Walton, Karen

Top Publications

Year	Title
2020	Unwrapping nutrition: Exploring the impact of hospital food and beverage packaging on plate waste/intake in older people Published in Appetite
2017	Accessing hospital packaged foods and beverages: the importance of a seated posture when eating Published in Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics
2016	Easy to open? Exploring the ‘openability’ of hospital food and beverage packaging by older adults Published in Appetite
2016	Outcomes related to nutrition screening in community living older adults: a systematic literature review Published in Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics
2016	Factors influencing food choice for independently living older people - a systematic literature review Published in Journal of Nutrition in Gerontology and Geriatrics

Research Areas

Research Overview

My research primarily focuses on a national health priority, that of optimising nutrition support for older adults across the continuum of care. Translational research, informed by significant experience as a health professional has resulted in pragmatic approaches to the study of food and beverage packaging, Meals on Wheels and models of care for malnourished older adults living in the community.

Head Of

University of Wollongong SMAH Associate Dean Education 2018 -

Member Of

Institute of Hospitality in Health Care Member 1998 -
Dietitians Association of Australia Member and Past Board Member 1993 -

Has Collaborator

Albert, George Person
Batterham, Marijka Professor
Beck, Eleanor Professor
Bell, Alison Dr
Bonney, Andrew Prof.
Chan, Maria Person
Charlton, Karen Professor
Ghosh, Abhijeet Person
Jones, Rachel Dr
Lockyer, Lori Person
Maunder, Kirsty Person
McLennan, Peter Prof.
McMahon, Anne T. Dr
Milosavljevic, Marianna Person
Nielsen, Wendy Dr
Okely, Anthony Senior Professor
Parrish, Anne-Maree Dr
Peoples, Gregory Available as Research Supervisor
Professor Victoria Traynor Professor
Roodenrys, Steven Available as Research Supervisor
Tapsell, Linda Professor
Thomas, Susan Doctor
Yeatman, Heather Faculty Academic

Clinical Activities

Nutrition and Falls Prevention Initiative for Healthy and Active Ageing Co-Investigator 2017 - 2018
Development of the National Meal Guidelines for the Commonwealth Home Support Program Project Lead 2016 - 2017

