Researchers are analysing components that make up certain foods to determine precisely what chemical and physical effects they have when eaten. With CSIRO's expertise we will be able to tailor our diets for better health and to avoid some diseases.
The CSIRO Food Futures Flagship has developed an automated instrument for accurately predicting glycemic index (GI) and resistant starch (RS) in food products.
The Australian Alzheimer’s disease cluster study – The Australian Imaging, Biomarker and Lifestyle Flagship Study of Ageing (AIBL) – has secured its first collaborative research agreement with a major strategic alliance partner, Pfizer Australia.
The Tasmanian ICT Centre is developing a world-class ICT research capacity and conducting innovative applied research in the areas of sensor networks and data management.
According to Dr Clifton, sterol-fortified margarine trials conducted by CSIRO have confirmed that LDL or 'bad' cholesterol can be reduced by up to 10 per cent within three weeks in men and women with elevated levels.
Consumers want trustworthy information about where foods come from, how they are produced, what they contain and what benefits they may have in the diet. CSIRO’s research investigates what kind of information is likely to influence consumer choices.
Overeating and inactivity can be a direct cause of heart and bowel diseases, some cancers and diabetes. Positive lifestyle choices, such as healthy diet, adequate exercise and a good attitude, are the basis for improved health.
Light-induced damage is a significant problem for food and beverage products packaged in glass bottles. Using nanotechnology CSIRO has produced a solution, explained in this video. (1:00)
CSIRO has found a way to grow plants with healthy omega-3 oils, which are normally only found in fish and microalgae. Learn how we did it in this video from SCOPE, a science TV show for kids produced by Network Ten Australia and CSIRO. (3:00)
Dr Grant Brinkworth is an exercise/nutritional physiologist developing diet and exercise programs to improve the health and wellbeing in the community.
Australia is facing growing burdens imposed by obesity – particularly in the young. Along with obesity we are seeing dramatic increases in the incidence of Type 2 diabetes, heart disease and some cancers. Dr Peter Clifton is leading the fight.
The Tasmanian ICT Centre (TasICTC) is creating a world-class sustainable research capability to support the growth and development of information and communication technologies industries in Tasmania and to deliver national impact.
