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Our approach is to understand how nutrition and physical activity focused research impact individual health. This provides evidence for better nutritional and physical activity approaches to improve health across the lifespan, and develop innovative technologies for translation and health promotion.

Theme Co-Leads

Professor Amanda Devine
Associate Professor Rae-Chi Huang


ECR Theme Lead

Dr Ros Sambell

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Empty-plate-healthy-food
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August 2023
Funding futures in new clinical health innovations
Edith Cowan University (ECU) has been selected as the host university to lead innovative research into strategic and health priorities, including…
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child-hand-washing
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August 2023
Health literacy in ECEC for a healthy future
Every Child 2302-Health literacy in ECEC for a healthy future-Print versionDownload Credit: Early Childhood Australia View the article in Every…
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Prof-Amanda-Devine
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July 2023
ECU leader announced as 2023 WA Scientist of the Year finalist
Edith Cowan University’s Professor Amanda Devine has been announced as a finalist for the 2023 WA Scientist of the Year…
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food-mind-change
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August 2023
2023 Nutrition & Health Innovation Research Institute (NHIRI) and Nutrition Society of Australia (NSA) Perth group Symposium
2023 NHIRI / NSA Symposium: Supporting Healthy Ageing - Future Challenges and Opportunities We invite you to join us for...
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Empty-plate-healthy-food
1 MIN READ
published
August 2023
Funding futures in new clinical health innovations
Edith Cowan University (ECU) has been selected as the host university to lead innovative research into strategic and health priorities, including...
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child-hand-washing
0 MIN READ
published
August 2023
Health literacy in ECEC for a healthy future
Every Child 2302-Health literacy in ECEC for a healthy future-Print versionDownload Credit: Early Childhood Australia View the article in Every...
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Prof-Amanda-Devine
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published
July 2023
ECU leader announced as 2023 WA Scientist of the Year finalist
Edith Cowan University's Professor Amanda Devine has been announced as a finalist for the 2023 WA Scientist of the Year...
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Blonde girl sitting on a step and taking blue lunch box out of red school bag.
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published
June 2023
WA Government turns to ECU for food security parliamentary report
Edith Cowan University's (ECU) extensive research and expertise in food security issues has formed the basis for a new report...
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Male and female teenagers using tapping on tablets screens in a classroom.
3 MIN READ
published
June 2023
Using video games to get teens off the couch to build better bones and joints
Though they are often seen as being detrimental to healthy lifestyles in kids, video games may be a crucial element...
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Child with blonde hair in a red striped shirt laying sideways on a sofa looking sad.
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June 2023
Timing of childhood adversity and epigenetic patterns across childhood and adolescence
Childhood adversity can have a considerable impact on child and adolescent health. Associate Professor Rae-Chi was part of a recent...
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published
November 2022
‘Little Aussie Bugs’ to teach children how to be healthy
Kids as young as two will soon be learning how to stay healthy, with a new set of children’s books...
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Fruit and vegetable stall
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published
July 2022
From paddocks to plates: helping create a healthier community
ECU’s Nutrition & Health Innovation Research Institute has helped the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale become the first local council in...
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app-on-ipad-screen
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published
June 2022
Teaching teenagers to spot the signs of Meningococcal Disease
An educational app developed by an Edith Cowan University (ECU) research team has proved equally as effective in teaching high...
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Older male and female preparing vegetables
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published
March 2022
Chef’s kiss: Research shows healthy home cooking equals a healthy mind
New research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has found being confident in the kitchen is not only good for your...
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Metal lunchbox with a sandwich, fruit and vegetables on red and white chequered tablecloth
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published
September 2020
Experts call for national approach to healthy eating in childcare
ECU nutrition experts have called for national consistency in food provision within Australian childcare centres amid concerns many young children...
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