Meyer, Barbara

Top Publications

Year	Title
2016	Maternal plasma DHA levels increase prior to 29 days post-LH surge in women undergoing frozen embryo transfer: a prospective, observational study of human pregnancy Published in Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism
2015	Baseline omega-3 index correlates with aggressive and attention deficit disorder behaviours in adult prisoners Published in PLoS One
2016	Australians are not meeting the recommended intakes for Omega-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids: results of an analysis from the 2011–2012 National Nutrition and Physical Activity Survey Published in Nutrients
2010	Effect of DHA supplementation during pregnancy on maternal depression and neurodevelopment of young children: a randomized controlled trial Published in JAMA: Journal of the American Medical Association
2013	Maternal obesity is associated with the formation of small dense LDL and hypoadiponectinemia in the third trimester Published in Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism
2011	Validation of an Australian electronic food frequency questionnaire to measure polyunsaturated fatty acid intake Published in Nutrition
2012	Preeclampsia is associated with compromised maternal synthesis of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids, leading to offspring deficiency Published in Hypertension

Research Areas

Research Overview

History

Barbara (BSc Hons, PhD) was educated at Monash University in Melbourne Victoria, graduating with her PhD in 1993 and has since worked at the University of Wollongong.

Research Focus

The primary focus of Barbara’s research is in the area of lipids and fatty acid metabolism, most notably the health benefits of omega-3 fats - some examples of research impact.

Omega-3s and recommended intakes

Barbara’s highest cited 2003 publication with 299 citations (1) was the catalyst for informing the Australian Government’s National Health & Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Nutrient Reference Values for dietary intakes of omega-3 fats. Australians are still not consuming the amount of omega-3 fats for optimal health (2). Barbara has recently been selected to be part of the Australian delegation to 39^th Session of the Codex Committee on Nutrition and Foods for Special Dietary Uses to be held in Berlin, Germany from 4-8 December 2017 to try and reach a global consensus on recommended intakes for omega-3 fat.

Omega-3 and pregnancy

Barbara through her collaboration with long term colleague, Dr Dilys Freeman from the University of Glasgow, has shown:

i)                That there is reduced transfer of omega-3 fats to the fetus in women suffering from pre-eclampsia and intra-uterine growth restriction (3);

ii)              That the omega-3 fats get stuck in the placenta (4) and that may help explain why omega-3 supplementation does not ameliorate pre-eclampsia;

iii)            Omega-3 fats are extremely important for the formation of the neural tube (the backbone) (5).

Both Universities have recognised this work as both are Honorary Fellows from the respective Universities. Also, recipients of the Vice Chancellor’s Visiting International Scholar Award (VISA) in 2016.

Omega-3 and mental health

Together with colleagues from UOW and Universities of South Australia, NSW, Newcastle, NHMRC Partnership Grant (APP1113396), Does Omega-3 Supplementation Attenuate Aggressive Behaviour: A Multi-Centre Randomised Controlled Trial of a Broadly Disseminable Strategy 2016-2020. $1,809,278 ($964,000 partners; $845,278 NHMRC).

It is anticipated that this research will have huge impact in terms of reduced aggressive behaviour through omega-3 supplementation. As this is a partnership grant, the results will inform policy and practice.

Awards

Nutrition Society of Australia (NSA) Medal Award in 2016.

“The NSA Medal may be awarded to members who are Australian nutrition scientists with an outstanding track record in the field of animal or human nutrition, with the work carried out predominantly in Australia (permanent residents are eligible to apply) and who is currently highly active in his/her field of endeavour.

No more than one NSA Medal shall be awarded in any one year.”

Research Communication

Currently 86 peer-reviewed scientific journal publications and 120 national and international conference abstracts. Barbara has been invited to 11 International and 19 National conferences since 2009.

References
1. Meyer BJ, Mann NJ, Lewis JL, Milligan GC, Sinclair AJ, Howe PRC. Dietary intakes and food sources of omega-6 and omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids. Lipids 2003:38;391-398.
2. Meyer BJ. Australians are not Meeting the Recommended Intakes for Omega-3 Long Chain Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids: Results of an Analysis from the 2011-2012 National Nutrition and Physical Activity Survey. Nutrients 2016;8(3), 111 doi 10.3390/nu8030111
3. Mackay VA, Huda SS, Stewart FM, Tham K, McKenna LA, Martin I, Jordan F, Brown EA, Hodson L, Greer IA, Meyer BJ, Freeman DJ. Preeclampsia is associated with compromised maternal synthesis of long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids leading to offspring deficiency. Hypertension 2012;60:1078-1085. DOI:10.1161/HYPERTENSIONAHA.112.197897
4. Brown SHJ, Eather SR, Freeman DJ, Meyer BJ, Mitchell TW. A lipidomic analysis of placenta in preeclampsia: Evidence for lipid storage. PLoS One 2016; 11(9): e0163972. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0163972
5. Meyer BJ, Onyiaodike CC, Brown EA,Jordan F, Murray H, Nibbs RJB, Sattar N, Lyall H, Nelson SM,Freeman DJ. Maternal plasma DHA levels increase prior to 29 days post-LH surge in women undergoing frozen embryo transfer: a prospective, observational study of human pregnancy. Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism 2016;101:1745-1753 doi: 10.1210/jc.2015-3

