. Significant health and well-being benefits can be made simply by moving more every day and 10,000 Steps can provide a supporting program, free resources and information. While the awareness of the benefits of physical activity continue to expand, 10,000 Steps' online program supports individuals by encouraging goal-setting, recording and monitoring of steps and physical activity. Head over to the 10,000 Steps website to find out more! EventsFood Safety Supervisor Course Through COVID-19 we continue to offer food safety supervisor courses. Our courses include industry specific content and are designed with the needs of our students in mind. Our Food Safety Supervisor course:
We continue to offer this course remotely during COVID-19. If you would like to know more about how you can complete the course remotely please email training@naqld.org Jobs & OpportunitiesQueensland Health Queensland Health are currently seeking expressions of interest for qualified allied health professionals to assist in the response to COVID-19. There are a number of temporary, contract and casual positions available for a range of allied health occupations. Expressions of interest close on 30th June 2020. For more information and to apply click here. Paediatric Obesity Health Transformers Committee (POHT-C) Are you passionate and committed to transforming the way paediatric obesity is prevented and treated in your local district or health service? Health and Wellbeing Queensland (HWQld) are currently seeking expressions of interest from Health Transformers in paediatric obesity to join a new statewide committee (POHT-C). They welcome expressions of interest from multidisciplinary individuals in Hospital and Health Services, Primary Health Care Networks, government departments and non-government organisations across the state. POHT-C will lead the statewide implementation of the Model of Care (MOC) – previously developed by the Paediatric Obesity Working Group. The MOC drives pragmatic Prevention, Treatment and Education initiatives for tackling paediatric obesity in Queensland. POHT-C will function under the leadership of Adj. Professor Robyn Littlewood, Chief Executive, Health and Wellbeing Queensland (HWQld) – a new statutory government agency dedicated to making healthy happen across Queensland. Expressions of interest close on 20th May 2020. For more information contact Joanna Munro or Oliver Canfell via email at POHT.C@hw.qld.gov.au Bicycle Queensland Survey Bicycle Queensland (BQ), like us, are thrilled to see so many people discovering (and re-discovering) the joy and benefits of riding a bike at the moment. Bikes sales are booming and we're hoping people continue to ride for transport, exercise and recreation when the world returns to normal. Please fill in BQ’s survey here - it only takes five minutes. And then forward this email to a friend so they can fill it in too! The more data collected, the stronger the voice! As an incentive, BQ are putting up 5 x $100 cash prizes to keep you rolling through COVID-19! The survey will close on Friday 8th May 2020. Do you have a question for the Healthy at Home team?You can email your enquiries to healthyathome@naqld.org Have you visited our |