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Andrew Hills

Professor Andrew Hills

Andrew Hills

Professor of Exercise and Sports Science
Academic Lead - Exercise and Sports Science

Room 106 , Building C

+61 3 6324 5452 (phone)

Andrew.Hills@utas.edu.au

Professor Hills is a world-leading clinician, researcher and advocate in public health, having primary interests in physical activity and health, particularly the prevention and management of obesity and related conditions. He is currently Associate Dean, Global and Professor of Sports and Exercise Science in the School of Health Sciences, College of Health and Medicine.

Biography

Professor Hills joined the University of Tasmania in April 2016 as Professor of Sports and Exercise Science in the School of Health Sciences at Newnham. Previously he was Professor of Allied Health Research at Mater Mothers’ Hospital in Brisbane and Honorary Professor at the University of Queensland’s Mater Research Institute from 2011. From 2011-2014 he also held a conjoint professorial appointment at Griffith University.

Prior to 2011, Andrew was Professor of Energy Metabolism in the Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation (IHBI) at Queensland University of Technology and Co-Director of the Australian Technology Network of Universities’ Centre for Metabolic Fitness, a national Centre devoted to understanding the lifestyle implications of obesity and related conditions.

Professor Hills is a former Co-Director of the Australasian Child and Adolescent Obesity Research Network (ACAORN) and a former Secretary, Vice-President and President of the Australia and New Zealand Obesity Society (ANZOS). He has made major global contributions in the field of obesity, including the assessment of body composition and energy expenditure. Andrew’s work has played an integral role in the development of safe and effective treatments for the overweight and obese, including novel nutrition and exercise approaches to weight management.

In addition to his broader contributions to the field of physical activity and health plus exercise and obesity, Professor Hills has a passion for working with mothers and young children, including the challenge of improving the health status of young women prior to conception and during pregnancy, plus the implications for longer-term maternal and child health.

Memberships

Professional practice

Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA)
Australia and New Zealand Obesity Society (ANZOS)
Sports Medicine Australia (SMA), Order of Fellows
International Council for Physical Activity and Fitness Research (ICPAFR)

Administrative expertise

Deputy Dean Research, Faculty of Health, 2017
Director – Research Development, Faculty of Health, 2017
Allied Health Research Committee, Mater Health Services (MHS), Chair, 2011-2016
Centre for Nutrition and Exercise, Mater Research Institute – UQ, Director, 2011-2014

Teaching

Physical growth and development, functional anatomy, exercise physiology

Teaching expertise

Andrew has extensive teaching experience having taught at all year levels in the undergraduate program. He has supervised a large number of Honours, Master and PhD scholars from various academic disciplines including exercise and sports science, nutrition, physiotherapy, public health, medicine and psychology.

Research Appointments

Honorary Professor, Mater Research Institute – The University of Queensland, 2014-2017
Adjunct Professor – School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Queensland University of Technology, 2011-2017
Honorary Adjunct Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine, Bond University, 2015-2017
International Research Collaborator, Department of Physical Therapy, College of Applied Health Sciences, University of Illinois at Chicago, 2016-2017
Global Diabetes Research Network for South Asians (Global-DISHA), Associated Researcher, 2017.
NHMRCCareer Development Fellowships Clinical Panel member, 2017
NHMRC Partnerships for Better Health, Partnership Projects Grant Review Panel, 2014-2016
Statewide Pediatric Obesity Working Group member, Queensland Health, 2012-2016
Translating Research Into Practice (TRIP) Centre Leadership Team member, Mater Research Institute – UQ, 2011-2016
International Conference on Diet and Activity Methods (ICDAM9), Chairperson, Brisbane, Australia, September 2015

Research Invitations

Hills AP. (2017) Body composition assessment in children. International Growth and Development Conference, Dubai, 16-18 March (Invited Speaker) and member Scientific Program Committee.
Hills AP. (2017) Promoting healthy ageing: Importance of lifestyle. International Growth and Development Conference, Dubai, 16-18 March (Invited Speaker) and member Scientific Program Committee.
Hills AP. (2017) 1^st South East Asia Public Health Nutrition Conference, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 14-17 May (Invited Speaker).
Hills AP. (2017) Passport to better health and education outcomes for Tasmania’s children. Peter Underwood Centre – Education Transforms Symposium 2017, Hobart, 12-15 July (Keynote Speaker).
Hills AP. (2017) Prevention of childhood obesity: shining a lens on the early childhood years. National Eating Disorders and Obesity Conference, Australian and New Zealand Mental Health Association, Gold Coast, 7-8 August (Keynote Speaker).
Hills AP.(2016) Effective exercise interventions for obesity and type 2 diabetes. 28^th Symposium of the International Council for Physical Activity and Fitness Research, Kaunas, Lithuania, 24-27 August (Keynote Speaker).

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Expertise

Physical activity in the management of chronic disease
Prevention and management of obesity (special interest in paediatrics and maternity)
Exercise prescription for weight management
Exercise and musculoskeletal health
Children in sport and physical activity: physical growth and nutritional implications
Body composition assessment
Physical activity and energy expenditure assessment
Nutrition, weight control, exercise and body image

Research Themes

Professor Hills’ research aligns to the University’s research theme of Better Health with extensive contributions to the prevention and management of chronic disease including overweight and obesity and related conditions.

Fields of Research

Health services and systems (420399)
Exercise physiology (420702)
Community child health (420601)
Nutritional science (321004)
Health promotion (420603)
Public health nutrition (321005)
Infant and child health (321302)
Sports science and exercise (420799)
Nutrition and dietetics (321099)
Preventative health care (420605)
Sport and exercise nutrition (321006)
Health equity (420602)
Aged health care (420301)
Public health (420699)
Cardiology (incl. cardiovascular diseases) (320101)
Systems physiology (320803)
Mental health services (420313)
Sports medicine (320225)
Social determinants of health (420606)
Health psychology (520304)
Signal transduction (310111)
Social work (440999)
Endocrinology (320208)
Human biophysics (320802)
Infectious diseases (320211)
Algebra and number theory (490401)
Cell metabolism (310103)
Biomechanics (420701)
Family care (420303)
Epidemiology (420299)
Food properties (incl. characteristics and health benefits) (321002)
Respiratory diseases (320103)
Epidemiological methods (420204)
Allied health and rehabilitation science (420199)
Rural and remote health services (420321)
Clinical sciences (320299)
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander public health and wellbeing (450417)
Primary health care (420319)
Education systems (390399)
Rheumatology and arthritis (320223)
Health and community services (420305)
Health policy (440706)
Cell physiology (320801)
Cell development, proliferation and death (310102)
Paediatrics (321399)
Obstetrics and gynaecology (321502)
Other psychology (529999)
Medical physiology (320899)
Sport and exercise psychology (520107)
Wireless communication systems and technologies (incl. microwave and millimetrewave) (400608)
Modelling and simulation (460207)
Central nervous system (320903)
Cardiovascular medicine and haematology (320199)
Autonomic nervous system (320901)
Neurology and neuromuscular diseases (320905)
Foetal development and medicine (321501)
Food nutritional balance (300603)
Health informatics and information systems (420308)
Food engineering (400405)
Data communications (400602)

Research Objectives

Neonatal and child health (200506)
Other health (209999)
Nutrition (200410)
Expanding knowledge in the health sciences (280112)
Public health (excl. specific population health) (200499)
Behaviour and health (200401)
Clinical health (200199)
Women's and maternal health (200509)
Evaluation of health and support services (200299)
Health related to specific ethnic groups (200503)
Men's health (200504)
Allied health therapies (excl. mental health services) (200301)
Overweight and obesity (200411)
Preventive medicine (200412)
Evaluation of health outcomes (200202)
Specific population health (excl. Indigenous health) (200599)
Rural and remote area health (200508)
Prevention of human diseases and conditions (200104)
Determinants of health (200201)
Health related to ageing (200502)
Social structure and health (200207)
Treatment of human diseases and conditions (200105)
Other Indigenous (219999)
Health policy evaluation (200205)
Land (140106)
Policies and development (160205)
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander determinants of health (210301)
Health inequalities (200204)
Air (140101)
Mental health services (200305)
Organised sports (130602)
Mental health (200409)
Personnel (140110)
Health education and promotion (200203)
Health status (incl. wellbeing) (200407)
Emerging defence technologies (140104)
Information systems, technologies and services (220499)

Publications

Total publications

194

Journal Article

(187 outputs)