Selected Publications

Journal Article

Year	Title
2021	A mothers' perspective on fish and her child's fish consumption in Surakarta, Indonesia Published In Nutrition Research and Practice
2021	Development and validation of a cultural-based food frequency questionnaire (Ffq) against 7-day food diary (7d fd) to assess fish intake among elementary school children Published In Current Research in Nutrition and Food Science
2021	Effect of omega-3 supplementation on self-regulation in typically developing preschool-aged children: Results of the omega kid pilot study¿a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial Published In Nutrients
2021	Fingertip whole blood as an indicator of omega-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid changes during dose-response supplementation in women: Comparison with plasma and erythrocyte fatty acids Published In Nutrients
2021	Improving data monitoring in Australian clinical trials and research: Free resources and templates Published In Clinical Trials
2021	Omega-3 Long-Chain Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids: Are They Beneficial for Physical and Cognitive Functioning in Older Adults? Published In Journal of Nutrition, Health and Aging
2021	The effect of omega-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids on aggressive behaviour in adult male prisoners: a structured study protocol for a multi-centre, double-blind, randomised placebo-controlled trial and translation into policy and practice Published In Trials
2021	The feasibility of the ¿omega kid¿ study protocol: A double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled trial investigating the effect of omega-3 supplementation on self-regulation in preschool-aged children Published In Nutrients
2020	Assessment of periprostatic and subcutaneous adipose tissue lipolysis and adipocyte size from men with localized prostate cancer Published In Cancers
2020	Comparison of erythrocyte omega-3 index, fatty acids and molecular phospholipid species in people at ultra-high risk of developing psychosis and healthy people Published In Schizophrenia Research
2020	Corrigendum: Relationship Between Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids and Psychopathology in the NEURAPRO Clinical Trial (Frontiers in Psychiatry, (2019), 10, 10.3389/fpsyt.2019.00393) Published In Frontiers in Psychiatry
2020	Effect of omega-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (N-3 LCPUFA) supplementation on cognition in children and adolescents: A systematic literature review with a focus on n-3 LCPUFA blood values and dose of DHA and EPA Published In Nutrients
2020	High variability in erythrocyte, plasma and whole blood EPA and DHA levels in response to supplementation Published In Nutrients
2020	ISSFAL Official Statement Number 6: The importance of measuring blood omega-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acid levels in research Published In Prostaglandins Leukotrienes and Essential Fatty Acids
2020	In pregnancy, maternal HDL is specifically enriched in, and carries the highest proportion of, DHA in plasma Published In Prostaglandins Leukotrienes and Essential Fatty Acids
2020	Inflammation (Il-1ß) modifies the effect of vitamin d and omega-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids on core symptoms of autism spectrum disorder¿an exploratory pilot study^¿ Published In Nutrients
2020	Maternal adipose tissue expansion, a missing link in the prediction of birth weight centile Published In Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism
2020	Stunting is a recognised problem: evidence for the potential benefits of omega-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids Published In Nutrition
2020	Supplementation with the omega-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids: Changes in the concentrations of omega-3 index, fatty acids and molecular phospholipids of people at ultra high risk of developing psychosis Published In Schizophrenia Research
2020	The effect of dietary supplementation on aggressive behaviour in australian adult male prisoners: A feasibility and pilot study for a randomised, double blind placebo controlled trial Published In Nutrients
2019	A Randomised-Controlled Trial of Vitamin D and Omega-3 Long Chain Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids in the Treatment of Core Symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder in Children Published In Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
2019	A randomised controlled trial of vitamin D and omega-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids in the treatment of irritability and hyperactivity among children with autism spectrum disorder Published In The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
2019	Corrigendum to ¿Effects of nutrients and processing on the nutritionally important metabolites of Ulva sp. (Chlorophyta)¿ (Algal Research (2018) 35 (586¿594), (S2211926418305678), (10.1016/j.algal.2018.09.016)) Published In Algal Research
2019	Inflammation (IL-1ß) Modifies the Effect of Vitamin D and Omega-3 Long Chain Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids on Core Symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder Published In Conference Proceedings
2019	Multifaceted intervention to enhance cognition in older people at risk of cognitive decline: Study protocol for the Protein Omega-3 and Vitamin D Exercise Research (PONDER) study Published In BMJ Open
2019	Non-dietary factors associated with omega-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acid levels in humans - A systematic literature review Published In The British Journal of Nutrition: an international journal of nutritional science
2019	Relationship Between Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids and Psychopathology in the NEURAPRO Clinical Trial Published In FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
2019	Vitamin D and Omega-3 Long Chain Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids Improve Behavioural Symptoms in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder Published In Conference Proceedings
2018	A High-Throughput Method for the Analysis of Erythrocyte Fatty Acids and the Omega-3 Index Published In Lipids
2018	A Mediterranean-style dietary intervention supplemented with fish oil improves diet quality and mental health in people with depression: A randomized controlled trial (HELFIMED) Published In Nutritional Neuroscience
2018	Baseline Omega-3 Index Correlates with Aggressive and Attention Deficit Disorder Behaviours in Adult Prisoners (vol 10, e0120220, 2015) Published In PLOS ONE
2018	Dietary Docosahexaenoic Acid and Arachidonic Acid in Early Life: What Is the Best Evidence for Policymakers? Published In Annals of Nutrition and Metabolism: European journal of nutrition, metabolic diseases and dietetics
2018	Effect of Low Dose Docosahexaenoic Acid-Rich Fish Oil on Plasma Lipids and Lipoproteins in Pre-Menopausal Women: A Dose-Response Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial Published In Nutrients
2018	Effects of nutrients and processing on the nutritionally important metabolites of Ulva sp. (Chlorophyta) Published In Algal Research
2018	Polyunsaturated fatty acid food frequency questionnaire validation in people with end stage renal disease on dialysis Published In Nutrition and Dietetics
2018	Pre-conception maternal erythrocyte saturated to unsaturated fatty acid ratio predicts pregnancy after natural cycle frozen embryo transfer Published In Scientific Reports
2017	A Review of Recruitment, Adherence and Drop-Out Rates in Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid Supplementation Trials in Children and Adolescents Published In Nutrients
2017	Brain food for babies Published In Biochemist
2017	Chronic psychological stress was not ameliorated by omega-3 eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) Published In Frontiers in Pharmacology
2017	Development and validation of a food frequency questionnaire to assess omega-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acid intake in Australian children aged 9–13 years Published In Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics
2017	Diet quality in patients with end-stage kidney disease undergoing dialysis Published In Journal of Renal Care
2017	Effects of a Mediterranean-style diet on mental health and quality of life in people with depression Published In Journal of Nutrition & Intermediary Metabolism
2017	Effects of omega-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation on cardiovascular mortality: The importance of the dose of DHA Published In Nutrients
2017	Equipping emerging nutrition leaders with capacity to work towards food and nutrition security in Oceania Published In Journal of Nutrition & Intermediary Metabolism
2017	Maternal Plasma Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) Concentrations Increase at the Critical Time of Neural Tube Closure Published In Fats for Life
2017	Maternal docosahexaenoic acid is vital for closure of the neural tube: A prospective, observational study of human pregnancy Published In Journal of Nutrition & Intermediary Metabolism
2017	Metabolic effects of phycodigest extract in overweight or obese individuals Published In Journal of Nutrition & Intermediary Metabolism
2016	A 6-month randomised controlled trial investigating effects of Mediterranean-style diet and fish oil supplementation on dietary behaviour change, mental and cardiometabolic health and health-related quality of life in adults with depression (HELFIMED): study protocol Published In BMC Nutrition
2016	A lipidomic analysis of placenta in preeclampsia: evidence for lipid storage Published In PLoS One
2016	Australians are not meeting the recommended intakes for Omega-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids: results of an analysis from the 2011–2012 National Nutrition and Physical Activity Survey Published In Nutrients
2016	Diet quality in end stage renal failure patients on dialysis Published In Journal of Nutrition and Intermediary Metabolism
2016	Maternal plasma DHA levels increase prior to 29 days post-LH surge in women undergoing frozen embryo transfer: a prospective, observational study of human pregnancy Published In Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism
2016	Parameters affecting the analytical profile of fatty acids in the macroalgal genus Ulva Published In Food Chemistry
2016	People with schizophrenia and depression have a low omega-3 index Published In Prostaglandins, Leukotrienes and Essential Fatty Acids
2016	Polyunsaturated fatty acid food frequency questionnaire valid-ation in people with end stage renal disease on dialysis Published In Journal of Nutrition and Intermediary Metabolism
2016	Reversal effect of simvastatin on the decrease in cannabinoid receptor 1 density in 6-hydroxydopamine lesioned rat brains Published In Life Sciences
2016	Vitamin D and omega-3 fatty acid supplements in children with autism spectrum disorder: a study protocol for a factorial randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial Published In Trials
2016	Why Australian dietary recommendations on fat need to change Published In The Conversation
2015	Adult attention deficit disorder and aggressive behaviour: an exploration of relationships between Brown Attention-Deficit Disorder Scales and the Aggression Questionnaire Published In Psychiatry Psychology and Law
2015	Baseline omega-3 index correlates with aggressive and attention deficit disorder behaviours in adult prisoners Published In PLoS One
2015	Erratum: Baseline Omega-3 Index Correlates with Aggressive and Attention Deficit Disorder Behaviours in Adult Prisoners (PLoS ONE (2015) 10:6 (e0129984) DOI:10.1371/journal.pone.0120220) Published In PLoS ONE
2015	Fish oil and impulsive aggressive behaviour Published In Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology
2015	Four models including fish, seafood, red meat and enriched foods to achieve Australian dietary recommendations for n-3 LCPUFA for all life-stages Published In Nutrients
2015	Selecting Australian marine macroalgae based on the fatty acid composition and anti-inflammatory activity Published In Journal of Applied Phycology