Attended Event

Selected Publications

Journal Article

Year	Title
2022	Anthocyanin intake is associated with improved memory in older adults with mild cognitive impairment Published In Nutrition Research
2022	Development of the Australian National Meal Guidelines for home-delivered and centre-based meal programs for older adults Published In Health Promotion Journal of Australia
2022	Identifying trends over time in food affordability: The Illawarra Healthy Food Basket survey, 2011-2019 Published In Health Promotion Journal of Australia
2022	Model of nutritional care in older adults: Improving the identification and management of malnutrition using the Mini Nutritional Assessment-Short Form (MNA^®-SF) in general practice Published In Australian Journal of Primary Health
2022	Nutrition and diabetes self-management in aged care: Exploring community-dwelling older adults' expectations Published In Australasian Journal on Ageing
2021	A daily dose of fish oil increased the omega-3 index in older adults and reduced their heart rate during a walking activity: A pilot study Published In Nutrition Bulletin
2021	Characteristics of successful primary school-based experiential nutrition programmes: A systematic literature review Published In Public Health Nutrition
2021	Collaborative, interprofessional nutritional care within head and neck cancer teams: an international multi-site qualitative study Published In Journal of Interprofessional Care
2021	Developing and testing a mobile application for breastfeeding support: The Milky Way application Published In Women and Birth
2021	Food anthocyanins decrease concentrations of TNF-α in older adults with mild cognitive impairment: A randomized, controlled, double blind clinical trial Published In Nutrition, Metabolism and Cardiovascular Diseases
2021	Healthcare professionals' perspectives on the role of dietitians within multidisciplinary head and neck cancer teams: A qualitative multi-site study Published In Nutrition and Dietetics
2021	Nutritional screening and intervention of older adults living in the community referred by the My Aged Care online portal Published In Australasian Journal on Ageing
2021	The experience of nutritional care according to patients with head and neck cancer involved with a combined dietitian, specialist nurse and speech pathologist clinic in a regional Australia: a qualitative longitudinal study Published In Supportive Care in Cancer
2021	The first steps on the journey towards curriculum reconciliation in science, medicine and health education Published In Higher Education Research and Development
2021	The views, experiences and expectations of Australian Meals on Wheels customers: A national survey Published In Australasian Journal on Ageing
2020	Audit of the national meal guidelines for home‐delivered and centre‐based meal programs Published In Australasian Journal on Ageing
2020	Correction: Exploring nutrition knowledge and dietary intake of adults with spinal cord injury in specialist rehabilitation (Spinal Cord, (2020), 58, 8, (930-938), 10.1038/s41393-020-0430-x) Published In Spinal Cord
2020	Exploring nutrition knowledge and dietary intake of adults with spinal cord injury in specialist rehabilitation Published In Spinal Cord
2020	Healthcare Professionals’ Perceptions of Feeding Tube Practices for Patients With Head and Neck Cancer Across 4 International Radiation Oncology Departments Published In Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition
2020	Nutritional content and quality of food consumed at recess and lunchtime by 5–8-year-olds Published In British Journal of Child Health
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
2020	Unwrapping nutrition: Exploring the impact of hospital food and beverage packaging on plate waste/intake in older people Published In Appetite
2019	A scoping review of best practice guidelines for the dietary management of diabetes in older adults in residential aged care Published In Primary Care Diabetes
2019	A systematic review of the effect of dietary interventions on cardiovascular disease risk in adults with spinal cord injury Published In Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine
2019	Meals on Wheels: Who's referring and what's on the menu? Published In Australasian Journal on Ageing
2019	Moderation of a foodservice assessment artefact in nutrition and dietetics programs Published In Nutrition and Dietetics
2019	Moderation of a foodservice assessment artefact in nutrition and dietetics programs Published In Nutrition and Dietetics
2019	SUN-247 Experiencing chronic kidney disease: perspectives of individuals living with chronic kidney disease, their family members, carers and health professionals Published In Kidney International Reports
2019	Strategic leadership will be essential for dietitian eHealth readiness: A qualitative study exploring dietitian perspectives of eHealth readiness Published In Nutrition and Dietetics
2019	The patient experience of having a feeding tube during treatment for head and neck cancer: A systematic literature review Published In Clinical Nutrition ESPEN
2018	A framework for eHealth readiness of dietitians Published In International Journal of Medical Informatics
2018	Characteristics of older adults with diabetes: What does the current aged care resident look like? Published In Nutrition and Dietetics
2018	Exploring the efficacy of prophylactic feeding tube placement for head and neck cancer patients: an international mixed-methods study Published In Clinical Nutrition
2018	Nutrition-related hospital presentations and admissions among radiotherapy outpatients: a systematic literature review Published In Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics
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
2018	eHealth readiness of dietitians Published In Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics
2018	‘Breaking Barriers, Breaking Bread’: Pilot study to evaluate acceptability of a school breakfast program utilising donated food Published In Nutrition and Dietetics
2017	Accessing hospital packaged foods and beverages: the importance of a seated posture when eating Published In Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics
2017	Feasibility of home-based dietetic intervention to improve the nutritional status of older adults post-hospital discharge Published In Nutrition and Dietetics
2017	Fifteen year trends in affordability of the Illawarra Healthy Food Basket survey Published In Journal of Nutrition & Intermediary Metabolism
2017	Measure for Measure: Pack Performance versus Human Dexterity and Grip Strength Published In Packaging Technology and Science
2017	Parent, patient and health professional perspectives regarding enteral nutrition in paediatric oncology Published In Nutrition and Dietetics
2017	THE ‘DIABETIC DIET’: A WEB BASED SURVEY FOR DETERMINING THE INCIDENCE, RATIONALE, COMPOSITION AND IMPLICATIONS IN AUSTRALIAN RESIDENTIAL AGED CARE FACILITIES Published In The Journal of Nursing Home Research Sciences
2017	The impact of sodium on inflammation related to multiple sclerosis Published In Journal of Nutrition & Intermediary Metabolism
2016	Easy to open? Exploring the ‘openability’ of hospital food and beverage packaging by older adults Published In Appetite
2016	Factors influencing food choice for independently living older people - a systematic literature review Published In Journal of Nutrition in Gerontology and Geriatrics
2016	IMPLEMENTATION OF NUTRITION SCREENING FOR OLDER ADULTS IN GENERAL PRACTICE: PATIENT PERSPECTIVES INDICATE ACCEPTABILITY Published In Journal of Aging Research and Lifestyle
2016	Note: Rating Accessibility of Packaging: A Medical Packaging Example Published In Packaging Technology and Science
2016	Outcomes related to nutrition screening in community living older adults: a systematic literature review Published In Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics
2016	Perceived nutrition needs and food choices of community living older adults Published In Journal of Nutrition and Intermediary Metabolism
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
2016	‘While we can, we will’: exploring food choice and dietary behaviour amongst independent older Australians Published In Nutrition and Dietetics
2015	A hospital-based mid-meal self-selection strategy to reduce food wastage and improve intakes Published In Nutrition and Dietetics
2015	Association between body composition, upper and lower body strength, endurance and nutritional status in a healthy, older population Published In Nutrition and Dietetics
2015	Energy and protein intake increases with an electronic bedside spoken meal ordering system compared to a paper menu in hospital patients Published In Clinical Nutrition ESPEN
2015	Evaluating the effect of common hospital food and beverage packaging on the total nutritional intake by older Australians Published In Nutrition and Dietetics
2015	Evaluation of a pilot volunteer feeding assistance program: influences on the dietary intakes of elderly hospitalised patients and lessons learnt Published In Journal of Nutrition, Health and Aging
2015	Exploring the impact of two different food and beverage packaging conditions on the dietary intakes of older adults in a simulated hospital environment Published In Nutrition and Dietetics
2015	Exploring the views of parents regarding dietary habits of their young cancer-surviving children Published In Supportive Care in Cancer
2015	Feasibility of nutrition screening for older adults in general practice settings Published In Nutrition and Dietetics
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
2015	Lean body mass associated with upper body strength in healthy older adults while higher body fat limits lower extremity performance and endurance Published In nutrients
2015	Maximising every mouthful with fortified mini meals Published In Nutrition and Dietetics
2015	Protein and thiamin intakes are not related to cognitive function in well-nourished community-living older adults Published In Nutrition and Dietetics
