Lukar Thornton
Biographic Data
| ID | 3759240 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Lukar Thornton |
| GIVEN NAMES | Lukar |
| FAMILY NAME | Thornton |
| SIGNATURE | THORNTON L |
| AFFILIATIONS | Deakin University |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 20 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 7 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 20 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2011 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Methods for investigating online food environments with artificial intelligence: A systematic review
Slushies before school: Exploring how nearby food outlets impact the eating behaviours of secondary students in Perth, Western Australia
The external school food environment, comprising food outlets and marketing near schools, shapes what young people eat. Yet little is known about how Australian adolescents perceive and navigate these environments. Focus groups were conducted with 31 school students (Years 7–12) from Perth, Western Australia, to explore their experiences of the external school food environment and its influence on their food-related behaviours. Transcripts were t…
Meal delivery platform use in adults living in Belgium: A qualitative investigation into motivations for and experiences of ordering online
Meal delivery platforms are well-established in many urban areas worldwide, including Belgium. The increased access to meals prepared out-of-home that these services provide has contributed to international public health concern. Understanding consumers’ lived-experiences of meal delivery platform use will help inform the possible development of approaches to limit detrimental impacts on health and capitalise on opportunities to provide support. …
Temptation at the school fence: A qualitative exploration of the impact of external food outlets on the school community
Retail food outlets are commonly located in close proximity to schools, providing students with opportunities to purchase and consume food enroute to or from school. These outlets are typically unhealthy and disproportionately clustered near schools, and this trend has been increasing over time. While quantitative studies have established associations between school food environments and adolescent dietary behaviours, little is known about how sc…
High hopes for front-of-pack (FOP) nutrition labels? A conjoint analysis on the trade-offs between a FOP label, nutrition claims, brand and price for different consumer segments
From motorised to active travel: Using GPS data to explore potential physical activity gains among adolescents
The sizable proportion of replaceable trips and potential physical activity gains from this shift calls for attention to improve safe and connected infrastructure to support active travel
Identifying tobacco retailers in the absence of a licensing system: Lessons from Australia
The database of tobacco retailers was inaccurate in two ways: (1) a number of listed retailers no longer operated or sold tobacco, and (2) 43.2% of businesses confirmed as selling tobacco were missing. As no form of licensing system exists in Victoria, it is difficult to identify the number of retailers operating, or to determine how many receive formal regulatory oversight. A positive licensing system is recommended to regulate the sale of tobac…
The role of dwelling type on food expenditure: A cross-sectional analysis of the 2015–2016 Australian Household Expenditure Survey
Objective: To explore differences in proportion of food budget and total food expenditure by dwelling type. Design: A cross-sectional study using data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics 2015–2016 Household Expenditure Survey. Food expenditure was examined on multiple categories: fresh fruits, fresh vegetables, pre-prepared meals, meals in restaurants, hotels and clubs, and fast food and takeaway meals, using two-part models and zero-one inf…
Introduction to Antipodean Health Geographies
Introduction to Antipodean Health Geographies
A qualitative study of the drivers of socioeconomic inequalities in men’s eating behaviours
This study identified key similarities and differences in perceived influences on eating behaviours among men with lower and higher education levels. Further research is needed to determine the extent to which such influences explain socioeconomic variations in men's dietary intakes, and to identify feasible strategies that might support healthy eating among men in different socioeconomic groups
Australian consumers’ views towards an environmentally sustainable eating pattern
Objective The present qualitative study aimed to gain an in-depth understanding of participants’ attitudes, knowledge, perceived effectiveness (a person’s belief that his/her behaviour can contribute to environmental preservation) and behaviours relating to a sustainable eating pattern. Design One-to-one interviews (either face-to-face or by telephone) were conducted following a structured interview schedule, audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim …
Dietary patterns of Australian children at three and five years of age and their changes over time: A latent class and latent transition analysis
Measuring Blue Space Visibility and ‘Blue Recreation’ in the Everyday Lives of Children in a Capital City
Blue spaces (water bodies) may promote positive mental and physical health through opportunities for relaxation, recreation, and social connections. However, we know little about the nature and extent of everyday exposure to blue spaces, particularly in settings outside the home or among children, nor whether exposure varies by individual or household characteristics. Wearable cameras offer a novel, reliable method for blue space exposure measure…
Exploring the influence of local food environments on food behaviours: A systematic review of qualitative literature
