The prevalence of obesity and diabetes has tripled in Australia over the past 30 years despite a reduction in fat intake, according to Professor Jennie Brand-Miller AM, one of the presenters at the Australian Academy of Science’s Shine Dome open day.
‘’Processed carbohydrates that have replaced the energy from our fat intake may be increasing the risk of obesity and diabetes,’’ she says.
‘’Carbohydrates that are slowly digested lead to long-term health, while those that are absorbed quickly can produce adverse effects on blood sugar levels.’’
Professor Brand-Miller, sometimes known as ‘GI Jennie’, is internationally recognised for her ground-breaking work on the body’s rate of carbohydrate absorption known as the ‘glycaemic index’ (GI).
Her books under the series title The New Glucose Revolution have sold over 3.5 million copies worldwide in 12 languages.
She will be explaining GI and its related health benefits at 2.30 pm on 13 August at the Shine Dome open day, which promises to be a feast of chemical delights celebrating the International Year of Chemistry and National Science Week.
What’s cooking at the Shine Dome?
Open Day 2011
| What: | Presentations on GI, taste, food allergies and children’s cartoons Tours of the Dome, wine-tasting, exhibits on food chemistry and kids’ activities |
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| When: | 10.00 am to 4.00 pm, Saturday 13 August 2011 |
| Where: | The Shine Dome, Gordon Street, Canberra View map |
| Cost: | Free |
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