Miranda R Blake
Datos Biográficos
| ID | 1737585 |
|---|---|
| NOMBRE | Miranda R Blake |
| NOMBRES | Miranda R |
| APELLIDO | Blake |
| FIRMA | BLAKE M R |
| AFILIACIONES | Deakin University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-0649-2320 |
| VERIFICADO | Sí |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 26 |
| TOTAL DE CITAS | 12 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 26 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMER AÑO DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2016 |
| AÑO MÁS RECIENTE DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2026 |
| ÍNDICE H | 2 |
‘We all need to be on the same page’
Sustained policy-driven changes to the availability and promotion of healthier food and drinks in foodservice outlets are essential to support population health over time. Limited research has explored whether why and how healthy food retail practices become easier or more challenging to maintain over time. This study aimed to explore food retailer (managers, staff, and volunteers) and implementation support practitioner (e.g. dietitians and heal…
Sustaining healthy food retail
Healthy food retail policies are government instruments designed to encourage healthier food and drink purchases by regulating aspects of food retail settings that influence consumer purchasing behaviour. This study examined how national and jurisdictional healthy food retail policies in Australia and New Zealand conceptualise and address the long-term sustainment of healthy food retail practices. A purposive sample of government policies and acc…
Exploring value co-creation in public health
Exploring value co-creation in public health: factors influencing collaborative development of a food retailers’ toolkit from multi-stakeholder perspectives
Concordance of Australian state and territory government guidelines for classifying the healthiness of foods in public settings
Objective: To investigate the concordance between Australian government guidelines for classifying the healthiness of foods across various public settings. Design: Commonly available products in Australian food service settings across eight food categories were classified according to each of the seventeen Australian state and territory food classification guidelines applying to public schools, workplaces and healthcare settings. Product nutritio…
Food retail environments around rural Victorian primary Schools
Few studies examine the influence on population diets of the healthiness of food retail outlets in the areas surrounding rural schools in Australia. This exploratory cross-sectional study examined associations between food retail environments within 500m and 1 km of 106 primary schools in rural Victoria, Australia, and self-reported diet and measured weight status of grade 4(9-10yo) and grade 6(12-13yo) students (n = 3236). Few significant result…
The influence of access to healthy food retail on BMI
Achieving good population level measures of access to healthy food retailers have been suggested to support healthy diets and weight. However, there is little evidence to suggest that population measures of access to healthy food at the local government level is effective in supporting healthier weight of the community. The objective of this study was to establish whether in Greater Melbourne (Australia) population measures of food retail accessi…
How supermarket retailers value business outcomes of healthy food retail strategies
Background: Supermarkets are businesses, and any voluntary changes to increase the healthiness of their food offerings must align with retailers' commercial needs. Business outcomes of healthy food retail strategies are important non-health factors that may influence retailers' decisions to implement these strategies. Although there is growing evidence on the significance of various business outcomes, such as net profit and customer satisfaction,…
A systems framework for implementing healthy food retail in grocery settings
Several differences were found when implementing healthy food retail in grocery compared to health promotion settings. The START-G map offers preliminary guidance for identifying and addressing commercial interests in grocery settings that currently promote less healthy foods and beverages, including by starting to address business outcomes and supplier relationships
Using spatial analysis to examine inequalities and temporal trends in food retail accessibility
Objective: In this paper, we examined whether there are inequalities in access to food retail (by type and healthiness) across local government areas (LGA) in Greater Melbourne and by LGA grouped based on their distance from the central business district and Growth Area designation. We also examined whether these inequalities persisted over time. Design: This is a secondary analysis of a repeated cross-sectional census of food outlets collected a…
Development of the Local Food Systems Policy Index (Local Food-EPI+) tool and assessment process to benchmark the implementation of local government policies for creating healthy, equitable and enviro…
Objective: Local governments have an important role to play in creating healthy, equitable and environmentally sustainable food systems. This study aimed to develop and pilot a tool and process for local governments in Australia to benchmark their policies for creating healthy, equitable and environmentally sustainable food systems. Design: The Healthy Food Environment Policy Index (Food-EPI), developed in 2013 for national governments, was tailo…
