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Validation of a food frequency questionnaire to assess nutrient intakes in women participating in the PRedictors linking Obesity and gut MIcrobiomE (PROMIsE) study : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Masters of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics, Massey University, Albany, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2019)
Background: Diet is a modifiable risk factor for a range of chronic diseases. Food frequency questionnaires (FFQ) are commonly used in epidemiological studies to investigate this relationship due to their ease of administration, ...
Iodine and mid-life women living in Auckland, New Zealand who avoid bread : a thesis presented in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Human Nutrition at Massey University, Albany, Auckland, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2019)
Aim: To investigate if avoidance of iodine fortified bread products by mid-life women results in
low iodine status following mandatory fortification of bread with iodised salt in New Zealand in
2009.
Method: This ...
Iron deficiency and risk factors in pre-menopausal females living in Auckland, New Zealand : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics, Massey University, Albany, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2019)
Background: Iron Deficiency (ID) is the most common nutrient deficiency worldwide,
affecting one third of the world’s population. In New Zealand (NZ), the highest rates
are found within pre-menopausal females, with ...
Dietary choices of New Zealand women during pregnancy and lactation : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics at Massey University, Albany, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2020)
Background: A woman and her offspring’s health is affected by the maternal diet during
pregnancy and lactation. Because of the importance of the diet, there is a large emphasis on
women making optimal dietary choices, ...
The prevention of weight regain in bariatric surgery patients at Counties Manukau Health : a thesis completed as part of the requirements for Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics at Massey University, Albany Campus Auckland, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2019)
Background: Weight-regain is commonly experienced post-bariatric surgery. This study
aimed to assess the impact of a structured eating behaviour group education
programme on food intake and eating behaviours which co ...
Determining the relative validity and reproducibility of a food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) to assess nutrient intake in older adults living in New Zealand : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics at Massey University, Albany, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2019)
Background: New Zealand’s population is ageing. Dietary intakes in older adults and
physiological changes through ageing are important predictors of health and disease
outcomes. However, it is challenging to capture ...
The link between dietary diversity and body composition in New Zealand European, Māori and Pacific women : the women's EXPLORE study : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics, Massey University, Albany, New Zealand
(Massey university, 2019)
Eating a diverse diet improves diet quality and nutritional adequacy, but may be higher in
energy and discretionary foods, which are associated with obesity. We aimed to utilise a
newly validated dietary diversity ...
The role of dietary patterns, inflammatory status and gut microbiome in bone health maintenance of postmenopausal women : a cross-sectional study : a thesis presented in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Nutritional Science, School of Health Sciences, Massey University, Palmerston North
(Massey University, 2020)
The incidence of postmenopausal osteoporosis (a disease in which bones become weak and brittle) is increasing in parallel with the ageing of the global population. Postmenopausal osteoporosis is characterized by increased ...
The perception of sweet, bitter and fatty acid taste and sensitivity to fat by mouthfeel and olfaction : associations with dietary intake, eating behaviour and obesity in premenopausal women : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Nutritional Science at Massey University, Albany, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2019)
Background: Individual variability in taste perception may influence diet, possibly modifying eating behaviour and long-term food choice. Research into taste perception and weight status, dietary intake, eating behaviour ...
Determining the validity and reproducibility of the Healthy Heart Food Index : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Masters of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics at Massey University, Albany, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2019)
Background: Diet quality is associated with cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk, and the New Zealand (NZ) Heart Foundation has produced dietary guidelines aimed at reducing CVD risk for adult New Zealanders. At present, there ...