Year	Citation	Altmetrics
2023	Dalton LM, Hills AP, Jayasinghe S, Strong K, Hyland P, et al., 'The Allied Health Expansion Program: rethinking how to prepare a workforce to enable improved public health outcomes', Frontiers in Public Health, 11 ISSN 2296-2565 (2023) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1119726 [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Dalton LM; Jayasinghe S; Byrne N Tweet
2023	Faghy MA, Yates J, Hills AP, Jayasinghe S, da Luz Goulart C, et al., 'Cardiovascular disease prevention and management in the COVID-19 era and beyond: An international perspective', Progress in Cardiovascular Diseases ISSN 0033-0620 (2023) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.pcad.2023.01.004 [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Jayasinghe S Tweet
2023	Jayasinghe S, Holloway TP, Soward R, Patterson KAE, Ahuja KDK, et al., ''An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure': Proposal for a Social Prescribing Strategy for Obesity Prevention and Improvement in Health and Well-being', JMIR Research Protocols pp. 1-12. ISSN 1929-0748 (2023) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.2196/41280 [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Jayasinghe S; Holloway TP; Soward R; Patterson KAE; Ahuja KDK; Dalton L; Murray S; Byrne NM Tweet
2023	Sharma C, Ahuja KDK, Kulkarni B, Byrne NM, Hills AP, 'Life course research in physical activity: Pathway to Global Action Plan 2030', Obesity Reviews ISSN 1467-7881 (2023) [Refereed Article] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Ahuja KDK; Byrne NM
2022	Hill B, Savaglio M, Blewitt C, Ahuja K, Kandel P, et al., 'Preconception health in the workplace: an opportunity to support equitable access to education', Seminars in Reproductive Medicine, 40, (3-04) pp. 199-204. ISSN 1526-8004 (2022) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1750132 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 1Web of Science - 1 Co-authors: Ahuja K; Madden S Tweet
2022	Jayasinghe S, Flies EJ, Soward R, Kendal D, Kilpatrick M, et al., 'Physical activity and food environments in and around schools: a case study in regional North-West Tasmania', International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19, (10) Article 6238. ISSN 1660-4601 (2022) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19106238 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 1 Co-authors: Jayasinghe S; Flies EJ; Soward R; Kendal D; Kilpatrick M; Cleland V; Holloway TP; Murray S; Patterson KAE; Ahuja KDK; Hughes R; Byrne NM Tweet
2022	Jayasinghe S, Herath MP, Beckett JM, Ahuja KDK, Street SJ, et al., 'Gestational weight gain and postpartum weight retention in Tasmanian women: the baby-bod study', PLoS ONE, 17, (3) Article e0264744. ISSN 1932-6203 (2022) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0264744 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 2Web of Science - 2 Co-authors: Jayasinghe S; Herath MP; Beckett JM; Ahuja KDK; Street SJ; Byrne NM Tweet
2022	Jayasinghe S, Hills AP, 'Sarcopenia, obesity, and diabetes - The metabolic conundrum trifecta', Diabetes & Metabolic Syndrome: clinical research & reviews, 16 Article 102656. ISSN 1871-4021 (2022) [Contribution to Refereed Journal] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Jayasinghe S
2022	Jayasinghe S, Soward R, Dalton L, Holloway TP, Murray S, et al., 'Domains of capacity building in whole-systems approaches to Prevent Obesity-A 'Systematized' Review', International Journal of Integrated Care, 19, (17) Article 10997. ISSN 1568-4156 (2022) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.3390/ijerph191710997 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 1 Co-authors: Jayasinghe S; Soward R; Dalton L; Holloway TP; Murray S; Patterson KAE; Ahuja KDK; Byrne NM Tweet
2022	Jayasinghe SU, Faghy MA, Hills AP, 'Social justice equity in healthy living medicine - An international perspective', Progress in Cardiovascular Diseases, 71 pp. 64-68. ISSN 0033-0620 (2022) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.pcad.2022.04.008 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 3Web of Science - 1 Co-authors: Jayasinghe SU Tweet
2022	Jayasinghe SU, Misra A, Hills AP, 'Post-COVID-19 syndrome and type 2 diabetes: primacy of exercise in prevention and management', Diabetes & Metabolic Syndrome, 16, (1) Article 102379. ISSN 1871-4021 (2022) [Contribution to Refereed Journal] DOI: 10.1016/j.dsx.2021.102379 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 3Web of Science - 1 Co-authors: Jayasinghe SU Tweet
2022	Jayasinghe SU, Soward RI, Holloway TP, Patterson KAE, Ahuja KDK, et al., 'Why some do but too many don't? Barriers and enablers to physical activity in regional Tasmania - an exploratory, mixed-methods study', BMC Public Health, 22 Article 627. ISSN 1471-2458 (2022) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1186/s12889-022-13001-6 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 2Web of Science - 1 Co-authors: Jayasinghe SU; Soward RI; Holloway TP; Patterson KAE; Ahuja KDK; Hughes R; Byrne NM Tweet
2022	Popovic D, Bjelobrk M, Tesic M, Seman S, Jayasinghe S, et al., 'Defining the importance of stress reduction in managing cardiovascular disease - the role of exercise', Progress in Cardiovascular Diseases, 70 pp. 84-93. ISSN 0033-0620 (2022) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.pcad.2022.01.008 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 8Web of Science - 8 Co-authors: Jayasinghe S Tweet
2021	Arena R, Myers J, Kaminsky LA, Williams M, Sabbahi A, et al., 'Current activities centered on healthy living and recommendations for the future: a position statement from the hl-pivot network', Current Problems in Cardiology, 46, (6) pp. 100823. ISSN 0146-2806 (2021) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.cpcardiol.2021.100823 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 8Web of Science - 8 Tweet
2021	Faghy MA, Arena R, Stoner L, Haraf RH, Josephson R, et al., 'The need for exercise sciences and an integrated response to COVID-19: a position statement from the international HL-PIVOT network', Progress in Cardiovascular Diseases, 67 pp. 2-10. ISSN 0033-0620 (2021) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.pcad.2021.01.004 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 21Web of Science - 16 Tweet
2021	Herath M, Beckett J, Hills AP, Byrne NM, Ahuja KDK, 'Gestational diabetes mellitus and infant adiposity at birth: A systematic review and meta-analysis of therapeutic interventions', Journal of Clinical Medicine, 10, (4) Article 835. ISSN 2077-0383 (2021) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.3390/jcm10040835 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 4Web of Science - 5 Co-authors: Herath M; Beckett J; Byrne NM; Ahuja KDK Tweet
2021	Herath MP, Ahuja KDK, Beckett JM, Jayasinghe S, Byrne NM, et al., 'Determinants of infant adiposity across the first 6 months of life: Evidence from the Baby-bod study', Journal of Clinical Medicine, 10, (8) pp. 1-14. ISSN 2077-0383 (2021) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.3390/jcm10081770 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 5Web of Science - 5 Co-authors: Herath MP; Ahuja KDK; Beckett JM; Jayasinghe S; Byrne NM Tweet
2021	Jayasinghe S, Flies EJ, Soward R, Kendal D, Kilpatrick M, et al., 'A spatial analysis of access to physical activity infrastructure and healthy food in regional Tasmania', Frontiers in Public Health, 9 pp. 1-13. ISSN 2296-2565 (2021) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2021.773609 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 1 Co-authors: Jayasinghe S; Flies EJ; Soward R; Kendal D; Kilpatrick M; Holloway TP; Patterson KAE; Ahuja KDK; Hughes R; Byrne NM Tweet
2021	Jayasinghe S, Herath MP, Beckett JM, Ahuja KDK, Byrne NM, et al., 'Exclusivity of breastfeeding and body composition: learnings from the Baby-bod study', International Breastfeeding Journal, 16, (1) pp. 1-10. ISSN 1746-4358 (2021) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1186/s13006-021-00389-x [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 3Web of Science - 3 Co-authors: Jayasinghe S; Herath MP; Beckett JM; Ahuja KDK; Byrne NM Tweet
2021	Jayasinghe S, Herath MP, Beckett JM, Ahuja KDK, Byrne NM, et al., 'WHO child growth standards in context: The Baby-bod Project - observational study in Tasmania', BMJ Paediatrics Open, 5, (1) pp. 1-7. ISSN 2399-9772 (2021) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1136/bmjpo-2021-001123 [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Jayasinghe S; Herath MP; Beckett JM; Ahuja KDK; Byrne NM Tweet
2021	Jayawardena R, Sooriyaarachchi P, Kagawa M, Hills AP, King NA, 'Methods to develop figure rating scales (FRS): A systematic review', Diabetes & Metabolic Syndrome: clinical research & reviews, 15, (3) pp. 687-693. ISSN 1871-4021 (2021) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.dsx.2021.03.026 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 2Web of Science - 2 Tweet
2021	Jayawardena R, Swarnamali H, Ranasinghe P, Hills AP, 'Impact of portion-control plates (PCP) on weight reduction: A systematic review and meta-analysis of intervention studies', Obesity Research and Clinical Practice, 15, (2) pp. 106-113. ISSN 1871-403X (2021) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.orcp.2021.01.008 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 3Web of Science - 3 Tweet
2021	Luccisano SP, Weber HC, Murfet GO, Robertson IK, Prior SJ, et al., 'An audit of pre-pregnancy maternal obesity and diabetes screening in rural regional Tasmania and its impact on pregnancy and neonatal outcomes', International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health pp. 1-12. ISSN 1660-4601 (2021) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.3390/ijerph182212006 [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Weber HC; Robertson IK; Prior SJ Tweet
2021	Madden SK, Blewitt CA, Ahuja KDK, Skouteris H, Bailey CM, et al., 'Workplace healthy lifestyle determinants and wellbeing needs across the preconception and pregnancy periods: a qualitative study informed by the COM-B model', International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18, (8) Article 4154. ISSN 1660-4601 (2021) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18084154 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 6Web of Science - 5 Co-authors: Madden SK; Ahuja KDK Tweet
2021	Ranasinghe C, Devage S, Constantine GR, Katulanda P, Hills AP, et al., 'Glycemic and cardiometabolic effects of exercise in South Asian Sri Lankans with type 2 diabetes mellitus: A randomized controlled trial Sri Lanka diabetes aerobic and resistance training study (SL-DARTS)', Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome: Clinical Research and Reviews, 15, (1) pp. 77-85. ISSN 1871-4021 (2021) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.dsx.2020.12.011 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 9Web of Science - 9 Tweet
2021	Ranasinghe P, Jayawardena R, Gamage N, Pujitha Wickramasinghe V, Hills AP, 'The range of non-traditional anthropometric parameters to define obesity and obesity-related disease in children: a systematic review', European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 75, (2) pp. 373-384. ISSN 0954-3007 (2021) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1038/s41430-020-00715-2 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 5Web of Science - 4 Tweet
2021	Sharma Chitra, Ahuja KDK, Kulkarni B, Byrne NM, Hills AP, 'Cardiovascular diseases in rural South Asia: the story of one billion people', Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health ISSN 1470-2738 (2021) [Contribution to Refereed Journal] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Ahuja KDK; Byrne NM
2020	Carter S, Hill AM, Yandell C, Buckley JD, Tan SY, et al., 'Study protocol for a 9-month randomised controlled trial assessing the effects of almonds versus carbohydrate-rich snack foods on weight loss and weight maintenance', BMJ Open, 10, (7) Article 036542. ISSN 2044-6055 (2020) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2019-036542 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 2Web of Science - 2 Tweet
2020	Chen R, Hornemann T, Stefanic S, Schraner EM, Zuellig R, et al., 'Serine administration as a novel prophylactic approach to reduce the severity of acute pancreatitis during diabetes in mice', Diabetologia, 63, (9) pp. 1885-1899. ISSN 0012-186X (2020) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1007/s00125-020-05156-x [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 5Web of Science - 7 Co-authors: Henstridge DC Tweet
2020	Chen R, Malagola E, Dietrich M, Zuellig R, Tschopp O, et al., 'Akt1 signalling supports acinar proliferation and limits acinar-to-ductal metaplasia formation upon induction of acute pancreatitis', Journal of Pathology, 250 pp. 42-54. ISSN 0022-3417 (2020) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1002/path.5348 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 8Web of Science - 8 Co-authors: Myers S; Sonda S Tweet
2020	Foo LH, Lee YH, Suhaida CY, Hills AP, 'Correlates of sugar-sweetened beverage consumption of Malaysian preschoolers aged 3 to 6 years', BMC Public Health, 20, (1) Article 552. ISSN 1471-2458 (2020) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1186/s12889-020-08461-7 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 4Web of Science - 4 Tweet
2020	Jancey J, Lee AH, James AP, Howat P, Hills AP, et al., 'Long-term sustainability of a physical activity and nutrition intervention for rural adults with or at risk of metabolic syndrome', Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 44, (5) pp. 421-426. ISSN 1326-0200 (2020) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1111/1753-6405.13036 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 3Web of Science - 4 Tweet
2020	Jayasinghe S, Byrne NM, Patterson KAE, Ahuja KDK, Hills AP, 'The current global state of movement and physical activity - the health and economic costs of the inactive phenotype', Progress in Cardiovascular Diseases, 64 pp. 9-16. ISSN 0033-0620 (2020) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.pcad.2020.10.006 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 4Web of Science - 4 Co-authors: Jayasinghe S; Byrne NM; Patterson KAE; Ahuja KDK Tweet
2020	Jayasinghe S, Herath MP, Beckett JM, Ahuja KDK, Byrne NM, et al., 'Anthropometry-based prediction of body fat in infants from birth to 6 months: the Baby-bod study', European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 75 pp. 715-723. ISSN 0954-3007 (2020) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1038/s41430-020-00768-3 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 1Web of Science - 2 Co-authors: Jayasinghe S; Herath MP; Beckett JM; Ahuja KDK; Byrne NM Tweet
2020	Jayawardena R, Hills AP, 'Body composition derived Body Mass Index and Waist Circumference cut-offs for Sri Lankan adults', Obesity Medicine, 18 pp. 1-6. ISSN 2451-8476 (2020) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.obmed.2020.100214 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 7 Tweet
