A5069320957- Muscle metabolism and nutrition
- Sleep and related disorders
- Exercise and Physiological Responses
- Thermoregulation and physiological responses
- Thyroid Disorders and Treatments
- Diet and metabolism studies
- Sports Performance and Training
- Neonatal Health and Biochemistry
- Physical Activity and Health
- Neuroscience of respiration and sleep
- Sleep and Wakefulness Research
- Renal function and acid-base balance
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Sleep and Work-Related Fatigue
- Pregnancy and preeclampsia studies
- High Altitude and Hypoxia
- Menstrual Health and Disorders
- Spaceflight effects on biology
- Cardiovascular and exercise physiology
- Occupational Health and Performance
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Dietetics, Nutrition, and Education
- Infrared Thermography in Medicine
- Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
- Climate Change and Health Impacts
Deakin University
2016-2025
Australian Football League
2019
The University of Adelaide
2015-2018
Women's & Children's Health Research Institute
2015-2017
University of South Australia
2013
Flinders University
2013
This study aimed to assess nutritional intake, sports nutrition knowledge and risk of Low Energy Availability (LEA) in female Australian rules football players. Victorian Football League Women's competition (VFLW) players (n = 30) aged 18-35 (weight: 64.5 kg ± 8.0; height: 168.2 cm 7.6) were recruited from Victoria, Australia. Nutritional intake was quantified on training days using the Automated 24 h Dietary Assessment Tool (ASA24-Australia), measured by 88-item Sports Nutrition Knowledge...
Chronic sleep loss is a potent catabolic stressor, increasing the risk of metabolic dysfunction and muscle mass function. To provide mechanistic insight into these clinical outcomes, we sought to determine if acute deprivation blunts skeletal protein synthesis promotes environment. Healthy young adults (N = 13; seven male, six female) were subjected one night total (DEP) normal (CON) in randomized cross-over design. Anabolic hormonal profiles assessed across following day. Postprandial...
Evening consumption of a whey protein rich in the amino acid tryptophan, alpha-lactalbumin (ALAC), has previously shown to benefit sleep—particularly among poor sleepers. Given trained populations often experience sleep difficulty, this study investigated whether evening supplementation ALAC would influence outcomes, mood, and next-day cognitive performance within population with difficulties. Nineteen participants (females, n = 11) difficulties (Athlete Sleep Screening Questionnaire: 8.1 ±...
Abstract There are limited and inconsistent data suggesting that mild iodine deficiency in pregnancy might be associated with poorer developmental outcomes children. Between 2011 2015, we conducted a prospective cohort study Australia examining the relationship between maternal intake childhood neurodevelopment, assessed using Bayley Scales of Infant Toddler Development, Third Edition (Bayley-III), 699 children at 18 months. Maternal urinary concentration (UIC) were entry (<20 weeks’...
Purpose : We examined the effect of glycerol- and sodium-induced hyperhydration on a field-based half-marathon in warm conditions. Methods Endurance runners (N = 13) completed 180-minute (HYP) control (CON) protocol before maximal-effort time trial (∼24 °C wet-bulb globe temperature) randomized crossover order. HYP involved ingesting 25 mL·kg body mass (BM) −1 fluid with glycerol (1.2 g·kg BM ) sodium chloride (7.5 g·L 4 equal boluses across 60 minutes, CON matching ingestion for volume...
Background: Many athletes experience sleep difficulties, and prior research within this cohort suggests that acute supplementation of alpha-lactalbumin (ALAC), a whey protein rich in the amino acid tryptophan, may improve performance. Therefore, study investigated whether sub-chronic ALAC evening would physical performance poor-sleeping athletic population. Methods: In total, 24 athletically trained participants with difficulties (Athlete Sleep Screening Questionnaire: 8.6 ± 2.2; Pittsburgh...
Abstract Mandatory iodine fortification of bread was introduced in 2009 Australia response to the reemergence deficiency. The aim this study assess intake, urinary concentration (UIC) and their correlation pregnant women ( n = 783) recruited from South 2 years following mandatory fortification. Total intake (food supplements) UIC were assessed at entry (<20 weeks') 28 weeks' gestation. Mean (±SD) total gestation 307 ± 128 μg/day 300 127 μg/day, respectively. Overall, 85.9% met estimated...
This study compared the energy, macronutrient, and micronutrient intake in elite sub-elite Australian football players nutritional to current recommendations. Sports nutrition knowledge was also quantified between players. Nutritional (n = 35) 31) using Automated Self-Administered 24-Hour Dietary Assessment Tool. The 88-item Nutrition Knowledge Questionnaire used quantify related general concepts, fluid, recovery, weight control, supplements. Elite had a higher (mean ± SD) for energy (14,140...
The aim of this audit was to quantify female representation in research on heat adaptation. Using a standardized tool, the PubMed database searched for adaptation literature from inception February 2023. Studies were included if they investigated among and male adults (≥18–50 years) who free noncommunicable diseases, with primary or secondary outcome interest. number sex participants, athletic caliber, menstrual status, theme, journal impact factor, Altmetric score, Field-Weighted Citation...
Adequate iodine is important during pregnancy to ensure optimal growth and development of the offspring. We validated an iodine-specific FFQ (I-FFQ) for use in Australian pregnant women. A forty-four-item I-FFQ was developed assess intake from food administered 122 women at 28 weeks gestation. Iodine supplement captured separately Correlation between estimated using a 4 d weighed record as well correlation total 24 h urinary excretion (UIE), concentration (UIC), spot UIC thyroid function...
Mandatory I fortification in bread was introduced Australia 2009 response to the re-emergence of biochemical deficiency based on median urinary concentration (UIC)<100 µg/l. Data status lactating mothers and their infants are scarce. The primary aim this study assess status, determined by UIC breast milk (BMIC), breast-feeding South infants. secondary relationship between (n 686) 125 (interquartile range (IQR) 76-200) µg/l BMIC 538) 127 (IQR 84-184) In all, 38 36 % had a below 100 µg/l,...
To compare the effect of 500 mg·kg-1 body mass (BM) sodium citrate ingested in solution or capsules on induced alkalosis, gastrointestinal symptoms and palatability. Twenty-four healthy active participants completed two testing sessions, ingesting BM within capsules. Capillary blood samples were collected pre-ingestion, every 30-min for 240-min post-ingestion; analyzed pH [HCO3- ]. A validated questionnaire was used to quantify at same intervals. Palatability quantified immediately after...
Abstract Objective To compare the breast-milk iodine concentrations (BMIC) of lactating women before and after mandatory fortification bread in Australia 2009. Design Cross-sectional study. Breast milk samples were collected from two cohorts South within 7 d delivery to determine BMIC. The percentage with concentration below 100 µg/l, a level considered adequate for breast-fed infants, was calculated. Sociodemographic information intake dietary supplements obtained all women. Setting breast...
Australian football has elite men's (Australian Football League; AFL) and women's League Women's; AFLW) competitions. This study compared AFL AFLW players' sleep characterized in the context of current recommendations.A total 70 players (36 AFL, 34 had their monitored via actigraphy over a 10-day preseason period. Sleep outcomes intraindividual variation, were between using linear mixed models. Proportions sleeping ≥7 ≥8 hours per night, achieving ≥85% efficiency, chi-square...