A5070176094- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Indigenous Studies and Ecology
- Nutritional Studies and Diet
- Indigenous Health, Education, and Rights
- Consumer Attitudes and Food Labeling
- Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
- Community Health and Development
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Sodium Intake and Health
- Diet and metabolism studies
- Service and Product Innovation
- Obesity and Health Practices
- Agriculture Sustainability and Environmental Impact
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Culinary Culture and Tourism
- Dietetics, Nutrition, and Education
- Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins
- Birth, Development, and Health
- Urban Agriculture and Sustainability
- Consumer Retail Behavior Studies
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Public Health Policies and Education
Monash University
2018-2025
The University of Queensland
2023-2025
Charles Darwin University
2013-2025
Menzies School of Health Research
2016-2025
Royal Darwin Hospital
2009-2023
Australian Regenerative Medicine Institute
2018-2023
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
2018-2020
University of South Australia
2018-2019
Sax Institute
2018
The George Institute for Global Health
2016
Collaboration between community members, researchers, and policy makers drives efforts to solve complex health problems such as obesity, alcohol misuse, type 2 diabetes. Community participation is essential ensure the optimal design, implementation evaluation of resulting initiatives. The terms 'co-creation', 'co-design' 'co-production' have been used interchangeably describe development initiatives involving multiple stakeholders. While commonalities exist across these concepts, they...
This study aimed to determine the influence on practice of a community designed for public health nutritionists who work with retail stores in remote Indigenous communities Australia.A descriptive evaluation participants' perspectives using most significant change technique and individual in-depth interviews was conducted. Data were analysed thematic content analysis focus answering questions.Twelve employed involved. The reported develop competence through problem solving, knowledge sharing...
BackgroundEvidence is mounting that price discounts can be effective in improving diet. This study examined the effectiveness of a 20% discount on food and drink purchases with without consumer education remote Indigenous Australia.MethodsA fruit, vegetables, water, artificially sweetened soft drinks was applied for 24 weeks 20 communities Australia where community store managed by Arnhem Land Progress Aboriginal Corporation (ALPA) or Outback Stores (OBS) stepped-wedge randomised trial....
Abstract Objective To evaluate the impact of a 4‐month dietary and lifestyle program co‐designed led by Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander people on weight metabolic markers, diet, physical activity in overweight obese adults remote Indigenous community. Study design Single arm, pre–post intervention study. Setting, participants Adult residents (18–65 years) Northern Territory community with body mass index (BMI) values at least 25 kg/m 2 or waist circumferences exceeding 94 cm (men) 80...
We explored with Aboriginal adults living in a remote Australian community the social context of food choice and factors perceived to shape choice. An ethnographic approach prolonged engagement over 3 years was augmented by interviews. Our findings revealed that knowledge, health, resources supporting were considered "out balance," this imbalance seen manifest Western-imposed diet lacking variety overrelying on familiar staples. Participants felt ill-equipped emulate traditional pattern...
Women's empowerment is essential to improve nutrition in low and middle-income countries. We investigated the of women agriculture association with household production dietary diversity children 12–59 months old their mothers Timor-Leste. Using Abbreviated Empowerment Agriculture Index (A-WEAI) we analyzed 156 dual-adult rural households applying multivariable regression models. found that scores empowered were higher than among those disempowered. The associations between different...
Prior to the 2020 outbreak of COVID-19, 70% Australians’ food purchases were from supermarkets. Rural communities experience challenges accessing healthy food, which drives health inequalities. This study explores impact COVID-19 on supply and purchasing behaviour in a rural supermarket. Group model building workshops explored experiences during Australian community with one We asked three supermarket retailers “What are current drivers into this environment?” and, separately, 33 customers:...
It is the position of Dietitians Australia that to promote human and planetary health, a food system transformation needed enables population adopt healthy sustainable diet-related practices. A diet must (i) be nutritionally adequate, safe, (ii) have low environmental impact protective natural resources biodiversity, (iii) culturally acceptable (iv) accessible, economically fair affordable. acknowledges it critical prioritise Indigenous knowledges in consultation, policy-making...
Objective: To explore the relationship between dietary quality and energy density of foods (MJ/kg) cost ($/MJ) for an Aboriginal population living in a remote region northern Australia. Design: For 3-month period 2005, we collected food non-alcoholic beverage supply data from outlets available to study population. From these data, compared with their cost. Main outcome measures: Energy purchases. Results: The diet was high refined carbohydrates low fresh fruit vegetables. Foods were...
Objective: To examine the impact of a government income management program on store sales. Design and setting: An interrupted time series analysis sales data in 10 stores remote Northern Territory communities during 1 October 2006 to 30 September 2009, which included an 18-month period before management; 4–6-month after introduction 3-month that coincided with stimulus payment; remaining income-management period. Main outcome measures: Trends (i) total sales; (ii) food beverage (iii) fruit...
Objective: To describe the nutritional quality of community-level diets in remote northern Australian communities. Design, setting and participants: A multisite 12-month assessment (July 2010 to June 2011) diet three Aboriginal communities Northern Territory, linking data from food outlets services Food Nutrient Database. Main outcome measures: Contribution groups total expenditure; macronutrient contribution energy nutrient density relative requirements; sources key nutrients. Results:...
To explore availability, variety and frequency consumption of traditional foods their role in alleviating food insecurity remote Aboriginal Australia.
BackgroundThe effectiveness of healthy food promotion on and beverage sales in real-world retail settings has been shown randomised trials. The restrictions the unhealthy is, however, less clear. We aimed to assess effect restricted promotion, specifically those items contributing most free sugar sales, sales.MethodsIn this community-level pragmatic, partially randomised, parallel group trial, stores were randomly assigned by a statistician using single sequence random assignments...
Health-promoting strategies targeting the food retail environment can influence consumer purchasing behaviour. Most require healthiness of available and beverages to be determined. Healthiness classification systems exist; however, no system is linked remote point-of-sale systems. The objective this study was explore feasibility validity a process identify healthy in store systems, as applied discount card Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander communities, Australia. A convergent mixed methods...
The World Health Organization recommends countries adopt policies that encourage the creation of healthier food retail. In Australia, some organisations have created enforceable regulation for retail in settings under their contractual control. While progressive public health, little evidence exists on characteristics individuals and influencing sustainment such initiatives. We explored perspectives those involved a sustained (six year) real-world healthy vending initiative university...
Summary Large changes to food retail settings are required improve population diet. However, limited research has comprehensively considered the business implications of healthy strategies for retailers. We performed a systematic scoping review identify types outcomes that have been reported in strategy evaluations. Peer‐reviewed and grey literature were searched. identified qualitative or quantitative real‐world beverage designed healthiness consumer nutrition environment (eg, “marketing...