2020	Jayawardena R, Jeyakumar DT, Gamage M, Sooriyaarachchi P, Hills AP, 'Fruit and vegetable consumption among South Asians: A systematic review and meta-analysis', Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome: Clinical Research and Reviews, 14, (6) pp. 1791-1800. ISSN 1871-4021 (2020) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.dsx.2020.09.004 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 10Web of Science - 7 Tweet
2020	Jayawardena R, Jeyakumar DT, Misra A, Hills AP, Ranasinghe P, 'Obesity: A potential risk factor for infection and mortality in the current COVID-19 epidemic', Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome: Clinical Research and Reviews, 14, (6) pp. 2199-2203. ISSN 1871-4021 (2020) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.dsx.2020.11.001 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 20Web of Science - 16 Tweet
2020	Jayawardena R, Ranasinghe P, Ranathunga T, Mathangasinghe Y, Wasalathanththri S, et al., 'Novel anthropometric parameters to define obesity and obesity-related disease in adults: a systematic review', Nutrition Reviews, 78, (6) pp. 498-513. ISSN 0029-6643 (2020) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1093/nutrit/nuz078 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 18Web of Science - 12 Tweet
2020	Kagawa M, Hills AP, 'Preoccupation with body weight and under-reporting of energy intake in female japanese nutrition students', Nutrients, 12, (3) pp. 1-13. ISSN 2072-6643 (2020) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.3390/nu12030830 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 10Web of Science - 8 Tweet
2020	Lucas MN, Lanerolle P, Senarath U, Hills AP, Wickramasinghe VP, 'Birth anthropometry from a tertiary care hospital in Sri Lanka: differs from the WHO growth standards', Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 29, (4) pp. 795-802. ISSN 0964-7058 (2020) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.6133/apjcn.202012_29(4).0015 [eCite] [Details] Tweet
2020	Madden SK, Cordon EL, Bailey C, Skouteris H, Ahuja K, et al., 'The effect of workplace lifestyle programmes on diet, physical activity, and weight-related outcomes for working women: A systematic review using the TIDieR checklist', Obesity Reviews, 21, (10) pp. 1-21. ISSN 1467-7881 (2020) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1111/obr.13027 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 8Web of Science - 9 Co-authors: Madden SK; Ahuja K Tweet
2020	Madden SK, Skouteris H, Bailey C, Hills AP, Ahuja KDK, et al., 'Women in the workplace: Promoting healthy lifestyles and mitigating weight gain during the preconception, pregnancy, and postpartum periods', International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 17, (3) pp. 1-7. ISSN 1661-7827 (2020) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17030821 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 7Web of Science - 7 Co-authors: Madden SK; Ahuja KDK Tweet
2020	Minutillo S, Cleary M, Hills AP, Visentin D, 'Mental health considerations for international students', Issues in Mental Health Nursing, 41, (6) pp. 494-499. ISSN 0161-2840 (2020) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1080/01612840.2020.1716123 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 8Web of Science - 6 Co-authors: Minutillo S; Cleary M; Visentin D Tweet
2020	Samaranayake D, Lanerolle P, Waidyatilaka I, De Lanerolle-Dias M, Hills AP, et al., 'Association between early weight gain and later adiposity in Sri Lankan adolescents', Journal of Developmental Origins of Health and Disease, 12, (2) pp. 250-259. ISSN 2040-1744 (2020) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1017/S2040174420000331 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 2Web of Science - 2 Tweet
2020	de Melo LR, Hunter D, Fortington L, Peeters A, Seward H, et al., 'National osteoarthritis strategy brief report prevention of osteoarthritis', Australian Journal of General Practice, 49, (5) pp. 273-275. ISSN 2208-794X (2020) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.31128/AJGP-08-19-5051-01 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 4Web of Science - 4 Co-authors: Hunter D Tweet
2019	Cleary M, Visentin DC, West S, Hills AP, Kornhaber R, 'When the Problem is Global' but the Response is Not: Inequities in Mental Health Services in Low and Middle-Income Countries', Issues in Mental Health Nursing, 40, (1) pp. 83-85. ISSN 0161-2840 (2019) [Non Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1080/01612840.2018.1534477 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 2Web of Science - 2 Co-authors: Cleary M; Visentin DC; West S; Kornhaber R Tweet
2019	Fink PW, D'Hondt E, Shultz SP, Lenoir M, Hills AP, 'Multifractal analysis differentiates postural sway in obese and nonobese children', Motor Control, 23, (2) pp. 262-271. ISSN 1087-1640 (2019) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1123/mc.2016-0085 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 11Web of Science - 11 Tweet
2019	Hills AP, Farpour-Lambert NJ, Byrne NM, 'Precision medicine and healthy living: The importance of the built environment', Progress in Cardiovascular Diseases, 62, (1) pp. 34-38. ISSN 0033-0620 (2019) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.pcad.2018.12.013 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 19Web of Science - 18 Co-authors: Byrne NM Tweet
2019	Jancey J, James A, Lee A, Howat P, Hills AP, et al., 'Metabolic syndrome in rural Australia: an opportunity for primary health care', Australian Journal of Rural Health, 27, (3) pp. 210-215. ISSN 1038-5282 (2019) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1111/ajr.12500 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 3Web of Science - 4 Tweet
2019	Malagola E, Chen R, Bombardo M, Saponara E, Dentice M, et al., 'Local hyperthyroidism promotes pancreatic acinar cell proliferation during acute pancreatitis', Journal of Pathology, 248 pp. 217-229. ISSN 0022-3417 (2019) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1002/path.5247 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 6Web of Science - 5 Co-authors: Myers S; Sonda S Tweet
2019	Misra A, Gopalan H, Jayawardena R, Hills AP, Soares M, et al., 'Diabetes in developing countries', Journal of Diabetes, 11, (7) pp. 522-539. ISSN 1753-0393 (2019) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1111/1753-0407.12913 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 95Web of Science - 85 Tweet
2018	Arena R, McNeil A, Lavie CJ, Ozemek C, Forman D, et al., 'Assessing the value of moving more - The integral role of qualified health professionals', Current Problems in Cardiology, 43, (4) pp. 138-153. ISSN 0146-2806 (2018) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.cpcardiol.2017.07.001 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 8Web of Science - 8 Tweet
2018	Arena R, Ozemek C, Laddu D, Campbell T, Rouleau CR, et al., 'Applying precision medicine to healthy living for the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease', Current Problems in Cardiology, 43, (12) pp. 448-483. ISSN 0146-2806 (2018) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.cpcardiol.2018.06.001 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 20Web of Science - 19 Tweet
2018	Bombardo M, Chen R, Malagola E, Saponara E, Hills AP, et al., 'Inhibition of Class I histone deacetylases abrogates tumor growth factor β expression and development of fibrosis during chronic pancreatitis', Molecular Pharmacology, 94, (2) pp. 793-801. ISSN 0026-895X (2018) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1124/mol.117.110924 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 8Web of Science - 7 Co-authors: Sonda S Tweet
2018	Bombardo M, Malagola E, Chen R, Carta A, Seleznik GM, et al., 'Enhanced proliferation of pancreatic acinar cells in MRL/MpJ mice is driven by severe acinar injury but independent of infammation', Scientific Reports, 8 Article 9391. ISSN 2045-2322 (2018) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1038/s41598-018-27422-0 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 1Web of Science - 1 Co-authors: Sonda S Tweet
2018	Byrne NM, Hills AP, 'How much exercise should be promoted to raise total daily energy expenditure and improve health?', Obesity Reviews, 19, (Suppl. 1) pp. 14-23. ISSN 1467-7881 (2018) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1111/obr.12788 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 7Web of Science - 6 Co-authors: Byrne NM Tweet
2018	Hills AP, 'Exercise: an integral and non-negotiable component of a healthy lifestyle', European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 72, (9) pp. 1320-1322. ISSN 0954-3007 (2018) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1038/s41430-018-0254-3 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 5Web of Science - 5 Tweet
2018	Hills AP, Arena R, Khunti K, Yajnik CS, Jayawardena R, et al., 'Epidemiology and determinants of type 2 diabetes in south Asia', The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology, 6, (12) pp. 966-978. ISSN 2213-8587 (2018) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/S2213-8587(18)30204-3 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 116Web of Science - 119 Co-authors: Street SJ Tweet
2018	Hills AP, Misra A, Gill JMR, Byrne N, Soares MJ, et al., 'Public health and health systems: implications for the prevention and management of type 2 diabetes in south Asia', The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology, 6, (12) pp. 992-1002. ISSN 2213-8587 (2018) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/S2213-8587(18)30203-1 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 28Web of Science - 29 Co-authors: Byrne N; Street SJ Tweet
2018	Jancey J, Holt AM, Lee AH, Kerr DA, Hart E, et al., 'Retirement village physical activity and nutrition intervention process evaluation: Informing practice', Australasian Journal on Ageing, 37, (4) pp. E144-E149. ISSN 1440-6381 (2018) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1111/ajag.12578 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 4Web of Science - 4 Tweet
2018	Jayawardena R, Sooriyaarachchi P, Ranasinghe P, Perera A, Hills AP, 'Availability and composition of weight-loss supplements in Sri Lanka', Nutrition and Dietetics ISSN 1446-6368 (2018) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1111/1747-0080.12501 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 6Web of Science - 5 Tweet
2018	Misra A, Sattar N, Tandon N, Shrivasatava U, Vikram NK, et al., 'Clinical management of type 2 diabetes in south Asia', The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology, 6, (12) pp. 979-991. ISSN 2213-8587 (2018) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/S2213-8587(18)30199-2 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 42Web of Science - 43 Tweet
2018	Ranashinghe C, Hills AP, Constantine GR, Finlayson G, Katulanda P, et al., 'Study protocol: a randomised controlled trial of supervised resistance training versus aerobic training in Sri Lankan adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus: SL-DART study', BMC Public Health, 18, (1) Article 176. ISSN 1471-2458 (2018) [Contribution to Refereed Journal] DOI: 10.1186/s12889-018-5069-6 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 6Web of Science - 7 Tweet
2018	Ranasinghe C, King NA, Arena R, Hills AP, 'FITTSBALL - a dynamic tool for supervision of clinical exercise prescription', Disability and Rehabilitation pp. 1-11. ISSN 0963-8288 (2018) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2018.1489564 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 6Web of Science - 7 Tweet
2018	Sainsbury A, Wood RE, Seimon RV, Hills AP, King NA, et al., 'Rationale for novel intermittent dieting strategies to attenuate adaptive responses to energy restriction', Obesity Reviews, 19, (S1) pp. 47-60. ISSN 1467-7881 (2018) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1111/obr.12787 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 16Web of Science - 12 Co-authors: Wood RE; Byrne NM Tweet
2018	Sullivan KA, Hills AP, Iverson GL, 'Graded Combined Aerobic Resistance Exercise (CARE) to prevent or treat the persistent post-concussion syndrome', Current Neurology and Neuroscience Reports, 18, (11) Article 75. ISSN 1528-4042 (2018) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1007/s11910-018-0884-9 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 10Web of Science - 8 Tweet
2017	Arena R, Bond S, O'Neill R, Laddu DR, Hills AP, et al., 'Public park spaces as a platform to promote healthy living: introducing a HealthPark concept', Progress in Cardiovascular Diseases, 60, (1) pp. 152-158. ISSN 0033-0620 (2017) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.pcad.2017.05.010 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 21Web of Science - 21 Tweet
2017	Arena R, McNeil A, Street S, Bond MA, Laddu DR, et al., 'Let us talk about moving: Reframing the exercise and physical activity discussion', Current Problems in Cardiology, 43, (4) pp. 154-179. ISSN 0146-2806 (2017) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.cpcardiol.2017.06.002 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 35Web of Science - 36 Co-authors: Street S Tweet
2017	Arena R, Sagner M, Byrne NM, Williams AD, McNeil A, et al., 'Novel approaches for the promotion of physical activity and exercise for prevention and management of type 2 diabetes', European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 71, (7) pp. 858-864. ISSN 0954-3007 (2017) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1038/ejcn.2017.53 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 11Web of Science - 10 Co-authors: Byrne NM; Williams AD; Street SJ Tweet
2017	Byrne NM, Sainsbury A, King NA, Hills AP, Wood RE, 'Intermittent energy restriction improves weight loss efficiency in obese men: the MATADOR study', International Journal of Obesity ISSN 0307-0565 (2017) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1038/ijo.2017.206 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 49Web of Science - 50 Co-authors: Byrne NM; Wood RE Tweet
2017	Cochrane AJ, Dick B, King NA, Hills AP, Kavanagh DJ, 'Developing dimensions for a multicomponent multidisciplinary approach to obesity management: a qualitative study', BMC Public Health, 17 pp. 1-15. ISSN 1471-2458 (2017) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1186/s12889-017-4834-2 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 18Web of Science - 18 Tweet
2017	Hastuti J, Kagawa M, Byrne N, Hills AP, 'Determination of new anthropometric cut-off values for obesity screening in Indonesian adults', Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 26, (4) pp. 650-656. ISSN 0964-7058 (2017) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.6133/apjcn.072016.09 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 16Web of Science - 14 Co-authors: Byrne N Tweet
2017	Hastuti J, Kagawa M, Byrne N, Hills AP, 'Anthropometry to assess body fat in Indonesian adults', Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 27, (3) pp. 592-598. ISSN 0964-7058 (2017) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.6133/apjcn.092017.02 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 8Web of Science - 8 Co-authors: Byrne N Tweet
