Charlton, Karen E.

Top Publications

Year	Title
2013	Improvement in iodine status of pregnant Australian women 3 years after introduction of a mandatory iodine fortification programme Published in Preventive Medicine
2016	Dietary patterns and blood pressure in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials Published in Advances in Nutrition
2008	A food-based dietary strategy lowers blood pressure in a low socio-economic setting: a randomised study in South Africa Published in Public Health Nutrition
2014	The impact of fruit flavonoids from cherries on memory and cognition in older adults with mild to moderate dementia Published in Journal of Nutrition and Intermediary Metabolism
2012	Effect of 6 weeks' consumption of β-glucan-rich oat products on cholesterol levels in mildly hypercholesterolaemic overweight adults Published in The British Journal of Nutrition: an international journal of nutritional science
2011	Pork, beef and chicken have similar effects on acute satiety and hormonal markers of appetite Published in Appetite
2014	Using data from patient interactions in primary care for population level chronic disease surveillance: The Sentinel Practices Data Sourcing (SPDS) project Published in BMC Public Health
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	A lowered salt intake does not compromise iodine status in Cape Town, South Africa, where salt iodization is mandatory Published in Nutrition
2008	Development and validation of a short questionnaire to assess sodium intake Published in Public Health Nutrition
2015	A cross-sectional analysis of the cost and affordability of achieving recommended intakes of non-starchy fruits and vegetables in the capital of Vanuatu Published in BMC Public Health
2007	The MNA, but not the DETERMINE, screening tool is a valid indicator of nutritional status in elderly Africans Published in Nutrition

Research Areas

Research Overview

A/Prof Charlton is a nutritional epidemiologist who is Public Health Nutrition domain leader in the Nutrition & Dietetics programme, School of Medicine. She works at the interface between clinical care, primary care and public health and has extensive international experience in research into translation of research into policy. Her research interests include diet and lifestyle interventions across the lifespan, including ageing in developing countries. Her work on iodine nutrition spans from the role of iodine fortification and supplementation on pregnancy outcomes to the link between cognition and iodine in older adults. On a population level, Karen works on strategies to lower blood pressure and was instrumental in providing evidence for mandatory regulation for salt target levels in various foods in South Africa.

