A5061184730- Nutritional Studies and Diet
- Consumer Attitudes and Food Labeling
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Smoking Behavior and Cessation
- Food composition and properties
- Nutrition, Genetics, and Disease
- Diet and metabolism studies
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Nutrition and Health in Aging
- Indigenous Health, Education, and Rights
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Public Health Policies and Education
- Indigenous Studies and Ecology
- Community Health and Development
- Dye analysis and toxicity
- Agriculture Sustainability and Environmental Impact
- Medication Adherence and Compliance
- Obesity and Health Practices
- Biochemical Analysis and Sensing Techniques
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- Organic Food and Agriculture
- Folate and B Vitamins Research
- Health and Lifestyle Studies
- Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
The George Institute for Global Health
2023-2025
UNSW Sydney
2023-2025
Tufts University
2023-2025
Australian National University
2021-2024
University of Wollongong
2017-2020
Illawarra Health and Medical Research Institute
2017-2020
To quantify the prevalence of known health-related risk factors for severe COVID-19 illness among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults, their relationship with social determinants.
Methods for calculating health indicators profoundly influence understanding of and action on population inequities. Age-standardization can be useful is commonly applied to account differences in age structures when comparing across groups. Age-standardized rates have well-acknowledged limitations, including that they are relative indices comparison, not accurate measures actual where the groups diverge. This paper explores these demonstrates alternative approaches through a case study...
Front-of-pack nutrition labelling (FOPNL) on packaged foods is recommended by the World Health Organization to promote healthier diets. Our aim was assess uptake of Australia's FOPNL, Star Rating (HSR), overall and HSR score received (0.5 (less healthy) 5.0 (more in 0.5 increments) after ten years voluntary implementation. In a sample 21,197 products, we found 37% 2023. Uptake unevenly distributed, with 24% products an ≤ 3 displaying label, compared 53% scoring ≥3.5 (p < 0.001). Low poorly...
Purpose This study investigated the prevalence of food color utilization in 20,382 pre-packaged foods available for sale Hong Kong 2019. Design/methodology/approach Ingredient lists from 2019 cross-sectional FoodSwitch database were screened to identify presence 35 common colors, based on their name or respective E-number. Descriptive statistics computed (%) and number colors (total, natural synthetic) used. Findings Food found 19.8% audited sample. Natural variants more prevalent than...
Abstract Switching between similar food and beverage products may reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHGe). Here, using consumer data linked to 23,550 product-specific GHGe values, we estimated annual attributable product purchases consumed at home in Australia calculated reductions from specific switches. Potential changes mean Health Star Rating, energy density the proportion of ultraprocessed foods purchased were assessed. Approximately 31 million tonnes 2019, three highest contributors...
University food environments have a strong influence on the dietary choices of students and staff. The aim this study was to assess environment at large university in Sydney, Australia. Data were collected between March July 2022 from 27 fixed outlets 24 vending machines. healthiness evaluated using Healthy Food Drink NSW Health Facilities for Staff Visitors Framework (‘Framework’), which assesses parameters including availability, placement, promotion ‘Everyday’ (healthy) ‘Occasional’ (less...
Abstract Aims The Australian Dietary Guidelines are currently being revised and ultra‐processed foods have been identified as a high priority action area. To better understand how well the current align with level of processing classifications, aim this study was to assess alignment between NOVA classification system for classifying healthiness packaged foods. Methods Data were sourced from FoodSwitch dataset, which included 28 071 food beverage products available in major supermarkets 2022....
Abstract Food Compass is a nutrient profiling system used to assess the healthfulness of diverse foods, beverages and meals. Here we present revised version (Food 2.0) incorporating new data on specific ingredients latest diet–health evidence. 2.0 has been validated against health outcomes in population from United States demonstrates enhanced ability characterize foods based their healthfulness.
