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Food environment interventions to address obesity and related non-communicable diseases in Australia
Published 2017-11-17
In less than 30 years the prevalence of overweight and obesity has nearly doubled worldwide. Unhealthy food environments encourage unhealthy diets and energy overconsumption, which is a prevailing driver of unhealthy weight ...
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PhD Doctorate
AUTONOMIC DYSFUNCTION, OBESITY AND PUBERTY IN TYPE 1 DIABETES
Published 2016-09-30
Autonomic dysfunction can occur after a short diabetes duration, and in adolescents with type 1 diabetes. Whilst autonomic neuropathy is known to be a major risk factor for morbidity and mortality in adults with diabetes, ...
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PhD Doctorate
Obesity and Cognitive Function
Published 2018-01-25
The increasing prevalence of both obesity and dementia is a significant public health concern. Furthermore, obesity is a risk factor for dementia and will contribute to the estimated predictions for dementia causing an ...
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Masters Thesis
Cognition, Mental Health and Quality of Life in Young Women: Relationships with Obesity, Nutrition and Physical Activity
Published 2016-07-29
Key nutrients such as iron and omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 PUFA), physical activity (PA) and obesity may individually or conjointly influence cognition and mental health in young women. Iron deficiency, low ...
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PhD Doctorate
The “fat but fit” hypothesis and cancer risk
Published 2019-09-18
Modifiable lifestyles factors such as obesity and physical activity play a clear independent role in the aetiology of cancer, based on mounting epidemiological evidence. However, cancer research has lagged behind other ...
Open Access
PhD Doctorate
A Feminist analysis of discursive practices in 'success stories' in Australian weight loss centres
Published 2018-06-14
Obesity is often viewed as a lifestyle choice for which the individual is blamed for this excess weight. This individualistic, dichotomous and behavioural perspective only allows for a narrow understanding of weight, which ...
Open Access
PhD Doctorate
Low back pain and obesity-related factors in twins
Published 2016-12-14
Low back pain (LBP) is a well-recognized worldwide health problem due to its high prevalence and substantial economic impact. Despite abundant research on risk factors for LBP, the causes in the majority of cases remain ...
Open Access
PhD Doctorate
Body Composition And Cardiovascular Health Across The Life Course
Published 2019-02-28
The prevalence of obesity has increased worldwide at an alarming rate over the past four decades. Obesity is a major risk factor for various non-communicable diseases including cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes ...
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PhD Doctorate
Evaluating the feasibility of a weight management program for overweight and obese cancer survivors
Published 2016-06-30
Background: Obesity and low physical activity (PA) contribute to cancer survivors’ poorer disease and health outcomes. Guidelines for survivors are (1) remain physically active; (2) high fruit and vegetable diet; (3) ...
Open Access
Masters Thesis
The Australian population’s diet and the obesity epidemic
Published 2018-12-20
Over the past four decades, there has been an unprecedented increase in the prevalence of overweight and obesity, contributing to the burden of chronic disease. The overarching aim of this thesis was to determine plausible ...
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PhD Doctorate