2014	A high-dose Shiitake mushroom increases hepatic accumulation of triacylglycerol in rats fed a high-fat diet: underlying mechanism Published In Nutrients
2014	Australian children dietary intakes with a focus on dietary fats Published In Lipid Technology
2014	Baseline omega-3 index correlates with aggressive and attention deficit behaviours in adult prisoners Published In Journal of Nutrition & Intermediary Metabolism
2014	Effect of replacing bread, egg, milk, and yogurt with equivalent ω-3 enriched foods on ω-3 LCPUFA intake of Australian children Published In Nutrition
2014	Food patterns of Australian children ages 9 to 13 y in relation to ω-3 long chain polyunsaturated intake Published In Nutrition
2013	A high prevalence of malnutrition in acute geriatric patients predicts adverse clinical outcomes and mortality within 12 months Published In e-SPEN Journal: the European e-journal of clinical nutrition and metabolism
2013	Assessing long-chain ω-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids: a tailored food-frequency questionnaire is better Published In Nutrition
2013	Dietary intake and food sources of EPA, DPA and DHA in Australian children Published In Lipids
2013	Dietary intake of fish and PUFA, and clinical depressive and anxiety disorders in women Published In The British Journal of Nutrition: an international journal of nutritional science
2013	Expanding awareness of docosahexaenoic acid during pregnancy Published In Nutrients
2013	Factors that influence consumption of fish and omega-3 enriched foods: a survey of Australian families with young children Published In Nutrition and Dietetics
2013	Food groups and fatty acids associated with self-reported depression: an analysis from the Australian National Nutrition and Health Surveys Published In Nutrition
2013	High-dose mushroom increases hepatic accumulation of triacylglycerol in rats fed with high-fat diet Published In Annals of Nutrition and Metabolism: European journal of nutrition, metabolic diseases and dietetics
2013	Improvement of major depression is associated with increased erythrocyte DHA Published In Lipids
2013	Influence of initial severity of depression on effectiveness of low intensity interventions: Meta-analysis of individual patient data Published In BMJ: British Medical Journal
2013	Maternal obesity is associated with the formation of small dense LDL and hypoadiponectinemia in the third trimester Published In Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism
2013	Nutritional modulation of cognitive function and mental health Published In Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry
2013	Re: Food-frequency questionnaire for assessing long-chain ω-3 fatty-acid intake Published In Nutrition
2012	Beneficial effects of a high-protein, low-glycemic-load hypocaloric diet in overweight and obese women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a randomized controlled intervention study Published In Journal of the American College of Nutrition
2012	Changes in long chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids intake among 12-year old children during a five-year follow-up Published In Australasian Medical Journal
2012	Preeclampsia is associated with compromised maternal synthesis of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids, leading to offspring deficiency Published In Hypertension
2012	The New Zealand PUFA semiquantitative food frequency questionnaire is a valid and reliable tool to assess PUFA intakes in healthy New Zealand adults Published In The Journal of Nutrition
2012	The comparison of the effect of oat and Shiitake mushroom powder to prevent body weight gain in rats fed high fat diet Published In Food and Nutrition Sciences
2011	Are we consuming enough long chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids for optimal health? Published In Prostaglandins, Leukotrienes and Essential Fatty Acids
2011	Australian children are not consuming enough long chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids for optimal health Published In Nutrition
2011	Dietary Shiitake mushroom (Lentinus edodes) prevents fat deposition and lowers triglyceride in rats fed a high-fat diet
2011	Does aging change docosahexaenoic acid homeostasis? Implications for the challenge to cognitive health in the elderly Published In OCL-OILSEEDS AND FATS CROPS AND LIPIDS
2011	Does aging change docosahexaenoic acid homeostasis? Implications for the challenge to cognitive health in the elderly Published In Oleagineux Corps Gras Lipides
2011	From theory to practice: using dietary models to achieve LC N-3 PUFA targets for all life stages Published In Nutrition and Dietetics
2011	Pregnancy education materials to expand women's awareness of docosahexaenoic acid Published In Nutrition and Dietetics
2011	Validation of an Australian electronic food frequency questionnaire to measure polyunsaturated fatty acid intake Published In Nutrition
2010	Alterations in 5-HT2A receptor binding in various brain regions among 6-hydroxydopamine-induced Parkinsonian rats Published In Synapse (New York)
2010	Do pregnant women and those at risk of developing post-natal depression consume lower amounts of long chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids? Published In Nutrients
2010	Dose of omega-3 PUFA required to lower plasma triglycerides in pre-menopausal women Published In Australasian Medical Journal
2010	Effect of DHA supplementation during pregnancy on maternal depression and neurodevelopment of young children: a randomized controlled trial Published In JAMA: Journal of the American Medical Association
2010	Effects of seal oil and tuna-fish oil on platelet parameters and plasma lipid levels in healthy subjects Published In Lipids
2010	The polyunsaturated fatty acid intakes of children from the Kids Eat Kids Play Survey Published In Australasian Medical Journal
2010	Validation of fingertip whole blood against common blood biomarkers of omega-3 status in a dose-response intervention Published In Australasian Medical Journal
2009	Abstract: P463 OMEGA-3 STATUS IN HUMAN FINGERTIP WHOLE BLOOD RELATIONSHIP TO ERYTHROCYTES AND PLASMA AND THE EFFECT OF A DOSE-RESPONSE INTERVENTION Published In Atherosclerosis Supplements
2009	Abstract: P464 EFFECTIVE DOSE OF OMEGA-3 PUFA FOR TRIGLYCERIDELOWERING IN PRE-MENOPAUSAL WOMEN Published In Atherosclerosis Supplements
2009	Comparison of seal oil to tuna oil on plasma lipid levels and blood pressure in hypertriglyceridaemic subjects Published In Lipids
2009	Dietary PUFA intakes in children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder symptoms Published In The British Journal of Nutrition: an international journal of nutritional science
2009	Effective dose of omega-3 Pufa for triglyceride-lowering in pre-menopausal women Published In Atherosclerosis Supplement
2009	Food and nutrition knowledge during pregnancy - absence and opportunity Published In Annals of Nutrition and Metabolism: European journal of nutrition, metabolic diseases and dietetics
2009	Omega-3 status in human fingertip whole blood - relationship to erythrocytes and plasma and the effect of a dose response intervention Published In Atherosclerosis Supplement
2009	Women's awareness of the importance of long-chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid consumption during pregnancy: knowledge of risks, benefits and information accessibility Published In Public Health Nutrition
2008	Australian consumers' knowledge of soy foods and their potential health benefits Published In Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition
2008	Contribution of fish/seafood, beef, lamb, pork and poultry to population intakes of long chain amega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids Published In Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition
2008	Dietary validation of a new Australian food-frequency questionnaire that estimates long-chain n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids Published In The British Journal of Nutrition: an international journal of nutritional science
2008	Increased suicide risk in depressed patients predicted by long-chain fatty acids Published In International Journal of Neuropsychopharmacology
2008	Polyunsaturated fatty acids intakes in children with ADHD Published In Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition
2008	Role of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in pregnancy: Need for increasing awareness among women Published In Agro Food Industry Hi-Tech
2008	Role of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in pregnancy: need for increasing awareness among women Published In AgroFOOD Industry Hi-Tech - Supplement
2008	Soy food consumption does not lower LDL cholesterol in either equol or nonequol producers Published In American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
2008	The 3 omegas - not as easy as 1, 2, 3 Published In Food Australia
2008	Validation of an electronic polyunsaturated fatty acid food frequency questionnaire Published In Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition
2007	Dietary habits of people with and without schizophrenia: relationship to stress Published In Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition
2007	Dose-dependent effects of docosahexaenoic acid supplementation on blood lipids in statin-treated hyperlipidaemic subjects Published In Lipids
2007	Fish oil supplementation in the treatment of major depression: A randomised double-blind placebo-controlled trial Published In Progress in Neuro-Psychopharmacology and Biological Psychiatry
2007	Fish oil, insulin sensitivity, insulin secretion and glucose tolerance in healthy people: is there any effect of fish oil supplementation in relation to the type of background diet and habitual dietary intake of n-6 and n-3 fatty acids? Published In Nutrition Metabolism and Cardiovascular Diseases
2007	Fractionation of cholesteryl ester rich intermediate density lipoprotein subpopulations by chondroitin sulphate Published In Atherosclerosis
2007	Impact of foods enriched with omega-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids on erythrocyte omega-3 levels and cardiovascular risk factors Published In The British Journal of Nutrition: an international journal of nutritional science
2007	Long-chain omega-3 fatty acids in red meat Published In Nutrition and Dietetics
2007	Longitudinal assessment of erythrocyte fatty acid composition and concentration throughout pregnancy and in the post partum period Published In Lipids
1999	Australian food sources and intakes of omega-6 and omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids Published In Annals of Nutrition and Metabolism
1999	EFFECTS OF PRE-EXERCISE CARBOHYDRATE INGESTION ON METABOLISM AND MOUNTAIN BIKE PERFORMANCE Published In Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise
1999	Estimation of n-6 and n-3 polyunsaturated intakes in a group of normal healthy adults in the Illawarra region of NSW Published In Australian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics
1999	Polyunsaturated fatty acid content of foods: differentiating between long & short chain omega-3 fatty acids Published In Food Australia
1998	Resting autonomic function in aerobically trained and untrained postmenopausal women Published In Journal of Aging and Physical Activity
1997	RESTING CARDIOVASCULAR FUNCTION AND LIPID PROFILES IN AEROBICALLY TRAINED AND UNTRAINED POSTMENOPAUSAL WOMEN 785 Published In Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise
1997	The metabolic profile of glucose tolerant women who have had large for gestational age babies Published In Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
1996	Free fatty acids and gestational diabetes mellitus Published In Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
1991	Application of reversed-phase high-performance liquid chromatography to the separation of apolipoproteins A-IV, A-I and E from rat high-density lipoprotein Published In Journal of Chromatography A
1989	Effects of experimental hypothyroidism on the distribution of lipids and lipoproteins in the plasma of rats Published In Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA)/Lipids and Lipid Metabolism