2015	Role of dietary protein and thiamine intakes on cognitive function in healthy older people: a systematic review Published In Nutrients
2015	Self-selecting mid-meals: does it improve dietary intakes and are patients satisfied with this strategy? Published In Nutrition and Dietetics
2015	Starvation in the land of plenty: why Australians are malnourished Published In The Conversation
2015	Systematic review of best evidence for dietary practices in the management of diabetes mellitus in older adults residing in aged care facilities Published In Nutrition and Dietetics
2015	Systematic review of the evidence for a liberalized diet in the management of diabetes mellitus in older adults residing in aged care facilities Published In Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice
2015	The nutritional status and energy and protein intakes of MOW clients and the need for further targeted strategies to enhance intakes Published In Appetite
2015	Uptake of nutrition informatics in Australia compared with the USA Published In Nutrition and Dietetics
2015	Using technology to improve nutrition education – a pilot study with tertiary health students across year groups Published In Nutrition and Dietetics
2014	2013 Australian nutrition informatics survey Published In Nutrition and Dietetics
2014	Feasibility of implementing routine nutritional screening for older adults in Australian general practices: a mixed-methods study Published In BMC Family Practice
2014	Food preferences and perceived nutrition needs of older adults Published In Nutrition and Dietetics
2014	Food tolerance and diet quality following adjustable gastric banding, sleeve gastrectomy and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass Published In Obesity Research and Clinical Practice
2014	Introduction to nutrition informatics in Australia Published In Nutrition and Dietetics
2014	Rating accessibility of packaging: a medical packaging example Published In Packaging Technology and Science
2014	Upskilling of general practice staff to perform malnutrition screening in older adults: a demonstrated model Published In Nutrition and Dietetics
2014	“More than just a meal”: a qualitative study of the views and experiences of older people using a Meals on Wheels (MOW) service Published In The Journal of Aging Research and Clinical Practice
2013	"It could probably help someone else but not me": A feasibility study of a snack programme offered to meals on wheels clients Published In Journal of Nutrition, Health and Aging
2013	"It could probably help someone else but not me”: a feasibility study of a snack programme offered to meals on wheels clients Published In Journal of Nutrition, Health and Aging
2013	Accessing packaged food and beverages in hospital. Exploring experiences of patients and staff Published In Appetite
2013	Does grip and pinch strength affect the openability of packages in the over 65 year old? a comparison between 2 postures Published In Nutrition and Dietetics
2013	Evaluating the nutritional content of flagstaff fine foods against the current meals-on-wheels nutrition guidelines and recommended dietary intakes Published In Nutrition and Dietetics
2013	Graduate destinations: where do our graduates go and how can we improve their journey? Published In Nutrition and Dietetics
2013	Home-based dietetic intervention improves nutritional status post hospital discharge in older people Published In Annals of Nutrition and Metabolism: European journal of nutrition, metabolic diseases and dietetics
2013	Influences on openability of hospital food and beverage packaging by the elderly: the role of dexterity and posture Published In Nutrition and Dietetics
2013	Kiama meals on wheels service: who is referring and what is on the menu? Published In Nutrition and Dietetics
2013	Lying down on the job- does posture affect grip strength and opening hospital food and beverage packaging? Published In Australian Occupational Therapy Journal
2013	Observations of mealtimes in hospital aged care rehabilitation wards Published In Appetite
2013	PP049-SUN MILK AND ORAL NUTRITION SUPPLEMENTS ARE THE PREFERRED PROTEIN SOURCES OF MALNOURISHED OLDER ADULTS POST HOSPITALIZATION Published In Clinical Nutrition
2013	Patient nutritional intake increases with a bedside spoken meal ordering system Published In Nutrition and Dietetics
2013	Towards routine nutrition screening of older patients in Australian General Practice: Participatory research needed to engage practitioners Published In The Journal of Frailty and Aging
2013	Using a digital photo resource to enhance the understanding of food products and their composition in a university and clinical setting Published In Nutrition and Dietetics
2013	What's on the tray? Nutritional intake of Meals on Wheels clients Published In Nutrition and Dietetics
2013	‘We are all time poor’: is routine nutrition screening of older patients feasible? Published In Australian Family Physician
2012	'More than just a meal': a qualitative study of the views and experiences of older clients using Meals on Wheels Published In Nutrition and Dietetics
2012	Additional feeding assistance improves the energy and protein intakes of hospitalised elderly patients. A health services evaluation Published In Appetite
2012	Determining the feasibility of a snack program to improve nutritional status in Meals on Wheels clients: a Pilot Study Published In Nutrition and Dietetics
2012	Digital food photograph resource enhances perceived understanding of food composition in nutrition and dietetics students Published In Nutrition and Dietetics
2012	Food service trends in New South Wales (NSW) hospitals, 2002–2012 Published In Nutrition and Dietetics
2012	Food tolerance and gastrointestinal quality of life following three bariatric procedures: adjustable gastric banding, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, and sleeve gastrectomy Published In Obesity Surgery
2012	If a picture tells a thousand words, how useful are they as a teaching tool? Evaluating a digital food photo resource within a first year tertiary nutrition subject Published In Nutrition and Dietetics
2012	Improving food services for elderly, long-stay patients in Australian hospitals: Adding food fortification, assistance with packaging and feeding assistance Published In Nutrition and Dietetics
2012	Improving opportunities for food service and dietetics practice in hospitals and residential aged care facilities Published In Nutrition and Dietetics
2012	Meals on Wheels (MOW): exploring nutritional status, client experiences and dietary intakes Published In Nutrition and Dietetics
2012	Measurung plate waste in hospitals Published In Nutrition and Dietetics
2012	What's on the menu for the 75+ Health Assessment?: An opportunity for nutrition screening of older patients in General Practice Published In Australasian Medical Journal
2011	Food tolerance and diet quality: a comparison of three bariatric procedures Published In Nutrition and Dietetics
2011	Food tolerance and gastronintestinal quality of life following three bariatric surgeries: adjustable gastric banding, roux-en-y gastric bypass, and sleeve gastrectomy Published In Nutrition and Dietetics
2011	Incorporating digital food photos and nutrient profiles into dietetics education Published In Nutrition and Dietetics
2011	Inpatients want an increased variety of foods and beverages Published In Nutrition and Dietetics
2011	Is an online healthy lifestyles program acceptable for parents of preschool children? Published In Nutrition and Dietetics
2011	Plate waste in hospitals and strategies for change Published In e-SPEN Journal: the European e-journal of clinical nutrition and metabolism
2011	Professional Foodservice. Second edition Published In Nutrition & Dietetics
2011	The nutritional status and eating behaviours of meals on wheels (MOW) clients: a pilot study Published In Nutrition and Dietetics
2010	Can volunteer feeding assistants increase the energy and protein intakes in hospitalised elderly patients?- A health services evaluation Published In Nutrition and Dietetics
2010	Development and pilot evaluation of a food service training DVD Published In Nutrition and Dietetics
2010	Evaluation of a hospital based volunteer feeding assistance program Published In Nutrition and Dietetics
2010	Factors influencing participant's experience in the smart clinical trial Published In Nutrition and Dietetics
2010	Meal time activities influence resident dietary intakes in residential aged care - a pilot study Published In Nutrition and Dietetics
2010	Prioritising hospital food, nourishing snacks and feeding assistance 'making every mouthful count' Published In Nutrition and Dietetics
2010	Snacks or supplements: a review of hospital food choices at mid-meal times Published In Nutrition and Dietetics
2009	A nutritional analysis of meals on wheels (MOW) meals Published In Nutrition and Dietetics
2009	An audit of hospital menu planning standards across Australia and internationally: What are the similarities and the differences? Published In Nutrition and Dietetics
2009	Patient satisfaction and energy intakes are enhanced by point of service meal provision Published In Nutrition and Dietetics
2009	Prison foodservice in Australia - systems, menus and inmate attitudes Published In Journal of Foodservice
2009	Problematic food and beverage packaging in hospitals Published In Nutrition and Dietetics
2009	Treating malnutrition in hospitals: dietitians in the driving seat? Published In Nutrition and Dietetics
2008	A volunteer feeding assistance program can improve dietary intakes of elderly patients - a pilot study Published In Appetite
2007	A volunteer feeding assistance program improves dietary intakes of elderly patients Published In Nutrition and Dietetics
2007	Rehabilitation inpatients are not meeting their energy and protein needs Published In e-SPEN Journal: the European e-journal of clinical nutrition and metabolism
2003	Reply Published In Journal of Foodservice