How healthy and affordable are foods and beverages sold in school canteens? A cross-sectional study comparing menus from Victorian primary schools
Objective: Government policy guidance in Victoria, Australia, encourages schools to provide affordable, healthy foods in canteens. This study analysed the healthiness and price of items available in canteens in Victorian primary schools and associations with school characteristics. Design: Dietitians classified menu items (main, snack and beverage) using the red, amber and green traffic light system defined in the Victorian government’s School Ca…
Integrating nutrition and obesity prevention considerations into institutional investment decisions regarding food companies
BACKGROUND: There is growing recognition that current food systems are both unhealthy and unsustainable, and are increasingly shifting toward the supply and marketing of unhealthy, ultra-processed foods and beverages. Large food companies hold substantial power within food systems and present a significant barrier to progress on addressing issues related to nutrition and obesity prevention. Institutional investors (such as pension funds) play a k…
Implementing a healthy food retail policy
Objectives: To investigate (i) changes in stakeholder commitment and (ii) perceptions of the purpose, challenges and benefits of healthy food and beverage provision in community sports settings during the stepwise implementation of a healthy beverage policy. Design: Convergent, parallel, mixed-methods design complemented (i) repeat semi-structured interviews with council stakeholders ( n 17 interviews, n 6 interviewees), with (ii) repeat quantita…
Evaluating the implementation and customer acceptability of a sugar-sweetened beverage reduction initiative in thirty Australian aquatic and recreation centres
Objective: To assess the feasibility of implementation and customer perspectives of a sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) reduction initiative across YMCA Victoria aquatic and recreation centres. Design: Two data sources were used to assess implementation and customer acceptability. Photo audits were used to assess the type of drinks available for purchase 6 months prior to initiative implementation and 6 months after, in thirty centres. Change in the…
Mapping factors associated with a successful shift towards healthier food retail in community-based organisations
Food Retail Environments in Greater Melbourne 2008–2016
Obesity prevalence is inequitably distributed across geographic areas. Food environments may contribute to health disparities, yet little is known about how food environments are evolving over time and how this may influence dietary intake and weight. This study aimed to analyse intra-city variation in density and healthiness of food outlets between 2008 and 2016 in Melbourne, Australia. Food outlet data were classified by location, type and heal…
The long-term effectiveness and acceptability of the retailer-led removal of unhealthy drinks from display in a self-service café
Objective: In 2015, beverages were removed from display at a self-service café within a major health service, resulting in fewer purchases of unhealthy beverages. This initiative was continued following initial evaluation of the results. The current study aimed to determine customer acceptability of the initiative, and whether healthier purchases had continued, at 18 months following implementation. Design: Drinks were categorised as ‘green’ (bes…
Price Promotions by Food Category and Product Healthiness in an Australian Supermarket Chain, 2017–2018
Objectives. To examine the prevalence and magnitude of price promotions in a major Australian supermarket and how they differ between core (healthy) and discretionary (less healthy) food categories. Methods. Weekly online price data (regular retail price, discount price, and promotion type) on 1579 foods were collected for 1 year (April 2017 to April 2018) from the largest Australian supermarket chain. Products audited were classified according t…
Sugar-sweetened beverage price elasticities in a hypothetical convenience store
Sugar-sweetened beverage taxes in 2018
The year 2018 was undoubtedly momentous for sugarsweetened beverage (SSB) tax implementation, with the enactment of SSB taxes in nine additional jurisdictions around the world. The year was also marked by new evidence supporting the effectiveness of SSB taxes to reduce the purchase and consumption of SSB. On the other hand, industry opposition reached new heights and further global commitment to tax SSB in 2018 was minimal. But the public health …
The effect of sugar-sweetened beverage price increases and educational messages on beverage purchasing behavior among adults
The effect of sugar-sweetened beverage front-of-pack labels on drink selection, health knowledge and awareness
Sugar-sweetened beverage taxation
Introduction of excise tax of 1 . 5 cents/oz on SSB
The effect of a change to healthy vending in a major Australian health service on sales of healthy and unhealthy food and beverages
Have we reached a tipping point for sugar-sweetened beverage taxes
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The effect of sugar-sweetened beverage price increases and educational messages on beverage purchasing behavior among adults
The effect of sugar-sweetened beverage front-of-pack labels on drink selection, health knowledge and awareness
Price Promotions by Food Category and Product Healthiness in an Australian Supermarket Chain, 2017–2018