Chapter

Year	Title
2013	Extending knowledge of food components Published In Food, Nutrition and Health Publisher South Melbourne, Victoria
2013	Food: the primary source of energy and nutrients Published In Food, Nutrition and Health Publisher South Melbourne, Victoria
2013	Locations of nutrition practice Published In Food, Nutrition and Health Publisher South Melbourne, Victoria
2013	Nutrition during the lifecycle: the prevention of chronic disease in adulthood Published In Food, Nutrition and Health Publisher South Melbourne, Victoria

Conference Paper

Year	Title
2011	Maternal Dietary Omega-3 PUFA intakes, food sources and comparison to recommended intakes Published In New Zealand Nutrition Society and Australian Nutrition Society joint conference
2011	Maternal obesity impacts on change in LDL subfraction profile, but not plasma triglyceride during pregnancy Published In Australian Atheroslcerosis Society conference Adelaide
2011	Validation of a semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaire to assess polyunsaturated fatty acid intakes in the New Zealand population Published In New Zealand Nutrition Society and Australian Nutrition Society Joint Conference
2010	Australian children are not consuming enough long chain omega-3 PUFA Published In ISSFAL 2010: 9th Congress of the International Society for the Study of Fatty Acids & Lipids
2010	Comparison of the Cancer Council Food Frequency Questionnaire (FFQ) to a validated PUFA FFQ to determine PUFA intakes Published In Proceedings of the Nutrition Society of Australia: Thirty-fourth Annual Scientific Meeting of the Nutrition Society of Australia, Perth
2010	Dietary intake of omega-3 long chain EPA, DPA and DHA of Australian children Published In Proceedings of the Nutrition Society of Australia: Thirty-fourh Annual Scientific Meeting of the Nutrition Society of Australia, Perth, 2010
2010	Dietary polyunsaturated fatty acids and cytokines in psychological stress Published In ISSFAL 2010: 9th Congress of the International Society for the Study of Fatty Acids & Lipids
2010	Four dietary models using fish, lean red meat and LC n-3 PUFA enriched foods are able to meet national dietary recommendations for LC n-3 PUFA Published In Proceedings of the Nutrition Society of Australia: Thirty-fourth Annual Scientific Meeting of the Nutrition Society of Australia, Perth
2010	Long chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids intakes and health Published In ISSFAL 2010: 9th Congress of the International Society for the Study of Fatty Acids & Lipids
2010	Maternal and foetal polyunsaturated fatty acids are compromised in growth restricted pregnancies and in pre-eclampsia Published In ISSFAL 2010: 9th Congress of the International Society for the Study of Fatty Acids & Lipids
2010	Shiitake mushroom beta-glucan but not oat beta glucan prevents body weight gain in rats fed a high fat diet Published In Proceedings of the Nutrition Society of Australia: Thirty-fourth Annual Scientific Meeting of the Nutrition Society of Australia (vol.34)
2009	Australian children are not consuming enough long chain omega-3 PUFA Published In 9th Functional Foods Symposium Smart Foods for Healthy Kids
2009	FOOD AND NUTRITION KNOWLEDGE DURING PREGNANCY - ABSENCE AND OPPORTUNITY Published In ANNALS OF NUTRITION AND METABOLISM
2009	Health promotion and disease risk reduction - the scientific evidence Published In 11th Annual Food Regulations & Labelling Standards Conference
2009	The kids eat kids play survey shows Australian children are not consuming enough long chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids for heart health Published In Australian Atherosclerosis Society 35th Annual Scientific Meeting 2009
2008	Omega-3 status in human fingertip whole blood - relationship to plasma and erythrocytes and the effect of a dose-response intervention Published In Australian Atherosclerosis Society Annual Scientific Meeting 2008
2008	The 3 omegas - Not as easy as 1, 2, 3 Published In Food Australia
2007	A convenient way to estimate polyunsaturated fatty acid intake Published In Australian Atherosclerosis Society: Annual Scientific Meeting 2007
2007	Omega-3 PUFA status in whole blood from the fingertip using a rapid direct transmethylation method: a reproducibility study Published In Australian Atherosclerosis Society Annual Scientific Meeting
2002	The new Australian fatty acid database: A users perspective Published In Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition
1998	Plasma lipid and fibrinogen profiles in trained, moderately active and inactive post-menopausal women Published In Journal of Sports Sciences

Investigator On

Year	Title
2017 - 2024	Does Omega-3 Supplementation Attenuate Aggressive Behaviour: A Multi-Centre Randomised Controlled Trial of a Broadly Disseminable Strategy Awarded by: National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Funding Scheme: Partnership Projects
2009	Fish Oil and Work Stress Trial Awarded by: National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Funding Scheme: Project Grant
	Lifestyle Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease in patients with Type 2 Diabetes Awarded by: NSW Health Funding Scheme: Cardiovascular Early-Mid Career Researcher Grants

Impact Story

Advisees

Graduate Advising Relationship

Degree	Research Title	Advisee
Doctor of Philosophy	The Development of a Community Program to Improve Postpartum Mums Health and Healthy Behaviours	Christie, Hannah
Doctor of Philosophy	A Low-Carbohydrate, Whole-Foods Approach to Managing Diabetes	Oetsch, Kate

Education And Training

B Science (Hon), Monash University
Ph.D. in Lipid metabolism, Monash University

Awards And Honors

Nutrition Society of Australia Medal Award, conferred by Nutrition Society of Australia (NSA), 2016

Keywords

Lipids; Omega-3 fats; Gas Chromatography; Pregnancy: Aggressive Behaviour

Full Name

Barbara J. Meyer

Mailing Address

School of Medicine, building 41

University of Wollongong

Wollongong

NSW

2522

Australia

Located In Facility

Building 41

Orcid Id

http://orcid.org/0000-0001-7962-7890 (confirmed)