Geographic Focus

Africa Continent
Australia Country
Pacific Islands Subnational Region

Available as Research Supervisor

Selected Publications

Journal Article

Year	Title
2020	Does Vitamin D play a role in the management of Covid-19 in Brazil? Published In Revista de Saude Publica Volume 54 Pages 53-1 - 53-6 ISSN 0034-8910 Altmetric
2020	Estimated intake and major food sources of flavonoids among Australian adolescents Published In European Journal of Nutrition Altmetric
2020	How frequently are patients weighed in hospital ? Results from a five-year cross-sectional audit of clinical practice in nine hospitals Published In Clinical Nutrition ESPEN Altmetric
2020	Nutritional Status According to the Mini Nutritional Assessment Predicts Speed and Degree of Functional Improvement and Discharge Outcomes in Rehabilitation Patients Published In Journal of Nutrition in Gerontology and Geriatrics Volume 39 Pages 16 - 29 ISSN 0163-9366 Altmetric
2020	Prediction of 24-hour sodium excretion from spot urine samples in South African adults: a comparison of four equations Published In Journal of Human Hypertension Volume 34 Pages 24 - 33 ISSN 0950-9240 Altmetric
2020	Review of online breastfeeding information for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women Published In Women and Birth Volume Online First ISSN 1871-5192 Altmetric
2020	The gut microbiota profile of adults with kidney disease and kidney stones: a systematic review of the literature Published In BMC Nephrology Volume 21 Page p. 215 ISSN 1471-2369 Altmetric
2020	The impact of home-delivered meal services on the nutritional intake of community living older adults: a systematic literature review Published In Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics Volume 33 Pages 38 - 47 ISSN 0952-3871 Altmetric
2019	A systematic literature review of the effect of anthocyanins on gut microbiota populations Published In Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics Volume 32 Pages 53 - 62 ISSN 0952-3871 Altmetric
2019	Assessing tobacco use in an African population: Serum and urine cotinine cut-offs from South Africa Published In Drug and Alcohol Dependence Volume 195 Pages 82 - 89 ISSN 0376-8716 Altmetric
2019	Better cardiac care: health professional's perspectives of the barriers and enablers of health communication and education with patients of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent Published In BMC Health Services Research Volume 19 Pages 106-1 - 106-10 ISSN 1472-6963 Altmetric
2019	Changes in nutrition and dietetic research: A content analysis of the past decade of Dietitians Association of Australia conference abstracts Published In Nutrition and Dietetics Volume Online First Pages 1 - 8 ISSN 1032-1322 Altmetric
2019	Developing professional education for primary healthcare providers about nutrition Published In Australian Journal of Primary Health Volume 25 Pages 534 - 538 Altmetric
2019	Development of nutrition science competencies for undergraduate degrees in Australia Published In Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition Volume 28 Pages 166 - 176 ISSN 0964-7058 Altmetric
2019	Dietary Sources of Salt in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Systematic Literature Review Published In International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health Volume 16 Pages 2082-1 - 2082-17 ISSN 1660-4601 Altmetric
2019	Evaluation of the impact of a post-hospital discharge Transitional Aged Care Service on frailty, malnutrition and functional ability Published In Nutrition and Dietetics Volume Online First Pages 1 - 8 ISSN 1032-1322 Altmetric
2019	Meals on Wheels: Who's referring and what's on the menu? Published In Australasian Journal on Ageing Volume Online First Pages 1 - 8 ISSN 1440-6381 Altmetric
2019	Nutrient profiling and food prices: what is the cost of choosing healthier products? Published In Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics Volume 32 Pages 432 - 442 ISSN 0952-3871 Altmetric
2019	Nutrition information in pregnancy: Where do women seek advice and has this changed over time? Published In Nutrition and Dietetics Altmetric
2019	Realising the food security benefits of canned fish for Pacific Island countries Published In Marine Policy Volume 100 Pages 183 - 191 ISSN 0308-597X Altmetric
2019	Usual dietary anthocyanin intake, sources and their association with blood pressure in a representative sample of Australian adults Published In Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics Volume Online First Pages 1 - 13 ISSN 0952-3871 Altmetric
2018	Assessing food security using household consumption expenditure surveys (HCES): a scoping literature review Published In Public Health Nutrition Volume 21 Pages 2200 - 2210 ISSN 1368-9800 Altmetric
2018	Development, validation and reproducibility of a food frequency questionnaire to measure flavonoid intake in older Australian adults Published In Nutrition and Dietetics Volume 75 Pages 106 - 116 ISSN 1032-1322 Altmetric
2018	Dietary flavonoid intake in older adults: How many days of dietary assessment are required and what is the impact of seasonality? Published In Nutrition Journal Volume 17 Pages 1 - 9 ISSN 1475-2891 Altmetric
2018	Does an increased intake of added sugar affect appetite in overweight or obese adults, when compared with lower intakes? A systematic review of the literature Published In The British Journal of Nutrition: an international journal of nutritional science Volume Online First Pages 1 - 9 ISSN 1475-2662 Altmetric
2018	Effect of individualised dietary advice for weight loss supplemented with walnuts on blood pressure: the HealthTrack study Published In European Journal of Clinical Nutrition Volume 1758 Pages 129 - 138 ISSN 0954-3007 Altmetric
2018	How will South Africa’s mandatory salt reduction policy affect its salt iodisation programme? A cross-sectional analysis from the WHO-SAGE Wave 2 Salt & Tobacco study Published In BMJ Open Volume 8 Pages 020404-1 - 020404-9 ISSN 2044-6055 Altmetric
2018	Iodine Status Assessment in South African Adults According to Spot Urinary Iodine Concentrations, Prediction Equations, and Measured 24-h Iodine Excretion Published In Nutrients Volume 10 Pages e736-1 - e736-14 Altmetric
2018	Models of nutrition-focused continuing education programs for nurses: A systematic review of the evidence Published In Australian Journal of Primary Health Volume 24 Pages 101 - 108 ISSN 1324-2296 Altmetric
2018	Predictors of hypertension awareness, treatment and control in South Africa: results from the WHO-SAGE population survey (Wave 2) Published In Journal of Human Hypertension Volume Online First Pages 1 - 10 ISSN 0950-9240 Altmetric
2018	Service providers' and health professionals' views and suggestions for the Australian National Meal Guidelines for the Commonwealth Home Support Program Published In Nutrition and Dietetics Volume Online First Pages 1 - 6 ISSN 1032-1322 Altmetric
2018	‘Breaking Barriers, Breaking Bread’: Pilot study to evaluate acceptability of a school breakfast program utilising donated food Published In Nutrition and Dietetics Volume 75 Pages 500 - 508 ISSN 1032-1322 Altmetric
2017	A mixed-methods feasibility study of routinely weighing patients in general practice to aid weight management Published In Australian Family Physician Volume 46 Pages 928 - 933 ISSN 0300-8495
2017	Anthocyanin-rich plum juice reduces ambulatory blood pressure but not acute cognitive function in younger and older adults: a pilot crossover dose-timing study Published In Nutrition Research Volume 47 Pages 28 - 43 ISSN 0271-5317 Altmetric
2017	Associations between dietary patterns and blood pressure in a clinical sample of overweight adults Published In Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Volume 117 Pages 228 - 239 ISSN 2212-2680 Altmetric
2017	Associations between dietary salt, potassium and blood pressure in South African adults: WHO SAGE Wave 2 Salt & Tobacco Published In Nutrition Metabolism and Cardiovascular Diseases Volume 27 Pages 784 - 791 ISSN 0939-4753 Altmetric
2017	Consumption of anthocyanin-rich cherry juice for 12 weeks improves memory and cognition in older adults with mild-to-moderate dementia Published In European Journal of Nutrition Volume 56 Pages 333 - 341 ISSN 1436-6207 Altmetric
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 Volume 30 Pages 429 - 438 ISSN 0952-3871 Altmetric
2017	Evaluation of a mass-media campaign to increase the awareness of the need to reduce discretionary salt use in the South African population Published In Nutrients Volume 9 Pages 1238-1 - 1238-12 Altmetric
2017	Feasibility of home-based dietetic intervention to improve the nutritional status of older adults post-hospital discharge Published In Nutrition and Dietetics Volume 74 Pages 217 - 223 ISSN 1032-1322 Altmetric
2017	First stage development of an Australian anthocyanin food composition database for dietary studies - A systematic process and its challenges Published In Journal of Food Composition and Analysis Volume 64 Pages 33 - 38 ISSN 0889-1575 Altmetric
2017	Food insecurity partially mediates associations between social disadvantage and body composition among older adults in india: Results from the study on global AGEing and adult health (SAGE) Published In American Journal of Human Biology Volume 29 Pages e23033-1 - e23033-17 ISSN 1042-0533 Altmetric
2017	Know Your Noodles! Assessing Variations in Sodium Content of Instant Noodles across Countries Published In Nutrients Volume 9 Pages 612-1 - 612-10 Altmetric
