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EPISODE · Apr 13, 2026 · 29 MIN

Do Health Star Ratings on food labels mean it's healthy? ... with Associate Professor Alexandra Jones

from Nutrition Science Bites with Professor Clare Collins AO

In this episode of Nutrition Science Bites, Prof Clare Collins interviews Associate Professor Alexandra Jones, a lawyer turned food regulation expert from the George Institute at UNSW, about the role of food law, the Health Star Rating system, and policies to promote healthier eating in Australia.We cover:-What are Health Stars?Development and use of the Health Star Rating systemFood regulation and the lawPolicy challenges and industry responses to food labelingResourcesGeorge Institute Food Switch App -Link https://foodswitch.com.au/Australian Government Food Labeling Policies - Link https://www.foodstandards.gov.au/Clare's Air-fryer Muesli Bars https://nomoneynotime.com.au/healthy-easy-recipes/clares-air-fryer-muesli-chewsTo access the Healthy Eating Quiz: Click on the top right hand 'green button' called 'How healthy is my diet' https://nomoneynotime.com.au/Want a more Personalised Food, Nutrient Assessment Report? Use our Australian Eating Survey - For a 50% discount enter the 'DietCheck' code at the checkout! Purchase here https://australianeatingsurvey.com.au/Here's the link to the No Money No Time closed Facebook group (be sure to take the Healthy Eating Quiz first) https://www.facebook.com/groups/386824626838448Our No Money No Time email: [email protected] and our Nutrition Science Bites email: [email protected] Are you in a position to make donation to support our No Money No Time website? Donate hereKeywords: #foodregulations, #HealthStarRatings, #nutritionsciencebites, #foodlabels, #publichealth, #healthpolicy, #foodreformulation, #Australia, #foodmarketing, #dietaryhealth , #policyadvocacy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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