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Latest Outputs
Here you can explore our research outputs which cover the food chain, food allergies, food marketing, microbiology and food hygiene, food skills and reviews, nutrition and obesity.
The Impact of Cooking and Related Food Skills on Healthiness of Diets
A reassessment of what we consider ‘food skills’ on the island of Ireland and how these skills affect our diet and health.
Nanotechnology in the Agri-Food Industry on the Island of Ireland
Applications, opportunities and challenges
Early School Leavers: A Needs Assessment From a Nutrition Perspective
Providing nutritional education to early school leavers.
Good Days and Bad Days
An investigation of the habits of shoppers when they do or don't buy healthy food.
Family Eating Out Events Outside of the Home
The aim of this research was to investigate the range of food available for children while eating outside the home, and to identify barriers to and opportunities for the provision of healthier food options in this environment.
Microbiology of Hand Contact Surfaces in the Retail Environment
This study evaluated the microbiological cleanliness of food and hand contact surfaces in 10 supermarkets in the Republic of Ireland.
Consumer Focused Review of the Fruit and Vegetable Food Chain
The nutritional and health benefits of eating fruit and vegetables, the fruit and vegetable food chain, controls in place to protect consumers from potential risks, and food hygiene practices that consumers should follow.
Dining Out: The Challenge for Those With a Food Allergy or Food Intolerance
The survey results highlighted both legal and economic imperatives for caterers to ensure proper control of food allergens on their premises.
Telephone Survey of Infectious Intestinal Disease in the Republic of Ireland
This project investigated the self-reported incidence of infectious intestinal disease (IID) in the Republic of Ireland (ROI).
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.