2017	Qualitative study of patients and health-care professionals' views on the efficacy of the nutrition as medication oral nutrition supplement program Published In Nutrition and Dietetics Volume 74 Pages 341 - 348 ISSN 1032-1322 Altmetric
2017	Relationship between sodium and potassium intake and blood pressure in a sample of overweight adults Published In Nutrition Volume 33 Pages 285 - 290 ISSN 0899-9007 Altmetric
2017	Relative Validity and Reproducibility of an Interviewer Administered 14-Item FFQ to Estimate Flavonoid Intake Among Older Adults with Mild-Moderate Dementia Published In Journal of Nutrition in Gerontology and Geriatrics Volume 36 Pages 134 - 147 ISSN 0163-9366 Altmetric
2017	Salt use behaviours of Ghanaians and South Africans: A comparative study of knowledge, attitudes and practices Published In Nutrients Volume 9 Pages 939-1 - 939-13 Altmetric
2017	The sodium content of processed foods in South Africa during the introduction of mandatory sodium limits Published In Nutrients Volume 9 Pages 1 - 15 Altmetric
2017	Trends in added sugar intake and food sources in a cohort of older Australians: 15 years of follow-up from the Blue Mountains Eye Study Published In Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics Volume 30 Pages 339 - 348 ISSN 0952-3871 Altmetric
2017	Using data mining to predict success in a weight loss trial Published In Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics Volume 30 Pages 471 - 478 ISSN 0952-3871 Altmetric
2016	10 tips for eating locally and cutting the energy used to produce your food Published In The Conversation Volume 25 October Pages 1 - 4
2016	A systematic review on the health effects of plums (prunus domestica and prunus salicina) Published In Phytotherapy Research Volume 30 Pages 701 - 731 ISSN 0951-418X Altmetric
2016	Acute reduction in blood pressure following consumption of anthocyanin-rich cherry juice may be dose-interval dependant: a pilot cross-over study Published In International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition Volume 67 Pages 47 - 52 ISSN 0963-7486 Altmetric
2016	Added sugar intake and incidence of metabolic syndrome in older Australians Published In Journal of Nutrition and Intermediary Metabolism Volume 4 Page p. 28 Altmetric
2016	Added sugar intake that exceeds current recommendations is associated with nutrient dilution in older Australians Published In Nutrition Volume 32 Pages 937 - 942 ISSN 0899-9007 Altmetric
2016	Baseline characteristics associated with different BMI trajectories in weight loss trials: a case for better targeting of interventions Published In European Journal of Clinical Nutrition Volume 70 Pages 207 - 211 ISSN 0954-3007 Altmetric
2016	Dietary flavonoid intake and cognitive performance in older adults with Alzheimer’s type dementia Published In Journal of Aging Research and Clinical Practice Volume 5 Pages 93 - 97 Altmetric
2016	Dietary iodine intake of the Australian population after introduction of a mandatory iodine fortification programme Published In Nutrients Volume 8 Pages 701-1 - 701-16 Altmetric
2016	Dietary patterns and blood pressure in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials Published In Advances in Nutrition Volume 7 Pages 76 - 89 Altmetric
2016	Explainer: what is scurvy and is it making a comeback? Published In The Conversation Volume 2 December
2016	Factors influencing food choice for independently living older people - a systematic literature review Published In Journal of Nutrition in Gerontology and Geriatrics Volume 35 Pages 67 - 94 ISSN 0163-9366 Altmetric
2016	Fish, food security and health in Pacific Island countries and territories: a systematic literature review Published In BMC Public Health Volume 16 Pages 1 - 26 ISSN 1471-2458
2016	Food security, food systems and food sovereignty in the 21st century: a new paradigm required to meet Sustainable Development Goals Published In Nutrition and Dietetics Volume 73 Pages 3 - 12 ISSN 1032-1322 Altmetric
2016	Food-based anthocyanin intake and cognitive outcomes in human intervention trials: a systematic review Published In Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics Volume Online First Pages 1 - 15 ISSN 0952-3871 Altmetric
2016	Identification of dietary patterns associated with blood pressure in a sample of overweight Australian adults Published In Journal of Human Hypertension Volume 30 Pages 672 - 678 ISSN 0950-9240 Altmetric
2016	Improved interpretation of studies comparing methods of dietary assessment: combining equivalence testing with the limits of agreement Published In The British Journal of Nutrition: an international journal of nutritional science Volume 115 Pages 1273 - 1280 ISSN 1475-2662 Altmetric
2016	Iodine supplementation during pregnancy: are pregnant women aware of its importance? Published In Women and Birth Volume 28 Pages S39 - S39 ISSN 1871-5192 Altmetric
2016	Lessons from living below the extreme poverty line on $2 a day Published In The Conversation Volume 10 May Pages 1 - 4
2016	Leveraging ongoing research to evaluate the health impacts of South Africa's salt reduction strategy: a prospective nested cohort within the WHO-SAGE multicountry, longitudinal study Published In BMJ Open Volume 6 Pages e013316-1 - e013316-11 ISSN 2044-6055 Altmetric
2016	Outcomes related to nutrition screening in community living older adults: a systematic literature review Published In Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics Volume 62 Pages 9 - 25 ISSN 0167-4943 Altmetric
2016	Patterns of pork consumption in Australians: Secondary analysis of the 2011-2013 Australian health survey Published In Journal of Nutrition and Intermediary Metabolism Volume 4 Page p. 33 Altmetric
2016	Pork and chicken meals similarly impact on cognitive function and strength in community-living older adults: a pilot study Published In Journal of Nutrition in Gerontology and Geriatrics Volume 35 Pages 124 - 145 ISSN 0163-9366 Altmetric
2016	Predicting dropout in dietary weight loss trials using demographic and early weight change characteristics: implications for trial design Published In Obesity Research and Clinical Practice Volume 10 Pages 189 - 196 ISSN 1871-403X Altmetric
2016	Socioeconomic disadvantage and its implications for population health planning of obesity and overweight, using cross-sectional data from general practices from a regional catchment in Australia Published In BMJ Open Volume 6 Pages e010405-1 - e010405-6 ISSN 2044-6055 Altmetric
2016	Socioeconomic disadvantage associated with prevalence of obesity but not overweight Published In Journal of Nutrition and Intermediary Metabolism Volume 4 Page p. 22 Altmetric
2016	‘Living here will make you fat’ – do we need a public health warning? Published In The Conversation Volume 4 May Pages 1 - 4
2016	‘While we can, we will’: exploring food choice and dietary behaviour amongst independent older Australians Published In Nutrition and Dietetics Volume Online First ISSN 1032-1322 Altmetric
2015	A cross-sectional analysis of the cost and affordability of achieving recommended intakes of non-starchy fruits and vegetables in the capital of Vanuatu Published In BMC Public Health Volume 15 Pages 301-1 - 301-10 ISSN 1471-2458 Altmetric
2015	Application and interpretation of multiple statistical tests to evaluate validity of dietary intake assessment methods Published In Nutrition Journal Volume 14 Pages 40-1 - 40-11 ISSN 1475-2891 Altmetric
2015	Association between body composition, upper and lower body strength, endurance and nutritional status in a healthy, older population Published In Nutrition and Dietetics Volume 72 Pages 52 - 52 ISSN 1032-1322 Altmetric
2015	Australian parents’ perceptions of factors that influence their children’s pork consumption: an exploratory qualitative study Published In BMC Nutrition Volume 1 Pages 1 - 9 Altmetric
2015	Cherry on top: summer fruits are also good for the brain Published In The Conversation Volume 24 November Pages 1 - 3
2015	Difficulties in recruiting frail older inpatients to intervention studies Published In Nutrition and Dietetics Volume Online First ISSN 1032-1322 Altmetric
2015	Don’t judge pregnant women, give them good nutrition advice Published In The Conversation Volume 2 April Pages 1 - 3
2015	Dumpster diving for dinner: do you have what it takes to eat ‘freegan’ food? Published In The Conversation Volume 11 September Pages 1 - 3
2015	Erring on the side of caution: pregnant women's perceptions of consuming fish in a risk averse society Published In Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics Volume Online First ISSN 0952-3871 Altmetric
2015	Estimation of flavonoid intake in older Australians: secondary data analysis of the blue mountains eye study Published In Journal of Nutrition in Gerontology and Geriatrics Volume 34 Pages 388 - 398 ISSN 0163-9366 Altmetric
2015	Feasibility of nutrition screening for older adults in general practice settings Published In Nutrition and Dietetics Volume 72 Pages 7 - 7 ISSN 1032-1322 Altmetric
2015	Fish intake during pregnancy and foetal neurodevelopment - a systematic review of the evidence Published In Nutrients Volume 7 Pages 2001 - 2014 Altmetric
2015	Growing meals on wheels services: a review of referral patterns, views of consumers and the incorporation of nutrition screening from Kiama Published In Nutrition and Dietetics Volume 72 Pages 66 - 66 ISSN 1032-1322 Altmetric

