Boyd Swinburn
Clash over unhealthy food marketing
A group of academics is sticking to its criticism of the advertising regulator over unhealthy food marketed to children. Three top nutrition academics, led by Professor Boyd Swinburn conducted a study… Audio
Government not doing enough to fight child obesity - report
The government is failing in the fight against childhood obesity, a new report says. University of Auckland health researcher Professor Boyd Swinburn says the country is still well behind… Audio
NZ Health expert has leading role in Obesity Commission
The inaugural meeting of a new international commission on obesity takes place in Washington DC, later on Wednesday. Auckland public health expert, Professor Boyd Swinburn is chairing the summit. Audio
Nutrition professor comments
Boyd Swinburn is a professor of Population Nutrition and Global Health at the University of Auckland. Audio
Latest survey shows problems remain for the health of most New Zealanders
Boyd Swinburn is a Professor of Population Nutrition and Global Health at the University of Auckland. Audio
Calls for mandatory exercise for children to combat obesity
Mike Hamlin is an Associate Professor of Exercise Science at Lincoln University. Boyd Swinburn is Professor of Population Nutrition and Global Health, University of Auckland and Alfred Deakin… Audio
Personalised Coca-cola
Geoff Lingard, Pediatric dentist, President of the New Zealand Dental Association, head of public dental service at Nelson Marlborough DHB. Boyd Swinburn, Professor of Population Nutrition and Global… Audio
Chocolate sales
Most of us at one time or another have purchased a chocolate bar we didn't really want from an eager student selling chocolate to raise money for their school. Sales of chocolate by schools would be… Audio
