A5028196572- Sodium Intake and Health
- Nutritional Studies and Diet
- Consumer Attitudes and Food Labeling
- Agriculture Sustainability and Environmental Impact
- Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies
- Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
- Food Waste Reduction and Sustainability
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Renal function and acid-base balance
- Human Health and Disease
- Fatty Acid Research and Health
- Botany and Plant Ecology Studies
- Functional Brain Connectivity Studies
- Treatment of Major Depression
- Computational Drug Discovery Methods
- Medical and Agricultural Research Studies
- Birth, Development, and Health
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Lichen and fungal ecology
- Mycorrhizal Fungi and Plant Interactions
World Health Organization Regional Office for Europe
2022-2024
The George Institute for Global Health
2016-2021
UNSW Sydney
2017-2021
WHO European Office for the Prevention and Control of NCD
2021
George Institute for Global Health
2020
Libin Cardiovascular Institute of Alberta
2019
University of Calgary
2019
Instituto Costarricense de Investigación y Enseñanza en Nutrición y Salud
2019
Queen Mary University of London
2011-2019
University of Warwick
2019
Ultra-processed plant-based foods, such as burgers, have gained in popularity. Particularly the out-of-home (OOH) environment, evidence regarding their nutritional profile and environmental sustainability is still evolving. Plant-based burgers available at selected OOH sites were randomly sampled Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Lisbon London. (patty, bread condiment) (
Reducing salt intake is a cost-effective public health intervention to reduce the global burden of non-communicable disease (NCDs). Ultra-processed foods contribute ~80% dietary in high income countries, and are becoming prominent low-middle countries. Instant noodle consumption particularly Asia Pacific region. The aim this study was compare sodium content instant noodles sold worldwide identify potential for reformulation. Analysis undertaken 765 products from 10 countries using packaged...
Abstract Objective: To understand the factors influencing implementation of salt reduction interventions in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC). Design: Retrospective policy analysis based on desk reviews existing reports semi-structured stakeholder interviews four countries, using Walt Gilson’s ‘Health Policy Triangle’ to assess role context, content, process actors policy. Setting: Argentina, Mongolia, South Africa Vietnam. Participants: Representatives from government, non-government,...
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are the leading cause of mortality and morbidity worldwide. Unhealthy diets one four main behavioral risk factors contributing to majority NCDs. To promote healthy eating reduce dietary risks, Australian Commonwealth Government established Healthy Food Partnership (HFP). In 2018, HFP consulted on proposed nutrient reformulation targets for 36 food categories improve overall quality supply. This study assessed whether were feasible appropriate. The used a...
Around the world, we are eating far more salt than need, on average 10 g of per day,1 almost double World Health Organization (WHO) recommended maximum intake 5 day,2 and it is putting our health at risk.3 This paper outlines potential opportunities for use substitutes as a means to complement reduction strategies further reduce same time increase potassium intake, in line with WHO strategy prevention noncommunicable disease (NCDs). Both sodium chloride lead expansion extracellular volume,...
High sodium intake increases blood pressure and consequently the risk of cardiovascular diseases. In Australia, best estimate is 3840 mg sodium/day, almost double World Health Organization (WHO) guideline (2000 mg/day), processed meats contribute approximately 10% daily to diet. This study assessed median levels 2510 meat products, including bacon sausages, available in major Australian supermarkets 2010, 2013, 2015 2017, changes over time. The content 2017 was 775 mg/100 g (interquartile...
Abstract Objective To estimate the proportion of products meeting Indian government labelling regulations and to examine Na levels in packaged foods sold India. Design Nutritional composition data were collected from labels all food at supermarkets between 2012 2014. Proportions compliant with Food Safety Standards Authority India (FSSAI) labelled content, mean calculated. Comparisons made against 2010 Hyderabad UK Department Health (DoH) 2017 targets. Setting Eleven large chain retail...
Australians are consuming almost double the recommended maximum salt intake. The Victorian Salt Reduction Partnership was established to coordinate efforts reduce intake in state of Victoria. As part an intervention strategy, media advocacy strategies were used raise public awareness and stimulate industry government action on reduction. This study aimed evaluate Partnership's activities by determining extent which contributed overall strategy aims effectiveness gaining engagement.A...
Summary Life expectancy is increasing and populations are ageing around the world. This presents a number of challenges; namely an increase in global burden chronic diseases. Stroke one most common non‐communicable diseases (NCDs) population leading cause death worldwide; modifiable risk factor for which, raised blood pressure (BP). Salt reduction as means to reduce BP therefore, stroke, proven be effective has been recognised such at level. reaches entire can therefore benefit everyone,...
Abstract Excess sodium intake elevates blood pressure and risk for cardiovascular diseases. The use of low‐sodium salts is a potentially cost‐effective strategy to counter the rising global burden This research aimed understand potential scale‐up salt interventions by examining availability globally, synthesizing evidence about effectiveness interventions, identifying challenges opportunities associated with implementing interventions. study consists three parts. first part systematic online...
Background: Vulnerable populations are the most prone to diet-related disease. The availability, healthiness, and price of foods have established associations with disease in communities. However, data describing this India sparse, particularly urban slums rural areas. Aim: To quantify compare packaged unpackaged beverages India, identify opportunities improve diets health vulnerable populations. Methods: Nutrition were collected on available at 44 stores urban, slum, areas four states...
Dietary risks in aggregate are the leading risk for death globally. Among dietary risks, high sodium (salt) is risk.1 Globally, excess estimated to have caused over 3 million deaths and 70 disability‐adjusted life‐years (DALYS) 2017.1, 2 High predominantly a as result of increasing blood pressure (the single globally) but also probable pro‐carcinogen gastric cancer, directly causes cardiovascular renal damage independent pressure, associated with several other diseases.1, 3-11 The recent...
High sodium intake increases blood pressure and consequently the risk of cardiovascular diseases. In Australia, best estimate is 3840 mg sodium/day, almost double World Health Organization guideline (2000 mg/day), processed meats contribute approximately 10% daily to diet. This study assessed median levels 2510 meat products, including bacon sausages, available in major Australian supermarkets 2010, 2013, 2015 2017, changes over time. The content 2017 was 775 mg/100 g (IQR...
The World Health Organization has set clear global targets in reducing non-communicable disease mortality by 2030 its sustainable development goals. This study models the number of deaths that could be averted if Eurasian Economic Union (EEU) member states met target their population's current mean salt intake 30% to achieve reduction targets. Using WHO Preventable Risk Integrated ModEl (PRIME), we modelled impact consumption 30%, as well according recommended levels (5 g/person/day), for...
Abstract Background Australians are consuming almost double the recommended maximum salt intake. The Victorian Salt Reduction Partnership was established to coordinate efforts reduce intake in state of Victoria. As part an intervention strategy, media and advocacy strategies were used raise public awareness stimulate industry government action on reduction. This study aimed assess Partnership’s activities by collating key findings product category reports, identifying characteristics press...
Abstract Background: Australians are consuming almost double the recommended maximum salt intake. The Victorian Salt Reduction Partnership was established to coordinate efforts reduce intake in state of Victoria. As part an intervention strategy, media advocacy strategies were used raise public awareness and stimulate industry government action on reduction. This study aimed evaluate Partnership’s activities by determining extent which contributed overall strategy aims effectiveness gaining...
To demonstrate the potential impact on population health if policies designed to reduce trans fatty acid (TFA) intake are successfully implemented in Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) line with WHO's guidelines lower of TFA as a percentage total energy less than 1 %.