- Muscle metabolism and nutrition
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Nutrition and Health in Aging
- Physical Activity and Health
- Sports Performance and Training
- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Clinical Nutrition and Gastroenterology
- Dietetics, Nutrition, and Education
- Sports injuries and prevention
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Diet and metabolism studies
- Frailty in Older Adults
- Obesity and Health Practices
- Interprofessional Education and Collaboration
- Innovations in Medical Education
- Nutrition, Genetics, and Disease
- Consumer Attitudes and Food Labeling
- Higher Education and Employability
- Higher Education Learning Practices
- Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
- Nutritional Studies and Diet
- Agriculture Sustainability and Environmental Impact
- Enhanced Recovery After Surgery
- Higher Education Practises and Engagement
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Australian Catholic University
2019-2025
La Trobe University
2014-2024
Cambridge University Press
2023
New York University Press
2023
Impact
2021
Alfred Health
2018
University of Wollongong
2009-2015
Abstract Background International guidelines recommend greater protein delivery to critically ill patients than they currently receive. This pilot randomized clinical trial aimed determine whether a volume‐target enteral protocol with supplemental delivered amounts of and energy compared standard care. Methods Sixty participants received either the intervention (volume‐based protocol, supplementation) or nutrition care (hourly‐rate‐based without in intensive unit (ICU). Coprimary outcomes...
Appropriate dietary intake can have a significant influence on athletic performance. There is growing consensus sports nutrition and professionals working with athletes often provide education. However, due to the limitations of existing knowledge questionnaires, previous reports athletes' may be inaccurate.An updated questionnaire has been developed based recent review guidelines. The tool validated using robust methodology that incorporates relevant techniques from classical test theory...
Background Sports Dietitians aim to assist in improving performance by developing nutrition knowledge (NK), enhancing dietary intake and optimising body composition of athletes. In a high-pressure environment, it is important identify factors that may compromise an athlete's status. Body assessments are regularly undertaken sport provide feedback on training adaptions; however, no research has explored the impact these professional athletes.Methods This cross-sectional study assessed (7-day...
The Nutrition for Sport Knowledge Questionnaire (NSKQ) is an 89-item, valid and reliable measure of sports nutrition knowledge (SNK). It takes 25 min to complete has been subject low completion response rates. aim this study was develop abridged version the NSKQ (A-NSKQ) compare rates, rates NK scores A-NSKQ. Rasch analysis used questionnaire validation. sample (n = 181) same that in validation full-length NSKQ. Construct validity assessed using known-group comparisons method. Temporal...
Abstract Aim To evaluate the information sources that are used and preferred by Australian athletes to assess if preferences influence nutrition knowledge (NK). Methods Elite non‐elite team sport athletes, playing football (AF), cricket, lawn bowls, soccer or hockey, were recruited via sporting organisations' qualified sports dietitians club presidents. Athletes completed one of two online, validated NK questionnaires. Frequency analysis on previous advice, type support assessed. Differences...
Abstract Introduction The development of bedside methods to assess muscularity is an essential critical care nutrition research priority. We aimed compare ultrasound‐derived muscle thickness at 5 landmarks with computed tomography (CT) area intensive unit (ICU) admission. Secondary aims were (1) combine thicknesses and baseline covariates evaluate correlation CT (2) the ability best‐performing ultrasound model identify patients low area. Methods Adult who underwent scanning third lumbar...
We retrospectively assessed the prevalence of positive results to cutaneous patch testing, and relevance exclusion identified allergens in disease process, 1252 patients with oral mucosal diseases presenting Department Oral Medicine Glasgow Dental Hospital School referred Contact Dermatitis Investigation Unit Royal Infirmary. The patch-test positivity each cohort was compared that 100 control volunteers. Patients were significantly more likely have demonstrable hypersensitivity food...
The objective of this study was to evaluate the nutrition status people referred a and physical activity program for management mental health in general practice. Patients currently being treated depression and/or anxiety were by their GPs lifestyle intervention program. assessed during comprehensive assessment at commencement program, including all assessments, offered multiple sites GP clinics Illawarra, clinic rooms University Wollongong. Thirty-two men seventy-seven women completed...
Sports nutrition is an evolving field, but there a lack of data on Australian athletes’ knowledge current sports guidelines. Additionally, several tools used to assess (NK) have not undergone adequate validation. The purpose this study was and compare the NK elite nonelite football (AF) athletes using newly validated questionnaire—The Nutrition for Sport Knowledge Questionnaire. Elite AF players ( n = 46) were recruited directly from their club dietitian 53) invited participate via e-mail...