Top Publications

Year	Title
2016	Maternal plasma DHA levels increase prior to 29 days post-LH surge in women undergoing frozen embryo transfer: a prospective, observational study of human pregnancy Published in Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism
2015	Baseline omega-3 index correlates with aggressive and attention deficit disorder behaviours in adult prisoners Published in PLoS One
2016	Australians are not meeting the recommended intakes for Omega-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids: results of an analysis from the 2011–2012 National Nutrition and Physical Activity Survey Published in Nutrients
2010	Effect of DHA supplementation during pregnancy on maternal depression and neurodevelopment of young children: a randomized controlled trial Published in JAMA: Journal of the American Medical Association
2013	Maternal obesity is associated with the formation of small dense LDL and hypoadiponectinemia in the third trimester Published in Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism
2011	Validation of an Australian electronic food frequency questionnaire to measure polyunsaturated fatty acid intake Published in Nutrition
2012	Preeclampsia is associated with compromised maternal synthesis of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids, leading to offspring deficiency Published in Hypertension

Research Areas

Research Overview

History

Barbara (BSc Hons, PhD) was educated at Monash University in Melbourne Victoria, graduating with her PhD in 1993 and has since worked at the University of Wollongong.

Research Focus

The primary focus of Barbara’s research is in the area of lipids and fatty acid metabolism, most notably the health benefits of omega-3 fats - some examples of research impact.

Omega-3s and recommended intakes

Barbara’s highest cited 2003 publication with 299 citations (1) was the catalyst for informing the Australian Government’s National Health & Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Nutrient Reference Values for dietary intakes of omega-3 fats. Australians are still not consuming the amount of omega-3 fats for optimal health (2). Barbara has recently been selected to be part of the Australian delegation to 39^th Session of the Codex Committee on Nutrition and Foods for Special Dietary Uses to be held in Berlin, Germany from 4-8 December 2017 to try and reach a global consensus on recommended intakes for omega-3 fat.

Omega-3 and pregnancy

Barbara through her collaboration with long term colleague, Dr Dilys Freeman from the University of Glasgow, has shown:

i)                That there is reduced transfer of omega-3 fats to the fetus in women suffering from pre-eclampsia and intra-uterine growth restriction (3);

ii)              That the omega-3 fats get stuck in the placenta (4) and that may help explain why omega-3 supplementation does not ameliorate pre-eclampsia;

iii)            Omega-3 fats are extremely important for the formation of the neural tube (the backbone) (5).

Both Universities have recognised this work as both are Honorary Fellows from the respective Universities. Also, recipients of the Vice Chancellor’s Visiting International Scholar Award (VISA) in 2016.

Omega-3 and mental health

Together with colleagues from UOW and Universities of South Australia, NSW, Newcastle, NHMRC Partnership Grant (APP1113396), Does Omega-3 Supplementation Attenuate Aggressive Behaviour: A Multi-Centre Randomised Controlled Trial of a Broadly Disseminable Strategy 2016-2020. $1,809,278 ($964,000 partners; $845,278 NHMRC).

It is anticipated that this research will have huge impact in terms of reduced aggressive behaviour through omega-3 supplementation. As this is a partnership grant, the results will inform policy and practice.

Awards

Nutrition Society of Australia (NSA) Medal Award in 2016.

“The NSA Medal may be awarded to members who are Australian nutrition scientists with an outstanding track record in the field of animal or human nutrition, with the work carried out predominantly in Australia (permanent residents are eligible to apply) and who is currently highly active in his/her field of endeavour.

No more than one NSA Medal shall be awarded in any one year.”

Research Communication

Currently 86 peer-reviewed scientific journal publications and 120 national and international conference abstracts. Barbara has been invited to 11 International and 19 National conferences since 2009.

References
1. Meyer BJ, Mann NJ, Lewis JL, Milligan GC, Sinclair AJ, Howe PRC. Dietary intakes and food sources of omega-6 and omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids. Lipids 2003:38;391-398.
2. Meyer BJ. Australians are not Meeting the Recommended Intakes for Omega-3 Long Chain Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids: Results of an Analysis from the 2011-2012 National Nutrition and Physical Activity Survey. Nutrients 2016;8(3), 111 doi 10.3390/nu8030111
3. Mackay VA, Huda SS, Stewart FM, Tham K, McKenna LA, Martin I, Jordan F, Brown EA, Hodson L, Greer IA, Meyer BJ, Freeman DJ. Preeclampsia is associated with compromised maternal synthesis of long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids leading to offspring deficiency. Hypertension 2012;60:1078-1085. DOI:10.1161/HYPERTENSIONAHA.112.197897
4. Brown SHJ, Eather SR, Freeman DJ, Meyer BJ, Mitchell TW. A lipidomic analysis of placenta in preeclampsia: Evidence for lipid storage. PLoS One 2016; 11(9): e0163972. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0163972
5. Meyer BJ, Onyiaodike CC, Brown EA,Jordan F, Murray H, Nibbs RJB, Sattar N, Lyall H, Nelson SM,Freeman DJ. Maternal plasma DHA levels increase prior to 29 days post-LH surge in women undergoing frozen embryo transfer: a prospective, observational study of human pregnancy. Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism 2016;101:1745-1753 doi: 10.1210/jc.2015-3

