Lauren Ball
@proflaurenball.bsky.social
Professor of Community Health & Wellbeing at The University of Queensland. Creatively blending research excellence, leadership and strategy to empower our most influential thought leaders. proflaurenball.com
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The NCP-QUEST has been developed to evaluate the quality of nutrition care documentation.
Led by Casey Colin (University of North Florida), the research team found it had high validity and moderate reliability for patients with diabetes.
Read more via JHND: doi.org/10.1111/jhn....
Led by Casey Colin (University of North Florida), the research team found it had high validity and moderate reliability for patients with diabetes.
Read more via JHND: doi.org/10.1111/jhn....
February 5, 2026 at 8:26 AM
The NCP-QUEST has been developed to evaluate the quality of nutrition care documentation.
Led by Casey Colin (University of North Florida), the research team found it had high validity and moderate reliability for patients with diabetes.
Read more via JHND: doi.org/10.1111/jhn....
Led by Casey Colin (University of North Florida), the research team found it had high validity and moderate reliability for patients with diabetes.
Read more via JHND: doi.org/10.1111/jhn....
When it comes to measuring patient mealtime experiences in hospital, today’s JHND study reports on the Austin Health Patient Mealtime Experience Tool, finding it to be reliable and valid.
Check out this paper led by Annie-Claude Lassemillante, PhD (La Trobe University): doi.org/10.1111/jhn....
Check out this paper led by Annie-Claude Lassemillante, PhD (La Trobe University): doi.org/10.1111/jhn....
February 4, 2026 at 9:03 AM
When it comes to measuring patient mealtime experiences in hospital, today’s JHND study reports on the Austin Health Patient Mealtime Experience Tool, finding it to be reliable and valid.
Check out this paper led by Annie-Claude Lassemillante, PhD (La Trobe University): doi.org/10.1111/jhn....
Check out this paper led by Annie-Claude Lassemillante, PhD (La Trobe University): doi.org/10.1111/jhn....
How can maternity hospitals tackle food insecurity during pregnancy? 🤰 Julia Zinga (Royal Women’s Hospital and Deakin University) spoke to hospital leaders and found that they needed to leverage enthusiasm, and address barriers like time and resourcing: doi.org/10.1111/jhn....
January 29, 2026 at 8:01 AM
How can maternity hospitals tackle food insecurity during pregnancy? 🤰 Julia Zinga (Royal Women’s Hospital and Deakin University) spoke to hospital leaders and found that they needed to leverage enthusiasm, and address barriers like time and resourcing: doi.org/10.1111/jhn....
What diet are patients with T2D more likely to choose when looking to lose weight? First author Alexis Care (University of Staffordshire + RehabCare) + team, found preferences for continuous vs intermittent low-energy diets, low-carb & simple diet approaches: doi.org/10.1111/jhn....
January 28, 2026 at 9:02 AM
What diet are patients with T2D more likely to choose when looking to lose weight? First author Alexis Care (University of Staffordshire + RehabCare) + team, found preferences for continuous vs intermittent low-energy diets, low-carb & simple diet approaches: doi.org/10.1111/jhn....
Do healthy dietary changes made during pregnancy stick postpartum? Led by Hannah O’Connor (University of Queensland + Metro North HHS) the team found ⬆️ diet quality & greater intake of key nutrients and core food groups for those receiving dietary support: doi.org/10.1111/jhn....
January 27, 2026 at 8:02 AM
Do healthy dietary changes made during pregnancy stick postpartum? Led by Hannah O’Connor (University of Queensland + Metro North HHS) the team found ⬆️ diet quality & greater intake of key nutrients and core food groups for those receiving dietary support: doi.org/10.1111/jhn....
🍽️ What do we know about diet & nutrition post-surgery, for patients with appendix cancer? First author Janelle Skinner (University of Newcastle + @hmriaustralia.bsky.social) + the research team found limited/no data on food intake & nutrition outcomes. doi.org/10.1111/jhn....
