
Amanda Patterson
@amandapatuon
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13-07-2016 04:34:39
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Did you know only 4% of Aussie's get their #daily5 & annually, every Australian household wastes $4000 in #foodwaste ? #NNW2019 is all about getting #5serves by #embracingfoodwaste . Read our blog on reducing waste & eating more veg ow.ly/keJG50wIqry 🥑♻️🍏nib foundation

Frozen and canned veg are just as nutritious as fresh veg! Plus, they're usually cheaper and last much longer 🕟 a great way to #tryfor5, save money, and #reducefood waste 🥦🌽Nutrition Australia nib foundation #NNW2019


It's that time of year again. Our 2nd year @UON_NUDIs will be promoting National Nutrition Week #NNW2019 across University of Newcastle campuses tomorrow, including Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) from 10-2pm. See them for great nutrition resources including the opportunity to sign up for No Money No Time (NMNT)



We have refreshed our display and have a new bunch of @UON_NUDIs at Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) for #NNW2018. Come visit us in your lunch break.


It’s arrived Allen & Unwin the new improved version focussing on econutrition - order it to read or use it for your students. booktopia.com.au/food-and-nutri…


Well done to University of Melbourne who now offer fully #HealthyChoices compliant vending machines for students! Student Health Promotion volunteers assessed the machines, followed by dedicated staff working with vending suppliers to roll out out healthier options over a 12-month period.


Our paper demonstrating an association between higher diet quality and better academic achievement in uni students was one of the top downloads in @JHNDEditor in 2018-19. Dr Megan Whatnall @DrTracyBurrows Amanda Patterson UON Nutrition doi.org/10.1111/jhn.12…




Dr Megan Whatnall Amanda Patterson recommend that when students commence uni and/or move away from the parents’ home are the key time for intervention to prevent food insecurity. Our paper highlighting predictors of food insecurity among Australian uni students doi.org/10.3390/ijerph…


Woo Hoo! Look at us Dietitians Australia After 37 years Time for New name! New logo! Exciting to see vision for our >7400 #APD #dietitians @dietitians_CEO @taradiversi

Could encouraging uni students to eat better improve their academic performance? A/Prof Melinda Hutchesson believes further research is needed to answer this BUT her systematic review: doi.org/10.3390/health… & cross-sectional study doi.org/10.1111/jhn.12… provide preliminary support.


Dr Megan Whatnall’s analysis of the UON Student Healthy Lifestyle Survey found high intake of unhealthy foods, particularly in males, younger students & those living in parents home. doi: 10.1111/1747-0080.12584. A/Prof Melinda Hutchesson Amanda Patterson


Being able to plan meals ahead is more strongly related to diet quality than actual #cooking @PRCPAN University of Newcastle Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) IGFS Queen's University Belfast 🎓 @DrMeganRollo doi.org/10.1111/1747-0…


Interested in #research behind Heart Foundation #Heart Healthy Eating Patterns? See our Evidence Check evaluating relationship between Dietary Patterns and #HeartDisease Laureate Prof Clare Collins AO @DrTracyBurrows @DrMeganRollo PRCPAN (University of Newcastle) ow.ly/vFPt50AgbE6


Two of our keen researchers for this trial Margy Galloway showing off newly printed resource books (lots of yummy food ideas in that one!) and Emily Ramage (she/her) sporting the latest fashion in #research activewear! What a team. strokebrainPRC CRE Stroke Rehab Stroke Foundation