2017	Hill B, Bergmeier H, McPhie S, Fuller-Tyszkiewicz M, Teede H, et al., 'Is parity a risk factor for excessive weight gain during pregnancy and postpartum weight retention? A systematic review and meta-analysis', Obesity Reviews, 18, (7) pp. 755-764. ISSN 1467-7881 (2017) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1111/obr.12538 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 39Web of Science - 36 Tweet
2017	Jancey J, Holt AM, Lee A, Kerr D, Robinson S, et al., 'Effects of a physical activity and nutrition program in retirement villages: A cluster randomised controlled trial', International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 14, (1) pp. 1-10. ISSN 1479-5868 (2017) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1186/s12966-017-0543-6 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 13Web of Science - 13 Tweet
2017	Jayawardena R, Ranasinghe P, Wijayabandara M, Hills AP, Misra A, 'Nutrition transition and obesity among teenagers and young adults in South Asia', Current Diabetes Reviews, 13, (5) pp. 444-451. ISSN 1573-3998 (2017) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.2174/1573399812666160808100211 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 30 Tweet
2017	Ranasinghe P, Mathangasinghe Y, Jayawardena R, Hills AP, Misra A, 'Prevalence and trends of metabolic syndrome among adults in the asia-pacific region: a systematic review', BMC Public Health, 17 Article 101. ISSN 1471-2458 (2017) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1186/s12889-017-4041-1 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 325Web of Science - 304 Tweet
2017	Schuez B, Revell S, Hills AP, Schuez N, Ferguson SG, 'Higher BMI is associated with stronger effects of social cues on everyday snacking behaviour', Appetite, 114 pp. 1-5. ISSN 0195-6663 (2017) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.appet.2017.03.012 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 14Web of Science - 14 Co-authors: Schuez B; Schuez N; Ferguson SG Tweet
2017	Soares MJ, Pannu PK, Calton EK, Reid CM, Hills AP, 'Vitamin D status and calcium intake in systemic inflammation, insulin resistance and the metabolic syndrome: An update on current evidence', Trends in Food Science and Technology, 62 pp. 79-90. ISSN 0924-2244 (2017) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.tifs.2017.01.009 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 9Web of Science - 8 Tweet
2016	Blackford K, Lee A, James AP, Waddell T, Hills AP, et al., 'Process evaluation of the Albany Physical Activity and Nutrition (APAN) program, a home-based intervention for metabolic syndrome and associated chronic disease risk in rural Australian adults', Health Promotion Journal of Australia, 28, (1) pp. 8-14. ISSN 1036-1073 (2016) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1071/HE16027 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 11Web of Science - 10 Tweet
2016	Croci I, Byrne NM, Chachay VS, Hills AP, Clouston AD, et al., 'Independent effects of diet and exercise training on fat oxidation in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease', World Journal of Hepatology, 8, (27) pp. 1137-1148. ISSN 1948-5182 (2016) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.4254/wjh.v8.i27.1137 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 1 Co-authors: Byrne NM Tweet
2016	Hastuti J, Kagawa M, Byrne NM, Hills AP, 'Proposal of new body composition prediction equations from bioelectrical impedance for Indonesian men', European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 70, (11) pp. 1271-1277. ISSN 0954-3007 (2016) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1038/ejcn.2016.113 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 7Web of Science - 5 Co-authors: Byrne NM Tweet
2016	Jayawardena R, Byrne NM, Soares MJ, Katulanda P, Hills AP, 'Validity of a food frequency questionnaire to assess nutritional intake among Sri Lankan adults', SpringerPlus, 5 Article 162. ISSN 2193-1801 (2016) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1186/s40064-016-1837-x [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 20Web of Science - 19 Co-authors: Byrne NM Tweet
2016	Ranasinghe C, Sigera C, Ranasinghe P, Jayawardena R, Ranasinghe ACR, et al., 'Physical inactivity among physiotherapy undergraduates: exploring the knowledge-practice gap', BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation, 8, (1) Article 39. ISSN 2052-1847 (2016) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1186/s13102-016-0063-8 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 13 Tweet
2016	Sagner M, Arena R, McNeil A, Brahmam GNV, Hills AP, et al., 'Creating a pro-active health care system to combat chronic diseases in Sri Lanka: the central role of preventive medicine and healthy lifestyle behaviors: An Official Policy Statement of the European Society of Preventive Medicine', Expert Review of Cardiovascular Therapy , 14, (10) pp. 1107-1117. ISSN 1477-9072 (2016) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1080/14779072.2016.1227703 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 5 Tweet
2016	Tsiros MD, Buckley JD, Howe PR, Walkley J, Hills AP, et al., 'Musculoskeletal pain in obese compared with healthy-weight children', The Clinical Journal of Pain, 30, (7) pp. 583-8. ISSN 0749-8047 (2016) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1097/AJP.0000000000000017 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 16Web of Science - 13 Tweet
2016	Tsiros MD, Buckley JD, Olds T, Howe PR, Hills AP, et al., 'Impaired physical function associated with childhood obesity: how should we intervene?', Childhood Obesity, 12, (2) pp. 126-134. ISSN 2153-2168 (2016) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1089/chi.2015.0123 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 17Web of Science - 18 Tweet
2016	Tsiros MD, Coates AM, Howe PRC, Walkley J, Hills AP, et al., 'Adiposity is related to decrements in cardiorespiratory fitness in obese and normal-weight children', Pediatric obesity, 11, (2) pp. 144-50. ISSN 2047-6302 (2016) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1111/ijpo.12037 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 15Web of Science - 16 Tweet
2016	Vella S, Schranz NK, Davern M, Hardy LL, Hills AP, et al., 'The contribution of organised sports to physical activity in Australia: Results and directions from the Active Healthy Kids Australia 2014 Report Card on physical activity for children and young people', Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 19, (5) pp. 407-412. ISSN 1440-2440 (2016) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.jsams.2015.04.011 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 44Web of Science - 37 Tweet
2016	Wilkinson SA, Hills AP, Street SJ, Hinchliffe F, 'Reassessment of Allied Health Professionals' Level of Self-Efficacy in, Outcome Expectancy in, and Use of Evidence-Based Practice', Journal of Allied Health, 45, (2) pp. 87-94. ISSN 0090-7421 (2016) [Refereed Article] PMID: 27262465 [eCite] [Details] Tweet
2015	Blackford K, Jancey J, Lee AH, James AP, Howat P, et al., 'A randomised controlled trial of a physical activity and nutrition program targeting middle-aged adults at risk of metabolic syndrome in a disadvantaged rural community', BMC Public Health, 15 Article 284. ISSN 1471-2458 (2015) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1186/s12889-015-1613-9 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 26Web of Science - 21 Tweet
2015	Cassimatis M, Kavanagh DJ, Hills AP, Smith AC, Scuffham PA, et al., 'Development of the OnTrack Diabetes Program', JMIR Research Protocols, 4, (2) Article e24. ISSN 1929-0748 (2015) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.2196/resprot.2823 [eCite] [Details] Tweet
2015	Cassimatis M, Kavanagh DJ, Hills AP, Smith AC, Scuffham PA, et al., 'The OnTrack Diabetes Web-Based Program for Type 2 Diabetes and Dysphoria Self-Management: A Randomized Controlled Trial Protocol', JMIR Research Protocols, 4, (3) Article e97. ISSN 1929-0748 (2015) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.2196/resprot.2813 [eCite] [Details] Tweet
2015	Dahiya R, Shultz SP, Dahiya A, Fu J, Flatley C, et al., 'Relation of reduced preclinical left ventricular diastolic function and cardiac remodeling in overweight youth to insulin resistance and inflammation', American Journal of Cardiology, 115, (9) pp. 1222-8. ISSN 0002-9149 (2015) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2015.02.005 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 28Web of Science - 26 Co-authors: Byrne NM Tweet
2015	Hamrani A, Mehdad S, El Kari K, El Hamdouchi A, El Menchawy I, et al., 'Physical activity and dietary habits among Moroccan adolescents', Public Health Nutrition, 18, (10) pp. 1793-800. ISSN 1368-9800 (2015) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1017/S1368980014002274 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 1Web of Science - 18 Tweet
2015	Hills AP, Dengel DR, Lubans DR, 'Supporting public health priorities: recommendations for physical education and physical activity promotion in schools', Progress in Cardiovascular Diseases, 57, (4) pp. 368-74. ISSN 0033-0620 (2015) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.pcad.2014.09.010 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 348Web of Science - 313 Tweet
2015	Hills AP, Street SJ, Byrne NM, 'Physical Activity and Health: 'What is Old is New Again'', Advances in Food and Nutrition Research, 75 pp. 77-95. ISSN 1043-4526 (2015) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/bs.afnr.2015.06.001 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 54 Co-authors: Street SJ; Byrne NM Tweet
2015	Sainsbury A, Evans JR, Wood RE, Seimon RV, King NA, et al., 'Effect of a 4-week weight maintenance diet on circulating hormone levels: implications for clinical weight loss trials', Clinical Obesity, 5, (2) pp. 79-86. ISSN 1758-8103 (2015) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1111/cob.12086 [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Byrne NM Tweet
2015	Seimon RV, Roekenes JA, Zibellini J, Zhu B, Gibson AA, et al., 'Do intermittent diets provide physiological benefits over continuous diets for weight loss? A systematic review of clinical trials', Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology, 418, (Part 2) pp. 153-172. ISSN 0303-7207 (2015) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.mce.2015.09.014 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 118Web of Science - 115 Co-authors: Byrne N Tweet
2015	Shultz S, Dahiya R, Leong GM, Rowlands DS, Hills AP, et al., 'Muscular strength, aerobic capacity, and adipocytokines in obese youth after resistance training: A pilot study', Australasian Medical Journal, 8, (4) pp. 113-120. ISSN 1836-1935 (2015) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.4066/AMJ.2015.2293 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 9 Co-authors: Byrne NM Tweet
2015	Skouteris H, Huang T, Millar L, Kuhlberg J, Dodd J, et al., 'A systems approach to reducing maternal obesity: The Health in Preconception, Pregnancy and Post-Birth (HIPPP) Collaborative', The Australian & New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 55, (4) pp. 397-400. ISSN 0004-8666 (2015) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1111/ajo.12341 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 17Web of Science - 18 Tweet
2015	Street SJ, Parletta N, Milte C, Sullivan K, Hills AP, et al., 'Interaction of erythrocyte eicosapentaenoic acid and physical activity predicts reduced risk of mild cognitive impairment', Aging and Mental Health, 19, (10) pp. 885-891. ISSN 1360-7863 (2015) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1080/13607863.2014.971705 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 7Web of Science - 5 Co-authors: Street SJ Tweet
2015	Tanhoffer RA, Tanhoffer AI, Raymond J, Johnson NA, Hills AP, et al., 'Energy expenditure in individuals with spinal cord injury quantified by doubly labeled water and a multi-sensor armband', Journal of Physical Activity & Health, 12, (2) pp. 163-70. ISSN 1543-3080 (2015) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1123/jpah.2013-0190 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 21Web of Science - 18 Tweet
2015	Todd AS, Street SJ, Ziviani J, Byrne NM, Hills AP, 'Overweight and Obese Adolescent Girls: The Importance of Promoting Sensible Eating and Activity Behaviors from the Start of the Adolescent Period', International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 12, (2) pp. 2306-29. ISSN 1660-4601 (2015) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.3390/ijerph120202306 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 67Web of Science - 63 Co-authors: Street SJ; Byrne NM Tweet
2014	Alkahtani SA, Byrne NM, Hills AP, King NA, 'Acute interval exercise intensity does not affect appetite and nutrient preferences in overweight and obese males', Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition, 23, (2) pp. 232-238. ISSN 0964-7058 (2014) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.6133/apjcn.2014.23.2.07 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 11Web of Science - 10 Co-authors: Byrne NM Tweet
2014	Alkahtani SA, Byrne NM, Hills AP, King NA, 'Interval training intensity affects energy intake compensation in obese men', International journal of sport nutrition and exercise metabolism, 24, (6) pp. 595-604. ISSN 1526-484X (2014) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1123/ijsnem.2013-0032 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 30Web of Science - 30 Co-authors: Byrne NM Tweet
2014	Andaki AC, Tinoco AL, Mendes EL, Andaki Junior R, Hills AP, et al., 'Anthropometry and physical activity level in the prediction of metabolic syndrome in children', Public Health Nutrition, 17, (10) pp. 2287-94. ISSN 1368-9800 (2014) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1017/S136898001300253X [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 18Web of Science - 12 Tweet
2014	Brownie S, Hills AP, Rossiter R, 'Public health service options for affordable and accessible noncommunicable disease and related chronic disease prevention and management', Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare, 7 pp. 543-549. ISSN 1178-2390 (2014) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.2147/JMDH.S72636 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 9 Tweet
2014	Brownie S, Hunter L, Rossiter R, Hills AP, Robb W, et al., 'Diabetes in the United Arab Emirates: the need for valid datasets for health service planning', The lancet. Diabetes & endocrinology, 2, (7) pp. 535-7. ISSN 2213-8587 (2014) [Letter or Note in Journal] DOI: 10.1016/S2213-8587(14)70025-7 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 3Web of Science - 2 Tweet
2014	Cameron CM, Shibi R, McClure RJ, Ng SK, Hills AP, 'Maternal pregravid body mass index and child hospital admissions in the first 5 years of life: results from an Australian birth cohort', International journal of obesity, 38, (10) pp. 1268-74. ISSN 0307-0565 (2014) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1038/ijo.2014.148 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 16Web of Science - 16 Tweet
