A5051347314- Nutritional Studies and Diet
- Diet and metabolism studies
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Fatty Acid Research and Health
- Retinal Diseases and Treatments
- Asthma and respiratory diseases
- Consumer Attitudes and Food Labeling
- Retinal Imaging and Analysis
- Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment
- Antioxidant Activity and Oxidative Stress
- Nutrition and Health in Aging
- Diet, Metabolism, and Disease
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research
- Adipokines, Inflammation, and Metabolic Diseases
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Culinary Culture and Tourism
- Edible Oils Quality and Analysis
- Vitamin D Research Studies
- Cholesterol and Lipid Metabolism
- Cardiovascular Disease and Adiposity
- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Dialysis and Renal Disease Management
- Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies
- Nutrition, Genetics, and Disease
- Ophthalmology and Visual Impairment Studies
RMIT University
2002-2024
The Royal Melbourne Hospital
2023
La Trobe University
2014-2023
RMIT Europe
2023
MIT University
2019-2022
Murdoch University
2019-2021
Alfred Health
2018
University of Canberra
2010-2016
Royal Children's Hospital
2016
Society for Mental Health Research
2015
The possible therapeutic impact of dietary changes on existing mental illness is largely unknown. Using a randomised controlled trial design, we aimed to investigate the efficacy improvement program for treatment major depressive episodes. 'SMILES' was 12-week, parallel-group, single blind, an adjunctive intervention in moderate severe depression. consisted seven individual nutritional consulting sessions delivered by clinical dietician. control condition comprised social support protocol...
We investigated whether a Mediterranean-style diet (MedDiet) supplemented with fish oil can improve mental health in adults suffering depression.Adults self-reported depression were randomized to receive fortnightly food hampers and MedDiet cooking workshops for 3 months supplements 6 months, or attend social groups months. Assessments at baseline, included health, quality of life (QoL) dietary questionnaires, blood samples erythrocyte fatty acid analysis.n = 152 eligible aged 18-65...
Major depressive disorder is a common, chronic condition that imposes substantial burden of disability globally. As current treatments are estimated to address only one-third the disease disorders, there need for new approaches prevent depression or delay its progression. While in early stages, converging evidence from laboratory, population research, and clinical trials now suggests dietary patterns specific factors may influence risk depression. However, largely as result recency...
Background: The SMILES trial was the first randomized controlled (RCT) explicitly designed to evaluate a dietary intervention, conducted by qualified dietitians, for reducing depressive symptomatology in adults with clinical depression.Objectives: Here we detail development of prescribed diet (modified Mediterranean (ModiMedDiet)) individuals major disorders (MDDs) that specifically trial. We also present data demonstrating extent which this intervention achieved improvements...
Current therapy to slow disease progression in patients with neovascular age-related macular degeneration (AMD) entails regular intravitreal anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) injections, often indefinitely. Little is known about the burden imposed on by this repetitive treatment schedule and how can be best managed. The aim of study was explore psychosocial impact repeated injections AMD. Forty (16 males, 24 females) AMD undergoing anti-VEGF were recruited using purposive...
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is predominantly managed by lifestyle intervention, in the absence of effective pharmacotherapies. Mediterranean diet (MedDiet) recommended diet, albeit with limited evidence.To compare an ad libitum MedDiet to low-fat (LFD) patients NAFLD for reducing intrahepatic lipids (IHL) proton magnetic resonance spectroscopy (1 H-MRS). Secondary outcomes include insulin resistance homeostatic model assessment (HOMA-IR), visceral fat bioelectrical impedance...
Diabetic retinopathy increases with duration of diabetes and may be associated carotenoid status. Carotenoids alter the pro-oxidation/antioxidation balance, circulating levels depend largely on dietary intake. Lower have been reported in age-related macular degeneration; however, little is known relationship between carotenoids diabetic complications. Consequently, purpose present study was to evaluate plasma retinopathy. We assessed carotenoid-retinopathy 111 individuals type 2 a...
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, the most prevalent disease in developed countries, remains difficult to manage with no proven safe and effective pharmacotherapy available. While weight reduction is commonly practiced treatment strategy, this both achieve and/or maintain majority. Furthermore evidence-based dietary recommendations guide nutritional management of these patients are lacking. Using a randomised controlled trial design, study compares effectiveness Mediterranean diet standard...
Substantial evidence supports the effect of Mediterranean Diet (MD) for managing chronic diseases, although trials have been primarily conducted in populations. The efficacy and feasibility dietary pattern management diseases has not extensively evaluated non-Mediterranean settings. This paper aims to describe development a MD model that complies with principles traditional applied multiethnic context. Optimal macronutrient food-based composition was defined, two-week menu devised...
The benefits of a Mediterranean Diet (MedDiet) in the management diabetes have been reported, but contribution polyphenol-rich citrus fruit has not studied widely. Here, we report sub-study findings previously conducted MedDiet intervention clinical trial patients with type 2 mellitus (T2DM), where aimed to measure diet effects on plasma bioflavonoids levels and biomarkers inflammation oxidative stress. We analysed samples from 19 (of original 27) participants T2DM who were randomly assigned...
1. To investigate the link between post-prandial thermogenesis and sympathetic nervous activation we have studied effects of a single large meal on regional activity in healthy, lean subjects. 2. In nine male subjects, noradrenaline spillover was measured from heart, kidney liver using isotope dilution, both while fasting after consumption high-energy liquid composition 53% carbohydrate, 32% fat 15% protein (energy value 2.64–3.51 MJ). Regional oxygen consumption, whole-body and, subset...
Homocysteine is an emerging risk factor for cardiovascular and nondiabetic ocular vaso-occlusive diseases. However, studies of the relationship between homocysteine diabetic retinopathy have reported inconsistent results. The purpose this study was to evaluate plasma total concentration retinopathy.We assessed homocysteine-retinopathy in 168 men women with type 2 diabetes a community-based, cross-sectional study. We photodocumented status measured using commercial fluorescence polarization...