A5001114996- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Nutritional Studies and Diet
- Agriculture Sustainability and Environmental Impact
- Consumer Attitudes and Food Labeling
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Diet and metabolism studies
- Food Waste Reduction and Sustainability
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Obesity and Health Practices
- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Behavioral Health and Interventions
- Environmental Impact and Sustainability
- Climate Change and Health Impacts
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Digital Mental Health Interventions
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Innovative Human-Technology Interaction
- Child Development and Digital Technology
- Nutrition, Genetics, and Disease
- Sensory Analysis and Statistical Methods
- Biochemical Analysis and Sensing Techniques
- Culinary Culture and Tourism
- Early Childhood Education and Development
- School Health and Nursing Education
- Impact of Technology on Adolescents
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation
2016-2025
Health Sciences and Nutrition
2013-2025
CSIRO Health and Biosecurity
2016-2025
Health and Human Development (2HD) Research Network
2024
Australian Government
2022-2024
Bournemouth University
2022
South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute
2022
Albany Molecular Research (Singapore)
2019
Animal, Food and Health Sciences
2013-2015
University of Guelph
2015
Abstract Objectives Explore the level of general nutrition knowledge and demographic influences levels in a community sample. Design setting A sample volunteers, recruited from centres two suburbs differing socio-economic status, Adelaide, South Australia. Subjects Two hundred one people, aged 18 years older, completed modified validated version General Nutrition Knowledge Questionnaire (113 items). The questionnaire was self-administered under supervision. Results Basic messages about...
Population dietary guidelines have started to include information about the environmental impacts of food choices, but more quantifiable evidence is needed, particularly associated with discretionary foods. This paper utilised 2011–2012 Australian Health Survey intake data along a highly disaggregated input–output model estimate greenhouse gas emissions (GHGe) Australians’ intake, and compare current patterns eating which vary in diet quality GHGe recommended diet. The average were 18.72 ±...
The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically impacted lifestyle behaviour as public health initiatives aim to “flatten the curve”. This study examined changes in activity patterns (physical activity, sedentary time, sleep), recreational physical activities, diet, weight and wellbeing from before during restrictions Adelaide, Australia. used data a prospective cohort of Australian adults (parents primary school-aged children; n = 61, 66% female, aged 41±6 years). Participants wore Fitbit Charge 3...
Nutrition guidelines now consider the environmental impact of food choices as well maintaining health. In Australia there is insufficient data quantifying diets, limiting our ability to make evidence-based recommendations. This paper used an environmentally extended input-output model economy estimate greenhouse gas emissions (GHGe) for different sectors. These were augmented with intake estimates from 1995 Australian National Survey. The GHGe average diet was 14.5 kg carbon dioxide...
The family food environment is an important influence in the development of children’s dietary habits. Research suggests that influences current behaviour and change may differ. aims this paper were to: (1) investigate association between at baseline saturated fat intake; (2) to explore whether a was associated with intake. Secondary analysis 12 week cluster randomised controlled trial 133 4-13 year old children. Families randomly allocated parental education regarding changing reduced-fat...
Globally, plant-based alternatives for meat and dairy have become readily available in supermarkets, their nutritional composition varies due to the broad range of ingredients used. Food databases, such as Australian Composition Database (AFCD), provide nutrient reference values a foods. However, it is unclear if, what extent, data within AFCD core reflects food supply. This study aimed examine supermarkets compare this with AFCD. In 2022, 249 455 were collected from eight (Melbourne,...
Abstract Aim: To validate the General Nutrition Knowledge Questionnaire developed by Parmenter and Wardle (1999) in an Australian community sample. This questionnaire differs from previous assessments of knowledge because it incorporates a broad range nutrition concepts, including dietary recommendations, healthy food choices, nutrient sources some diet–disease relationships. Methods: The original was UK, thus modified to suit current Dietary Guidelines for Australians public health...
The present study aimed to define the complexity of relationships between family environment, health behaviours and obesity. A conceptual model that quantifies interactions parent factors, certain aspects children's behaviour weight status is presented.Exploratory structural equation modelling was used quantitatively parent, child environmental factors.Adelaide, South Australia.Families (n 157) with children aged 5-10 years completed self-reported questionnaires, providing data on parents'...
We developed and tested a mobile phone application (app) to support individuals embarking on partial meal replacement programme (MRP). Overweight or obese women were randomly allocated one of two study groups. The intervention group received an MRP Support app. control static app based the information available with MRP. A total 58 adult (Support n = 28; Control 30) participated in 8-week trial. Their BMI was 26-43 kg/m 2 . Usage data suggested that more engaged using throughout period....
There are few dietary assessment tools that scientifically developed and freely available online. The Commonwealth Scientific Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Healthy Diet Score survey asks questions about the quantity, quality, variety of foods consumed. On completion, individuals receive a personalised Score—reflecting their overall compliance with Australian Dietary Guidelines. Over 145,000 Australians have completed since it was launched in May 2015. average 58.8 out possible 100...
Abstract Objective Early childhood settings are promising avenues to intervene improve children’s nutrition. Previous research has shown that a nutrition award scheme, Start Right – Eat (SRER), improves long day care centre policies, menus and eating environments. Whether this translates into improvements in dietary intake is unknown. The present study aimed determine whether SRER food nutrient intakes. Design Pre–post cohort study. Setting Twenty centres metropolitan Adelaide, South...
Planetary boundaries are an important sustainability concept, defining absolute limits for resource use and emissions that need to be respected avoid major potentially irreversible earth system change. To remain within the safe operating space humanity, there is a urgent adoption of climate-neutral diets, which make no additional contribution warming. In first study its kind, new climate metric, Global Warming Potential Star (GWP*), was used assess greenhouse gas (GHG) associated with 9341...
Abstract Background There is increasing focus on moving populations towards healthier and more environmentally sustainable dietary patterns. The Australian Dietary Guidelines provide patterns that promote health wellbeing. It unclear how these guidelines align with the recently published global recommendations of EAT-Lancet Planetary Health Reference Diet, diets compare to both sets recommendations. Methods Data from one 24-h recall collected for 2011–13 National Nutrition Physical Activity...