January 23, 2026 at 8:30 AM
🍽️ What do we know about diet & nutrition post-surgery, for patients with appendix cancer? First author Janelle Skinner (University of Newcastle + @hmriaustralia.bsky.social) + the research team found limited/no data on food intake & nutrition outcomes. doi.org/10.1111/jhn....
What are the risks of gastrostomy in patients with Parkinson’s, MS & Huntington’s? First author Lauren Roberts (Northern Health & La Trobe University) + research team found it appeared to be linked with an increase in care + called for more high-quality research: doi.org/10.1111/jhn....
January 22, 2026 at 8:01 AM
What are the risks of gastrostomy in patients with Parkinson’s, MS & Huntington’s? First author Lauren Roberts (Northern Health & La Trobe University) + research team found it appeared to be linked with an increase in care + called for more high-quality research: doi.org/10.1111/jhn....
Food insecurity impacts young children’s diets in Brazil. Researchers found children aged 6-23 months living in severely food insecure households were 60% less likely to meet the minimum dietary diversity and ~2.5x more likely to eat no fruit or veg. Read more: doi.org/10.1111/jhn....
January 21, 2026 at 9:01 AM
Food insecurity impacts young children’s diets in Brazil. Researchers found children aged 6-23 months living in severely food insecure households were 60% less likely to meet the minimum dietary diversity and ~2.5x more likely to eat no fruit or veg. Read more: doi.org/10.1111/jhn....
Do young people regularly drink energy drinks? ⚡ First author Grace Stewart (Teesside University) and the research team found that >80% of participants consumed energy drinks and this was influenced by marketing, taste, ease of access and family and friends: doi.org/10.1111/jhn....
January 20, 2026 at 8:01 AM
Do young people regularly drink energy drinks? ⚡ First author Grace Stewart (Teesside University) and the research team found that >80% of participants consumed energy drinks and this was influenced by marketing, taste, ease of access and family and friends: doi.org/10.1111/jhn....
New research led by Mohammed Taib Fatih (Komar University of Science and Technology) found children with iron deficiency anaemia were 3x more likely to have dental caries, likely influenced by ⬇️ salivary function, dietary changes & inflammation.
Read more: doi.org/10.1111/jhn.... 🦷🩸
Read more: doi.org/10.1111/jhn.... 🦷🩸
January 16, 2026 at 8:01 AM
New research led by Mohammed Taib Fatih (Komar University of Science and Technology) found children with iron deficiency anaemia were 3x more likely to have dental caries, likely influenced by ⬇️ salivary function, dietary changes & inflammation.
Read more: doi.org/10.1111/jhn.... 🦷🩸
Read more: doi.org/10.1111/jhn.... 🦷🩸
Which free nutrition app best tracks intake for Canadian endurance athletes? 🏃📱 Olivia Morello (Toronto Metropolitan University) + research team found MyFitnessPal showed low reliability + validity. Cronometer performed well, expect for fibre and vitamins A & D: doi.org/10.1111/jhn....
January 15, 2026 at 9:02 AM
Which free nutrition app best tracks intake for Canadian endurance athletes? 🏃📱 Olivia Morello (Toronto Metropolitan University) + research team found MyFitnessPal showed low reliability + validity. Cronometer performed well, expect for fibre and vitamins A & D: doi.org/10.1111/jhn....
What are student dietitians’ perspectives on OSCEs? @annemarieknight.bsky.social (Kings College London) + research team found students viewed these positively for authenticity & assessing learning. However, fairness & preparedness were rated less positively: doi.org/10.1111/jhn....
January 14, 2026 at 8:01 AM
What are student dietitians’ perspectives on OSCEs? @annemarieknight.bsky.social (Kings College London) + research team found students viewed these positively for authenticity & assessing learning. However, fairness & preparedness were rated less positively: doi.org/10.1111/jhn....