Objective Systematic reviews investigating associations between objective measures of the food environment and dietary behaviours or health outcomes have not established a consistent evidence base. The present paper aims to synthesise qualitative evidence regarding the influence of local food environments on food and purchasing behaviours. Design A systematic review in the form of a qualitative thematic synthesis. Setting Urban localities. Subjec…
Associations between the purchase of healthy and fast foods and restrictions to food access: A cross-sectional study in Melbourne, Australia
Objective To examine the associations between financial, physical and transport conditions that may restrict food access (which we define as food security indicators) and the purchase of fast foods and nutritious staples such as bread and milk. Design Multilevel logistic and multinomial regression analysis of cross-sectional survey data to assess associations between the three indicators of food insecurity and household food shopping adjusted for…
Food environments: Measuring, mapping, monitoring and modifying
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Perceived quality and availability of fruit and vegetables are associated with perceptions of fruit and vegetable affordability among socio-economically disadvantaged women
Objective Perceptions that fruit and vegetables are expensive have been found to be associated with lower consumption of fruit and vegetables among disadvantaged women; however, the determinants of these perceptions are relatively unknown. The purpose of the current paper is to examine whether perceived availability and quality of fruit and vegetables, and social support for healthy eating, are associated with perceptions of fruit and vegetable a…
Is the objective food environment associated with perceptions of the food environment
Objective The present study examined whether objective measures of the food environment are associated with perceptions of the food environment and whether this relationship varies by socio-economic disadvantage. Design The study is a cross-sectional analysis of self-report surveys and objective environment data. Women reported their perceptions on the nutrition environment. Participants’ homes and food stores were geocoded to measure the objecti…
Optimising women’s diets. An examination of factors that promote healthy eating and reduce the likelihood of unhealthy eating
Reduced food access due to a lack of money, inability to lift and lack of access to a car for food shopping: A multilevel study in Melbourne, Victoria
Objective To describe associations between demographic and individual and area-level socio-economic variables and restricted household food access due to lack of money, inability to lift groceries and lack of access to a car to do food shopping. Design Multilevel study of three measures of restricted food access, i.e. running out of money to buy food, inability to lift groceries and lack of access to a car for food shopping. Multilevel logistic r…
Optimising women’s diets. An examination of factors that promote healthy eating and reduce the likelihood of unhealthy eating
High hopes for front-of-pack (FOP) nutrition labels? A conjoint analysis on the trade-offs between a FOP label, nutrition claims, brand and price for different consumer segments
Reduced food access due to a lack of money, inability to lift and lack of access to a car for food shopping: A multilevel study in Melbourne, Victoria
Objective To describe associations between demographic and individual and area-level socio-economic variables and restricted household food access due to lack of money, inability to lift groceries and lack of access to a car to do food shopping. Design Multilevel study of three measures of restricted food access, i.e. running out of money to buy food, inability to lift groceries and lack of access to a car for food shopping. Multilevel logistic r…
Perceived quality and availability of fruit and vegetables are associated with perceptions of fruit and vegetable affordability among socio-economically disadvantaged women
Objective Perceptions that fruit and vegetables are expensive have been found to be associated with lower consumption of fruit and vegetables among disadvantaged women; however, the determinants of these perceptions are relatively unknown. The purpose of the current paper is to examine whether perceived availability and quality of fruit and vegetables, and social support for healthy eating, are associated with perceptions of fruit and vegetable a…
Is the objective food environment associated with perceptions of the food environment
Objective The present study examined whether objective measures of the food environment are associated with perceptions of the food environment and whether this relationship varies by socio-economic disadvantage. Design The study is a cross-sectional analysis of self-report surveys and objective environment data. Women reported their perceptions on the nutrition environment. Participants’ homes and food stores were geocoded to measure the objecti…
Optimising women’s diets. An examination of factors that promote healthy eating and reduce the likelihood of unhealthy eating
Food environments: Measuring, mapping, monitoring and modifying
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
Associations between the purchase of healthy and fast foods and restrictions to food access: A cross-sectional study in Melbourne, Australia
Objective To examine the associations between financial, physical and transport conditions that may restrict food access (which we define as food security indicators) and the purchase of fast foods and nutritious staples such as bread and milk. Design Multilevel logistic and multinomial regression analysis of cross-sectional survey data to assess associations between the three indicators of food insecurity and household food shopping adjusted for…
Measuring Blue Space Visibility and ‘Blue Recreation’ in the Everyday Lives of Children in a Capital City