Chapter

Year	Title
2021	Improving Nutrition in Older Adults Published In Encyclopedia of Gerontology and Population Aging Publisher Springer International Publishing
2021	Improving Nutrition in Older Adults Published In Encyclopedia of Gerontology and Population Aging Publisher Springer Nature
2020	Hospital Food Service Published In Handbook of Eating and Drinking Publisher Springer International Publishing
2020	Hospital Food Service Published In Handbook of Eating and Drinking Publisher Springer Nature
2019	Hospital Food Service Published In Handbook of Eating and Drinking Publisher Springer International Publishing
2019	Hospital Food Service Published In Handbook of Eating and Drinking Publisher Springer Nature
2019	Improving Nutrition in Older Adults Published In Encyclopedia of Gerontology and Population Aging Publisher Springer International Publishing
2019	Improving Nutrition in Older Adults Published In Encyclopedia of Gerontology and Population Aging Publisher Springer Nature
2017	Food Packaging and Older Adults Published In FOOD FOR THE AGING POPULATION, 2ND EDITION Publisher Elsevier
2017	Food Packaging and Older Adults Published In FOOD FOR THE AGING POPULATION, 2ND EDITION Publisher WOODHEAD PUBL LTD
2017	Food packaging and older adults Published In Food for the Aging Population

Conference Paper

Year	Title
2019	Usability of Food and Beverage Packs in Hospital - Experiences from the Renal Ward Published In 21st IAPRI World Conference on Packaging 2018 - Packaging: Driving a Sustainable Future
2018	Packed, sealed, delivered and unable to open: Australian nurses views on hospital food and beverage packaging and older users Published In 20th Congress International Ergonomics Association
2017	Developing National Meal Guidelines for Home Delivered and Centre Based Meals in Australia Published In 10th International Conference on Culinary Arts and Sciences Proceedings
2017	Hospital food and beverage packaging: Exploring impacts on 'openability' and dietary intakes by older adults Published In 10th International Conference on Culinary Arts and Sciences Proceedings
2015	Lift that lid, unscrew that cap, pull that straw: the challenges of hospital food and beverage packaging for the older user. Published In Proceedings 19th Triennial Congress of the IEA
2015	Water water everywhere and not a drop to drink: the challenge of bottled water provision to older users in hospitals Published In Proceedings 19th Triennial Congress of the IEA
2015	You have to open it to eat it: does food packaging used in hospitals impede intake in a well older population? Published In Abstracts of the ICCAS 2015: Opportunities and Challenges for Food and Eating in Society
2014	Exploring "openability" of hospital food and beverage packaging by "well elderly" Published In Fourth International Conference on Food Studies
2014	If at first you don't succeed: Older consumers and hospital food & beverage packaging – a matter of try, try and try again! Published In Responsible Packaging for a Global Market - Proceedings of the 19th IAPRI World Conference on Packaging
2014	Warning! : packaging can damage your health Published In Proceedings of the Second European Conference on Design 4 Health 2013
2013	Developing a multidisciplinary SIM Laboratory within the School of Health Sciences Published In SimHealth 2013 Conference Proceedings
2013	Nutrition screening and nutrition support for our community living elderly - "Maximising Every Mouthful" Published In International Conference on Culinary Arts and Sciences VIII: Global, National and Local Perspectives (ICCAS 2013)
2012	Identifying student engagement challenges in the Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences Published In HERDSA2012
2012	Novel digital food photos resource enhances knowledge of nutrition and dietetics students Published In HERDSA2012
2008	Eating Inside: food service experiences in three Australian prisons Published In Culinary Arts and Sciences VI Global, National and Local Perspectives (6th International Conference on Culinary Arts and Sciences)

Other Research Activities

Advisees

Graduate Advising Relationship

Degree	Research Title	Advisee
Doctor of Philosophy	"It's no choking matter!": Rectifying Texture Modified Food 'Inconsistencies' in Residential Aged Care	Host, Alison
Doctor of Philosophy	The role of nutrition in minimising cardiovascular risk in spinal patients in specialist rehabilitation	Iyer, Priya
Doctor of Philosophy	Investigating Children's School Lunches: Does the Content, Ability and Time Taken to Open Packaged Food Items Impact Nutrition Outcomes and Break Time Physical Activity Levels of Foundation Phase and Stage 1 Primary School Children	Stanham, Kim
Doctor of Philosophy	An Investigation into the Identification, Assessment and Treatment of Cancer-related Sarcopenia and the Development and Implementation of a New Model of Care.	Fischer, Olivia

Keywords

Older adults
Nutrition support
Food and beverage packaging
Food service research
Meals on Wheels
Hospitals
Dietetics

Orcid Id

http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2382-7855 (confirmed)