Abstract Objective: To investigate how intakes of whole grains and cereal fibre were associated to risk factors for CVD in UK adults. Design: Cross-sectional analyses examined associations between grain adiposity measurements, serum lipid concentrations, C-reactive protein, systolic blood pressure, fasting glucose, HbA1c, homocysteine a combined relative score. Setting: The National Diet Nutrition Survey (NDNS) Rolling Programme 2008–2014. Participants: A nationally representative sample...
Objective To describe smoking characteristics, quitting behaviour and other factors associated with longest quit attempt the use of nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) stop-smoking medication (SSM) in a population Indigenous Australian women reproductive age. Design, setting participants A national cross-sectional survey Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander aged 16–49 years who were smokers or ex-smokers was conducted online during period July to October 2020. Main outcome measures Quitting...
Objective To identify smoking cessation support strategies that resonate with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women. Design, setting participants A national cross-sectional survey of women aged 16–49 years who were smokers or ex-smokers was conducted online during the period July to October 2020. Main outcome measures Preferred strategies, providers locations for support. Results Among a total 428 participated in survey, group-based holistic most preferred (preferred by 31.8% 22.2%...
Abstract Objective: To explore associations of whole grain and cereal fibre intake to CVD risk factors in Australian adults. Design: Cross-sectional analysis. Intakes were examined association BMI, waist circumference (WC), blood pressure (BP), serum lipid concentrations, C-reactive protein, systolic BP, fasting glucose HbA1c. Setting: Health Survey 2011–2013. Participants: A population-representative sample 7665 participants over 18 years old. Results: Highest consumers (T3) had lower BMI...
We investigated the extent of alignment between 'healthiness' defined by a food classification system that classifies foods and beverages primarily their nutrient composition, Health Star Rating (HSR) considers only degree processing product, NOVA system. used data for 25 486 products contained within George Institute Global Health's Australian 2022 FoodSwitch Dataset. Agreement two systems in proportion classified as 'healthier' (HSR ≥3.5 or group 1-3) 'less healthy' <3.5 4) was assessed...
Commercial tobacco use was systematically embedded as a valuable commodity through colonisation that continues to be exploited for profit by the Tobacco Industry. There have been significant declines in current smoking prevalence among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples 18 years over, from 55% 1994 43% 2018-2019. This paper seeks better understand smoke-free behaviours, quantify associations between range of SDOH non-smoking/never-smoking adults (≥18) living regional Australia.
Objective: The Australian Government Tackling Indigenous Smoking (TIS) program aims to reduce tobacco use among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, delivering locally tailored health promotion messages, including promoting the Quitline. We aimed analyse data on of Quitline by peoples nationally, specifically in TIS non-TIS areas. Methods: analysed usage seven jurisdictions across Australia areas with without teams (TIS respectively) between 2016–2020. Demographic characteristics...
Front-of-pack labelling systems, such as the Health Star Rating (HSR), aim to aid healthy consumer dietary choices and complement national guidelines. Dietary guidelines be holistic by extending beyond individual nutrients of food, including other food components that indicate diet quality, whole grains. We aimed test feasibility grains in HSR algorithm, better inform guidance Australia coherent with existing
Abstract Aim To modify the Australian and New Zealand Health Star Rating to account for ultra‐processing compare alignment of modified ratings with NOVA classifications current Dietary Guidelines core (recommended foods) discretionary (foods limit). Methods Data was cross‐sectionally analysed 25 486 products. Four approaches were compared original Rating: (1) five ‘negative’ points added ultra‐processed products ( modification 1; inclusion approach ); (2) restricted a maximum 3.0 Stars 2;...
Abstract Ultra-processed foods (UPF), defined using the Nova classification system, are associated with increased chronic disease risk. More recently, evidence suggests UPF subgroup of whole-grain breads and cereals is in fact linked reduced This study aimed to explore associations cardiometabolic risk measures intake versus when ≥25% or ≥50% whole grain excluded from definition. We considered dietary data Australian National Nutrition Physical Activity Survey (NNPAS) 2011-12. Impacts on...