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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.

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Professor Amanda Devine
Associate Professor Rae-Chi Huang

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Empty-plate-healthy-food

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…

child-hand-washing

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…

Prof-Amanda-Devine

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…

Children's hands reaching for food on plates

published
February 2024

Urgent funding call to address early childhood nutrition

Recent studies have shed light on concerning issues regarding the quality of food provided in Early Childhood Education and Care...

Empty-plate-healthy-food

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...

child-hand-washing

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...

Prof-Amanda-Devine

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...

lunchbox with roll and tomatoes next to a school bag and bottle of water.

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...

Male and female teenagers using tapping on tablets screens in a classroom.

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...

Child with head in hands sitting on the ground in front of a wooden fence.

published
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...

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...

Fruit and vegetable stall

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...

app-on-ipad-screen

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...

Older male and female preparing vegetables

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...

Metal lunchbox with a sandwich, fruit and vegetables on red and white chequered tablecloth

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...