How do Australian mums’ food choices change from pregnancy to one year postpartum? 👶🥗 First author Sasha Fenton (Uni of Newcastle + @hmriaustralia.bsky.social) and the research team found income, education and pre-pregnancy BMI contributed to poorer diet quality. Read more: doi.org/10.1111/jhn....
January 13, 2026 at 9:30 AM
How do Australian mums’ food choices change from pregnancy to one year postpartum? 👶🥗 First author Sasha Fenton (Uni of Newcastle + @hmriaustralia.bsky.social) and the research team found income, education and pre-pregnancy BMI contributed to poorer diet quality. Read more: doi.org/10.1111/jhn....
Working with children following a ketogenic diet for epilepsy? Natasha Schoeler (Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children) + research team have developed the first internat. best practice recommendations for the dietetic management of ketogenic diets for epilepsy: doi.org/10.1111/jhn....
January 13, 2026 at 8:56 AM
Working with children following a ketogenic diet for epilepsy? Natasha Schoeler (Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children) + research team have developed the first internat. best practice recommendations for the dietetic management of ketogenic diets for epilepsy: doi.org/10.1111/jhn....
What are dietitians’ perspectives of nutrition discharge planning for older adults with #malnutrition? Kristin Gomes (Griffith University) + team uncovered the need for standardised documentation and workflows to support efficiency + consistency: doi.org/10.1111/jhn....
January 8, 2026 at 8:00 AM
What are dietitians’ perspectives of nutrition discharge planning for older adults with #malnutrition? Kristin Gomes (Griffith University) + team uncovered the need for standardised documentation and workflows to support efficiency + consistency: doi.org/10.1111/jhn....
Have you read the BDA Guidelines for the Dietary Management of Chronic Constipation in Adults? Led by @EiriniDimidi (@KingsCollegeLon), the team developed 59 guidelines – check out the clinician friendly summary guide in this #OpenAccess paper: doi.org/10.1111/jhn....
January 7, 2026 at 9:01 AM
Have you read the BDA Guidelines for the Dietary Management of Chronic Constipation in Adults? Led by @EiriniDimidi (@KingsCollegeLon), the team developed 59 guidelines – check out the clinician friendly summary guide in this #OpenAccess paper: doi.org/10.1111/jhn....
When looking at inflammation markers – does how you lose weight matter? First author Laurent Turner (Uni of Adelaide) + team found intermittent fasting & calorie restriction supported weight loss, but neither approach was greater at ⬇️ inflammation: doi.org/10.1111/jhn....
January 6, 2026 at 9:00 AM
When looking at inflammation markers – does how you lose weight matter? First author Laurent Turner (Uni of Adelaide) + team found intermittent fasting & calorie restriction supported weight loss, but neither approach was greater at ⬇️ inflammation: doi.org/10.1111/jhn....
Hello 2026! We’re looking forward to an incredible year, full of new insights and discoveries in nutrition and dietetics research.
We’re active on LinkedIn, X, BlueSky – and you can receive updates straight to your inbox. Be sure to join our community to stay up-to-date on the latest in JHND.
We’re active on LinkedIn, X, BlueSky – and you can receive updates straight to your inbox. Be sure to join our community to stay up-to-date on the latest in JHND.
January 2, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Hello 2026! We’re looking forward to an incredible year, full of new insights and discoveries in nutrition and dietetics research.
We’re active on LinkedIn, X, BlueSky – and you can receive updates straight to your inbox. Be sure to join our community to stay up-to-date on the latest in JHND.
We’re active on LinkedIn, X, BlueSky – and you can receive updates straight to your inbox. Be sure to join our community to stay up-to-date on the latest in JHND.