Selected Publications

Journal Article

Year	Title
2021	A mothers' perspective on fish and her child's fish consumption in Surakarta, Indonesia Published In Nutrition Research and Practice
2021	Development and validation of a cultural-based food frequency questionnaire (Ffq) against 7-day food diary (7d fd) to assess fish intake among elementary school children Published In Current Research in Nutrition and Food Science
2021	Effect of omega-3 supplementation on self-regulation in typically developing preschool-aged children: Results of the omega kid pilot study¿a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial Published In Nutrients
2021	Fingertip whole blood as an indicator of omega-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid changes during dose-response supplementation in women: Comparison with plasma and erythrocyte fatty acids Published In Nutrients
2021	Improving data monitoring in Australian clinical trials and research: Free resources and templates Published In Clinical Trials
2021	Omega-3 Long-Chain Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids: Are They Beneficial for Physical and Cognitive Functioning in Older Adults? Published In Journal of Nutrition, Health and Aging
2021	The effect of omega-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids on aggressive behaviour in adult male prisoners: a structured study protocol for a multi-centre, double-blind, randomised placebo-controlled trial and translation into policy and practice Published In Trials
2021	The feasibility of the ¿omega kid¿ study protocol: A double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled trial investigating the effect of omega-3 supplementation on self-regulation in preschool-aged children Published In Nutrients
2020	Assessment of periprostatic and subcutaneous adipose tissue lipolysis and adipocyte size from men with localized prostate cancer Published In Cancers
2020	Comparison of erythrocyte omega-3 index, fatty acids and molecular phospholipid species in people at ultra-high risk of developing psychosis and healthy people Published In Schizophrenia Research
2020	Corrigendum: Relationship Between Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids and Psychopathology in the NEURAPRO Clinical Trial (Frontiers in Psychiatry, (2019), 10, 10.3389/fpsyt.2019.00393) Published In Frontiers in Psychiatry
2020	Effect of omega-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (N-3 LCPUFA) supplementation on cognition in children and adolescents: A systematic literature review with a focus on n-3 LCPUFA blood values and dose of DHA and EPA Published In Nutrients
2020	High variability in erythrocyte, plasma and whole blood EPA and DHA levels in response to supplementation Published In Nutrients
2020	ISSFAL Official Statement Number 6: The importance of measuring blood omega-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acid levels in research Published In Prostaglandins Leukotrienes and Essential Fatty Acids
2020	In pregnancy, maternal HDL is specifically enriched in, and carries the highest proportion of, DHA in plasma Published In Prostaglandins Leukotrienes and Essential Fatty Acids
2020	Inflammation (Il-1ß) modifies the effect of vitamin d and omega-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids on core symptoms of autism spectrum disorder¿an exploratory pilot study^¿ Published In Nutrients
2020	Maternal adipose tissue expansion, a missing link in the prediction of birth weight centile Published In Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism
2020	Stunting is a recognised problem: evidence for the potential benefits of omega-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids Published In Nutrition
2020	Supplementation with the omega-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids: Changes in the concentrations of omega-3 index, fatty acids and molecular phospholipids of people at ultra high risk of developing psychosis Published In Schizophrenia Research
2020	The effect of dietary supplementation on aggressive behaviour in australian adult male prisoners: A feasibility and pilot study for a randomised, double blind placebo controlled trial Published In Nutrients
2019	A Randomised-Controlled Trial of Vitamin D and Omega-3 Long Chain Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids in the Treatment of Core Symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder in Children Published In Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
2019	A randomised controlled trial of vitamin D and omega-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids in the treatment of irritability and hyperactivity among children with autism spectrum disorder Published In The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
2019	Corrigendum to ¿Effects of nutrients and processing on the nutritionally important metabolites of Ulva sp. (Chlorophyta)¿ (Algal Research (2018) 35 (586¿594), (S2211926418305678), (10.1016/j.algal.2018.09.016)) Published In Algal Research
2019	Inflammation (IL-1ß) Modifies the Effect of Vitamin D and Omega-3 Long Chain Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids on Core Symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder Published In Conference Proceedings
2019	Multifaceted intervention to enhance cognition in older people at risk of cognitive decline: Study protocol for the Protein Omega-3 and Vitamin D Exercise Research (PONDER) study Published In BMJ Open
2019	Non-dietary factors associated with omega-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acid levels in humans - A systematic literature review Published In The British Journal of Nutrition: an international journal of nutritional science
2019	Relationship Between Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids and Psychopathology in the NEURAPRO Clinical Trial Published In FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
2019	Vitamin D and Omega-3 Long Chain Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids Improve Behavioural Symptoms in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder Published In Conference Proceedings
2018	A High-Throughput Method for the Analysis of Erythrocyte Fatty Acids and the Omega-3 Index Published In Lipids
2018	A Mediterranean-style dietary intervention supplemented with fish oil improves diet quality and mental health in people with depression: A randomized controlled trial (HELFIMED) Published In Nutritional Neuroscience
2018	Baseline Omega-3 Index Correlates with Aggressive and Attention Deficit Disorder Behaviours in Adult Prisoners (vol 10, e0120220, 2015) Published In PLOS ONE
2018	Dietary Docosahexaenoic Acid and Arachidonic Acid in Early Life: What Is the Best Evidence for Policymakers? Published In Annals of Nutrition and Metabolism: European journal of nutrition, metabolic diseases and dietetics
2018	Effect of Low Dose Docosahexaenoic Acid-Rich Fish Oil on Plasma Lipids and Lipoproteins in Pre-Menopausal Women: A Dose-Response Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial Published In Nutrients
2018	Effects of nutrients and processing on the nutritionally important metabolites of Ulva sp. (Chlorophyta) Published In Algal Research
2018	Polyunsaturated fatty acid food frequency questionnaire validation in people with end stage renal disease on dialysis Published In Nutrition and Dietetics
2018	Pre-conception maternal erythrocyte saturated to unsaturated fatty acid ratio predicts pregnancy after natural cycle frozen embryo transfer Published In Scientific Reports
2017	A Review of Recruitment, Adherence and Drop-Out Rates in Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid Supplementation Trials in Children and Adolescents Published In Nutrients
2017	Brain food for babies Published In Biochemist
2017	Chronic psychological stress was not ameliorated by omega-3 eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) Published In Frontiers in Pharmacology
2017	Development and validation of a food frequency questionnaire to assess omega-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acid intake in Australian children aged 9–13 years Published In Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics
2017	Diet quality in patients with end-stage kidney disease undergoing dialysis Published In Journal of Renal Care
2017	Effects of a Mediterranean-style diet on mental health and quality of life in people with depression Published In Journal of Nutrition & Intermediary Metabolism
2017	Effects of omega-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation on cardiovascular mortality: The importance of the dose of DHA Published In Nutrients
2017	Equipping emerging nutrition leaders with capacity to work towards food and nutrition security in Oceania Published In Journal of Nutrition & Intermediary Metabolism
2017	Maternal Plasma Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) Concentrations Increase at the Critical Time of Neural Tube Closure Published In Fats for Life
2017	Maternal docosahexaenoic acid is vital for closure of the neural tube: A prospective, observational study of human pregnancy Published In Journal of Nutrition & Intermediary Metabolism
2017	Metabolic effects of phycodigest extract in overweight or obese individuals Published In Journal of Nutrition & Intermediary Metabolism
2016	A 6-month randomised controlled trial investigating effects of Mediterranean-style diet and fish oil supplementation on dietary behaviour change, mental and cardiometabolic health and health-related quality of life in adults with depression (HELFIMED): study protocol Published In BMC Nutrition
2016	A lipidomic analysis of placenta in preeclampsia: evidence for lipid storage Published In PLoS One
2016	Australians are not meeting the recommended intakes for Omega-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids: results of an analysis from the 2011–2012 National Nutrition and Physical Activity Survey Published In Nutrients
2016	Diet quality in end stage renal failure patients on dialysis Published In Journal of Nutrition and Intermediary Metabolism
2016	Maternal plasma DHA levels increase prior to 29 days post-LH surge in women undergoing frozen embryo transfer: a prospective, observational study of human pregnancy Published In Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism
2016	Parameters affecting the analytical profile of fatty acids in the macroalgal genus Ulva Published In Food Chemistry
2016	People with schizophrenia and depression have a low omega-3 index Published In Prostaglandins, Leukotrienes and Essential Fatty Acids
2016	Polyunsaturated fatty acid food frequency questionnaire valid-ation in people with end stage renal disease on dialysis Published In Journal of Nutrition and Intermediary Metabolism
2016	Reversal effect of simvastatin on the decrease in cannabinoid receptor 1 density in 6-hydroxydopamine lesioned rat brains Published In Life Sciences
2016	Vitamin D and omega-3 fatty acid supplements in children with autism spectrum disorder: a study protocol for a factorial randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial Published In Trials
2016	Why Australian dietary recommendations on fat need to change Published In The Conversation
2015	Adult attention deficit disorder and aggressive behaviour: an exploration of relationships between Brown Attention-Deficit Disorder Scales and the Aggression Questionnaire Published In Psychiatry Psychology and Law
2015	Baseline omega-3 index correlates with aggressive and attention deficit disorder behaviours in adult prisoners Published In PLoS One
2015	Erratum: Baseline Omega-3 Index Correlates with Aggressive and Attention Deficit Disorder Behaviours in Adult Prisoners (PLoS ONE (2015) 10:6 (e0129984) DOI:10.1371/journal.pone.0120220) Published In PLoS ONE
2015	Fish oil and impulsive aggressive behaviour Published In Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology
2015	Four models including fish, seafood, red meat and enriched foods to achieve Australian dietary recommendations for n-3 LCPUFA for all life-stages Published In Nutrients
2015	Selecting Australian marine macroalgae based on the fatty acid composition and anti-inflammatory activity Published In Journal of Applied Phycology