Web Of Science Researcher Id

U-9738-2019

Scopus Id

35275986200

Top Publications

Year	Title
2020	Unwrapping nutrition: Exploring the impact of hospital food and beverage packaging on plate waste/intake in older people Published in Appetite
2017	Accessing hospital packaged foods and beverages: the importance of a seated posture when eating Published in Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics
2016	Easy to open? Exploring the ‘openability’ of hospital food and beverage packaging by older adults Published in Appetite
2016	Outcomes related to nutrition screening in community living older adults: a systematic literature review Published in Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics
2016	Factors influencing food choice for independently living older people - a systematic literature review Published in Journal of Nutrition in Gerontology and Geriatrics

Research Areas

Research Overview

My research primarily focuses on a national health priority, that of optimising nutrition support for older adults across the continuum of care. Translational research, informed by significant experience as a health professional has resulted in pragmatic approaches to the study of food and beverage packaging, Meals on Wheels and models of care for malnourished older adults living in the community.

Head Of

University of Wollongong SMAH Associate Dean Education 2018 -

Member Of

Institute of Hospitality in Health Care Member 1998 -
Dietitians Association of Australia Member and Past Board Member 1993 -

Has Collaborator

Albert, George Person
Batterham, Marijka Professor
Beck, Eleanor Professor
Bell, Alison Dr
Bonney, Andrew Prof.
Chan, Maria Person
Charlton, Karen Professor
Ghosh, Abhijeet Person
Jones, Rachel Dr
Lockyer, Lori Person
Maunder, Kirsty Person
McLennan, Peter Prof.
McMahon, Anne T. Dr
Milosavljevic, Marianna Person
Nielsen, Wendy Dr
Okely, Anthony Senior Professor
Parrish, Anne-Maree Dr
Peoples, Gregory Available as Research Supervisor
Professor Victoria Traynor Professor
Roodenrys, Steven Available as Research Supervisor
Tapsell, Linda Professor
Thomas, Susan Doctor
Yeatman, Heather Faculty Academic

Clinical Activities

Nutrition and Falls Prevention Initiative for Healthy and Active Ageing Co-Investigator 2017 - 2018
Development of the National Meal Guidelines for the Commonwealth Home Support Program Project Lead 2016 - 2017

