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Melinda J. Hutchesson
Researcher at RMIT University
Publications - 102
Citations - 3316
Melinda J. Hutchesson is an academic researcher from RMIT University. The author has contributed to research in topics: Psychological intervention & Weight loss. The author has an hindex of 27, co-authored 90 publications receiving 2341 citations. Previous affiliations of Melinda J. Hutchesson include University of Newcastle.
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Effectiveness of interventions targeting physical activity, nutrition and healthy weight for university and college students: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Ronald C. Plotnikoff,Sarah A. Costigan,Rebecca L. Williams,Rebecca L. Williams,Melinda J. Hutchesson,Melinda J. Hutchesson,Sarah G. Kennedy,Sara L. Robards,Jennifer Allen,Clare E. Collins,Clare E. Collins,Robin Callister,John Germov +12 more
TL;DR: This appears to be the first systematic review of physical activity, diet and weight loss interventions targeting university and college students and indicates that tertiary institutions are appropriate settings for implementing and evaluating lifestyle interventions, however more research is needed to improve such strategies.
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eHealth interventions for the prevention and treatment of overweight and obesity in adults: a systematic review with meta-analysis.
Melinda J. Hutchesson,Megan E. Rollo,Rebecca A. Krukowski,Louisa Ells,Jean Harvey,Philip J. Morgan,Robin Callister,Ronald C. Plotnikoff,Clare E. Collins +8 more
TL;DR: The findings support the use of e health interventions as a treatment option for obesity, but there is insufficient evidence for the effectiveness of eHealth interventions for weight loss maintenance or weight gain prevention.
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Reproducibility and comparative validity of a food frequency questionnaire for Australian adults
Clare E. Collins,Clare E. Collins,May Boggess,Jane F. Watson,Jane F. Watson,Maya Guest,Kerith Duncanson,Kerith Duncanson,Kristine Pezdirc,Kristine Pezdirc,Megan E. Rollo,Megan E. Rollo,Melinda J. Hutchesson,Melinda J. Hutchesson,Tracy Burrows,Tracy Burrows +15 more
TL;DR: Compared to WFR the AES FFQ is suitable for reliably estimating the dietary intakes of Australian adults across a wide range of nutrients.
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The Comparative Validity and Reproducibility of a Diet Quality Index for Adults: The Australian Recommended Food Score
Clare E. Collins,Tracy Burrows,Megan E. Rollo,May Boggess,Jane F. Watson,Maya Guest,Kerith Duncanson,Kristine Pezdirc,Melinda J. Hutchesson +8 more
TL;DR: The reproducibility and validity of a food-based diet quality index, the Australian Recommended Food Score (ARFS), is described, which is a suitable brief tool to evaluate diet quality in adults and reliably estimates a range of nutrient intakes.
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Motivators and Barriers to Engaging in Healthy Eating and Physical Activity: A Cross-Sectional Survey in Young Adult Men
TL;DR: Promotion of benefits related to health, appearance/body image, increased energy and fitness, and addressing key barriers including motivation, time, financial restraints, and accessibility of unhealthy foods, could engage young men in improving lifestyle behaviors.