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View article: Ultra-processed food consumption in the central division of Fiji
Ultra-processed food consumption in the central division of Fiji Open
Background Processed packaged foods are readily available in Fiji; however, the extent to which ultra-processed foods (UPFs) currently contribute to energy and nutrient intake is unknown. This study aimed to assess the contribution of UPFs…
View article: Assessing Knowledge, Attitudes and Behaviours toward Salt and Sugar Consumption in the Central Division of Fiji
Assessing Knowledge, Attitudes and Behaviours toward Salt and Sugar Consumption in the Central Division of Fiji Open
Objectives: This study aimed to assess salt and sugar-related knowledge, attitudes and behaviours (KAB) of adults in the Central Division of Fiji. Methods: A randomised stratified sample of 700 adults were selected. Questions on salt and s…
View article: Policies on the collection, analysis, and reporting of sex and gender in Australian health and medical research: a mixed methods study
Policies on the collection, analysis, and reporting of sex and gender in Australian health and medical research: a mixed methods study Open
Objective To explore the policies of key organisations in Australian health and medical research on defining, collecting, analysing, and reporting data on sex and gender, and to identify barriers to and facilitators of developing and imple…
View article: Assessing knowledge, attitudes, and behaviours toward salt and sugar consumption in the Central Division of Fiji
Assessing knowledge, attitudes, and behaviours toward salt and sugar consumption in the Central Division of Fiji Open
Background Excessive salt and sugar intake influence the global burden of non-communicable diseases. This study aimed to describe the knowledge, attitudes and behaviours (KAB) of Fijian adults relating to salt and sugar consumption to info…
View article: Ultra-Processed Food Consumption in the Central Division of Fiji
Ultra-Processed Food Consumption in the Central Division of Fiji Open
Availability of ultra-processed foods is likely to be high in the Pacific (1) however, information on consumption is limited. This study aimed to assess consumption levels and dietary sources of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) in a population…
View article: Strengthening national salt reduction strategies using multiple methods process evaluations: case studies from Malaysia and Mongolia
Strengthening national salt reduction strategies using multiple methods process evaluations: case studies from Malaysia and Mongolia Open
Objective: To understand the extent to which national salt reduction strategies in Malaysia and Mongolia were implemented and achieving their intended outcomes. Design: Multiple methods process evaluations conducted at the mid-point of str…
View article: Salt and Sugar Intakes of Adults in the Central Division of Fiji – Findings from a Nutrition Survey of over 500 People
Salt and Sugar Intakes of Adults in the Central Division of Fiji – Findings from a Nutrition Survey of over 500 People Open
Background Excess salt and sugar consumption contribute to diet-related diseases, such as obesity, diabetes, and hypertension. Given the increasing burden of these conditions in Fiji, this study aimed to estimate salt and sugar intakes and…
View article: The nutritional profile of plant‐based meat analogues available for sale in Australia
The nutritional profile of plant‐based meat analogues available for sale in Australia Open
Aim To assess the nutritional quality of plant‐based meat analogues in Australia, compared to equivalent meat products, and to assess levels of micronutrient fortification in meat analogues. Methods This cross‐sectional study used nutritio…
View article: Research protocol for impact assessment of a project to scale up food policies in the Pacific
Research protocol for impact assessment of a project to scale up food policies in the Pacific Open
Background One of the challenges for countries implementing food policy measures has been the difficulty in demonstrating impact and retaining stakeholder support. Consequently, research funded to help countries overcome these challenges s…
View article: The tide of dietary risks for noncommunicable diseases in Pacific Islands: an analysis of population NCD surveys
The tide of dietary risks for noncommunicable diseases in Pacific Islands: an analysis of population NCD surveys Open
Objective To describe changes over time in dietary risk factor prevalence and non-communicable disease in Pacific Island Countries (PICTs). Methods Secondary analysis of data from 21,433 adults aged 25–69, who participated in nationally re…
View article: Gender roles, generational changes and environmental challenges: an intersectional interpretation of perceptions on healthy diets among iTaukei women and men in Fiji
Gender roles, generational changes and environmental challenges: an intersectional interpretation of perceptions on healthy diets among iTaukei women and men in Fiji Open
