Browsing Research Publications by Author "Ng, Shu Wen"
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Applying and comparing various nutrient profiling models against the packaged food supply in South Africa
Frank, Tamryn; Ng, Shu Wen; Miles, Donna R (Cambridge University Press, 2022)This study aimed to apply the newly developed Chile Adjusted Model (CAM) nutrient profiling model (NPM) to the food supply in South Africa (SA) and compare its performance against existing NPM as an indication of suitability ... -
A fit-for-purpose nutrient profiling model to underpin food and nutrition policies in South Africa
Frank, Tamryn; Thow, Anne-Marie; Ng, Shu Wen (MPDI, 2021)South Africa (SA) is facing a rising prevalence of obesity and diet-related chronic diseases. The government is seeking to develop effective, evidence-based policy measures to address this. A well-designed, fit-for-purpose ... -
Taxed and untaxed beverage intake by South African young adults after a national sugar-sweetened beverage tax: A before-and-after study
Essman, Michael; Taillie, Lindsey Smith; Frank, Tamryn; Ng, Shu Wen (Public Library of Science, 2021)Background In an effort to prevent and reduce the prevalence rate of people with obesity and diabetes, South Africa implemented a sugar-content-based tax called the Health Promotion Levy in April 2018, one of the first ...