Translation of Evidence into Practice: Public Health Nutrition Research

IntroductionNutrition is a ‘hard’ science in two ways; the scientific rigour required for quality nutrition research, and equally, the challenges faced in evidence translation. Ways in which quality nutrition research can be synthesised and evidence effectively translated into practice were the focus of the Fourth Annual International Summit on Medical and Public Health Nutrition Education and Research.SettingWolfson College, University of Cambridge, and Addenbrookes Hospital at the Cambridge Biomedical Campus, Cambridge, in July 2018.Key findingsOpen communication and collaboration across disciplines and systems, including transfer of knowledge, ideas and data through international knowledge application networks, was presented as a key tool in enhancing nutrition research and translation of evidence. Increasing basic nutrition competence and confidence in medical professionals is needed to encourage the implementation of nutrition therapy in prevention and treatment of health outcomes.ConclusionsA sustained focus on producing quality nutrition research must be coupled with increased efforts in collaboration and building of knowledge networks, including educating and training multidisciplinary health and medical professionals in nutrition. Such efforts are needed to ensure nutrition is both reliable in its messaging and effective in translation into healthcare.

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The use of commercial food purchase data for public health nutrition research: A systematic review

PLoS ONE ◽

10.1371/journal.pone.0210192 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 14 (1) ◽

pp. e0210192 ◽

Cited By ~ 18

Author(s):

Lauren Bandy ◽

Vyas Adhikari ◽

Susan Jebb ◽

Mike Rayner

Keyword(s):

Public Health ◽

Systematic Review ◽

Public Health Nutrition ◽

Food Purchase ◽

Nutrition Research

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New technology in nutrition research and practice

Proceedings of The Nutrition Society ◽

10.1017/s0029665117001021 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 76 (3) ◽

pp. 173-174 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Lorraine Brennan ◽

Breige McNulty

Keyword(s):

Public Health ◽

Human Health ◽

Critical Appraisal ◽

New Technologies ◽

Scientific Literature ◽

New Technology ◽

Health It ◽

Public Health Nutrition ◽

Research And Practice ◽

Nutrition Research

Recent technology advancements are aiding the development of scientific discoveries and changing the methods by which we perform research. In order to gain full benefits for human health, it will be important to embrace these new technologies in nutrition research while also acknowledging their limitations. The present issue covers a range of technological approaches that impact on public health nutrition and molecular nutrition. The critical appraisal of these approaches in the context of nutrition research makes this issue a timely and pertinent addition to the scientific literature.

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Re-imagining the ‘social’ in the nutrition sciences

Public Health Nutrition ◽

10.1017/s1368980011001297 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 15 (2) ◽

pp. 352-359 ◽

Cited By ~ 19

Author(s):

Lisa Schubert ◽

Danielle Gallegos ◽

Wendy Foley ◽

Claire Harrison

Keyword(s):

Public Health ◽

Social Dimension ◽

Public Health Nutrition ◽

Policy And Practice ◽

Policy Makers ◽

Nutrition Science ◽

Rich Diversity ◽

Nutrition Research ◽

The Social ◽

Intervention Planning

AbstractObjectiveIn response to The New Nutrition Science Project's Giessen Declaration, we provide here a case for a more fully described and integrated ‘social’ dimension within the nutrition sciences.DesignThis paper explores what we mean when we argue for socially engaged nutrition sciences (SENS), and describes the disciplinary fields, epistemologies and methodologies that contribute to SENS’ potential rich diversity and value. Additionally, the current positioning of ‘social nutrition’ research within the nutrition sciences is critiqued.ResultsThere is fairly broad acceptance of the ‘social’ as an important contributor to successful public health nutrition situation analyses, intervention planning and implementation. However, we assert that the ‘social’ is not merely a contributor, the usual position, but is central. Implications for policy and practice that could follow from this shift in approach are outlined.ConclusionsWe call for researchers, educators, policy makers and practitioners alike to re-imagine the role and purpose of social science enquiry that could enable the delivery of more socially engaged nutrition sciences.