2014	A high-dose Shiitake mushroom increases hepatic accumulation of triacylglycerol in rats fed a high-fat diet: underlying mechanism Published In Nutrients
2014	Australian children dietary intakes with a focus on dietary fats Published In Lipid Technology
2014	Baseline omega-3 index correlates with aggressive and attention deficit behaviours in adult prisoners Published In Journal of Nutrition & Intermediary Metabolism
2014	Effect of replacing bread, egg, milk, and yogurt with equivalent ω-3 enriched foods on ω-3 LCPUFA intake of Australian children Published In Nutrition
2014	Food patterns of Australian children ages 9 to 13 y in relation to ω-3 long chain polyunsaturated intake Published In Nutrition
2013	A high prevalence of malnutrition in acute geriatric patients predicts adverse clinical outcomes and mortality within 12 months Published In e-SPEN Journal: the European e-journal of clinical nutrition and metabolism
2013	Assessing long-chain ω-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids: a tailored food-frequency questionnaire is better Published In Nutrition
2013	Dietary intake and food sources of EPA, DPA and DHA in Australian children Published In Lipids
2013	Dietary intake of fish and PUFA, and clinical depressive and anxiety disorders in women Published In The British Journal of Nutrition: an international journal of nutritional science
2013	Expanding awareness of docosahexaenoic acid during pregnancy Published In Nutrients
2013	Factors that influence consumption of fish and omega-3 enriched foods: a survey of Australian families with young children Published In Nutrition and Dietetics
2013	Food groups and fatty acids associated with self-reported depression: an analysis from the Australian National Nutrition and Health Surveys Published In Nutrition
2013	High-dose mushroom increases hepatic accumulation of triacylglycerol in rats fed with high-fat diet Published In Annals of Nutrition and Metabolism: European journal of nutrition, metabolic diseases and dietetics
2013	Improvement of major depression is associated with increased erythrocyte DHA Published In Lipids
2013	Influence of initial severity of depression on effectiveness of low intensity interventions: Meta-analysis of individual patient data Published In BMJ: British Medical Journal
2013	Maternal obesity is associated with the formation of small dense LDL and hypoadiponectinemia in the third trimester Published In Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism
2013	Nutritional modulation of cognitive function and mental health Published In Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry
2013	Re: Food-frequency questionnaire for assessing long-chain ω-3 fatty-acid intake Published In Nutrition
2012	Beneficial effects of a high-protein, low-glycemic-load hypocaloric diet in overweight and obese women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a randomized controlled intervention study Published In Journal of the American College of Nutrition
2012	Changes in long chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids intake among 12-year old children during a five-year follow-up Published In Australasian Medical Journal
2012	Preeclampsia is associated with compromised maternal synthesis of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids, leading to offspring deficiency Published In Hypertension
2012	The New Zealand PUFA semiquantitative food frequency questionnaire is a valid and reliable tool to assess PUFA intakes in healthy New Zealand adults Published In The Journal of Nutrition
2012	The comparison of the effect of oat and Shiitake mushroom powder to prevent body weight gain in rats fed high fat diet Published In Food and Nutrition Sciences
2011	Are we consuming enough long chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids for optimal health? Published In Prostaglandins, Leukotrienes and Essential Fatty Acids
2011	Australian children are not consuming enough long chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids for optimal health Published In Nutrition
2011	Dietary Shiitake mushroom (Lentinus edodes) prevents fat deposition and lowers triglyceride in rats fed a high-fat diet
2011	Does aging change docosahexaenoic acid homeostasis? Implications for the challenge to cognitive health in the elderly Published In OCL-OILSEEDS AND FATS CROPS AND LIPIDS
2011	Does aging change docosahexaenoic acid homeostasis? Implications for the challenge to cognitive health in the elderly Published In Oleagineux Corps Gras Lipides
2011	From theory to practice: using dietary models to achieve LC N-3 PUFA targets for all life stages Published In Nutrition and Dietetics
2011	Pregnancy education materials to expand women's awareness of docosahexaenoic acid Published In Nutrition and Dietetics
2011	Validation of an Australian electronic food frequency questionnaire to measure polyunsaturated fatty acid intake Published In Nutrition
2010	Alterations in 5-HT2A receptor binding in various brain regions among 6-hydroxydopamine-induced Parkinsonian rats Published In Synapse (New York)
2010	Do pregnant women and those at risk of developing post-natal depression consume lower amounts of long chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids? Published In Nutrients
2010	Dose of omega-3 PUFA required to lower plasma triglycerides in pre-menopausal women Published In Australasian Medical Journal
2010	Effect of DHA supplementation during pregnancy on maternal depression and neurodevelopment of young children: a randomized controlled trial Published In JAMA: Journal of the American Medical Association
2010	Effects of seal oil and tuna-fish oil on platelet parameters and plasma lipid levels in healthy subjects Published In Lipids
2010	The polyunsaturated fatty acid intakes of children from the Kids Eat Kids Play Survey Published In Australasian Medical Journal
2010	Validation of fingertip whole blood against common blood biomarkers of omega-3 status in a dose-response intervention Published In Australasian Medical Journal
2009	Abstract: P463 OMEGA-3 STATUS IN HUMAN FINGERTIP WHOLE BLOOD RELATIONSHIP TO ERYTHROCYTES AND PLASMA AND THE EFFECT OF A DOSE-RESPONSE INTERVENTION Published In Atherosclerosis Supplements
2009	Abstract: P464 EFFECTIVE DOSE OF OMEGA-3 PUFA FOR TRIGLYCERIDELOWERING IN PRE-MENOPAUSAL WOMEN Published In Atherosclerosis Supplements
2009	Comparison of seal oil to tuna oil on plasma lipid levels and blood pressure in hypertriglyceridaemic subjects Published In Lipids
2009	Dietary PUFA intakes in children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder symptoms Published In The British Journal of Nutrition: an international journal of nutritional science
2009	Effective dose of omega-3 Pufa for triglyceride-lowering in pre-menopausal women Published In Atherosclerosis Supplement
2009	Food and nutrition knowledge during pregnancy - absence and opportunity Published In Annals of Nutrition and Metabolism: European journal of nutrition, metabolic diseases and dietetics
2009	Omega-3 status in human fingertip whole blood - relationship to erythrocytes and plasma and the effect of a dose response intervention Published In Atherosclerosis Supplement
2009	Women's awareness of the importance of long-chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid consumption during pregnancy: knowledge of risks, benefits and information accessibility Published In Public Health Nutrition
2008	Australian consumers' knowledge of soy foods and their potential health benefits Published In Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition
2008	Contribution of fish/seafood, beef, lamb, pork and poultry to population intakes of long chain amega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids Published In Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition
2008	Dietary validation of a new Australian food-frequency questionnaire that estimates long-chain n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids Published In The British Journal of Nutrition: an international journal of nutritional science
2008	Increased suicide risk in depressed patients predicted by long-chain fatty acids Published In International Journal of Neuropsychopharmacology
2008	Polyunsaturated fatty acids intakes in children with ADHD Published In Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition
2008	Role of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in pregnancy: Need for increasing awareness among women Published In Agro Food Industry Hi-Tech
2008	Role of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in pregnancy: need for increasing awareness among women Published In AgroFOOD Industry Hi-Tech - Supplement
2008	Soy food consumption does not lower LDL cholesterol in either equol or nonequol producers Published In American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
2008	The 3 omegas - not as easy as 1, 2, 3 Published In Food Australia
2008	Validation of an electronic polyunsaturated fatty acid food frequency questionnaire Published In Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition
2007	Dietary habits of people with and without schizophrenia: relationship to stress Published In Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition
2007	Dose-dependent effects of docosahexaenoic acid supplementation on blood lipids in statin-treated hyperlipidaemic subjects Published In Lipids
2007	Fish oil supplementation in the treatment of major depression: A randomised double-blind placebo-controlled trial Published In Progress in Neuro-Psychopharmacology and Biological Psychiatry
2007	Fish oil, insulin sensitivity, insulin secretion and glucose tolerance in healthy people: is there any effect of fish oil supplementation in relation to the type of background diet and habitual dietary intake of n-6 and n-3 fatty acids? Published In Nutrition Metabolism and Cardiovascular Diseases
2007	Fractionation of cholesteryl ester rich intermediate density lipoprotein subpopulations by chondroitin sulphate Published In Atherosclerosis
2007	Impact of foods enriched with omega-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids on erythrocyte omega-3 levels and cardiovascular risk factors Published In The British Journal of Nutrition: an international journal of nutritional science
2007	Long-chain omega-3 fatty acids in red meat Published In Nutrition and Dietetics
2007	Longitudinal assessment of erythrocyte fatty acid composition and concentration throughout pregnancy and in the post partum period Published In Lipids
1999	Australian food sources and intakes of omega-6 and omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids Published In Annals of Nutrition and Metabolism
1999	EFFECTS OF PRE-EXERCISE CARBOHYDRATE INGESTION ON METABOLISM AND MOUNTAIN BIKE PERFORMANCE Published In Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise
1999	Estimation of n-6 and n-3 polyunsaturated intakes in a group of normal healthy adults in the Illawarra region of NSW Published In Australian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics
1999	Polyunsaturated fatty acid content of foods: differentiating between long & short chain omega-3 fatty acids Published In Food Australia
1998	Resting autonomic function in aerobically trained and untrained postmenopausal women Published In Journal of Aging and Physical Activity
1997	RESTING CARDIOVASCULAR FUNCTION AND LIPID PROFILES IN AEROBICALLY TRAINED AND UNTRAINED POSTMENOPAUSAL WOMEN 785 Published In Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise
1997	The metabolic profile of glucose tolerant women who have had large for gestational age babies Published In Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
1996	Free fatty acids and gestational diabetes mellitus Published In Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
1991	Application of reversed-phase high-performance liquid chromatography to the separation of apolipoproteins A-IV, A-I and E from rat high-density lipoprotein Published In Journal of Chromatography A
1989	Effects of experimental hypothyroidism on the distribution of lipids and lipoproteins in the plasma of rats Published In Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA)/Lipids and Lipid Metabolism