2014	Hills AP, Mokhtar N, Brownie S, Byrne NM, 'Childhood obesity in Asia: the value of accurate body composition methodology', Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition, 23, (3) pp. 339-43. ISSN 0964-7058 (2014) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.6133/apjcn.2014.23.3.07 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 13Web of Science - 10 Co-authors: Byrne NM Tweet
2014	Hills AP, Mokhtar N, Byrne NM, 'Assessment of Physical Activity and Energy Expenditure: An Overview of Objective Measures', Frontiers in Nutrition, 1, (5) pp. 1-16. ISSN 2296-861X (2014) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2014.00005 [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Byrne NM Tweet
2014	Hills AP, Street SJ, Harris N, 'Getting Australia more active: challenges and opportunities for health promotion', Health promotion journal of Australia : official journal of Australian Association of Health Promotion Professionals, 25, (1) pp. 30-34. ISSN 1036-1073 (2014) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1071/HE13085 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 5Web of Science - 5 Co-authors: Street SJ Tweet
2014	Holt A-M, Jancey J, Lee AH, Kerr DA, Hills AP, et al., 'A cluster-randomised controlled trial of a physical activity and nutrition programme in retirement villages: a study protocol', BMJ Open, 4 Article e005107. ISSN 2044-6055 (2014) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2014-005107 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 4 Tweet
2014	Jancey JM, Dos Remedios Monteiro SM, Dhaliwal SS, Howat PA, Burns S, et al., 'Dietary outcomes of a community based intervention for mothers of young children: a randomised controlled trial', The International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 11 pp. 1-9. ISSN 1479-5868 (2014) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1186/s12966-014-0120-1 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 19Web of Science - 17 Tweet
2014	Jayawardena R, Byrne NM, Soares MJ, Katulanda P, Hills AP, 'Body weight perception and weight loss practices among Sri Lankan adults', Obesity research & clinical practice, 8, (2) pp. e192-200. ISSN 1871-403X (2014) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.orcp.2013.05.003 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 18Web of Science - 17 Co-authors: Byrne NM Tweet
2014	Jayawardena R, Thennakoon S, Byrne NM, Soares M, Katulanda P, et al., 'Energy and nutrient intakes among Sri Lankan adults', International Archives of Medicine, 7 pp. 1-11. ISSN 1755-7682 (2014) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1186/1755-7682-7-34 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 38 Co-authors: Byrne NM Tweet
2014	Kagawa M, Wishart C, Hills AP, 'Influence of posture and frequency modes in total body water estimation using bioelectrical impedance spectroscopy in boys and adult males', Nutrients, 6, (5) pp. 1886-1898. ISSN 2072-6643 (2014) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.3390/nu6051886 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 8Web of Science - 8 Tweet
2014	Kulkarni B, Hills AP, Byrne NM, 'Nutritional influences over the life course on lean body mass of individuals in developing countries', Nutrition Reviews, 72, (3) pp. 190-204. ISSN 0029-6643 (2014) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1111/nure.12097 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 20Web of Science - 17 Co-authors: Byrne NM Tweet
2014	Kulkarni B, Kuper H, Radhakrishna KV, Hills AP, Byrne NM, et al., 'The Association of Early Life Supplemental Nutrition With Lean Body Mass and Grip Strength in Adulthood: Evidence From APCAPS', American Journal of Epidemiology, 179, (6) pp. 700-709. ISSN 0002-9262 (2014) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1093/aje/kwt332 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 14Web of Science - 13 Co-authors: Byrne NM Tweet
2014	Kulkarni B, Kuper H, Taylor A, Wells JC, Radhakrishna KV, et al., 'Assessment of body composition in Indian adults: comparison between dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry and isotope dilution technique', The British journal of nutrition, 112, (7) pp. 1147-53. ISSN 0007-1145 (2014) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1017/S0007114514001718 [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Byrne NM Tweet
2014	Ng S-K, Cameron CM, Hills AP, McClure RJ, Scuffham PA, 'Socioeconomic disparities in prepregnancy BMI and impact on maternal and neonatal outcomes and postpartum weight retention: the EFHL longitudinal birth cohort study', BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 14 pp. 1-15. ISSN 1471-2393 (2014) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1186/1471-2393-14-314 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 41Web of Science - 65 Tweet
2014	O'Malia A, Hills AP, Wagner S, 'Repositioning social work in the modern workforce: the development of a social work assistant role', Australian Social Work, 67, (4) pp. 593-603. ISSN 0312-407X (2014) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1080/0312407X.2013.830754 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 3Web of Science - 1 Tweet
2014	Pitt E, Kendall E, Hills AP, Comans T, 'Listening to the experts: is there a place for food taxation in the fight against obesity in early childhood?', BMC Obesity, 1 ISSN 2052-9538 (2014) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1186/s40608-014-0015-3 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 4 Tweet
2014	Rocha de Faria F, Canabrava KLR, Hills AP, dos Santos Amorim PR, 'Intensity and seasonality of physical activity of children during school recess', UEM / Revista da Educacao Fisica, 25, (1) ISSN 0103-3948 (2014) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.4025/reveducfis.v25i1.19829 [eCite] [Details] Tweet
2014	Schranz N, Olds T, Cliff D, Davern M, Engelen L, et al., 'Results from Australia's 2014 Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth', Journal of physical activity & health, 11, (Suppl 1) pp. S21-S25. ISSN 1543-3080 (2014) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1123/jpah.2014-0164 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 33Web of Science - 28 Tweet
2014	Schutz Y, Byrne NM, Dulloo A, Hills AP, 'Energy gap in the aetiology of body weight gain and obesity: a challenging concept with a complex evaluation and pitfalls', Obesity facts, 7, (1) pp. 15-25. ISSN 1662-4025 (2014) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1159/000357846 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 10Web of Science - 10 Co-authors: Byrne NM Tweet
2014	Schutz Y, Nguyen DM, Byrne NM, Hills AP, 'Effectiveness of three different walking prescription durations on total physical activity in normal- and overweight women', Obesity facts, 7, (4) pp. 264-73. ISSN 1662-4025 (2014) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1159/000365833 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 18Web of Science - 19 Co-authors: Byrne NM Tweet
2014	Shultz SP, Byrne NM, Hills AP, 'Musculoskeletal Function and Obesity: Implications for Physical Activity', Current obesity reports, 3, (3) pp. 355-60. ISSN 2162-4968 (2014) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1007/s13679-014-0107-x [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Byrne NM Tweet
2014	Shultz SP, D'Hondt E, Fink PW, Lenoir M, Hills AP, 'The effects of pediatric obesity on dynamic joint malalignment during gait', Clinical Biomechanics, 29, (7) pp. 835-838. ISSN 0268-0033 (2014) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2014.05.004 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 33Web of Science - 29 Tweet
2014	Shultz SP, D'Hondt E, Lenoir M, Fink PW, Hills AP, 'The role of excess mass in the adaptation of children's gait', Human Movement Science: Journal Devoted to Pure and Applied Research on Human Movement, 36 pp. 12-19. ISSN 0167-9457 (2014) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.humov.2014.05.002 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 19Web of Science - 19 Tweet
2014	Shultz SP, Kagawa M, Fink PW, Hills AP, 'Knee alignment can help predict sedentary behaviour in children: a pilot study', The Journal of sports medicine and physical fitness, 54, (4) pp. 631-635. ISSN 0022-4707 (2014) [Refereed Article] [eCite] [Details] Citations: Web of Science - 1
2014	Soan EJ, Street SJ, Brownie SM, Hills AP, 'Exercise physiologists: essential players in interdisciplinary teams for noncommunicable chronic disease management', Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare, 7 pp. 65-68. ISSN 1178-2390 (2014) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.2147/JMDH.S55620 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 27 Co-authors: Street SJ Tweet
2014	Sun J, Buys NJ, Hills AP, 'Dietary Pattern and Its Association with the Prevalence of Obesity, Hypertension and Other Cardiovascular Risk Factors among Chinese Older Adults', International Journal of Environmental Health Research, 11, (4) pp. 3956-3971. ISSN 1369-1619 (2014) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.3390/ijerph110403956 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 80Web of Science - 76 Tweet
2014	Tanhoffer RA, Tanhoffer AI, Raymond J, Hills AP, Davis GM, 'Exercise, energy expenditure, and body composition in people with spinal cord injury', Journal of physical activity & health, 11, (7) pp. 1393-400. ISSN 1543-3080 (2014) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1123/jpah.2012-0149 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 17Web of Science - 17 Tweet
2014	Teo PS, Nurul-Fadhilah A, Aziz ME, Hills AP, Foo LH, 'Lifestyle practices and obesity in Malaysian adolescents', International journal of environmental research and public health, 11, (6) pp. 5828-5838. ISSN 1660-4601 (2014) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.3390/ijerph110605828 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 18Web of Science - 10 Tweet
2013	Alkahtani SA, King NA, Hills AP, Byrne NM, 'Effect of interval training intensity on fat oxidation, blood lactate and the rate of perceived exertion in obese men', SpringerPlus, 2 pp. 532. ISSN 2193-1801 (2013) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1186/2193-1801-2-532 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 39Web of Science - 40 Co-authors: Byrne NM Tweet
2013	Barnett LM, Hardy LL, Lubans DR, Cliff DP, Okley AD, et al., 'Australian children lack the basic movement skills to be active and healthy', Health Promotion Journal of Australia, 24, (2) pp. 82-84. ISSN 1036-1073 (2013) [Letter or Note in Journal] DOI: 10.1071/HE12920 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 25Web of Science - 20 Tweet
2013	Burke L, Lee AH, Jancey J, Xiang L, Kerr DA, et al., 'Physical activity and nutrition behavioural outcomes of a home-based intervention program for seniors: a randomized controlled trial', The international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity, 10 Article 14. ISSN 1479-5868 (2013) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1186/1479-5868-10-14 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 47Web of Science - 44 Tweet
2013	Byrne NM, Hills AP, 'Biology or Behavior: Which Is the Strongest Contributor to Weight Gain?', Current Obesity Reports, 2, (1) pp. 65-76. ISSN 2162-4968 (2013) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1007/s13679-012-0040-9 [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Byrne NM Tweet
2013	Comans TA, Whitty JA, Hills AP, Kendall E, Turkstra E, et al., 'The cost-effectiveness and consumer acceptability of taxation strategies to reduce rates of overweight and obesity among children in Australia: study protocol', Bmc Public Health, 13 Article 1182. ISSN 1471-2458 (2013) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1186/1471-2458-13-1182 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 8Web of Science - 6 Tweet
2013	Croci I, Byrne NM, Choquette S, Hills AP, Chachay VS, et al., 'Whole-body substrate metabolism is associated with disease severity in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease', Gut, 62, (11) pp. 1625-1633. ISSN 0017-5749 (2013) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1136/gutjnl-2012-302789 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 61Web of Science - 57 Co-authors: Byrne NM Tweet
2013	Foo LH, Teo PS, Abdullah NF, Aziz ME, Hills AP, 'Relationship between anthropometric and dual energy X-ray absorptiometry measures to assess total and regional adiposity in Malaysian adolescents', Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition, 22, (3) pp. 348-56. ISSN 0964-7058 (2013) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.6133/apjcn.2013.22.3.02 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 11Web of Science - 8 Tweet
2013	Hardy LL, Hills AP, Timperio A, Cliff D, Lubans D, et al., 'A hitchhiker's guide to assessing sedentary behaviour among young people: deciding what method to use', Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 16, (1) pp. 28-35. ISSN 1440-2440 (2013) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.jsams.2012.05.010 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 47Web of Science - 44 Tweet
2013	Hastuti J, Kagawa M, Byrne NM, Hills AP, 'Development and validation of anthropometric prediction equations for estimation of body fat in Indonesian men', Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 22, (4) pp. 522-9. ISSN 0964-7058 (2013) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.6133/apjcn.2013.22.4.14 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 11Web of Science - 11 Co-authors: Byrne NM Tweet
2013	Hickman IJ, Byrne NM, Croci I, Chachay VS, Clouston AD, et al., 'A Pilot Randomised Study of the Metabolic and Histological Effects of Exercise in Non-alcoholic Steatohepatitis', Journal of Diabetes & Metabolism, 4, (8) pp. 1-10. ISSN 2155-6156 (2013) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.4172/2155-6156.1000300 [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Byrne NM Tweet
2013	Hills AP, Byrne NM, Lindstrom R, Hill JO, ''Small changes' to diet and physical activity behaviors for weight management', Obesity facts, 6, (3) pp. 228-38. ISSN 1662-4025 (2013) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1159/000345030 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 63Web of Science - 64 Co-authors: Byrne NM Tweet
2013	Hills AP, Street SJ, Soan EJ, Mokhtar N, Byrne N, 'Physical Activity and Development and Obesity', Current Obesity Reports, 2, (3) pp. 261-266. ISSN 2162-4968 (2013) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1007/s13679-013-0060-0 [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Street SJ; Byrne N Tweet
2013	Ho SS, Dhaliwal SS, Hills AP, 'Effects of chronic exercise training on inflammatory markers in Australian overweight and obese individuals in a randomized controlled trial', Inflammation, 36, (3) pp. 625-32. ISSN 0360-3997 (2013) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1007/s10753-012-9584-9 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 39Web of Science - 29 Tweet