Blue spaces (water bodies) may promote positive mental and physical health through opportunities for relaxation, recreation, and social connections. However, we know little about the nature and extent of everyday exposure to blue spaces, particularly in settings outside the home or among children, nor whether exposure varies by individual or household characteristics. Wearable cameras offer a novel, reliable method for blue space exposure measure…
Exploring the influence of local food environments on food behaviours: A systematic review of qualitative literature
Objective Systematic reviews investigating associations between objective measures of the food environment and dietary behaviours or health outcomes have not established a consistent evidence base. The present paper aims to synthesise qualitative evidence regarding the influence of local food environments on food and purchasing behaviours. Design A systematic review in the form of a qualitative thematic synthesis. Setting Urban localities. Subjec…
A qualitative study of the drivers of socioeconomic inequalities in men’s eating behaviours
This study identified key similarities and differences in perceived influences on eating behaviours among men with lower and higher education levels. Further research is needed to determine the extent to which such influences explain socioeconomic variations in men's dietary intakes, and to identify feasible strategies that might support healthy eating among men in different socioeconomic groups
Australian consumers’ views towards an environmentally sustainable eating pattern
Objective The present qualitative study aimed to gain an in-depth understanding of participants’ attitudes, knowledge, perceived effectiveness (a person’s belief that his/her behaviour can contribute to environmental preservation) and behaviours relating to a sustainable eating pattern. Design One-to-one interviews (either face-to-face or by telephone) were conducted following a structured interview schedule, audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim …
Dietary patterns of Australian children at three and five years of age and their changes over time: A latent class and latent transition analysis
Introduction to Antipodean Health Geographies
Introduction to Antipodean Health Geographies
Identifying tobacco retailers in the absence of a licensing system: Lessons from Australia
The database of tobacco retailers was inaccurate in two ways: (1) a number of listed retailers no longer operated or sold tobacco, and (2) 43.2% of businesses confirmed as selling tobacco were missing. As no form of licensing system exists in Victoria, it is difficult to identify the number of retailers operating, or to determine how many receive formal regulatory oversight. A positive licensing system is recommended to regulate the sale of tobac…
The role of dwelling type on food expenditure: A cross-sectional analysis of the 2015–2016 Australian Household Expenditure Survey
Objective: To explore differences in proportion of food budget and total food expenditure by dwelling type. Design: A cross-sectional study using data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics 2015–2016 Household Expenditure Survey. Food expenditure was examined on multiple categories: fresh fruits, fresh vegetables, pre-prepared meals, meals in restaurants, hotels and clubs, and fast food and takeaway meals, using two-part models and zero-one inf…
From motorised to active travel: Using GPS data to explore potential physical activity gains among adolescents
The sizable proportion of replaceable trips and potential physical activity gains from this shift calls for attention to improve safe and connected infrastructure to support active travel
High hopes for front-of-pack (FOP) nutrition labels? A conjoint analysis on the trade-offs between a FOP label, nutrition claims, brand and price for different consumer segments
Methods for investigating online food environments with artificial intelligence: A systematic review
Slushies before school: Exploring how nearby food outlets impact the eating behaviours of secondary students in Perth, Western Australia
The external school food environment, comprising food outlets and marketing near schools, shapes what young people eat. Yet little is known about how Australian adolescents perceive and navigate these environments. Focus groups were conducted with 31 school students (Years 7–12) from Perth, Western Australia, to explore their experiences of the external school food environment and its influence on their food-related behaviours. Transcripts were t…
Meal delivery platform use in adults living in Belgium: A qualitative investigation into motivations for and experiences of ordering online
Meal delivery platforms are well-established in many urban areas worldwide, including Belgium. The increased access to meals prepared out-of-home that these services provide has contributed to international public health concern. Understanding consumers’ lived-experiences of meal delivery platform use will help inform the possible development of approaches to limit detrimental impacts on health and capitalise on opportunities to provide support. …
Temptation at the school fence: A qualitative exploration of the impact of external food outlets on the school community
Retail food outlets are commonly located in close proximity to schools, providing students with opportunities to purchase and consume food enroute to or from school. These outlets are typically unhealthy and disproportionately clustered near schools, and this trend has been increasing over time. While quantitative studies have established associations between school food environments and adolescent dietary behaviours, little is known about how sc…
Medicine (14 works) · Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet (13 works) · Environmental health (12 works) · Public health (6 works) · Biostatistics (5 works) · Business (5 works) · Consumer Attitudes and Food Labeling (5 works) · Psychology (5 works) · Sociology (5 works) · Disadvantage (4 works)