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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.
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.
Survey of Artificial Colours in Selected Ethnic Foods in Takeaways
The use of added food colours in Indian restaurants.
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.
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.
