Valerie Verhasselt VV MD, PhD Head, Immunology and Breastfeeding 0402997617 Valerie.verhasselt@telethonkids.org.au Head, Immunology and Breastfeeding @valerieverhass1 Professor Verhasselt is Head of Immunology and Breast Feeding at the Telethon ...

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This study aimed to examine prevalence of front-of-pack nutrition labels on supermarket own brand foods, and alignment with patterns of nutritional quality ...

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• 2018
• October 2018

Dairy intake is likely to influence dietary energy density (ED) and nutrient density (ND), which are factors representing aspects of dietary quality. ...

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• 2015
• January 2015

This study aims to examine associations between individual, social, home, & neighbourhood environmental factors & dietary intake among adults. ...

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• 2015
• January 2015

This study examined the cross-sectional association between dietary patterns & cognition in a sample of 249 people, 65-90 years, with mild cognitive impairment ...

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• 2012
• October 2012

Investigate the world's largest and most powerful supermarkets' publically available CSR commitments to determine their potential impact on public health ...

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• 2018
• November 2018

Strategies to prevent early-life food allergen sensitisation prior to commencement of solid foods are needed and should be the focus of future research ...

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• 2016
• September 2016

Dairy intake is likely to influence dietary energy density (ED) and nutrient density (ND), which are factors representing aspects of dietary quality. ...

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• 2014
• August 2014

Food allergy (FA) affects 2%-10% of US children and is a growing clinical and public health problem. ...

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• 2015
• February 2015

It is unknown whether the nutritional quality of children's menus vary depending on the cuisine type. This study aimed to investigate differences in the nutritional quality of children's menus by cuisine type in restaurants located in Perth, Western Australia. ...

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• 2023
• February 2023

Omega fatty acids are essential for young children’s growth and development. They also have essential functions in cell receptors of membranes and regulation of hormones synthesis. Essential fatty acids such as omega-3 and -6 can only be obtained through food mainly fish and other seafood and to a lesser extent through nuts, seeds, and plant oils. ...

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• 2023
• January 2023

Findings suggest Australian supermarket CSR policies are not likely to adequately contribute to improving population diets or sustainability of food systems ...

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• 2019
• April 2019