Attended Event

Selected Publications

Journal Article

Year	Title
2022	Anthocyanin intake is associated with improved memory in older adults with mild cognitive impairment Published In Nutrition Research
2022	Development of the Australian National Meal Guidelines for home-delivered and centre-based meal programs for older adults Published In Health Promotion Journal of Australia
2022	Identifying trends over time in food affordability: The Illawarra Healthy Food Basket survey, 2011-2019 Published In Health Promotion Journal of Australia
2022	Model of nutritional care in older adults: Improving the identification and management of malnutrition using the Mini Nutritional Assessment-Short Form (MNA^®-SF) in general practice Published In Australian Journal of Primary Health
2022	Nutrition and diabetes self-management in aged care: Exploring community-dwelling older adults' expectations Published In Australasian Journal on Ageing
2021	A daily dose of fish oil increased the omega-3 index in older adults and reduced their heart rate during a walking activity: A pilot study Published In Nutrition Bulletin
2021	Characteristics of successful primary school-based experiential nutrition programmes: A systematic literature review Published In Public Health Nutrition
2021	Collaborative, interprofessional nutritional care within head and neck cancer teams: an international multi-site qualitative study Published In Journal of Interprofessional Care
2021	Developing and testing a mobile application for breastfeeding support: The Milky Way application Published In Women and Birth
2021	Food anthocyanins decrease concentrations of TNF-α in older adults with mild cognitive impairment: A randomized, controlled, double blind clinical trial Published In Nutrition, Metabolism and Cardiovascular Diseases
2021	Healthcare professionals' perspectives on the role of dietitians within multidisciplinary head and neck cancer teams: A qualitative multi-site study Published In Nutrition and Dietetics
2021	Nutritional screening and intervention of older adults living in the community referred by the My Aged Care online portal Published In Australasian Journal on Ageing
2021	The experience of nutritional care according to patients with head and neck cancer involved with a combined dietitian, specialist nurse and speech pathologist clinic in a regional Australia: a qualitative longitudinal study Published In Supportive Care in Cancer
2021	The first steps on the journey towards curriculum reconciliation in science, medicine and health education Published In Higher Education Research and Development
2021	The views, experiences and expectations of Australian Meals on Wheels customers: A national survey Published In Australasian Journal on Ageing
2020	Audit of the national meal guidelines for home‐delivered and centre‐based meal programs Published In Australasian Journal on Ageing
2020	Correction: Exploring nutrition knowledge and dietary intake of adults with spinal cord injury in specialist rehabilitation (Spinal Cord, (2020), 58, 8, (930-938), 10.1038/s41393-020-0430-x) Published In Spinal Cord
2020	Exploring nutrition knowledge and dietary intake of adults with spinal cord injury in specialist rehabilitation Published In Spinal Cord
2020	Healthcare Professionals’ Perceptions of Feeding Tube Practices for Patients With Head and Neck Cancer Across 4 International Radiation Oncology Departments Published In Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition
2020	Nutritional content and quality of food consumed at recess and lunchtime by 5–8-year-olds Published In British Journal of Child Health
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
2020	Unwrapping nutrition: Exploring the impact of hospital food and beverage packaging on plate waste/intake in older people Published In Appetite
2019	A scoping review of best practice guidelines for the dietary management of diabetes in older adults in residential aged care Published In Primary Care Diabetes
2019	A systematic review of the effect of dietary interventions on cardiovascular disease risk in adults with spinal cord injury Published In Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine
2019	Meals on Wheels: Who's referring and what's on the menu? Published In Australasian Journal on Ageing
2019	Moderation of a foodservice assessment artefact in nutrition and dietetics programs Published In Nutrition and Dietetics
2019	Moderation of a foodservice assessment artefact in nutrition and dietetics programs Published In Nutrition and Dietetics
2019	SUN-247 Experiencing chronic kidney disease: perspectives of individuals living with chronic kidney disease, their family members, carers and health professionals Published In Kidney International Reports
2019	Strategic leadership will be essential for dietitian eHealth readiness: A qualitative study exploring dietitian perspectives of eHealth readiness Published In Nutrition and Dietetics
2019	The patient experience of having a feeding tube during treatment for head and neck cancer: A systematic literature review Published In Clinical Nutrition ESPEN
2018	A framework for eHealth readiness of dietitians Published In International Journal of Medical Informatics
2018	Characteristics of older adults with diabetes: What does the current aged care resident look like? Published In Nutrition and Dietetics
2018	Exploring the efficacy of prophylactic feeding tube placement for head and neck cancer patients: an international mixed-methods study Published In Clinical Nutrition
2018	Nutrition-related hospital presentations and admissions among radiotherapy outpatients: a systematic literature review Published In Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics
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
2018	eHealth readiness of dietitians Published In Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics
2018	‘Breaking Barriers, Breaking Bread’: Pilot study to evaluate acceptability of a school breakfast program utilising donated food Published In Nutrition and Dietetics
2017	Accessing hospital packaged foods and beverages: the importance of a seated posture when eating Published In Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics
2017	Feasibility of home-based dietetic intervention to improve the nutritional status of older adults post-hospital discharge Published In Nutrition and Dietetics
2017	Fifteen year trends in affordability of the Illawarra Healthy Food Basket survey Published In Journal of Nutrition & Intermediary Metabolism
2017	Measure for Measure: Pack Performance versus Human Dexterity and Grip Strength Published In Packaging Technology and Science
2017	Parent, patient and health professional perspectives regarding enteral nutrition in paediatric oncology Published In Nutrition and Dietetics
2017	THE ‘DIABETIC DIET’: A WEB BASED SURVEY FOR DETERMINING THE INCIDENCE, RATIONALE, COMPOSITION AND IMPLICATIONS IN AUSTRALIAN RESIDENTIAL AGED CARE FACILITIES Published In The Journal of Nursing Home Research Sciences
2017	The impact of sodium on inflammation related to multiple sclerosis Published In Journal of Nutrition & Intermediary Metabolism
2016	Easy to open? Exploring the ‘openability’ of hospital food and beverage packaging by older adults Published In Appetite
2016	Factors influencing food choice for independently living older people - a systematic literature review Published In Journal of Nutrition in Gerontology and Geriatrics
2016	IMPLEMENTATION OF NUTRITION SCREENING FOR OLDER ADULTS IN GENERAL PRACTICE: PATIENT PERSPECTIVES INDICATE ACCEPTABILITY Published In Journal of Aging Research and Lifestyle
2016	Note: Rating Accessibility of Packaging: A Medical Packaging Example Published In Packaging Technology and Science
2016	Outcomes related to nutrition screening in community living older adults: a systematic literature review Published In Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics
2016	Perceived nutrition needs and food choices of community living older adults Published In Journal of Nutrition and Intermediary Metabolism
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
2016	‘While we can, we will’: exploring food choice and dietary behaviour amongst independent older Australians Published In Nutrition and Dietetics
2015	A hospital-based mid-meal self-selection strategy to reduce food wastage and improve intakes Published In Nutrition and Dietetics
2015	Association between body composition, upper and lower body strength, endurance and nutritional status in a healthy, older population Published In Nutrition and Dietetics
2015	Energy and protein intake increases with an electronic bedside spoken meal ordering system compared to a paper menu in hospital patients Published In Clinical Nutrition ESPEN
2015	Evaluating the effect of common hospital food and beverage packaging on the total nutritional intake by older Australians Published In Nutrition and Dietetics
2015	Evaluation of a pilot volunteer feeding assistance program: influences on the dietary intakes of elderly hospitalised patients and lessons learnt Published In Journal of Nutrition, Health and Aging
2015	Exploring the impact of two different food and beverage packaging conditions on the dietary intakes of older adults in a simulated hospital environment Published In Nutrition and Dietetics
2015	Exploring the views of parents regarding dietary habits of their young cancer-surviving children Published In Supportive Care in Cancer
2015	Feasibility of nutrition screening for older adults in general practice settings Published In Nutrition and Dietetics
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
2015	Lean body mass associated with upper body strength in healthy older adults while higher body fat limits lower extremity performance and endurance Published In nutrients
2015	Maximising every mouthful with fortified mini meals Published In Nutrition and Dietetics
2015	Protein and thiamin intakes are not related to cognitive function in well-nourished community-living older adults Published In Nutrition and Dietetics