From all the team here at JHND, we’re wishing you a safe and happy festive season. Happy Holidays and thank you for all of your support throughout 2025! ✨🎄🎁
December 24, 2025 at 8:01 AM
From all the team here at JHND, we’re wishing you a safe and happy festive season. Happy Holidays and thank you for all of your support throughout 2025! ✨🎄🎁
How do you successfully implement the IDDSI framework in a large hospital? 🚑🍽️ This JHND study led by Feiner Marlies, details the 2-year journey at the University Hospital Graz (Austria). Dual Dietitian + Speech Pathologist leadership & kitchen staff engagement was key: doi.org/10.1111/jhn....
December 23, 2025 at 8:01 AM
How do you successfully implement the IDDSI framework in a large hospital? 🚑🍽️ This JHND study led by Feiner Marlies, details the 2-year journey at the University Hospital Graz (Austria). Dual Dietitian + Speech Pathologist leadership & kitchen staff engagement was key: doi.org/10.1111/jhn....
How have the 2017 International Clinical Guidelines for Classical Galactosaemia supported dietitians? Louise Robertson (University Hospital Birmingham) surveyed 39 dietitians, where more than half reported changing their practice + most felt more confident: doi.org/10.1111/jhn....
December 22, 2025 at 8:01 AM
How have the 2017 International Clinical Guidelines for Classical Galactosaemia supported dietitians? Louise Robertson (University Hospital Birmingham) surveyed 39 dietitians, where more than half reported changing their practice + most felt more confident: doi.org/10.1111/jhn....
Where are our top readers from? They’re spread across the globe!
These are the top 6 countries who have been viewing the full-text of JHND publications.
Check out our latest research here: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/1365...
These are the top 6 countries who have been viewing the full-text of JHND publications.
Check out our latest research here: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/1365...
December 19, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Where are our top readers from? They’re spread across the globe!
These are the top 6 countries who have been viewing the full-text of JHND publications.
Check out our latest research here: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/1365...
These are the top 6 countries who have been viewing the full-text of JHND publications.
Check out our latest research here: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/1365...
Can mhealth tools help post-secondary students eat well? 📱🥗 First author Holly Schaafsma (Western University) + team looked at 11 studies and found 10 showed improvement in at least one dietary behaviour – particularly for boosting fruit & veg intake. doi.org/10.1111/jhn....
December 19, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Can mhealth tools help post-secondary students eat well? 📱🥗 First author Holly Schaafsma (Western University) + team looked at 11 studies and found 10 showed improvement in at least one dietary behaviour – particularly for boosting fruit & veg intake. doi.org/10.1111/jhn....
What have you been reading? Check out these 2025 papers that have had the most full-text views:
BDA Guidelines - Constipation: doi.org/10.1111/jhn....
Interventions for emotional eating: doi.org/10.1111/jhn....
Coeliac disease challenges: doi.org/10.1111/jhn....
BDA Guidelines - Constipation: doi.org/10.1111/jhn....
Interventions for emotional eating: doi.org/10.1111/jhn....
Coeliac disease challenges: doi.org/10.1111/jhn....
December 18, 2025 at 8:01 AM
What have you been reading? Check out these 2025 papers that have had the most full-text views:
BDA Guidelines - Constipation: doi.org/10.1111/jhn....
Interventions for emotional eating: doi.org/10.1111/jhn....
Coeliac disease challenges: doi.org/10.1111/jhn....
BDA Guidelines - Constipation: doi.org/10.1111/jhn....
Interventions for emotional eating: doi.org/10.1111/jhn....
Coeliac disease challenges: doi.org/10.1111/jhn....
Can AI tools like ChatGPT give appropriate & personalised nutrition advice? Turkish researchers led by Tuba Onay compared ChatGPT to a dietitian & found it missed key nutrition needs, highlighting the importance of individualised advice from a dietitian: doi.org/10.1111/jhn....
December 17, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Can AI tools like ChatGPT give appropriate & personalised nutrition advice? Turkish researchers led by Tuba Onay compared ChatGPT to a dietitian & found it missed key nutrition needs, highlighting the importance of individualised advice from a dietitian: doi.org/10.1111/jhn....