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Safefood undertakes a wide ranging programme of research and knowledge gathering in order to address gaps in scientific knowledge related to food safety, food hygiene, nutrition and healthy eating. This research is used to build the evidence base for developing communications that are supported by science that is clear, authoritative, relevant and independent.

Framework for a Nutrition Surveillance Programme for the Island of Ireland

Nutrition surveillance provides the underpinning information necessary to enable governments to develop sound nutrition policies to protect public health.

Publication date: 1 May 2015

Food Marketing and the Preschool Child

An investigation of the exposure of young children to advertising of unhealthy foods and an examination of its influence on family food purchases, children's eating behaviour and body weight.

Publication date: 5 April 2015

Consumer Focused Review of Men’s Food Behaviour

Gender expectations influence men's food behaviours, with men often less interested in healthy eating and more focused on exercise.

Publication date: 5 December 2014

Consumer understanding of food portion sizes

Knowledge, attitudes and reported behaviour around food portion sizes on the island of Ireland.

Publication date: 5 November 2014

The Impact of Climate Change on Food Safety

The potential impacts of climate change on food safety on the island of Ireland.

Publication date: 13 October 2014



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