This process towards #unfss2021 has been v opaque but now food TNCs and rich blocker countries seem to be muscling in to control the narrative: Equity and expertise in the UN Food Systems Summit | BMJ Global Health gh.bmj.com/content/6/7/e0…

Our latest research shows that more than 50% of the products we buy at the supermarket contain added sugar. It's sneaking into 'everyday' foods like breakfast cereals, yoghurt and sauces. This makes cutting back on sugar harder than you might think. smh.com.au/lifestyle/heal…

Is it time to question the outsize role of food corporations in our lives and policies? Listen to Gary Sacks: buff.ly/3CFj6C7 #garysacks #globalobesitycenter #deakinuniversity #corporatecontroloffoodsystem #foodindustryselfregulation #marketingtokids

New podcast from World Food Policy Center at Duke showcases the research of Gary Sacks from @GLOBE_obesity #LeadingVoicesinFood (it's only 10 minutes long but packs a lot of info in about the impact of corporate power in the food industry)

INFORMAS symposium on food environments is on next week. Looks like a great line-up of guest speakers. esymposiacanzus.heysummit.com #informascanzusesymposium2021

Great to see the commitment to transparency from the NHMRC Dietary Guidelines Expert Committee with a detailed communication log of all correspondence nhmrc.gov.au/health-advice/… This image is an example of what's there #COI #industryinfluence

Australia's Food Environment Dashboard (foodenvironmentdashboard.com.au) has been announced as a finalist in the 2021 Victorian Health Promotion Awards. Excellent recognition for Gary Sacks and all collaborators. More at bit.ly/31dfQkI #VicHealthPromotionAwards Prevention Centre

In a time of rapid change and uncertainty, the most vulnerable among us should be at the heart of every policy decision we make, #IHTDeakin director Professor @AnnaPeetersAus writes in this blog post on our website. Read it here: bit.ly/3uHLvXy #COVID19Aus

If you haven’t already, please read this important article by @janemartinopc on the importance of urgent implementation of the National Obesity Strategy! 👏 "We have been provided an opportunity we must not waste." ⏰ @OPCAustralia insightplus.mja.com.au/2022/9/impleme…

IHT researcher, Dr Christina Zorbas has contributed her thoughts on food pricing and equitable food systems in The Lancet today: bit.ly/3zlB3Hd @DeakinHealth @deakinresearch @GLOBE_obesity

Delighted to have my first PhD paper out! Our work describes the environmental impacts of ultra-processed foods as they travel across the supply chain. Key findings below ✍️Phillip Baker Michalis Hadjikakou Mark Lawrence & Gilly Hendrie bit.ly/3PHSGqp

Thank you Khia De Silva for sharing the trailblazing work of ALPA in creating commercially-viable, community-accepted, healthy stores in remote communities. 🙌 Fantastic presentation at #ICO2022.

Over the last 5 years, #Australia has fallen behind the rest of the world when it comes to implementing #foodpolicies A/Prof Gary Sacks says we're going backwards 😯 #ICO2022 Australian Government #auspol Institute for Health Transformation Institute for Health Transformation ANZOS

Priorities for govt action in Australia Gary Sacks FOOD-EPI 1 ⬇️ children’s exposure to unhealthy food marketing 2🥤Health levy on sugary drinks 3 ⭐️Mandatory Health Star Rating 4 Mandatory targets for food reformulation 5 ⬆️ affordability fresh food in remote communities

Scorecard launched today showed Australian federal government has made little progress in their policies to create healthier food environments, falling well behind other countries. Gary Sacks called for a focus on implementation. #ico2022

📢How can local governments strengthen equity in health and healthy eating policies? 🔜 look forward to sharing today @ico2022 from 3pm. @KBackholer @AnnaPeetersAus Christina Zorbas

Gary Sacks on the Food-EPI 2022 report, out today! Repeated assessment = important to keep Aus Gov accountable for progressing food policies Massive piece of work assessing policies of each state/territory & workshops w 84 experts led by @davina_mann 👏👏 #ICO2022 #INFORMAS

Equity and intersectionality needs to guide future work in obesity prevention. Important message from legendary Shiriki Kumanyika in closing #ico2022.

Local govt understands the important role it can play in reducing inequities by making policies & programs more equitable. This study identified the key enablers that can help that happen. Find out more in Sally Schultz 's very first PhD paper. bit.ly/3rKOgYW