Objectives. To examine the prevalence and magnitude of price promotions in a major Australian supermarket and how they differ between core (healthy) and discretionary (less healthy) food categories. Methods. Weekly online price data (regular retail price, discount price, and promotion type) on 1579 foods were collected for 1 year (April 2017 to April 2018) from the largest Australian supermarket chain. Products audited were classified according t…
Sugar-sweetened beverage price elasticities in a hypothetical convenience store
Mapping factors associated with a successful shift towards healthier food retail in community-based organisations
Have we reached a tipping point for sugar-sweetened beverage taxes
An abstract is not available for this content. As you have access to this content, full HTML content is provided on this page. A PDF of this content is also available in through the 'Save PDF' action button
The effect on drink sales of removal of unhealthy drinks from display in a self-service café
Objective The present study assessed the impact of the retailer-led removal of unhealthy beverages from display at a self-service café within a major health service. While unhealthy beverages remained available from behind the counter upon request, this was not communicated directly to customers. Design Drinks were categorised based on the state government nutrient profiling system, classifying drinks as ‘green’ (best choices), ‘amber’ (choose ca…
Sugar-sweetened beverage taxation
Introduction of excise tax of 1 . 5 cents/oz on SSB
The effect of a change to healthy vending in a major Australian health service on sales of healthy and unhealthy food and beverages
Sugar-sweetened beverage taxes in 2018
The year 2018 was undoubtedly momentous for sugarsweetened beverage (SSB) tax implementation, with the enactment of SSB taxes in nine additional jurisdictions around the world. The year was also marked by new evidence supporting the effectiveness of SSB taxes to reduce the purchase and consumption of SSB. On the other hand, industry opposition reached new heights and further global commitment to tax SSB in 2018 was minimal. But the public health …
The effect of sugar-sweetened beverage price increases and educational messages on beverage purchasing behavior among adults
The effect of sugar-sweetened beverage front-of-pack labels on drink selection, health knowledge and awareness
Price Promotions by Food Category and Product Healthiness in an Australian Supermarket Chain, 2017–2018
Objectives. To examine the prevalence and magnitude of price promotions in a major Australian supermarket and how they differ between core (healthy) and discretionary (less healthy) food categories. Methods. Weekly online price data (regular retail price, discount price, and promotion type) on 1579 foods were collected for 1 year (April 2017 to April 2018) from the largest Australian supermarket chain. Products audited were classified according t…
Sugar-sweetened beverage price elasticities in a hypothetical convenience store
Food Retail Environments in Greater Melbourne 2008–2016
Obesity prevalence is inequitably distributed across geographic areas. Food environments may contribute to health disparities, yet little is known about how food environments are evolving over time and how this may influence dietary intake and weight. This study aimed to analyse intra-city variation in density and healthiness of food outlets between 2008 and 2016 in Melbourne, Australia. Food outlet data were classified by location, type and heal…
The long-term effectiveness and acceptability of the retailer-led removal of unhealthy drinks from display in a self-service café
Objective: In 2015, beverages were removed from display at a self-service café within a major health service, resulting in fewer purchases of unhealthy beverages. This initiative was continued following initial evaluation of the results. The current study aimed to determine customer acceptability of the initiative, and whether healthier purchases had continued, at 18 months following implementation. Design: Drinks were categorised as ‘green’ (bes…
Implementing a healthy food retail policy
Objectives: To investigate (i) changes in stakeholder commitment and (ii) perceptions of the purpose, challenges and benefits of healthy food and beverage provision in community sports settings during the stepwise implementation of a healthy beverage policy. Design: Convergent, parallel, mixed-methods design complemented (i) repeat semi-structured interviews with council stakeholders ( n 17 interviews, n 6 interviewees), with (ii) repeat quantita…
Evaluating the implementation and customer acceptability of a sugar-sweetened beverage reduction initiative in thirty Australian aquatic and recreation centres
Objective: To assess the feasibility of implementation and customer perspectives of a sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) reduction initiative across YMCA Victoria aquatic and recreation centres. Design: Two data sources were used to assess implementation and customer acceptability. Photo audits were used to assess the type of drinks available for purchase 6 months prior to initiative implementation and 6 months after, in thirty centres. Change in the…
Mapping factors associated with a successful shift towards healthier food retail in community-based organisations
Integrating nutrition and obesity prevention considerations into institutional investment decisions regarding food companies
