Boyd Swinburn
Boyd Swinburn is a prominent professor of population nutrition and global health at the University of Auckland, known for his expertise in nutritional policy and public health. He has contributed significantly to research on dietary practices and their impact on health outcomes, focusing on how nutrition influences population health. Recently, he was in the news discussing the effectiveness of the Ka Ora, Ka Ako school lunch programme in Auckland, raising concerns about the nutritional quality and portion sizes of the lunches being provided to students compared to previous systems.
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Recent news mentions
Boyd Swinburn is a University of Auckland professor who co-chairs the Health Coalition and advocates for better management of conflicts of interest.
Minister Andrew Hoggard’s sister lobbied him opposing tougher baby formula rules
New Zealand· 2025-04-04
Boyd Swinburn, professor of population nutrition and global health at the University of Auckland’s School of Population Health, discusses the economic model of the food system.
Health in 2025: Smoking, alcohol and dietNew Zealand· 2025-03-20
Boyd Swinburn told Checkpoint his department was trying to compare the new school lunch system to the old one.
Nutritionist finds list of issues after visiting Auckland schools delivering lunch programmeNew Zealand· 2025-02-24