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Applying strengths-based approaches to nutrition research and interventions in Australian Indigenous communities

Critical Dietetics ◽

10.32920/cd.v1i3.600 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 1 (3) ◽

pp. 11

Author(s):

Wendy Foley ◽

Lisa Schubert

Keyword(s):

Public Health ◽

Torres Strait Islander ◽

Indigenous Communities ◽

Social Resources ◽

The Other ◽

Public Health Nutrition ◽

Australian Aboriginal ◽

What Works ◽

Nutrition Research ◽

Torres Strait

This paper provides a background to strengths-based approaches used in health and considers what these have to offer in the context of public health nutrition, with particular reference to work with Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Deficit, disease and dysfunction permeate approaches in health fields, including nutrition. Public health has focused on gathering evidence about ‘what works’ from this deficit perspective, particularly in those communities identified as vulnerable. Strengths-based approaches, on the other hand, work with the assets already existing in individuals, communities and institutions to support the conditions for health. Although strengths-based approaches are used in some health fields, they are under-utilised in public health nutrition. A strengths-based paradigm draws on the theory of salutogenesis to accentuate positive capacities so that nutrition professionals and clients/communities can jointly identify problems and activate solutions. Research processes and findings from a number of participatory Indigenous nutrition health projects will be discussed. This research has identified significant social resources within Australian Indigenous communities and these assets offer points from which to work. A strengths-based paradigm offers a different language with which to address nutrition inequalities. It can contribute to empowering Indigenous individuals and communities towards healthier nutrition. We propose that redressing the current imbalance between strengths and deficit-based approaches is needed in public health nutrition and consider the nature and potentials of strengths-based approaches in nutrition, with particular reference to their use in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander groups.

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A survey among potential employers for developing a curriculum in public health nutrition

Public Health Nutrition ◽

10.1017/s1368980008004540 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 12 (8) ◽

pp. 1039-1045 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Liv E Torheim ◽

Gry I Granli ◽

Ingrid Barikmo ◽

Arne Oshaug

Keyword(s):

Public Health ◽

Response Rate ◽

Project Work ◽

Public Health Nutrition ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Nutrition Research ◽

Food And Nutrition ◽

New Curriculum ◽

Policy And Planning

AbstractObjectivesTo describe which functions potential employers of public health nutritionists in Norway find important for a person trained in public health nutrition to be able to carry out. Further, to illustrate how the findings were used in the development of a curriculum for a bachelor in public health nutrition at Akershus University College.DesignA non-random, cross-sectional survey using a questionnaire with both pre-coded and open-ended questions.SubjectsNinety-one establishments working in various fields more or less related to nutrition responded (response rate of 45 %).ResultsLocal offices of the Norwegian Food Safety Authority were over-represented among respondents. Functions related to communication and food and nutrition laws and regulations were most frequently rated as important by the respondents. Functions in nutrition research, project work and policy and planning were also regarded important by more than half of the respondents. The priorities of the potential employers together with the additional comments and suggestions were taken into account when a new curriculum on public health nutrition was developed.ConclusionsThe assessment of functions prioritised by employers of public health nutritionists gave a valuable input for developing a new curriculum in public health nutrition. It reflected the challenges of the real world that public health nutritionists will work in and therefore helped making the curriculum potentially more relevant.

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Development, features and application of DIET ASSESS & PLAN (DAP) software in supporting public health nutrition research in Central Eastern European Countries (CEEC)

Food Chemistry ◽

10.1016/j.foodchem.2016.09.114 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 238 ◽

pp. 186-194 ◽

Cited By ~ 18

Author(s):

Mirjana Gurinović ◽

Jelena Milešević ◽

Agnes Kadvan ◽

Marina Nikolić ◽

Milica Zeković ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Public Health ◽

European Countries ◽

Eastern European ◽

Public Health Nutrition ◽

Nutrition Research ◽

Central Eastern ◽

Eastern European Countries

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Time for complete transparency about conflicts of interest in public health nutrition research

HRB Open Research ◽

10.12688/hrbopenres.12894.2 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 2 ◽

pp. 1

Author(s):

Marita Hennessy ◽

Katherine Cullerton ◽

Phil Baker ◽

Amy Brown ◽

Helen Crawley ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Public Health ◽

Conflicts Of Interest ◽

Public Health Nutrition ◽

Scientific Process ◽

Journal Editors ◽

Research Journal ◽

Nutrition Research ◽

Research Findings ◽

Interest In Research

We are a group of researchers and academics with decades of experience in the protection and promotion of public health. We are writing to raise our concerns about how conflicts of interest are reported in public health nutrition research. We highlight examples of why it is important to accurately declare such conflicts, as well as providing examples of situations in which conflicts of interest have been inadequately reported. We call on researchers, and others, to be transparent about conflicts of interest in research. Journal editors in particular have an important responsibility in fully understanding how conflicts of interest can impact on research findings and interpretations. They need to agree and adopt clear guidelines on conflicts of interest and ensure that authors abide by these to facilitate trust in the scientific process and the credibility of published articles.

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