Objective: To investigate perceptions of iTaukei Fijian women and men around diet and the ability to consume a healthy diet. Design: Six focus groups were conducted with women and men separately. Six to ten women and men participated in ea…
View article: Contextualising sex and gender research to improve women's health: An early- and mid-career researcher perspective
Contextualising sex and gender research to improve women's health: An early- and mid-career researcher perspective Open
The field of sex and gender research in health and medicine is growing, and many early- and mid-career researchers (EMCRs) are developing skills in this area. As EMCRs specialising in sex and gender research, we aim to better understand se…
View article: Understanding Enablers and Barriers to the Implementation of Nutrition Standards in Publicly Funded Institutions in Victoria
Understanding Enablers and Barriers to the Implementation of Nutrition Standards in Publicly Funded Institutions in Victoria Open
Effective implementation of nutrition standards in publicly funded institutions can facilitate healthy food and beverage consumption by communities and populations, which can enable improvements in dietary intake and reduce disease burden.…
View article: A review of front-of-pack nutrition labelling in Southeast Asia: Industry interference, lessons learned, and future directions
A review of front-of-pack nutrition labelling in Southeast Asia: Industry interference, lessons learned, and future directions Open
This research was supported by the United Kingdom Global Better Health Programme, which is managed by the United Kingdom Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and supported by PricewaterhouseCoopers in Southeast Asia.
View article: The tide of dietary risks for noncommunicable diseases in Pacific Islands: an analysis of population NCD surveys
The tide of dietary risks for noncommunicable diseases in Pacific Islands: an analysis of population NCD surveys Open
Objective: To describe changes over time in dietary risk factor prevalence and non-communicable disease in Pacific Island countries.Methods: Secondary analysis of data from 21,433 adults aged 25-69, who participated in nationally represent…
View article: Strengthening Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Taxation for Non-Communicable Disease Prevention: A Comparative Political Economy Analysis Case Study of Fiji and Tonga
Strengthening Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Taxation for Non-Communicable Disease Prevention: A Comparative Political Economy Analysis Case Study of Fiji and Tonga Open
Diet-related fiscal policy is an effective NCD prevention strategy. However, current sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) taxes in Fiji and Tonga have not had the desired effect; SSB consumption in Fiji, for example, contributes to mortality mor…
View article: Additional file 1 of Incorporating a gender lens into nutrition and health-related policies in Fiji: analysis of policies and stakeholder perspectives
Additional file 1 of Incorporating a gender lens into nutrition and health-related policies in Fiji: analysis of policies and stakeholder perspectives Open
Additional file 1: Supplementary table 1. Policy content analysis and WHO gender analysis, data extraction.
View article: Implementing effective salt reduction programs and policies in low- and middle-income countries: learning from retrospective policy analysis in Argentina, Mongolia, South Africa and Vietnam
Implementing effective salt reduction programs and policies in low- and middle-income countries: learning from retrospective policy analysis in Argentina, Mongolia, South Africa and Vietnam Open
Objective: To understand the factors influencing the implementation of salt reduction interventions in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC). Design: Retrospective policy analysis based on desk reviews of existing reports and semi-struct…
View article: The association of energy and macronutrient intake with all-cause mortality, cardiovascular disease and dementia: findings from 120 963 women and men in the UK Biobank
The association of energy and macronutrient intake with all-cause mortality, cardiovascular disease and dementia: findings from 120 963 women and men in the UK Biobank Open
This study aimed to investigate the association between individual and combinations of macronutrients with premature death, CVD and dementia. Sex differences were investigated. Data were utilised from a prospective cohort of 120 963 indivi…
View article: Packaged food supply in Fiji: nutrient levels, compliance with sodium targets and adherence to labelling regulations
Packaged food supply in Fiji: nutrient levels, compliance with sodium targets and adherence to labelling regulations Open
Objective: To estimate the proportion of products meeting Fiji government labelling regulations, assess compliance with national Na reformulation targets and examine the Na and total sugar levels in packaged foods sold in selected major su…