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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.

A Survey of Health Professional Attitudes to Body Weight Status

Health professionals working in primary care and public health have opportunities to address body weight status issues with their patients through face-to-face contact. This project considered how best to support health professionals identify and treat overweight and obese patients.

Publication date: 5 May 2013

The Cost of Overweight and Obesity on the Island of Ireland

A comprehensive assessment of the cost of overweight and obesity on the island of Ireland.

Publication date: 5 November 2012

Bodyweight Perception on the Island of Ireland

Being overweight has become a social norm and, as a result, people often no longer recognise that they are carrying excess weight.

Publication date: 5 November 2012

Consumer Focused Review of Food Behaviours

An overview of the current understanding of the environmental, socio-economic and personal factors that influence food behaviour on the island of Ireland and the knowledge gaps that exist.

Publication date: 13 October 2012

Nutrition Take Out Series – Pizza, Burgers and Chinese Takeaways

This project aimed to provide up-to-date information on the nutrient content of takeaway foods.

Publication date: 5 October 2012



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