Investigator On

Year	Title
2020 - 2022	Establishing a feasible, sustainable mechanism for monitoring compliance of South Africa's sodium reduction legislation Awarded by: LINKS Funding Scheme: Resolve to Save Lives
2020 - 2021	Keeping iodine on the food policy agenda in the era of salt reduction strategies: A case study from South Africa Awarded by: Australia Africa Universities Network (AAUN) Funding Scheme: Partnership and Research Development Fund Awards (PRDF)
2019 - 2021	Strengthening food systems governance at the local level Awarded by: Australian Research Council (ARC) Funding Scheme: Discovery Projects
2020	Peer support for breastfeeding for Aboriginal women Awarded by: Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) Funding Scheme: Preventative and Public Health Research
2014	SmartScope PRO Fundus Camera and laptop Awarded by: National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Funding Scheme: Equipment Grant
2008	Is a higher intake of omega-3 fatty acids advantageous for weight loss? Awarded by: National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Funding Scheme: Project Grant
2007	Stayhealthy RT3 Tri-axial Research Unit and Docking Station Awarded by: National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Funding Scheme: Equipment Grant
2007	Tanita BC-418 Segmental Body Composition Analyser Awarded by: National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Funding Scheme: Equipment Grant

Impact Story

Available as Research Supervisor

Advisees

Graduate Advising Relationship

Degree	Research Title	Advisee
Doctor of Philosophy	Dietary interventions to improve gut health and clinical outcomes in chronic kidney disease
Doctor of Philosophy	To be decided	Menyanu, Elias
Doctor of Philosophy	"It's no choking matter!": Rectifying Texture Modified Food 'Inconsistencies' in Residential Aged Care	Host, Alison
Doctor of Philosophy	Probiotics and Gut Health	Rosario, Vinicius
Doctor of Philosophy	Impact of Vitamin D status on adiposity and diabetes risk: A multi country study	Vearing, Bec