2015	Role of dietary protein and thiamine intakes on cognitive function in healthy older people: a systematic review Published In Nutrients
2015	Self-selecting mid-meals: does it improve dietary intakes and are patients satisfied with this strategy? Published In Nutrition and Dietetics
2015	Starvation in the land of plenty: why Australians are malnourished Published In The Conversation
2015	Systematic review of best evidence for dietary practices in the management of diabetes mellitus in older adults residing in aged care facilities Published In Nutrition and Dietetics
2015	Systematic review of the evidence for a liberalized diet in the management of diabetes mellitus in older adults residing in aged care facilities Published In Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice
2015	The nutritional status and energy and protein intakes of MOW clients and the need for further targeted strategies to enhance intakes Published In Appetite
2015	Uptake of nutrition informatics in Australia compared with the USA Published In Nutrition and Dietetics
2015	Using technology to improve nutrition education – a pilot study with tertiary health students across year groups Published In Nutrition and Dietetics
2014	2013 Australian nutrition informatics survey Published In Nutrition and Dietetics
2014	Feasibility of implementing routine nutritional screening for older adults in Australian general practices: a mixed-methods study Published In BMC Family Practice
2014	Food preferences and perceived nutrition needs of older adults Published In Nutrition and Dietetics
2014	Food tolerance and diet quality following adjustable gastric banding, sleeve gastrectomy and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass Published In Obesity Research and Clinical Practice
2014	Introduction to nutrition informatics in Australia Published In Nutrition and Dietetics
2014	Rating accessibility of packaging: a medical packaging example Published In Packaging Technology and Science
2014	Upskilling of general practice staff to perform malnutrition screening in older adults: a demonstrated model Published In Nutrition and Dietetics
2014	“More than just a meal”: a qualitative study of the views and experiences of older people using a Meals on Wheels (MOW) service Published In The Journal of Aging Research and Clinical Practice
2013	"It could probably help someone else but not me": A feasibility study of a snack programme offered to meals on wheels clients Published In Journal of Nutrition, Health and Aging
2013	"It could probably help someone else but not me”: a feasibility study of a snack programme offered to meals on wheels clients Published In Journal of Nutrition, Health and Aging
2013	Accessing packaged food and beverages in hospital. Exploring experiences of patients and staff Published In Appetite
2013	Does grip and pinch strength affect the openability of packages in the over 65 year old? a comparison between 2 postures Published In Nutrition and Dietetics
2013	Evaluating the nutritional content of flagstaff fine foods against the current meals-on-wheels nutrition guidelines and recommended dietary intakes Published In Nutrition and Dietetics
2013	Graduate destinations: where do our graduates go and how can we improve their journey? Published In Nutrition and Dietetics
2013	Home-based dietetic intervention improves nutritional status post hospital discharge in older people Published In Annals of Nutrition and Metabolism: European journal of nutrition, metabolic diseases and dietetics
2013	Influences on openability of hospital food and beverage packaging by the elderly: the role of dexterity and posture Published In Nutrition and Dietetics
2013	Kiama meals on wheels service: who is referring and what is on the menu? Published In Nutrition and Dietetics
2013	Lying down on the job- does posture affect grip strength and opening hospital food and beverage packaging? Published In Australian Occupational Therapy Journal
2013	Observations of mealtimes in hospital aged care rehabilitation wards Published In Appetite
2013	PP049-SUN MILK AND ORAL NUTRITION SUPPLEMENTS ARE THE PREFERRED PROTEIN SOURCES OF MALNOURISHED OLDER ADULTS POST HOSPITALIZATION Published In Clinical Nutrition
2013	Patient nutritional intake increases with a bedside spoken meal ordering system Published In Nutrition and Dietetics
2013	Towards routine nutrition screening of older patients in Australian General Practice: Participatory research needed to engage practitioners Published In The Journal of Frailty and Aging
2013	Using a digital photo resource to enhance the understanding of food products and their composition in a university and clinical setting Published In Nutrition and Dietetics
2013	What's on the tray? Nutritional intake of Meals on Wheels clients Published In Nutrition and Dietetics
2013	‘We are all time poor’: is routine nutrition screening of older patients feasible? Published In Australian Family Physician
2012	'More than just a meal': a qualitative study of the views and experiences of older clients using Meals on Wheels Published In Nutrition and Dietetics
2012	Additional feeding assistance improves the energy and protein intakes of hospitalised elderly patients. A health services evaluation Published In Appetite
2012	Determining the feasibility of a snack program to improve nutritional status in Meals on Wheels clients: a Pilot Study Published In Nutrition and Dietetics
2012	Digital food photograph resource enhances perceived understanding of food composition in nutrition and dietetics students Published In Nutrition and Dietetics
2012	Food service trends in New South Wales (NSW) hospitals, 2002–2012 Published In Nutrition and Dietetics
2012	Food tolerance and gastrointestinal quality of life following three bariatric procedures: adjustable gastric banding, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, and sleeve gastrectomy Published In Obesity Surgery
2012	If a picture tells a thousand words, how useful are they as a teaching tool? Evaluating a digital food photo resource within a first year tertiary nutrition subject Published In Nutrition and Dietetics
2012	Improving food services for elderly, long-stay patients in Australian hospitals: Adding food fortification, assistance with packaging and feeding assistance Published In Nutrition and Dietetics
2012	Improving opportunities for food service and dietetics practice in hospitals and residential aged care facilities Published In Nutrition and Dietetics
2012	Meals on Wheels (MOW): exploring nutritional status, client experiences and dietary intakes Published In Nutrition and Dietetics
2012	Measurung plate waste in hospitals Published In Nutrition and Dietetics
2012	What's on the menu for the 75+ Health Assessment?: An opportunity for nutrition screening of older patients in General Practice Published In Australasian Medical Journal
2011	Food tolerance and diet quality: a comparison of three bariatric procedures Published In Nutrition and Dietetics
2011	Food tolerance and gastronintestinal quality of life following three bariatric surgeries: adjustable gastric banding, roux-en-y gastric bypass, and sleeve gastrectomy Published In Nutrition and Dietetics
2011	Incorporating digital food photos and nutrient profiles into dietetics education Published In Nutrition and Dietetics
2011	Inpatients want an increased variety of foods and beverages Published In Nutrition and Dietetics
2011	Is an online healthy lifestyles program acceptable for parents of preschool children? Published In Nutrition and Dietetics
2011	Plate waste in hospitals and strategies for change Published In e-SPEN Journal: the European e-journal of clinical nutrition and metabolism
2011	Professional Foodservice. Second edition Published In Nutrition & Dietetics
2011	The nutritional status and eating behaviours of meals on wheels (MOW) clients: a pilot study Published In Nutrition and Dietetics
2010	Can volunteer feeding assistants increase the energy and protein intakes in hospitalised elderly patients?- A health services evaluation Published In Nutrition and Dietetics
2010	Development and pilot evaluation of a food service training DVD Published In Nutrition and Dietetics
2010	Evaluation of a hospital based volunteer feeding assistance program Published In Nutrition and Dietetics
2010	Factors influencing participant's experience in the smart clinical trial Published In Nutrition and Dietetics
2010	Meal time activities influence resident dietary intakes in residential aged care - a pilot study Published In Nutrition and Dietetics
2010	Prioritising hospital food, nourishing snacks and feeding assistance 'making every mouthful count' Published In Nutrition and Dietetics
2010	Snacks or supplements: a review of hospital food choices at mid-meal times Published In Nutrition and Dietetics
2009	A nutritional analysis of meals on wheels (MOW) meals Published In Nutrition and Dietetics
2009	An audit of hospital menu planning standards across Australia and internationally: What are the similarities and the differences? Published In Nutrition and Dietetics
2009	Patient satisfaction and energy intakes are enhanced by point of service meal provision Published In Nutrition and Dietetics
2009	Prison foodservice in Australia - systems, menus and inmate attitudes Published In Journal of Foodservice
2009	Problematic food and beverage packaging in hospitals Published In Nutrition and Dietetics
2009	Treating malnutrition in hospitals: dietitians in the driving seat? Published In Nutrition and Dietetics
2008	A volunteer feeding assistance program can improve dietary intakes of elderly patients - a pilot study Published In Appetite
2007	A volunteer feeding assistance program improves dietary intakes of elderly patients Published In Nutrition and Dietetics
2007	Rehabilitation inpatients are not meeting their energy and protein needs Published In e-SPEN Journal: the European e-journal of clinical nutrition and metabolism
2003	Reply Published In Journal of Foodservice

