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Rachel Page

Researcher at Massey University

Publications -  59
Citations -  910

Rachel Page is an academic researcher from Massey University. The author has contributed to research in topics: Global citizenship & Social determinants of health. The author has an hindex of 16, co-authored 56 publications receiving 775 citations. Previous affiliations of Rachel Page include Cardiff University & University of Wales.

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Acetyl-CoA carboxylase exerts strong flux control over lipid synthesis in plants

TL;DR: Results show that acetyl-CoA carboxylase is the major flux controlling enzyme for light-stimulated lipid synthesis in these tissues.
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Psychosocial determinants of fruit and vegetable consumption among students in a New Zealand university. Results of focus group interviews.

TL;DR: Determinants including a negative attitude, a lack of self-efficacy and an unawareness of dietary guidelines/health consequences should be considered when developing interventions for New Zealand university students with lower fruit and vegetable intake, whilst a variety of different delivery channels should be used.
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South Pacific Islanders resist type 2 diabetes: comparison of aerobic and resistance training.

TL;DR: This study did not demonstrate an improvement in HbA1c with exercise in morbidly obese Polynesian people, and future investigations involving exercise regimens that are more practicable and which involve greater frequency and duration of training may be required to induce significant and clinically meaningful adaptations in this unique diabetes population.
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Performance and Health Benefits of Dietary Nitrate Supplementation in Older Adults: A Systematic Review

TL;DR: Positive effects of dietary NO3− supplementation in older adults on physiological performance, with some evidence indicating benefits on cardiovascular and cerebrovascular health are indicated, while effects on cognitive performance were mixed and studies on metabolic health indicated no benefit.