Orcid Id

http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8044-444X (pending confirmation)

Top Publications

Year	Title
2013	Improvement in iodine status of pregnant Australian women 3 years after introduction of a mandatory iodine fortification programme Published in Preventive Medicine
2016	Dietary patterns and blood pressure in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials Published in Advances in Nutrition
2008	A food-based dietary strategy lowers blood pressure in a low socio-economic setting: a randomised study in South Africa Published in Public Health Nutrition
2014	The impact of fruit flavonoids from cherries on memory and cognition in older adults with mild to moderate dementia Published in Journal of Nutrition and Intermediary Metabolism
2012	Effect of 6 weeks' consumption of β-glucan-rich oat products on cholesterol levels in mildly hypercholesterolaemic overweight adults Published in The British Journal of Nutrition: an international journal of nutritional science
2011	Pork, beef and chicken have similar effects on acute satiety and hormonal markers of appetite Published in Appetite
2014	Using data from patient interactions in primary care for population level chronic disease surveillance: The Sentinel Practices Data Sourcing (SPDS) project Published in BMC Public Health
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	A lowered salt intake does not compromise iodine status in Cape Town, South Africa, where salt iodization is mandatory Published in Nutrition
2008	Development and validation of a short questionnaire to assess sodium intake Published in Public Health Nutrition
2015	A cross-sectional analysis of the cost and affordability of achieving recommended intakes of non-starchy fruits and vegetables in the capital of Vanuatu Published in BMC Public Health
2007	The MNA, but not the DETERMINE, screening tool is a valid indicator of nutritional status in elderly Africans Published in Nutrition

Research Areas

Research Overview

A/Prof Charlton is a nutritional epidemiologist who is Public Health Nutrition domain leader in the Nutrition & Dietetics programme, School of Medicine. She works at the interface between clinical care, primary care and public health and has extensive international experience in research into translation of research into policy. Her research interests include diet and lifestyle interventions across the lifespan, including ageing in developing countries. Her work on iodine nutrition spans from the role of iodine fortification and supplementation on pregnancy outcomes to the link between cognition and iodine in older adults. On a population level, Karen works on strategies to lower blood pressure and was instrumental in providing evidence for mandatory regulation for salt target levels in various foods in South Africa.

