A5007315430- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Physical Activity and Health
- Urban Transport and Accessibility
- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Obesity and Health Practices
- Nutritional Studies and Diet
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Consumer Attitudes and Food Labeling
- Behavioral Health and Interventions
- Urban Green Space and Health
- Health and Lifestyle Studies
- Children's Physical and Motor Development
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Gestational Diabetes Research and Management
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Child and Adolescent Health
- Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
- Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction
- Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
- Child Development and Digital Technology
- Nutrition and Health in Aging
- Consumer Packaging Perceptions and Trends
- Cardiomyopathy and Myosin Studies
Deakin University
2016-2025
Nutrition Sciences (Belgium)
2012-2022
Universidad de Londres
2020
UNSW Sydney
2020
Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation
2018
The University of Sydney
2012-2015
Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
2015
Curtin University
2015
University of Auckland
2015
Centenary Institute
2015
OBJECTIVE We examined the associations of sitting time and television (TV) viewing with continuously measured biomarkers cardio-metabolic risk in Australian adults. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS Waist circumference, BMI, resting blood pressure, triglycerides, HDL cholesterol, fasting 2-h postload plasma glucose, insulin were 2,761 women 2,103 men aged ≥30 years (mean age 54 years) without clinically diagnosed diabetes from 2004–2005 Diabetes, Obesity Lifestyle (AusDiab) study. Multivariate...
Social norms are theoretically hypothesized to influence health-related behaviors such as physical activity and eating behaviors. However, empirical evidence relating social these behaviors, independently of other more commonly-investigated constructs support, is scarce findings equivocal, perhaps due limitations in the ways which have been conceptualized assessed. This study investigated associations between clearly-defined a range amongst women, adjusting for effects support.Self-report...
OBJECTIVE: To assess the effectiveness of a parent-focused intervention on infants’ obesity-risk behaviors and BMI. METHODS: This cluster randomized controlled trial recruited 542 parents their infants (mean age 3.8 months at baseline) from 62 first-time parent groups. Parents were offered six 2-hour dietitian-delivered sessions over 15 focusing parental knowledge, skills, social support around infant feeding, diet, physical activity, television viewing. Control group received 6 newsletters...
A comprehensive understanding of temporal trends in the disease burden Australia is lacking, and these are required to inform health service planning improve population health. We explored diseases their risk factors from 1990 2019 through a analysis Global Burden Disease Study (GBD) 2019.In this systematic for GBD 2019, we estimated all-cause mortality using standardised methodology. Data sources included primarily vital registration systems with additional data sample registrations,...
Abstract Objective This study employed a multilevel design to test the contribution of individual, social and environmental factors mediating socio-economic status (SES) inequalities in fruit vegetable consumption among women. Design A cross-sectional survey was linked with objective data. Setting community sample involving 45 neighbourhoods. Subjects In total, 1347 women from neighbourhoods provided data on their SES (highest education level), nutrition knowledge, health considerations...
Abstract Objective : The aims of this study were to estimate average yearly weight gain in midage women and identify the determinants gaining at double rate. Research Methods Procedures sample comprised 8071 participants (45 55 years old) Australian Longitudinal Study on Women's Health who completed mailed surveys 1996, 1998, 2001. Results On average, gained almost 0.5 kg per year [average 2.42 (95% confidence interval, 2.29 2.54) over 5 years]. In multivariate analyses, variables associated...
Purpose: Motor skills are considered a prerequisite to physical activity, yet the relationship may be reciprocal and perceived sports competence might mediate associations. Methods: In 2006/2007, 215 adolescents completed motor skill proficiency (Get Skilled Get Active), sport (Physical Self-Perception Profile) activity assessments (Adolescent Physical Activity Recall Questionnaire) as part of Skills Study. Using AMOS (Version 7.0), relationships were examined between (object control...
Many Australian children are more sedentary than they should be, and almost one in five currently overweight or obese. Some may face difficulties finding opportunities to be active, having poor access safe public open spaces low independent mobility limiting their places play. This study aimed examine children's neighborhood for active free play how these vary by age, sex socioeconomic status (SES). Behavioral maps of the local were completed (8–12 years) from primary schools across...
Snacking is likely to play an important role in the development of overweight and obesity, yet little known about contexts snacking adolescents or how may influence other dietary habits, like meal skipping. This study examines which snack whether these are associated with demographic characteristics skipping.A cross-sectional, self-reported online food habits survey was administered 3,250 secondary students years seven nine. The were drawn from 37 schools Victoria, Australia during...