BACKGROUND: There is growing recognition that current food systems are both unhealthy and unsustainable, and are increasingly shifting toward the supply and marketing of unhealthy, ultra-processed foods and beverages. Large food companies hold substantial power within food systems and present a significant barrier to progress on addressing issues related to nutrition and obesity prevention. Institutional investors (such as pension funds) play a k…
How healthy and affordable are foods and beverages sold in school canteens? A cross-sectional study comparing menus from Victorian primary schools
Objective: Government policy guidance in Victoria, Australia, encourages schools to provide affordable, healthy foods in canteens. This study analysed the healthiness and price of items available in canteens in Victorian primary schools and associations with school characteristics. Design: Dietitians classified menu items (main, snack and beverage) using the red, amber and green traffic light system defined in the Victorian government’s School Ca…
How supermarket retailers value business outcomes of healthy food retail strategies
Background: Supermarkets are businesses, and any voluntary changes to increase the healthiness of their food offerings must align with retailers' commercial needs. Business outcomes of healthy food retail strategies are important non-health factors that may influence retailers' decisions to implement these strategies. Although there is growing evidence on the significance of various business outcomes, such as net profit and customer satisfaction,…
A systems framework for implementing healthy food retail in grocery settings
Several differences were found when implementing healthy food retail in grocery compared to health promotion settings. The START-G map offers preliminary guidance for identifying and addressing commercial interests in grocery settings that currently promote less healthy foods and beverages, including by starting to address business outcomes and supplier relationships
Using spatial analysis to examine inequalities and temporal trends in food retail accessibility
Objective: In this paper, we examined whether there are inequalities in access to food retail (by type and healthiness) across local government areas (LGA) in Greater Melbourne and by LGA grouped based on their distance from the central business district and Growth Area designation. We also examined whether these inequalities persisted over time. Design: This is a secondary analysis of a repeated cross-sectional census of food outlets collected a…
Development of the Local Food Systems Policy Index (Local Food-EPI+) tool and assessment process to benchmark the implementation of local government policies for creating healthy, equitable and enviro…
Objective: Local governments have an important role to play in creating healthy, equitable and environmentally sustainable food systems. This study aimed to develop and pilot a tool and process for local governments in Australia to benchmark their policies for creating healthy, equitable and environmentally sustainable food systems. Design: The Healthy Food Environment Policy Index (Food-EPI), developed in 2013 for national governments, was tailo…
Exploring value co-creation in public health
Exploring value co-creation in public health: factors influencing collaborative development of a food retailers’ toolkit from multi-stakeholder perspectives
Concordance of Australian state and territory government guidelines for classifying the healthiness of foods in public settings
Objective: To investigate the concordance between Australian government guidelines for classifying the healthiness of foods across various public settings. Design: Commonly available products in Australian food service settings across eight food categories were classified according to each of the seventeen Australian state and territory food classification guidelines applying to public schools, workplaces and healthcare settings. Product nutritio…
Food retail environments around rural Victorian primary Schools
Few studies examine the influence on population diets of the healthiness of food retail outlets in the areas surrounding rural schools in Australia. This exploratory cross-sectional study examined associations between food retail environments within 500m and 1 km of 106 primary schools in rural Victoria, Australia, and self-reported diet and measured weight status of grade 4(9-10yo) and grade 6(12-13yo) students (n = 3236). Few significant result…
The influence of access to healthy food retail on BMI
Achieving good population level measures of access to healthy food retailers have been suggested to support healthy diets and weight. However, there is little evidence to suggest that population measures of access to healthy food at the local government level is effective in supporting healthier weight of the community. The objective of this study was to establish whether in Greater Melbourne (Australia) population measures of food retail accessi…
‘We all need to be on the same page’
Sustained policy-driven changes to the availability and promotion of healthier food and drinks in foodservice outlets are essential to support population health over time. Limited research has explored whether why and how healthy food retail practices become easier or more challenging to maintain over time. This study aimed to explore food retailer (managers, staff, and volunteers) and implementation support practitioner (e.g. dietitians and heal…
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