Geographic Focus

Africa Continent
Australia Country
Pacific Islands Subnational Region

Selected Publications

Journal Article

Year	Title
2020	Does Vitamin D play a role in the management of Covid-19 in Brazil? Published In Revista de Saude Publica Volume 54 Pages 53-1 - 53-6 ISSN 0034-8910 Altmetric
2020	Estimated intake and major food sources of flavonoids among Australian adolescents Published In European Journal of Nutrition Altmetric
2020	How frequently are patients weighed in hospital ? Results from a five-year cross-sectional audit of clinical practice in nine hospitals Published In Clinical Nutrition ESPEN Altmetric
2020	Nutritional Status According to the Mini Nutritional Assessment Predicts Speed and Degree of Functional Improvement and Discharge Outcomes in Rehabilitation Patients Published In Journal of Nutrition in Gerontology and Geriatrics Volume 39 Pages 16 - 29 ISSN 0163-9366 Altmetric
2020	Prediction of 24-hour sodium excretion from spot urine samples in South African adults: a comparison of four equations Published In Journal of Human Hypertension Volume 34 Pages 24 - 33 ISSN 0950-9240 Altmetric
2020	Review of online breastfeeding information for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women Published In Women and Birth Volume Online First ISSN 1871-5192 Altmetric
2020	The gut microbiota profile of adults with kidney disease and kidney stones: a systematic review of the literature Published In BMC Nephrology Volume 21 Page p. 215 ISSN 1471-2369 Altmetric
2020	The impact of home-delivered meal services on the nutritional intake of community living older adults: a systematic literature review Published In Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics Volume 33 Pages 38 - 47 ISSN 0952-3871 Altmetric
2019	A systematic literature review of the effect of anthocyanins on gut microbiota populations Published In Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics Volume 32 Pages 53 - 62 ISSN 0952-3871 Altmetric
2019	Assessing tobacco use in an African population: Serum and urine cotinine cut-offs from South Africa Published In Drug and Alcohol Dependence Volume 195 Pages 82 - 89 ISSN 0376-8716 Altmetric
2019	Better cardiac care: health professional's perspectives of the barriers and enablers of health communication and education with patients of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent Published In BMC Health Services Research Volume 19 Pages 106-1 - 106-10 ISSN 1472-6963 Altmetric
2019	Changes in nutrition and dietetic research: A content analysis of the past decade of Dietitians Association of Australia conference abstracts Published In Nutrition and Dietetics Volume Online First Pages 1 - 8 ISSN 1032-1322 Altmetric
2019	Developing professional education for primary healthcare providers about nutrition Published In Australian Journal of Primary Health Volume 25 Pages 534 - 538 Altmetric
2019	Development of nutrition science competencies for undergraduate degrees in Australia Published In Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition Volume 28 Pages 166 - 176 ISSN 0964-7058 Altmetric
2019	Dietary Sources of Salt in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Systematic Literature Review Published In International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health Volume 16 Pages 2082-1 - 2082-17 ISSN 1660-4601 Altmetric
2019	Evaluation of the impact of a post-hospital discharge Transitional Aged Care Service on frailty, malnutrition and functional ability Published In Nutrition and Dietetics Volume Online First Pages 1 - 8 ISSN 1032-1322 Altmetric
2019	Meals on Wheels: Who's referring and what's on the menu? Published In Australasian Journal on Ageing Volume Online First Pages 1 - 8 ISSN 1440-6381 Altmetric
2019	Nutrient profiling and food prices: what is the cost of choosing healthier products? Published In Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics Volume 32 Pages 432 - 442 ISSN 0952-3871 Altmetric
2019	Nutrition information in pregnancy: Where do women seek advice and has this changed over time? Published In Nutrition and Dietetics Altmetric
2019	Realising the food security benefits of canned fish for Pacific Island countries Published In Marine Policy Volume 100 Pages 183 - 191 ISSN 0308-597X Altmetric
2019	Usual dietary anthocyanin intake, sources and their association with blood pressure in a representative sample of Australian adults Published In Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics Volume Online First Pages 1 - 13 ISSN 0952-3871 Altmetric
2018	Assessing food security using household consumption expenditure surveys (HCES): a scoping literature review Published In Public Health Nutrition Volume 21 Pages 2200 - 2210 ISSN 1368-9800 Altmetric
2018	Development, validation and reproducibility of a food frequency questionnaire to measure flavonoid intake in older Australian adults Published In Nutrition and Dietetics Volume 75 Pages 106 - 116 ISSN 1032-1322 Altmetric
2018	Dietary flavonoid intake in older adults: How many days of dietary assessment are required and what is the impact of seasonality? Published In Nutrition Journal Volume 17 Pages 1 - 9 ISSN 1475-2891 Altmetric
2018	Does an increased intake of added sugar affect appetite in overweight or obese adults, when compared with lower intakes? A systematic review of the literature Published In The British Journal of Nutrition: an international journal of nutritional science Volume Online First Pages 1 - 9 ISSN 1475-2662 Altmetric
2018	Effect of individualised dietary advice for weight loss supplemented with walnuts on blood pressure: the HealthTrack study Published In European Journal of Clinical Nutrition Volume 1758 Pages 129 - 138 ISSN 0954-3007 Altmetric
2018	How will South Africa’s mandatory salt reduction policy affect its salt iodisation programme? A cross-sectional analysis from the WHO-SAGE Wave 2 Salt & Tobacco study Published In BMJ Open Volume 8 Pages 020404-1 - 020404-9 ISSN 2044-6055 Altmetric
2018	Iodine Status Assessment in South African Adults According to Spot Urinary Iodine Concentrations, Prediction Equations, and Measured 24-h Iodine Excretion Published In Nutrients Volume 10 Pages e736-1 - e736-14 Altmetric
2018	Models of nutrition-focused continuing education programs for nurses: A systematic review of the evidence Published In Australian Journal of Primary Health Volume 24 Pages 101 - 108 ISSN 1324-2296 Altmetric
2018	Predictors of hypertension awareness, treatment and control in South Africa: results from the WHO-SAGE population survey (Wave 2) Published In Journal of Human Hypertension Volume Online First Pages 1 - 10 ISSN 0950-9240 Altmetric
2018	Service providers' and health professionals' views and suggestions for the Australian National Meal Guidelines for the Commonwealth Home Support Program Published In Nutrition and Dietetics Volume Online First Pages 1 - 6 ISSN 1032-1322 Altmetric
2018	‘Breaking Barriers, Breaking Bread’: Pilot study to evaluate acceptability of a school breakfast program utilising donated food Published In Nutrition and Dietetics Volume 75 Pages 500 - 508 ISSN 1032-1322 Altmetric
2017	A mixed-methods feasibility study of routinely weighing patients in general practice to aid weight management Published In Australian Family Physician Volume 46 Pages 928 - 933 ISSN 0300-8495
2017	Anthocyanin-rich plum juice reduces ambulatory blood pressure but not acute cognitive function in younger and older adults: a pilot crossover dose-timing study Published In Nutrition Research Volume 47 Pages 28 - 43 ISSN 0271-5317 Altmetric
2017	Associations between dietary patterns and blood pressure in a clinical sample of overweight adults Published In Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Volume 117 Pages 228 - 239 ISSN 2212-2680 Altmetric
2017	Associations between dietary salt, potassium and blood pressure in South African adults: WHO SAGE Wave 2 Salt & Tobacco Published In Nutrition Metabolism and Cardiovascular Diseases Volume 27 Pages 784 - 791 ISSN 0939-4753 Altmetric
2017	Consumption of anthocyanin-rich cherry juice for 12 weeks improves memory and cognition in older adults with mild-to-moderate dementia Published In European Journal of Nutrition Volume 56 Pages 333 - 341 ISSN 1436-6207 Altmetric
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 Volume 30 Pages 429 - 438 ISSN 0952-3871 Altmetric
2017	Evaluation of a mass-media campaign to increase the awareness of the need to reduce discretionary salt use in the South African population Published In Nutrients Volume 9 Pages 1238-1 - 1238-12 Altmetric
2017	Feasibility of home-based dietetic intervention to improve the nutritional status of older adults post-hospital discharge Published In Nutrition and Dietetics Volume 74 Pages 217 - 223 ISSN 1032-1322 Altmetric
2017	First stage development of an Australian anthocyanin food composition database for dietary studies - A systematic process and its challenges Published In Journal of Food Composition and Analysis Volume 64 Pages 33 - 38 ISSN 0889-1575 Altmetric
2017	Food insecurity partially mediates associations between social disadvantage and body composition among older adults in india: Results from the study on global AGEing and adult health (SAGE) Published In American Journal of Human Biology Volume 29 Pages e23033-1 - e23033-17 ISSN 1042-0533 Altmetric
2017	Know Your Noodles! Assessing Variations in Sodium Content of Instant Noodles across Countries Published In Nutrients Volume 9 Pages 612-1 - 612-10 Altmetric