2013	Jayawardena R, Byrne NM, Soares MJ, Katulanda P, Hills AP, 'Prevalence, trends and associated socio-economic factors of obesity in South Asia', Obesity facts, 6, (5) pp. 405-14. ISSN 1662-4025 (2013) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1159/000355598 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 47Web of Science - 45 Co-authors: Byrne NM Tweet
2013	Jayawardena R, Byrne NM, Soares MJ, Katulanda P, Hills AP, 'Food consumption of Sri Lankan adults: an appraisal of serving characteristics', Public Health Nutrition, 16, (4) pp. 653-8. ISSN 1368-9800 (2013) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1017/S1368980012003011 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 54Web of Science - 43 Tweet
2013	Jayawardena R, Byrne NM, Soares MJ, Katulanda P, Yadav B, et al., 'High dietary diversity is associated with obesity in Sri Lankan adults: an evaluation of three dietary scores', BMC Public Health, 13 Article 314. ISSN 1471-2458 (2013) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1186/1471-2458-13-314 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 96Web of Science - 78 Co-authors: Byrne NM Tweet
2013	Jones C, Jancey J, Howat P, Dhaliwal S, Burns S, et al., 'Utility of stages of change construct in the planning of physical activity interventions among playgroup mothers', BMC research notes, 6 Article 300. ISSN 1756-0500 (2013) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1186/1756-0500-6-300 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 7 Tweet
2013	King NA, Horner K, Hills AP, Byrne NM, Wood RE, et al., 'The interaction between exercise, appetite, and food intake: implications for weight control', American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine, 7, (4) pp. 265-273. ISSN 1559-8276 (2013) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1177/1559827613475584 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 3 Co-authors: Byrne NM Tweet
2013	Kulkarni B, Kuper H, Taylor A, Wells JC, Radhakrishna KV, et al., 'Development and validation of anthropometric prediction equations for estimation of lean body mass and appendicular lean soft tissue in Indian men and women', Journal of applied physiology, 115, (8) pp. 1156-62. ISSN 8750-7587 (2013) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1152/japplphysiol.00777.2013 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 37Web of Science - 36 Co-authors: Byrne NM Tweet
2013	Liberato SC, Bressan J, Hills AP, 'The role of physical activity and diet on bone mineral indices in young men: a cross-sectional study', Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, 25, (10) Article 43. ISSN 1550-2783 (2013) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1186/1550-2783-10-43 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 9Web of Science - 8 Tweet
2013	Liberato SC, Maple-Brown L, Bressan J, Hills AP, 'The relationships between body composition and cardiovascular risk factors in young Australian men', Nutrition Journal, 12 pp. 1-10. ISSN 1475-2891 (2013) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1186/1475-2891-12-108 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 10Web of Science - 10 Tweet
2013	Nguyen DMT, Lecoultre V, Hills AP, Schultz Y, 'How does a hilly urban environment influence daily physical activity in obese individuals?', Journal of physical activity & health, 10, (5) pp. 617-25. ISSN 1543-3080 (2013) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1123/jpah.10.5.617 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 6Web of Science - 6 Tweet
2013	Tanhoffer RA, Tanhoffer AI, Raymond J, Hills AP, Davis GM, 'Comparison of methods to assess energy expenditure and physical activity in people with spinal cord injury', The journal of spinal cord medicine, 35, (1) pp. 35-45. ISSN 1079-0268 (2013) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1179/2045772311Y.0000000046 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 50Web of Science - 45 Tweet
2013	Tsiros MD, Buckley JD, Howe PR, Olds T, Walkley J, et al., 'Day-to-day physical functioning and disability in obese 10- to 13-year-olds', Pediatric obesity, 8, (1) pp. 31-41. ISSN 2047-6302 (2013) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1111/j.2047-6310.2012.00083.x [eCite] [Details] Citations: Web of Science - 26 Tweet
2013	Tsiros MD, Coates AM, Howe PRC, Grimshaw PN, Walkley J, et al., 'Knee extensor strength differences in obese and healthy-weight 10-to 13-year-olds', European Journal of Applied Physiology, 113, (6) pp. 1415-1422. ISSN 1439-6319 (2013) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1007/s00421-012-2561-z [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 29Web of Science - 28 Tweet
2012	Andaki AC, Tinoco AL, Mendes EL, Andaki Junior R, Hills AP, et al., 'Different waist circumference measurements and prediction of cardiovascular risk factors and metabolic syndrome in children', Obesity research & clinical practice, 6, (2) pp. e91-e174. ISSN 1871-403X (2012) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.orcp.2011.07.006 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 10Web of Science - 9 Tweet
2012	Byrne NM, Wood RE, Schutz Y, Hills AP, 'Does metabolic compensation explain the majority of less-than-expected weight loss in obese adults during a short-term severe diet and exercise intervention?', International Journal of Obesity, 36, (11) pp. 1472-1478. ISSN 0307-0565 (2012) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1038/ijo.2012.109 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 40Web of Science - 35 Co-authors: Byrne NM Tweet
2012	Gondolf UH, Tetens I, Hills AP, Michaelsen KF, Trolle E, 'Validation of a pre-coded food record for infants and young children', European journal of clinical nutrition, 66, (1) pp. 91-6. ISSN 0954-3007 (2012) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1038/ejcn.2011 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Web of Science - 27 Tweet
2012	Ho SS, Dhaliwal SS, Hills AP, Pal S, 'The effect of 12 weeks of aerobic, resistance or combination exercise training on cardiovascular risk factors in the overweight and obese in a randomized trial', Bmc Public Health, 12 Article 704. ISSN 1471-2458 (2012) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1186/1471-2458-12-704 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 173Web of Science - 152 Tweet
2012	Ho SS, Radavelli-Bagatini S, Dhaliwal SS, Hills AP, Pal S, 'Resistance, aerobic, and combination training on vascular function in overweight and obese adults', Journal of clinical hypertension, 14, (12) pp. 848-54. ISSN 1524-6175 (2012) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1111/j.1751-7176.2012.00700.x [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 48Web of Science - 45 Tweet
2012	Jayawardena R, Ranasinghe P, Byrne NM, Soares MJ, Katulanda P, et al., 'Prevalence and trends of the diabetes epidemic in South Asia: a systematic review and meta-analysis', BMC public health, 12 Article 380. ISSN 1471-2458 (2012) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1186/1471-2458-12-380 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 175Web of Science - 170 Co-authors: Byrne NM Tweet
2012	Jayawardena R, Swaminathan S, Byrne NM, Soares MJ, Katulanda P, et al., 'Development of a food frequency questionnaire for Sri Lankan adults', Nutrition Journal, 11 Article 63. ISSN 1475-2891 (2012) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1186/1475-2891-11-63 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 36Web of Science - 34 Co-authors: Byrne NM Tweet
2012	Khan AI, Hawkesworth S, Hawlader MD, El Arifeen S, Moore S, et al., 'Body composition of Bangladeshi children: comparison and development of leg-to-leg bioelectrical impedance equation', Journal of health, population, and nutrition, 30, (3) pp. 281-290. ISSN 1606-0997 (2012) [Refereed Article] PMID: 23082630 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Web of Science - 16 Tweet
2012	King NA, Horner K, Hills AP, Byrne NM, Wood RE, et al., 'Exercise, appetite and weight management: understanding the compensatory responses in eating behaviour and how they contribute to variability in exercise-induced weight loss', British Journal of Sports Medicine, 46, (5) pp. 315-22. ISSN 0306-3674 (2012) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1136/bjsm.2010.082495 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 125Web of Science - 107 Co-authors: Byrne NM Tweet
2012	Misra A, Nigam P, Hills AP, Chadha DS, Sharma V, et al., 'Consensus physical activity guidelines for Asian Indians', Diabetes technology & therapeutics, 14, (1) pp. 83-98. ISSN 1520-9156 (2012) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1089/dia.2011.0111 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 83Web of Science - 78 Tweet
2012	Nasreddine L, Naja F, Hills AP, Youssef SK, Chahine J, et al., 'Validity of predictive equations developed to estimate body fat from anthropometry and bioelectrical impedance analysis in 8-10 year-old children', Clinical nutrition, 31, (3) pp. 364-71. ISSN 0261-5614 (2012) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.clnu.2011.11.008 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 13Web of Science - 11 Tweet
2011	Alahmadi MA, Hills AP, King NA, Byrne NM, 'Exercise intensity influences nonexercise activity thermogenesis in overweight and obese adults', Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 43, (4) pp. 624-31. ISSN 0195-9131 (2011) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1249/MSS.0b013e3181f7a0cb [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 25Web of Science - 23 Co-authors: Byrne NM Tweet
2011	Hills AP, Andersen LB, Byrne NM, 'Physical activity and obesity in children', British Journal of Sports Medicine, 45, (11) pp. 866-870. ISSN 0306-3674 (2011) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1136/bjsports-2011-090199 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 344Web of Science - 315 Co-authors: Byrne NM Tweet
2011	Ho SS, Dhaliwal SS, Hills AP, Pal S, 'Acute exercise improves postprandial cardiovascular risk factors in overweight and obese individuals', Atherosclerosis, 214, (1) pp. 178-84. ISSN 0021-9150 (2011) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2010.10.015 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 23Web of Science - 21 Tweet
2011	Hunter GR, Bickel CS, Del Corral P, Byrne NM, Hills AP, et al., 'Age, muscle fatigue, and walking endurance in pre-menopausal women', European Journal of Applied Physiology, 111, (4) pp. 715-723. ISSN 1439-6319 (2011) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1007/s00421-010-1694-1 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 6Web of Science - 3 Co-authors: Byrne NM Tweet
2011	Kagawa M, Hills AP, 'Secular changes in BMI and obesity risk in Japanese children: Considerations from a morphologic perspective', Open Obesity Journal, 3 pp. 9-16. ISSN 1876-8237 (2011) [Refereed Article] [eCite] [Details]
2011	Kagawa M, Tahara Y, Moji K, Nakao R, Aoyagi K, et al., 'Secular changes in growth among Japanese children over 100 years (1900-2000)', Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition, 20, (2) pp. 180-9. ISSN 0964-7058 (2011) [Refereed Article] [eCite] [Details] Citations: Web of Science - 30
2011	Liu A, Byrne N, Kagawa M, Ma G, Poh BK, et al., 'Ethnic differences in the relationship between body mass index and percentage body fat among Asian children from different backgrounds', The British journal of nutrition, 106, (9) pp. 1390-7. ISSN 0007-1145 (2011) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1017/S0007114511001681 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 36Web of Science - 35 Co-authors: Byrne N Tweet
2011	Liu A, Byrne NM, Kagawa M, Ma G, Kijboonchoo K, et al., 'Ethnic differences in body fat distribution among Asian pre-pubertal children: A cross-sectional multicenter study', BMC Public Health, 11 Article 500. ISSN 1471-2458 (2011) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1186/1471-2458-11-500 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 24Web of Science - 20 Co-authors: Byrne NM Tweet
2011	Liu A, Byrne NM, Ma G, Nasreddine L, Trinidad TP, et al., 'Validation of bioelectrical impedance analysis for total body water assessment against the deuterium dilution technique in Asian children', European journal of clinical nutrition, 65, (12) pp. 1321-7. ISSN 0954-3007 (2011) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1038/ejcn.2011.122 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 33Web of Science - 28 Co-authors: Byrne NM Tweet
2011	Lubans DR, Hesketh K, Cliff DP, Barnett LM, Salmon J, et al., 'A systematic review of the validity and reliability of sedentary behaviour measures used with children and adolescents', Obesity reviews, 12, (10) pp. 781-99. ISSN 1467-7881 (2011) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1111/j.1467-789X.2011.00896.x [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 193Web of Science - 181 Tweet
2011	Magarey AM, Perry RA, Baur LA, Steinbeck KS, Sawyer M, et al., 'A parent-led family-focused treatment program for overweight children aged 5 to 9 years: the PEACH RCT', Pediatrics (English Edition), 127, (2) pp. 214-22. ISSN 0031-4005 (2011) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1542/peds.2009-1432 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 94Web of Science - 88 Tweet
2011	Monteiro SMDR, Jancey J, Howat P, Burns S, Jones C, et al., 'The protocol of a randomized controlled trial for playgroup mothers: Reminder on Food, Relaxation, Exercise, and Support for Health (REFRESH) Program', BMC public health, 11 Article 648. ISSN 1471-2458 (2011) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1186/1471-2458-11-648 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 14Web of Science - 15 Tweet
2011	Mountjoy M, Andersen LB, Armstrong N, Biddle S, Boreham C, et al., 'International Olympic Committee consensus statement on the health and fitness of young people through physical activity and sport', British Journal of Sports Medicine, 45, (11) pp. 839-48. ISSN 0306-3674 (2011) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1136/bjsports-2011-090228 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 108Web of Science - 93 Tweet
2011	Ward L, Winall A, Isenring E, Hills AP, Czerniec S, et al., 'Assessment of bilateral limb lymphedema by bioelectrical impedance spectroscopy', International journal of gynecological cancer, 21, (2) pp. 409-18. ISSN 1048-891X (2011) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1097/IGC.0b013e31820866e1 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 37Web of Science - 32 Tweet
2011	Zulu RM, Byrne NM, Munthali GK, Chipeta J, Handema R, et al., 'Assessing the impact of a food supplement on the nutritional status and body composition of HIV-infected Zambian women on ARVs', Bmc Public Health, 11 Article 714. ISSN 1471-2458 (2011) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1186/1471-2458-11-714 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 4Web of Science - 4 Co-authors: Byrne NM Tweet

