School of Health Sciences
Swinburne University of Technology

Margaret Murray, PhD
Senior Lecturer Nutrition
School of Health Sciences
Swinburne University of Technology
I am an educator, researcher and dietitian.
I'm passionate about delivering authentic and engaging education to improve the health of the population and planet. This passion comes to life in my teaching in the Bachelor of Nutrition at Swinburne University of Technology.
As a researcher, I'm highly experienced in coordinating human clinical studies for investigating bioactive compounds in foods for the benefit of human health. I'm also interested in research for improving education, as well as nutrition in food systems and public health.



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What’s the difference between skim milk and light milk?
If you’re browsing the supermarket fridge for reduced-fat milk, it’s easy to be confused by the many different types.
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You can find options labelled skim, skimmed, skinny, no fat, extra light, lite, light, low fat, reduced fat, semi skim and HiLo (high calcium, low fat).
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So what’s the difference between two of these common milks – skim milk and light milk? How are they made? And which one’s healthier?
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