Dr Jennifer McCann

Food and nature lover. Deakin University lecturer.

[Dean Blundell🇨🇦 @ItsDeanBlundell]

I'll respect America again when they treat one of their school shootings like this.
Trump's America is a performative hate cult.
Nothing more.

[naomi.hull.bsky.social @n_hull22]

🧵1/3 New paper! Profits Before Health? New Zealand Government Rejection of Stricter Infant Formula Marketing Standards and the Lobbying Behind It. Read it here ➡️ https://t.co/iwWVjIeJer

[First Steps Nutrition Trust @1stepsnutrition]

https://t.co/6WiuKQENG5

[Rhys @Rhys604]

CANADA DID IT!!!! 🇨🇦❤️

There will be NO Conservative Prime Minister in Canada!

There will be a Liberal Prime Minister Carney!

CANADA, leading the world in democracy. Feel proud, Canada.

#cdnpolitics #PrimeMinisterCarney #CanadaVotes #CanadaElection

[chyea ok @chyeaok]

“Cut that. That’s fire.”

[Food for Health Alliance @FHAllianceAU]

Food Ministers in Aus & NZ have supported stronger regulation of baby & toddler food composition, labelling, and texture!

This is a major win for children’s health, following years of tireless advocacy.

Big congratulations to all involved.

Read more: https://t.co/jTqyGWYLJD

[Dr Jennifer McCann @JenniferRMcCann]

@Matt_Hopcraft @drjulialow

[First Steps Nutrition Trust @1stepsnutrition]

VERY insightful on the industrial processes used on fruits to create baby foods, and how they affect SUGAR, TEXTURE and TASTE. They are bad news for babies.
Tick tock tick tock what's our govt waiting for?
@natalieben @KitchenBee @DoctorChrisVT @OHID
https://t.co/GCsWl8WZuk

[naomi.hull.bsky.social @n_hull22]

1/2 The early years are critical for developing healthy humans. The Infant and Toddler Foods Research Alliance exist for this reason and have put together a paper to outline key priorities, now published here https://t.co/5ulVBkxzMX
@JenniferRMcCann @alexandrachung @rachellaws1

[Politic@l Spinner. @lesstenny]

We need more stuff like this big time...thank you.

[Chinook Crew Chick @chinnychick]

Saw this on Linked In…powerful….

We will never forget.

"Dear 77,301,997 Americans who voted for Trump,

Being Canadian has never been about shouting the loudest. We don’t pound our chests or demand attention. We are sometimes like the quiet kid on the playground, just wanting to get along with others. We hold doors, say sorry even when it’s not our fault, and shovel our neighbour’s driveway just because it’s the right thing to do. We believe in fairness, decency, and looking out for one another.

We are the world’s greatest neighbour… and yes, our spelling is the correct one. We show up. In the words of our Prime Minister on Saturday night, “from the beaches of Normandy to the mountains of the Korean Peninsula, from the fields of Flanders to the streets of Kandahar, we have fought and died alongside you during your darkest hours. During the summer of 2005, when Hurricane Katrina ravaged your great city of New Orleans, or mere weeks ago, when we sent water bombers to tackle the wildfires in California, and during the day the world stood still — Sept. 11, 2001 — when we provided refuge to stranded passengers and planes, we were always there, standing with you”.

And yet, here we are – watching your president, a man who built his legacy on bullying, turn his sights on us. He mocks us, belittles us, and treats us like some inconvenience rather than the ally who has stood by you through thick and thin.

It’s easy to mistake our politeness for passivity, or our kindness for weakness. But here’s the thing about the quiet kid on the playground: push that kid far enough, and that kid pushes back.

Canada has never needed to boast about its strength. We just prove it. On battlefields. In boardrooms. On the ice. So, if you think you can push us around and take us for granted – think again. You think we will become your “cherished 51st state” – think again. Underestimate us… that will be fun. Because the quiet kid? The quiet kid remembers. And when the quiet kid finally stands up, the whole playground takes notice.

Now we are pissed.

Sincerely,
Canada"

[CBC News @CBCNews]

The man behind an iconic Canadian beer ad is back, 25 years later, with a new patriotic rallying cry. https://t.co/90rTVznfJR

[Jane Martin @janemartinFHA]

Australian children should have the best chance to be healthy, but our ultra-processed food industry is shaping their diets and impacting their future health.
Time for government to act.
#WOD #Kidsaresweetenough
https://t.co/txB8wiNNWN

[Carlos A. Monteiro @CMonteiro_USP]

Scary data ("The global market for baby and toddler food [grew] from $33.2B in 2010 to $67.9B in 2022") and insightful interviews—except for food industry reps claiming "there is no agreed-upon scientific definition of UPFs"—remember Novo Nordisk NOVA 2.0! https://t.co/XsKn6ef1xF

[Food for Health Alliance @FHAllianceAU]

In Australia, some baby and toddler food packs carry up to 20 marketing claims. These can mislead or confuse parents by giving unhealthy foods a "health halo."

It’s time for Aus policy to meet international best practice. Support #KidsAreSweetEnough 👉https://t.co/KRuZh6vSHf

[Food for Health Alliance @FHAllianceAU]

Healthy snack for toddlers? Think again.

This "strawberry snack" is 69% sugar — as much as a marshmallow! 🤯 No whole fruit, just concentrates.

Parents deserve better. Join us to stop the deception. #KidsAreSweetEnough 👉 https://t.co/YU3KrtDWMM

[Food for Health Alliance @FHAllianceAU]

Junk food ads are the wallpaper in our kid's lives.

While food companies profit from each ad placed, our children's health is suffering.

Great @abcnews story on the need for gov action to protect Aussie kids from junk food advertising: https://t.co/mQItc6uXRR #BrandsOffOurKids

[Food for Health Alliance @FHAllianceAU]

In Australia, we don't have the legislation needed to ensure the processed food industry markets baby and toddler foods responsibly.

We're sounding the alarm and want this to change.

Help us by signing up to our #KidsAreSweetEnough campaign today: https://t.co/xlSE0O1J1d

[Norman Swan @normanswan]

Are parents being misled on healthy toddler food products? | 7.30 - YouTube https://t.co/VTMMX2H5HJ

[Alexandra Chung @chung_alexandra]

Young children deserve the best start in life. That's why mandatory regulation of content and marketing of foods for babies and toddlers is a must.

Important report by @abc730 with @FHAllianceAU & @RCHMelbourne

https://t.co/bWkJBqgGUa