2017	Qualitative study of patients and health-care professionals' views on the efficacy of the nutrition as medication oral nutrition supplement program Published In Nutrition and Dietetics Volume 74 Pages 341 - 348 ISSN 1032-1322 Altmetric
2017	Relationship between sodium and potassium intake and blood pressure in a sample of overweight adults Published In Nutrition Volume 33 Pages 285 - 290 ISSN 0899-9007 Altmetric
2017	Relative Validity and Reproducibility of an Interviewer Administered 14-Item FFQ to Estimate Flavonoid Intake Among Older Adults with Mild-Moderate Dementia Published In Journal of Nutrition in Gerontology and Geriatrics Volume 36 Pages 134 - 147 ISSN 0163-9366 Altmetric
2017	Salt use behaviours of Ghanaians and South Africans: A comparative study of knowledge, attitudes and practices Published In Nutrients Volume 9 Pages 939-1 - 939-13 Altmetric
2017	The sodium content of processed foods in South Africa during the introduction of mandatory sodium limits Published In Nutrients Volume 9 Pages 1 - 15 Altmetric
2017	Trends in added sugar intake and food sources in a cohort of older Australians: 15 years of follow-up from the Blue Mountains Eye Study Published In Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics Volume 30 Pages 339 - 348 ISSN 0952-3871 Altmetric
2017	Using data mining to predict success in a weight loss trial Published In Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics Volume 30 Pages 471 - 478 ISSN 0952-3871 Altmetric
2016	10 tips for eating locally and cutting the energy used to produce your food Published In The Conversation Volume 25 October Pages 1 - 4
2016	A systematic review on the health effects of plums (prunus domestica and prunus salicina) Published In Phytotherapy Research Volume 30 Pages 701 - 731 ISSN 0951-418X Altmetric
2016	Acute reduction in blood pressure following consumption of anthocyanin-rich cherry juice may be dose-interval dependant: a pilot cross-over study Published In International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition Volume 67 Pages 47 - 52 ISSN 0963-7486 Altmetric
2016	Added sugar intake and incidence of metabolic syndrome in older Australians Published In Journal of Nutrition and Intermediary Metabolism Volume 4 Page p. 28 Altmetric
2016	Added sugar intake that exceeds current recommendations is associated with nutrient dilution in older Australians Published In Nutrition Volume 32 Pages 937 - 942 ISSN 0899-9007 Altmetric
2016	Baseline characteristics associated with different BMI trajectories in weight loss trials: a case for better targeting of interventions Published In European Journal of Clinical Nutrition Volume 70 Pages 207 - 211 ISSN 0954-3007 Altmetric
2016	Dietary flavonoid intake and cognitive performance in older adults with Alzheimer’s type dementia Published In Journal of Aging Research and Clinical Practice Volume 5 Pages 93 - 97 Altmetric
2016	Dietary iodine intake of the Australian population after introduction of a mandatory iodine fortification programme Published In Nutrients Volume 8 Pages 701-1 - 701-16 Altmetric
2016	Dietary patterns and blood pressure in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials Published In Advances in Nutrition Volume 7 Pages 76 - 89 Altmetric
2016	Explainer: what is scurvy and is it making a comeback? Published In The Conversation Volume 2 December
2016	Factors influencing food choice for independently living older people - a systematic literature review Published In Journal of Nutrition in Gerontology and Geriatrics Volume 35 Pages 67 - 94 ISSN 0163-9366 Altmetric
2016	Fish, food security and health in Pacific Island countries and territories: a systematic literature review Published In BMC Public Health Volume 16 Pages 1 - 26 ISSN 1471-2458
2016	Food security, food systems and food sovereignty in the 21st century: a new paradigm required to meet Sustainable Development Goals Published In Nutrition and Dietetics Volume 73 Pages 3 - 12 ISSN 1032-1322 Altmetric
2016	Food-based anthocyanin intake and cognitive outcomes in human intervention trials: a systematic review Published In Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics Volume Online First Pages 1 - 15 ISSN 0952-3871 Altmetric
2016	Identification of dietary patterns associated with blood pressure in a sample of overweight Australian adults Published In Journal of Human Hypertension Volume 30 Pages 672 - 678 ISSN 0950-9240 Altmetric
2016	Improved interpretation of studies comparing methods of dietary assessment: combining equivalence testing with the limits of agreement Published In The British Journal of Nutrition: an international journal of nutritional science Volume 115 Pages 1273 - 1280 ISSN 1475-2662 Altmetric
2016	Iodine supplementation during pregnancy: are pregnant women aware of its importance? Published In Women and Birth Volume 28 Pages S39 - S39 ISSN 1871-5192 Altmetric
2016	Lessons from living below the extreme poverty line on $2 a day Published In The Conversation Volume 10 May Pages 1 - 4
2016	Leveraging ongoing research to evaluate the health impacts of South Africa's salt reduction strategy: a prospective nested cohort within the WHO-SAGE multicountry, longitudinal study Published In BMJ Open Volume 6 Pages e013316-1 - e013316-11 ISSN 2044-6055 Altmetric
2016	Outcomes related to nutrition screening in community living older adults: a systematic literature review Published In Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics Volume 62 Pages 9 - 25 ISSN 0167-4943 Altmetric
2016	Patterns of pork consumption in Australians: Secondary analysis of the 2011-2013 Australian health survey Published In Journal of Nutrition and Intermediary Metabolism Volume 4 Page p. 33 Altmetric
2016	Pork and chicken meals similarly impact on cognitive function and strength in community-living older adults: a pilot study Published In Journal of Nutrition in Gerontology and Geriatrics Volume 35 Pages 124 - 145 ISSN 0163-9366 Altmetric
2016	Predicting dropout in dietary weight loss trials using demographic and early weight change characteristics: implications for trial design Published In Obesity Research and Clinical Practice Volume 10 Pages 189 - 196 ISSN 1871-403X Altmetric
2016	Socioeconomic disadvantage and its implications for population health planning of obesity and overweight, using cross-sectional data from general practices from a regional catchment in Australia Published In BMJ Open Volume 6 Pages e010405-1 - e010405-6 ISSN 2044-6055 Altmetric
2016	Socioeconomic disadvantage associated with prevalence of obesity but not overweight Published In Journal of Nutrition and Intermediary Metabolism Volume 4 Page p. 22 Altmetric
2016	‘Living here will make you fat’ – do we need a public health warning? Published In The Conversation Volume 4 May Pages 1 - 4
2016	‘While we can, we will’: exploring food choice and dietary behaviour amongst independent older Australians Published In Nutrition and Dietetics Volume Online First ISSN 1032-1322 Altmetric
2015	A cross-sectional analysis of the cost and affordability of achieving recommended intakes of non-starchy fruits and vegetables in the capital of Vanuatu Published In BMC Public Health Volume 15 Pages 301-1 - 301-10 ISSN 1471-2458 Altmetric
2015	Application and interpretation of multiple statistical tests to evaluate validity of dietary intake assessment methods Published In Nutrition Journal Volume 14 Pages 40-1 - 40-11 ISSN 1475-2891 Altmetric
2015	Association between body composition, upper and lower body strength, endurance and nutritional status in a healthy, older population Published In Nutrition and Dietetics Volume 72 Pages 52 - 52 ISSN 1032-1322 Altmetric
2015	Australian parents’ perceptions of factors that influence their children’s pork consumption: an exploratory qualitative study Published In BMC Nutrition Volume 1 Pages 1 - 9 Altmetric
2015	Cherry on top: summer fruits are also good for the brain Published In The Conversation Volume 24 November Pages 1 - 3
2015	Difficulties in recruiting frail older inpatients to intervention studies Published In Nutrition and Dietetics Volume Online First ISSN 1032-1322 Altmetric
2015	Don’t judge pregnant women, give them good nutrition advice Published In The Conversation Volume 2 April Pages 1 - 3
2015	Dumpster diving for dinner: do you have what it takes to eat ‘freegan’ food? Published In The Conversation Volume 11 September Pages 1 - 3
2015	Erring on the side of caution: pregnant women's perceptions of consuming fish in a risk averse society Published In Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics Volume Online First ISSN 0952-3871 Altmetric
2015	Estimation of flavonoid intake in older Australians: secondary data analysis of the blue mountains eye study Published In Journal of Nutrition in Gerontology and Geriatrics Volume 34 Pages 388 - 398 ISSN 0163-9366 Altmetric
2015	Feasibility of nutrition screening for older adults in general practice settings Published In Nutrition and Dietetics Volume 72 Pages 7 - 7 ISSN 1032-1322 Altmetric
2015	Fish intake during pregnancy and foetal neurodevelopment - a systematic review of the evidence Published In Nutrients Volume 7 Pages 2001 - 2014 Altmetric
2015	Growing meals on wheels services: a review of referral patterns, views of consumers and the incorporation of nutrition screening from Kiama Published In Nutrition and Dietetics Volume 72 Pages 66 - 66 ISSN 1032-1322 Altmetric