Chapter in Book

(1 outputs)

Year	Citation	Altmetrics
2014	Byrne NM, Hills AP, 'Energy Needs of Master Athletes', Nutrition and Performance in Master Athletes, Taylor and Francis, P Raeburn (ed), Australia, pp. 45-70. ISBN 9781439871874 (2014) [Research Book Chapter] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Byrne NM

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2014

Byrne NM, Hills AP, 'Energy Needs of Master Athletes', Nutrition and Performance in Master Athletes, Taylor and Francis, P Raeburn (ed), Australia, pp. 45-70. ISBN 9781439871874 (2014) [Research Book Chapter]

[eCite] [Details]

Co-authors: Byrne NM

Review

(2 outputs)

Year	Citation	Altmetrics
2017	Arena R, McNeil A, Sagner M, Hills AP, 'The current global state of key lifestyle characteristics: health and economic implications', Progress in Cardiovascular Diseases, 59, (5) pp. 422-429. ISSN 0033-0620 (2017) [Review Several Works] DOI: 10.1016/j.pcad.2017.02.002 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 19Web of Science - 14 Tweet
2015	Street SJ, Wells JC, Hills AP, 'Windows of opportunity for physical activity in the prevention of obesity', Obesity Reviews, 16, (10) pp. 857-70. ISSN 1467-7881 (2015) [Substantial Review] DOI: 10.1111/obr.12306 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 20Web of Science - 17 Co-authors: Street SJ Tweet

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2017

Arena R, McNeil A, Sagner M, Hills AP, 'The current global state of key lifestyle characteristics: health and economic implications', Progress in Cardiovascular Diseases, 59, (5) pp. 422-429. ISSN 0033-0620 (2017) [Review Several Works]

DOI: 10.1016/j.pcad.2017.02.002 [eCite] [Details]

Citations: Scopus - 19Web of Science - 14

2015

Street SJ, Wells JC, Hills AP, 'Windows of opportunity for physical activity in the prevention of obesity', Obesity Reviews, 16, (10) pp. 857-70. ISSN 1467-7881 (2015) [Substantial Review]

DOI: 10.1111/obr.12306 [eCite] [Details]

Citations: Scopus - 20Web of Science - 17

Co-authors: Street SJ

Conference Publication

(4 outputs)

Year	Citation	Altmetrics
2022	Herath MP, Hills AP, Beckett JM, Jayasinghe S, Byrne NM, et al., 'Birthweight trends and associated maternal factors among Indigenous and non-Indigenous people in Tasmania', HiPP EMR-C, 18 October 2022 (2022) [Conference Extract] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Herath MP; Beckett JM; Jayasinghe S; Byrne NM; Ahuja KDK
2022	Sharma C, Ahuja KDK, Kulkarni B, Byrne NM, Hills AP, 'Achieving GAPPA 2030: Does the answer lie in emerging theoretical disciplines?', ISPAH2022, 23-26 October 2022, Abu Dhabi (2022) [Conference Extract] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Ahuja KDK; Byrne NM
2021	Herath MP, Beckett JM, Hills AP, Byrne N, Ahuja KDK, 'Can therapeutic interventions for gestational diabetes mellitus normalise adiposity in newborns? A systematic review and meta-analysis', Program and abstract book for the 2021 conference of the HiPPP EMR-C, 17 November, online, pp. 41. (2021) [Conference Extract] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Herath MP; Beckett JM; Byrne N; Ahuja KDK
2021	Herath MP, Hills AP, Beckett JM, Jayasinghe SU, Byrne N, et al., 'Maternal pre- and perinatal influences on secular birthweight trends in Tasmania: A retrospective analysis of all live singleton births 2005-2018', Nutrition Society of Australia Annual Scientific Meeting 2021 Abstracts, 02-03 December, online, pp. 21. (2021) [Conference Extract] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Herath MP; Beckett JM; Jayasinghe SU; Byrne N; Ahuja KDK