Chapter

Year	Title
2021	Improving Nutrition in Older Adults Published In Encyclopedia of Gerontology and Population Aging Publisher Springer International Publishing
2021	Improving Nutrition in Older Adults Published In Encyclopedia of Gerontology and Population Aging Publisher Springer Nature
2020	Hospital Food Service Published In Handbook of Eating and Drinking Publisher Springer International Publishing
2020	Hospital Food Service Published In Handbook of Eating and Drinking Publisher Springer Nature
2019	Hospital Food Service Published In Handbook of Eating and Drinking Publisher Springer International Publishing
2019	Hospital Food Service Published In Handbook of Eating and Drinking Publisher Springer Nature
2019	Improving Nutrition in Older Adults Published In Encyclopedia of Gerontology and Population Aging Publisher Springer International Publishing
2019	Improving Nutrition in Older Adults Published In Encyclopedia of Gerontology and Population Aging Publisher Springer Nature
2017	Food Packaging and Older Adults Published In FOOD FOR THE AGING POPULATION, 2ND EDITION Publisher Elsevier
2017	Food Packaging and Older Adults Published In FOOD FOR THE AGING POPULATION, 2ND EDITION Publisher WOODHEAD PUBL LTD
2017	Food packaging and older adults Published In Food for the Aging Population

Conference Paper

Year	Title
2019	Usability of Food and Beverage Packs in Hospital - Experiences from the Renal Ward Published In 21st IAPRI World Conference on Packaging 2018 - Packaging: Driving a Sustainable Future
2018	Packed, sealed, delivered and unable to open: Australian nurses views on hospital food and beverage packaging and older users Published In 20th Congress International Ergonomics Association
2017	Developing National Meal Guidelines for Home Delivered and Centre Based Meals in Australia Published In 10th International Conference on Culinary Arts and Sciences Proceedings
2017	Hospital food and beverage packaging: Exploring impacts on 'openability' and dietary intakes by older adults Published In 10th International Conference on Culinary Arts and Sciences Proceedings
2015	Lift that lid, unscrew that cap, pull that straw: the challenges of hospital food and beverage packaging for the older user. Published In Proceedings 19th Triennial Congress of the IEA
2015	Water water everywhere and not a drop to drink: the challenge of bottled water provision to older users in hospitals Published In Proceedings 19th Triennial Congress of the IEA
2015	You have to open it to eat it: does food packaging used in hospitals impede intake in a well older population? Published In Abstracts of the ICCAS 2015: Opportunities and Challenges for Food and Eating in Society
2014	Exploring "openability" of hospital food and beverage packaging by "well elderly" Published In Fourth International Conference on Food Studies
2014	If at first you don't succeed: Older consumers and hospital food & beverage packaging – a matter of try, try and try again! Published In Responsible Packaging for a Global Market - Proceedings of the 19th IAPRI World Conference on Packaging
2014	Warning! : packaging can damage your health Published In Proceedings of the Second European Conference on Design 4 Health 2013
2013	Developing a multidisciplinary SIM Laboratory within the School of Health Sciences Published In SimHealth 2013 Conference Proceedings
2013	Nutrition screening and nutrition support for our community living elderly - "Maximising Every Mouthful" Published In International Conference on Culinary Arts and Sciences VIII: Global, National and Local Perspectives (ICCAS 2013)
2012	Identifying student engagement challenges in the Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences Published In HERDSA2012
2012	Novel digital food photos resource enhances knowledge of nutrition and dietetics students Published In HERDSA2012
2008	Eating Inside: food service experiences in three Australian prisons Published In Culinary Arts and Sciences VI Global, National and Local Perspectives (6th International Conference on Culinary Arts and Sciences)

Other Research Activities

Advisees

Graduate Advising Relationship

Degree	Research Title	Advisee
Doctor of Philosophy	"It's no choking matter!": Rectifying Texture Modified Food 'Inconsistencies' in Residential Aged Care	Host, Alison
Doctor of Philosophy	The role of nutrition in minimising cardiovascular risk in spinal patients in specialist rehabilitation	Iyer, Priya
Doctor of Philosophy	Investigating Children's School Lunches: Does the Content, Ability and Time Taken to Open Packaged Food Items Impact Nutrition Outcomes and Break Time Physical Activity Levels of Foundation Phase and Stage 1 Primary School Children	Stanham, Kim
Doctor of Philosophy	An Investigation into the Identification, Assessment and Treatment of Cancer-related Sarcopenia and the Development and Implementation of a New Model of Care.	Fischer, Olivia

Keywords

Older adults
Nutrition support
Food and beverage packaging
Food service research
Meals on Wheels
Hospitals
Dietetics

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http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2382-7855 (confirmed)

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U-9738-2019

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35275986200

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