Ms  Erin Clarke

Ms Erin Clarke

Research student

Career Summary

Biography

Erin is a PhD candidate from the School of Health Sciences. She completed her Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (Honours Class I) in 2016 and is an Accredited Practicing Dietitian. Her PhD is in Nutrition and Dietetics focusing on dietary assessment methods and weight loss. 
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Publications

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Journal article (9 outputs)

Year Citation Altmetrics Link
2022 Clarke ED, Collins CE, Rollo ME, Kroon PA, Philo M, Haslam RL, 'The relationship between urinary polyphenol metabolites and dietary polyphenol intakes in young adults.', Br J Nutr, 127 589-598 (2022) [C1]
DOI 10.1017/S0007114521001343
Citations Scopus - 5Web of Science - 3
Co-authors Erin Clarke, Clare Collins
2021 Clarke ED, Rollo ME, Collins CE, Wood L, Callister R, Schumacher T, Haslam RL, 'Changes in vegetable and fruit intakes and effects on anthropometric outcomes in males and females', Nutrition and Dietetics, 78 192-201 (2021) [C1]

Aim: To investigate associations between changes in vegetable and fruit (V&F) intakes and anthropometric indices (weight, BMI, % body fat, waist circumference), including diff... [more]

Aim: To investigate associations between changes in vegetable and fruit (V&F) intakes and anthropometric indices (weight, BMI, % body fat, waist circumference), including differences by sex, during a dietary weight-loss intervention. Methods: Adults (18-45 years) with overweight/obesity (BMI 25-35 kg/m2) entered a 10-week pre-post study, receiving individualised consults with an Accredited Practising Dietitian targeting increased V&F intakes. Dietary intake was assessed using 24-hour recalls and food frequency questionnaires. Linear mixed models were used to examine how much of the changes in anthropometric indices were explained by changes in V&F intakes. Sex differences were assessed by Wilcoxon rank sum tests. Results: Of the 43 participants enrolled, 34 completed the study (53% female). Significant differences in energy intake and anthropometric indices were observed between males and females at baseline. After 10 weeks, females significantly reduced their weight (-2.9%, P <.01), BMI (-0.82 kg/m2, P <.01), waist circumference (-1.70 cm, P <.01), energy intake (-824 kJ/day, P =.01) and improved diet quality (-14.0% energy-dense, nutrient-poor foods, P <.01). Males significantly reduced weight (-2.5%, P =.04), BMI (-0.76 kg/m2, P =.03), waist circumference (-2.40 cm, P =.02), energy intake (-2875 kJ/day, P <.01), increased fruit intake (+0.89 serves/day, P =.02) and improved diet quality (-6% energy-dense, nutrient-poor foods, P <.01). Compared to the other sex, greater reductions were observed in energy intake in males and energy-dense, nutrient-poor foods in females. Linear mixed models identified that changes in V&F intakes did not explain the variation in anthropometric measures. Conclusion: Future interventions may benefit from trialling sex tailored messages to enhance effects on anthropometric changes.

DOI 10.1111/1747-0080.12638
Citations Scopus - 1Web of Science - 2
Co-authors Robin Callister, Lisa Wood, Tracy Schumacher, Erin Clarke, Clare Collins
2021 Hutchesson M, Rollo M, Burrows T, McCaffrey TA, Kirkpatrick SI, Kerr D, et al., 'Current practice, perceived barriers and resource needs related to measurement of dietary intake, analysis and interpretation of data: A survey of Australian nutrition and dietetics practitioners and researchers', NUTRITION & DIETETICS, 78 365-373 (2021) [C1]
DOI 10.1111/1747-0080.12692
Citations Scopus - 5Web of Science - 2
Co-authors Erin Clarke, Tracy Burrows, Clare Collins, Melinda Hutchesson
2021 Haslam RL, Clarke ED, Gray S, Gearon R, Pursey K, 'Findings from a web content analysis of resources targeting sporting coaches aimed at educating or upskilling on eating disorders and disordered eating in athletes', JOURNAL OF EATING DISORDERS, 9 (2021) [C1]
DOI 10.1186/s40337-021-00512-7
Citations Scopus - 2Web of Science - 1
Co-authors Kirrilly Pursey, Erin Clarke
2020 Clarke ED, Rollo ME, Collins CE, Haslam RL, Pezdirc K, Haslam RL, Haslam RL, 'Urinary biomarkers of dietary intake: A review', Nutrition Reviews, 78 364-381 (2020) [C1]

Dietary intakes are commonly assessed by established methods including food frequency questionnaires, food records, or recalls. These self-report methods have limitations impactin... [more]

Dietary intakes are commonly assessed by established methods including food frequency questionnaires, food records, or recalls. These self-report methods have limitations impacting validity and reliability. Dietary biomarkers provide objective verification of self-reported food intakes, and represent a rapidly evolving area. This review aims to summarize the urinary biomarkers of individual foods, food groups, dietary patterns, or nutritional supplements that have been evaluated to date. Six electronic databases were searched. Included studies involved healthy populations, were published from 2000, and compared measured dietary intake with urinary markers. The initial search identified 9985 studies; of these, 616 full texts were retrieved and 109 full texts were included. Of the included studies, 67 foods and food components were studied, and 347 unique urinary biomarkers were identified. The most reliable biomarkers identified were whole grains (alkylresorcinols), soy (isoflavones), and sugar (sucrose and fructose). While numerous novel urinary biomarkers have been identified, further validation studies are warranted to verify the accuracy of self-reported intakes and utility within practice.