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Year	Title
2020 - 2022	Establishing a feasible, sustainable mechanism for monitoring compliance of South Africa's sodium reduction legislation Awarded by: LINKS Funding Scheme: Resolve to Save Lives
2020 - 2021	Keeping iodine on the food policy agenda in the era of salt reduction strategies: A case study from South Africa Awarded by: Australia Africa Universities Network (AAUN) Funding Scheme: Partnership and Research Development Fund Awards (PRDF)
2019 - 2021	Strengthening food systems governance at the local level Awarded by: Australian Research Council (ARC) Funding Scheme: Discovery Projects
2020	Peer support for breastfeeding for Aboriginal women Awarded by: Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) Funding Scheme: Preventative and Public Health Research
2014	SmartScope PRO Fundus Camera and laptop Awarded by: National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Funding Scheme: Equipment Grant
2008	Is a higher intake of omega-3 fatty acids advantageous for weight loss? Awarded by: National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Funding Scheme: Project Grant
2007	Stayhealthy RT3 Tri-axial Research Unit and Docking Station Awarded by: National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Funding Scheme: Equipment Grant
2007	Tanita BC-418 Segmental Body Composition Analyser Awarded by: National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Funding Scheme: Equipment Grant

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Degree	Research Title	Advisee
Doctor of Philosophy	Dietary interventions to improve gut health and clinical outcomes in chronic kidney disease
Doctor of Philosophy	To be decided	Menyanu, Elias
Doctor of Philosophy	"It's no choking matter!": Rectifying Texture Modified Food 'Inconsistencies' in Residential Aged Care	Host, Alison
Doctor of Philosophy	Probiotics and Gut Health	Rosario, Vinicius
Doctor of Philosophy	Impact of Vitamin D status on adiposity and diabetes risk: A multi country study	Vearing, Bec

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http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8044-444X (pending confirmation)

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