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How does fatty mouthfeel, saltiness or sweetness of diets contribute to dietary energy intake?
(Elsevier, 2018-08-31)As “taste” is a primary driver of food choice, the objective of this study was to understand how the sensory properties of diets relate to energy intake (EI). A database of 720 frequently consumed foods, described by a ... -
How food regulators communicate with consumers about food safety
(Emerald Publishing Group, 2015-05-13)Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to report how food regulators communicate with consumers about food safety and how they believe consumers understand their role in relation to food safety. The implications of ... -
Improving weight status in childhood: results from the 'eat well be active' community programs
(Springer Basel, 2013-03-26)There is a clear need for effective prevention and treatment interventions to manage the high prevalence of childhood overweight globally. It is well recognised that changes in the social and economic environment in the ... -
In the interest of food safety: a qualitative study investigating communication and trust between food regulators and food industry in the UK, Australia and New Zealand
(BioMed Central, 2017-02-13)Background Food regulatory bodies play an important role in public health, and in reducing the costs of food borne illness that are absorbed by both industry and government. Regulation in the food industry involves a ... -
Individual nutrition therapy and exercise regime: A controlled trial of injured, vulnerable elderly (INTERACTIVE trial)
(BioMed Central - http://www.biomedcentral.com, 2008-02-26)Background Proximal femoral fractures are amongst the most devastating consequences of osteoporosis and injurious accidental falls with 25–35% of patients dying in the first year post-fracture. Effective rehabilitation ... -
Informal peer mentoring during the doctoral journey: perspectives of two postgraduate students
(Centre for Higher Education Learning and Teaching, ANU, Canberra, 2012)Doctoral studies can be isolating for postgraduate students who do not have strong connections with peers within the department through which they are enrolled. Collaboration of doctoral students across disciplines represents ... -
Is higher formula intake and limited dietary diversity in Australian children at 14 months of age associated with dietary quality at 24 months?
(2017-09-09)A varied and diverse diet in childhood supports optimum long-term preferences and growth. Previous analysis from 14-month-old Australian children in the NOURISH and South Australian Infants Dietary Intake (SAIDI) studies ... -
A literature scoping review of eating practices and food environments in 1 and 2-person households in the UK, Australia and USA
(Elsevier, 2018-03-06)The purpose of this article is to map the data currently available on the subject of eating practices and food environments in small (i.e. one- and two-person) households. Specifically, the enquiry is focused on commensality; ... -
Management of food incidents by Australian food regulators
(WIley, 2016-01-24)Aim This paper explores how food regulators respond to food incidents and the barriers and enablers associated with doing so. Methods Twenty‐six semi‐structured interviews lasting between 30 and 60 minutes were ... -
Managing uncertainty about food risks – Consumer use of food labelling
(Elsevier, 2016-12-01)General consumer knowledge of and engagement with the production of food has declined resulting in increasing consumer uncertainty about, and sensitivity to, food risks. Emphasis is therefore placed on providing information ... -
Measuring the impact of a community of practice in Aboriginal health
(Taylor & Francis, 2017-08-09)Effective strategies to enhance the competence of practising health professionals are limited. Communities of Practice are proposed as strategy, yet little is known about their ability to develop cultural competency and ... -
Media actors’ perceptions of their roles in reporting food incidents
(BioMed Central, 2014-12-18)BACKGROUND: Previous research has shown that the media can play a role in shaping consumer perceptions during a public health crisis. In order for public health professionals to communicate well-informed health information ... -
Minimal change in children’s lifestyle behaviours and adiposity following a home-based obesity intervention: results from a pilot study
(BioMed Central, 2016)Background/Methods: Families of overweight and obese children require support to make sustainable lifestyle changes to improve their child’s diet and activity behaviours and in turn weight status. The aim of this ... -
A model for (re)building consumer trust in the food system
(Oxford University Press, 2016-04-12)The article presents a best practice model that can be utilized by food system actors to assist with (re)building trust in the food system, before, during and after a food incident defined as ‘any situation within the food ... -
The NOURISH randomised control trial: positive feeding practices and food preferences in early childhood - a primary prevention program for childhood obesity
(BioMed Central Ltd., 2009)Primary prevention of childhood overweight is an international priority. In Australia 20-25% of 2-8 year olds are already overweight. These children are at substantially increased the risk of becoming overweight adults, ... -
Parent engagement and attendance in PEACH™ QLD – an up-scaled parent-led childhood obesity program
(BioMed Central, 2017-06-09)Background Parenting, Eating and Activity for Child Health (PEACH™) is a multicomponent treatment program delivered over ten group sessions to parents of overweight/obese primary school-aged children. It has been shown ... -
Parent Feeding Practices in the Australian Indigenous Population within the Context of non-Indigenous Australians and Indigenous Populations in Other High-Income Countries—A Scoping Review
(Oxford University Press, 2019-01)Although extensive literature on parent feeding practices among the general Australian population exists, Australian Indigenous populations are generally overlooked. A systematic scoping review was carried out to map any ...