DOI 10.1093/nutrit/nuz048
Citations Scopus - 20Web of Science - 10
Co-authors Erin Clarke, Clare Collins
2020 Clarke ED, Rollo ME, Collins CE, Wood L, Callister R, Philo M, et al., 'The Relationship between Dietary Polyphenol Intakes and Urinary Polyphenol Concentrations in Adults Prescribed a High Vegetable and Fruit Diet', Nutrients, 12 (2020) [C1]
DOI 10.3390/nu12113431
Citations Scopus - 16Web of Science - 11
Co-authors Robin Callister, Lisa Wood, Clare Collins, Erin Clarke
2019 Brain K, Burrows TL, Rollo ME, Chai LK, Clarke ED, Hayes C, et al., 'A systematic review and meta-analysis of nutrition interventions for chronic noncancer pain', Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, 32 198-225 (2019) [C1]

Background: This systematic review aimed to evaluate the impact of nutrition interventions on participant reported pain severity and intensity in populations with chronic pain. Me... [more]

Background: This systematic review aimed to evaluate the impact of nutrition interventions on participant reported pain severity and intensity in populations with chronic pain. Methods: Eight databases were systematically searched for studies that included adult populations with a chronic pain condition, a nutrition intervention and a measure of pain. Where possible, data were pooled using meta-analysis. Seventy-one studies were included, with 23 being eligible for meta-analysis. Results: Studies were categorised into four groups: (i) altered overall diet with 12 of 16 studies finding a significant reduction in participant reported pain; (ii) altered specific nutrients with two of five studies reporting a significant reduction in participant reported pain; (iii) supplement-based interventions with 11 of 46 studies showing a significant reduction in pain; and (iv) fasting therapy with one of four studies reporting a significant reduction in pain. The meta-analysis found that, overall, nutrition interventions had a significant effect on pain reduction with studies testing an altered overall diet or just one nutrient having the greatest effect. Conclusions: This review highlights the importance and effectiveness of nutrition interventions for people who experience chronic pain.

DOI 10.1111/jhn.12601
Citations Scopus - 65Web of Science - 65
Co-authors Katherine Brain, Clare Collins, Tracy Burrows, Erin Clarke
2018 Hutchesson M, Callister R, Morgan P, Pranata I, Clarke E, Skinner G, et al., 'A Targeted and Tailored eHealth Weight Loss Program for Young Women: The Be Positive Be Healthe Randomized Controlled Trial', Healthcare, 6 1-19 (2018) [C1]
DOI 10.3390/healthcare6020039
Citations Scopus - 31Web of Science - 19
Co-authors Philip Morgan, Robin Callister, Megan Whatnall, Christopher Oldmeadow, Geoff Skinner, Erin Clarke, Melinda Hutchesson, Lee Ashton, Clare Collins
2018 Hutchesson M, Callister R, Morgan P, Pranata I, Clarke E, Skinner G, et al., 'A Targeted and Tailored eHealth Weight Loss Program for Young Women: The Be Positive Be Healthe Randomized Controlled Trial', Healthcare, 6 1-19 (2018) [C1]
DOI 10.3390/healthcare6020039
Co-authors Geoff Skinner, Clare Collins, Philip Morgan, Christopher Oldmeadow, Melinda Hutchesson, Erin Clarke, Lee Ashton, Robin Callister, Megan Whatnall
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Conference (1 outputs)

Year Citation Altmetrics Link
2016 Hutchesson M, Callister R, Morgan PJ, Pranata I, Skinner G, Collins CE, 'A targeted and tailored eHealth weight loss program for young women: The Be Positive Be Healthe pilot randomised controlled trial', http://www.alswh.org.au/scientificmeeting2016/program, Newcastle, Australia (2016)
Co-authors Christopher Oldmeadow, Robin Callister, Geoff Skinner, Philip Morgan, Lee Ashton, Clare Collins, Melinda Hutchesson
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News

News • 26 Sep 2017

Free fruit and veg and fewer kilos on offer in weight-loss study

Participants in a new HMRI nutrition and physical activity study at the University of Newcastle will gain a week’s worth of fruit and vegetables for free, along with $100 towards their grocery bill, while potentially losing weight.

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Email erin.clarke@uon.edu.au
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