Grants & Funding

Funding Summary

Number of grants

Total funding

$10,993,313

Projects

Healthy lifestyle in Preconception, Pregnancy and Postpartum HIPPP- Personalised Medicine meets Public Health (2020 - 2021)$2,551,477

Description: Unhealthy lifestyle is driving excess gestational and postpartum weight gain, adverse maternal and foetal outcomes, maternal and childhoodobesity and chronic disease. Integrated healthy lifestyle support for women from preconception to pregnancy and postpartum (HiPPP) is limited,siloed, and not personalised to women's needs. Here we build on extensive partnership, consumer involvement, research and investment andintegrate our four NHMRC Centre's for Research Excellence on women's and children's health to address these gaps. We will deliverimplementation and impact research and translation aiming to implement evidence based, cost effective lifestyle intervention across the first2000 days to improve lifestyle and health outcomes for women and their children.This includes five work packages:- Partnership: stakeholder and consumer involvement- Risk prediction: identifying high risk groups (biomarkers, clinical conditions, social determinants, ethnicity)- Implementation and Impact research: integrating, implementing and evaluating effective lifestyle interventions targeting high risk groups inpublic and private models of care, across the HiPPP continuum- Cost effectiveness analysis: across intervention delivery modes, high risk groups and the long term horizons- Translation: evidence based guidelines, resources for women and stakeholders, implementation and policy toolkitsThis is proposed by world leaders in healthy lifestyle in pregnancy, and postpartum, research, healthcare, public health and translation andunderpinned by our consumer and community framework, published research priorities, evidence synthesis and professional networks, nationaland international partnerships.Outputs: Evidence-based, cost effective healthy lifestyle intervention from preconception, to pregnancy and postpartum, targeting those at risk,integrated into models of public and private care to optimise health for Australian mothers and children.
Funding: Medical Research Future Fund ($2,551,477)
Scheme: Grant - Preventative and Public Health Research
Administered By: Monash University
Research Team: Teede H; Skouteris H; Boyle J; Moran L; Ademi Z; Enticott J; Norman R; Hills AP; Dunbar J
Period: 2020 - 2021

Adding exercise and/or protein to intermittent dieting for improving cardiometabolic health - using stable isotopic tracers (2019)$20,000

Description: The goal of this funding request is to build the capacity at UTAS to implement techniques with stable isotopic tracers measured using isotopic ratio mass spectrometry (IRMS).Increasing competitiveness of grant applications: At the time the previous NHMRC application was submitted we had limited data showing our capability in measuring whole body protein turnover (WBPT) and nitrogen balance. In June 2018, we published work demonstrating the reproducibility of WBPT with the end product method calculated from ammonia. Assessment of WBPT is integral to the proposed NHMRC study as it provides fundamental information about protein kinetics which underpins the conservation of lean tissue. This assessment of WBPT involves measures of isotopic enrichment using IRMS. Another assessment reliant on the use IRMS for measurement of isotopic tracers is gastric emptying (GE) via the 13C-octanoic acid breath test. GE has a fundamental role in the digestion of nutrients, and is a major determinant of postprandial glycaemia and gastric symptoms. In addition, altered GE has been implicated in the pathogenesis of overconsumption, leading to weight gain and obesity. We established the use of this method in our IRMS facility when working at QUT. The goal of this project is to build the capacity at UTAS to implement techniques with stable isotopic enrichments measured using IRMS. Since commencing at UTAS, we have had the opportunity to work with staff at CSL in Hobart to set up techniques for the measurement of total body water and total daily energy expenditure using isotopic enrichment of human samples of 2H and 18O. This project will allow extension to the measurement of total N and the enrichment of 15N for assessment of nitrogen balance and WBPT, and 13C for GE. The project will involve colleagues from Scotland and Ireland who have expertise in IRMS, to support CSL staff develop the expertise in these stable isotopic techniques.
Funding: University of Tasmania ($20,000)
Scheme: Grant-Research Enhancement Program
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: Byrne N; Hills AP
Year: 2019

Does inclusion of almonds in an energy restricted diet enhance weight loss and protect against weight regain (2019)$1,689,865

Description: Whilst many studies have demonstrated efficacy for achieving weight loss through dietary energy restriction, most individuals are unable to maintain weight-loss, with 80% regaining weight within the first year and less than 5% being able to sustain weight loss over the longer term. This might be in part due to the removal of professional support after initial weight loss. In the absence of such support, the inclusion of foods that promote satiety may assist in preventing weight regain. Previous studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of adding almonds to an energy restricted diet for weight loss. Currently, data are lacking on the role of almonds in weight control diets to limit weight regain. This project will provide evidence of whether regular snacking on almonds can help sustain satiety and limit consumption of excess calories when intensive support provided during weight loss is withdrawn.
Funding: Almond Board of California ($1,689,865)
Scheme: Grant
Administered By: University of South Australia
Research Team: Coates A; Buckley J; Hill AL; Hills AP
Year: 2019

Health in Preconception, Pregnancy and Post-Birth (HIPPP): An antenatal lifestyle promotion program for the Royal Hobart Hospital (2019 - 2021)$445,410

Description: Royal Hobart Hospital clinicians have identified a need to reduce the burden of maternal obesity among women presenting for antenatal care. This project will evaluate the implementation of a tailored evidence-based healthy lifestyle intervention, co-designed by clinicians and researchers, to support sustainable improvements to clinical practice, patient resources and outcomes.
Funding: Royal Hobart Hospital Research Foundation ($445,410)
Scheme: Grant-Major Project
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: Kilpatrick ML; Venn A; Barnden K; McBeath S; Harrison C; Skouteris H; Hills AP; Teede H; Hill B; Lew S
Period: 2019 - 2021

Centre of Research Excellence in Health in Preconception and Pregnancy: Prevention of maternal obesity (2019 - 2024)$2,496,527

Description: Two-thirds of Australian adults are overweight or obese with reproductive-aged women leading this trend. Over half of Australian women enter pregnancyoverweight or obese and gestational weight gain (GWG) above US Institute of Medicine recommendations occurs in the majority of pregnancies in Australia.Preconception higher body mass index and/or excessive GWG increase the risk of adverse maternal and foetal outcomes and increase the risk of maternal andchildhood obesity. Targeted efforts are needed urgently to improve lifestyle behaviours prior to conception and during pregnancy to assist women to be thehealthiest weight they can be, to optimise gestational weight gain and to improve short-and long term maternal and child health outcomes.The CRE in Health in Preconception and Pregnancy (CRE HiPP) aims to :1) Generate new knowledge on: a) adapting, co-designing and testing models of preconception lifestyle care; b) implementing and evaluating the integrationof lifestyle intervention into routine antenatal care; c) co-designing and testing culturally relevant models of preconception and pregnancy lifestyle healthcare; and d) estimating the economic implications of pregnancy lifestyle interventions.2) Translate this new knowledge into policy and practice through: a) our extensive professional networks and leadership roles; b) consumer and communityinvolvement; c) knowledge synthesis, dissemination, and exchange strategies; and d) by up skilling health professionals.3) Develop a multidisciplinary research workforce in preconception and pregnancy lifestyle health promotion by building capacity in early and mid-careerresearchers, and the clinical workforce, with mentoring and training programs by world leading national and international experts.4) Leverage our extensive existing multidisciplinary collaborations and proven track record of translation into policy and practice to apply CRE knowledge onhow to prevent maternal obesity.
Funding: National Health & Medical Research Council ($2,496,527)
Scheme: Grant-Centre of Research Excellence
Administered By: Monash University
Research Team: Skouteris H; Teede H; Boyle J; Moran L; Thangaratinam S; Hills AP; Venn A; Jack B; Norman R; Ademi Z
Period: 2019 - 2024
Grant Reference: 1171142

Preventative Health Research in Rural and Regional Communities (Tasmania) (2019 - 2021)$2,400,000

Description: An ageing Australia will increasingly impact social, health and economic activity, as exemplified in complex disorders such as dementia. Obesity is also increasing at a rapid rate and is a major antecedent risk factor for a range of chronic illnesses. Both conditions will be a particular challenge for rural and regional communities as they have the highest rates of related risk factors and chronic illness, and also relatively reduced access to specialist medical services and preventative health programs. This proposal focusses on dementia and obesity in north-west Tasmania, developing innovative initiatives to manage and reduce risk of these conditions, which will reduce medical procedures overall including presentations to hospital. The program involves two major projects: the Island Study Linking Ageing and Neurodegenerative Disease (ISLAND) and the Critical Age Periods for Impacting Obesogenic Lifestyles (CAPITOL) study. The ISLAND study will involve a pragmatic clustered randomised controlled on interventions for major potentially modifiable risk factors for dementia, including obesity, physical activity, diabetes, smoking, hypertension, depression and cognitive stimulation/education, most of which are antecedents to chronic illness. The CAPITOL study will facilitate a transdisciplinary professional network to build a community-specific, sustainable approach to supporting children and families in relation to physical health and wellbeing. This project will identify enabling contextual factors which influence engagement in healthy physical play practices; foster buy-in from families (at multiple entry points); improve school readiness (through enhancing outcomes for children (0-8 years) in the AEDC domain of physical health and wellbeing), and generate sustainable communities of practice. North-west Tasmania is an ideal 'test-bed' to develop preventative health strategies that are relevant and scalable to other Australian rural and regional communities.
Funding: Medical Research Future Fund ($2,400,000)
Scheme: Grant - Keeping Australians Out of Hospital
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: Vickers JC; Hills AP; Goldberg LR; Byrne N; Farrow M; Hughes RM; Klekociuk SZ; Ahuja KDK; Courtney-Pratt HM; Patterson KAE
Period: 2019 - 2021

Mixed Longitudinal/Cross-Sectional Study of Body Composition of Infants from Birth to 6 Months from Diverse Ethnic Groups in Tasmania, Australia (2017 - 2019)$413,861

Funding: Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation ($393,861)
Scheme: Grant-Global Challenges in Global Health
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: Hills AP; Street S; Byrne N
Period: 2017 - 2019

Achieving more effective weight loss with intermittent energy restriction (MATADOR2) - Biochemical Analyses (2014 - 2016)$976,173

Funding: National Health & Medical Research Council ($976,173)
Scheme: Grant-Project
Administered By: Bond University
Research Team: Byrne N; Hills AP; Sainsbury-Salis A; King N; Hickman I
Period: 2014 - 2016
Grant Reference: APP1030705

Research Supervision

Current

Completed

Current

Degree	Title	Commenced
PhD	Co-design of a Workplace Lifestyle Intervention for Preconception Women	2019
PhD	Role of Sedentary Behaviour as a Determinant of Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Rural South India: Assessment in an inter-generational cohort study, APCAPS (2003-present)	2019
PhD	Environmental and Social Determinants of Adult Body Mass Index in Northwest Tasmania	2022
PhD	Maternal health information seeking	2023

Completed

Degree	Title	Completed
Masters	Optimising Functional Neuromuscular Recovery with Carbohydrate and Protein Supplementation in Athletes Candidate: Nathan Andy Lee	2022
PhD	Body Composition During Early Infancy: Pre- and postnatal determinants and assessment approaches Candidate: Manoja Prabhashani Herath Herath Mudiyanselage Lansakara Gedara	2022