Chapter

Year	Title
2013	Extending knowledge of food components Published In Food, Nutrition and Health Publisher South Melbourne, Victoria
2013	Food: the primary source of energy and nutrients Published In Food, Nutrition and Health Publisher South Melbourne, Victoria
2013	Locations of nutrition practice Published In Food, Nutrition and Health Publisher South Melbourne, Victoria
2013	Nutrition during the lifecycle: the prevention of chronic disease in adulthood Published In Food, Nutrition and Health Publisher South Melbourne, Victoria

Conference Paper

Year	Title
2011	Maternal Dietary Omega-3 PUFA intakes, food sources and comparison to recommended intakes Published In New Zealand Nutrition Society and Australian Nutrition Society joint conference
2011	Maternal obesity impacts on change in LDL subfraction profile, but not plasma triglyceride during pregnancy Published In Australian Atheroslcerosis Society conference Adelaide
2011	Validation of a semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaire to assess polyunsaturated fatty acid intakes in the New Zealand population Published In New Zealand Nutrition Society and Australian Nutrition Society Joint Conference
2010	Australian children are not consuming enough long chain omega-3 PUFA Published In ISSFAL 2010: 9th Congress of the International Society for the Study of Fatty Acids & Lipids
2010	Comparison of the Cancer Council Food Frequency Questionnaire (FFQ) to a validated PUFA FFQ to determine PUFA intakes Published In Proceedings of the Nutrition Society of Australia: Thirty-fourth Annual Scientific Meeting of the Nutrition Society of Australia, Perth
2010	Dietary intake of omega-3 long chain EPA, DPA and DHA of Australian children Published In Proceedings of the Nutrition Society of Australia: Thirty-fourh Annual Scientific Meeting of the Nutrition Society of Australia, Perth, 2010
2010	Dietary polyunsaturated fatty acids and cytokines in psychological stress Published In ISSFAL 2010: 9th Congress of the International Society for the Study of Fatty Acids & Lipids
2010	Four dietary models using fish, lean red meat and LC n-3 PUFA enriched foods are able to meet national dietary recommendations for LC n-3 PUFA Published In Proceedings of the Nutrition Society of Australia: Thirty-fourth Annual Scientific Meeting of the Nutrition Society of Australia, Perth
2010	Long chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids intakes and health Published In ISSFAL 2010: 9th Congress of the International Society for the Study of Fatty Acids & Lipids
2010	Maternal and foetal polyunsaturated fatty acids are compromised in growth restricted pregnancies and in pre-eclampsia Published In ISSFAL 2010: 9th Congress of the International Society for the Study of Fatty Acids & Lipids
2010	Shiitake mushroom beta-glucan but not oat beta glucan prevents body weight gain in rats fed a high fat diet Published In Proceedings of the Nutrition Society of Australia: Thirty-fourth Annual Scientific Meeting of the Nutrition Society of Australia (vol.34)
2009	Australian children are not consuming enough long chain omega-3 PUFA Published In 9th Functional Foods Symposium Smart Foods for Healthy Kids
2009	FOOD AND NUTRITION KNOWLEDGE DURING PREGNANCY - ABSENCE AND OPPORTUNITY Published In ANNALS OF NUTRITION AND METABOLISM
2009	Health promotion and disease risk reduction - the scientific evidence Published In 11th Annual Food Regulations & Labelling Standards Conference
2009	The kids eat kids play survey shows Australian children are not consuming enough long chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids for heart health Published In Australian Atherosclerosis Society 35th Annual Scientific Meeting 2009
2008	Omega-3 status in human fingertip whole blood - relationship to plasma and erythrocytes and the effect of a dose-response intervention Published In Australian Atherosclerosis Society Annual Scientific Meeting 2008
2008	The 3 omegas - Not as easy as 1, 2, 3 Published In Food Australia
2007	A convenient way to estimate polyunsaturated fatty acid intake Published In Australian Atherosclerosis Society: Annual Scientific Meeting 2007
2007	Omega-3 PUFA status in whole blood from the fingertip using a rapid direct transmethylation method: a reproducibility study Published In Australian Atherosclerosis Society Annual Scientific Meeting
2002	The new Australian fatty acid database: A users perspective Published In Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition
1998	Plasma lipid and fibrinogen profiles in trained, moderately active and inactive post-menopausal women Published In Journal of Sports Sciences

Investigator On

Year	Title
2017 - 2024	Does Omega-3 Supplementation Attenuate Aggressive Behaviour: A Multi-Centre Randomised Controlled Trial of a Broadly Disseminable Strategy Awarded by: National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Funding Scheme: Partnership Projects
2009	Fish Oil and Work Stress Trial Awarded by: National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Funding Scheme: Project Grant
	Lifestyle Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease in patients with Type 2 Diabetes Awarded by: NSW Health Funding Scheme: Cardiovascular Early-Mid Career Researcher Grants

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Advisees

Graduate Advising Relationship

Degree	Research Title	Advisee
Doctor of Philosophy	The Development of a Community Program to Improve Postpartum Mums Health and Healthy Behaviours	Christie, Hannah
Doctor of Philosophy	A Low-Carbohydrate, Whole-Foods Approach to Managing Diabetes	Oetsch, Kate

Education And Training

B Science (Hon), Monash University
Ph.D. in Lipid metabolism, Monash University

Awards And Honors

Nutrition Society of Australia Medal Award, conferred by Nutrition Society of Australia (NSA), 2016

Keywords

Lipids; Omega-3 fats; Gas Chromatography; Pregnancy: Aggressive Behaviour

Full Name

Barbara J. Meyer

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School of Medicine, building 41

University of Wollongong

Wollongong

NSW

2522

Australia

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Building 41

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http://orcid.org/0000-0001-7962-7890 (confirmed)

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