Briar L McKenzie
Biographic Data
| ID | 5568306 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Briar L McKenzie |
| GIVEN NAMES | Briar L |
| FAMILY NAME | McKenzie |
| SIGNATURE | MCKENZIE B L |
| AFFILIATIONS | UNSW Sydney |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-6972-6617 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 11 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 11 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2019 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2024 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Energy, nutrient and overall healthiness of processed packaged foods in Fiji, a comparison between 2018 and 2020
In Fiji, packaged foods are becoming increasingly available. However, it is unknown if nutrition composition of these foods has changed. This study aims to assess changes in energy, nutrient content and healthiness of packaged foods by comparing data from five major supermarkets in Fiji in 2018 and 2020. Foods were categorised into 14 groups; nutrient composition information was extracted and healthiness assessed using Health Star Rating (HSR). D…
Strengthening national salt reduction strategies using multiple methods process evaluations: Case studies from Malaysia and Mongolia
Objective: To understand the extent to which national salt reduction strategies in Malaysia and Mongolia were implemented and achieving their intended outcomes. Design: Multiple methods process evaluations conducted at the mid-point of strategy implementation, guided by theoretical frameworks. Setting: Malaysia (2018–2019) and Mongolia (2020–2021). Participants: Desk-based reviews of related documents, interviews with key stakeholders ( n 12 Mala…
Food insecurity, Covid-19 and diets in Fiji – a cross-sectional survey of over 500 adults
INTRODUCTION: Food insecurity is associated with inadequate nutrition and increased rates of chronic disease. The primary aim of this study was to assess self-reported food insecurity and the perceived impact of COVID-19 on food security, in two regional districts of Central Fiji, as part of a broader program of work on strengthening and monitoring food policy interventions. The secondary aim was to explore the relationship between food insecurit…
Strengthening implementation of diet-related non-communicable disease prevention strategies in Fiji: A qualitative policy landscape analysis
BACKGROUND: Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) are the leading cause of death globally, and the World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended a comprehensive policy package for their prevention and control. However, implementing robust, best-practice policies remains a global challenge. In Fiji, despite political commitment to reducing the health and economic costs of NCDs, prevalence of diabetes and cardiovascular disease remain the highest in th…
Incorporating a gender lens into nutrition and health-related policies in Fiji: Analysis of policies and stakeholder perspectives
There is considerable scope for greater inclusion of gender in nutrition and health-related policies in Fiji. This could be done by: 1) framing gender considerations in ways that are actionable and inclusive of a range of gender identities; 2) undertaking advocacy through actor networks to highlight the need for gender-responsive nutrition and health-related policies for key stakeholder groups; 3) ensuring that data collected to monitor policy im…
The tide of dietary risks for noncommunicable diseases in Pacific Islands: An analysis of population NCD surveys
While some Pacific countries experienced reductions in diet related NCD risk factors over time, most did not. Most Pacific adults (88%) do not consume enough fruit and vegetables, 82% live with overweight or obesity, 33% live with hypertension and 40% live with hypercholesterolaemia. Population-wide approaches to promote fruit and vegetable consumption and reduce sugar, salt and fat intake need strengthening
Implementing effective salt reduction programs and policies in low- and middle-income countries: Learning from retrospective policy analysis in Argentina, Mongolia, South Africa and Vietnam
Objective: To understand the factors influencing the implementation of salt reduction interventions in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC). Design: Retrospective policy analysis based on desk reviews of existing reports and semi-structured stakeholder interviews in four countries, using Walt and Gilson’s ‘Health Policy Triangle’ to assess the role of context, content, process and actors on the implementation of salt policy. Setting: Argentina…
Gender roles, generational changes and environmental challenges: An intersectional interpretation of perceptions on healthy diets among iTaukei women and men in Fiji
Objective: To investigate perceptions of iTaukei Fijian women and men around diet and the ability to consume a healthy diet. Design: Six focus groups were conducted with women and men separately. Six to ten women and men participated in each group. Discussions were recorded, transcribed, translated and thematically analysed. Themes were mapped to an intersectionality framework to aid interpretation. Setting: Four villages in Viti Levu, Fiji. Part…
Packaged food supply in Fiji: Nutrient levels, compliance with sodium targets and adherence to labelling regulations
Objective: To estimate the proportion of products meeting Fiji government labelling regulations, assess compliance with national Na reformulation targets and examine the Na and total sugar levels in packaged foods sold in selected major supermarkets. Design: We selected five major supermarkets in 2018 and collected the product information and nutritional content from the labels of all packaged foods sold. We organised 4278 foods into fourteen maj…
Investigating sex differences in the accuracy of dietary assessment methods to measure energy intake in adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Contribution of fat, sugar and salt to diets in the Pacific Islands: A systematic review
Objective Pacific Island countries are experiencing a high burden of diet-related non-communicable diseases; and consumption of fat, sugar and salt are important modifiable risk factors contributing to this. The present study systematically reviewed and summarized available literature on dietary intakes of fat, sugar and salt in the Pacific Islands. Design Electronic databases (PubMed, Scopus, ScienceDirect and GlobalHealth) were searched from 20…
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Contribution of fat, sugar and salt to diets in the Pacific Islands: A systematic review
Objective Pacific Island countries are experiencing a high burden of diet-related non-communicable diseases; and consumption of fat, sugar and salt are important modifiable risk factors contributing to this. The present study systematically reviewed and summarized available literature on dietary intakes of fat, sugar and salt in the Pacific Islands. Design Electronic databases (PubMed, Scopus, ScienceDirect and GlobalHealth) were searched from 20…
Packaged food supply in Fiji: Nutrient levels, compliance with sodium targets and adherence to labelling regulations
Objective: To estimate the proportion of products meeting Fiji government labelling regulations, assess compliance with national Na reformulation targets and examine the Na and total sugar levels in packaged foods sold in selected major supermarkets. Design: We selected five major supermarkets in 2018 and collected the product information and nutritional content from the labels of all packaged foods sold. We organised 4278 foods into fourteen maj…
Investigating sex differences in the accuracy of dietary assessment methods to measure energy intake in adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Strengthening implementation of diet-related non-communicable disease prevention strategies in Fiji: A qualitative policy landscape analysis
BACKGROUND: Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) are the leading cause of death globally, and the World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended a comprehensive policy package for their prevention and control. However, implementing robust, best-practice policies remains a global challenge. In Fiji, despite political commitment to reducing the health and economic costs of NCDs, prevalence of diabetes and cardiovascular disease remain the highest in th…
Incorporating a gender lens into nutrition and health-related policies in Fiji: Analysis of policies and stakeholder perspectives
There is considerable scope for greater inclusion of gender in nutrition and health-related policies in Fiji. This could be done by: 1) framing gender considerations in ways that are actionable and inclusive of a range of gender identities; 2) undertaking advocacy through actor networks to highlight the need for gender-responsive nutrition and health-related policies for key stakeholder groups; 3) ensuring that data collected to monitor policy im…
The tide of dietary risks for noncommunicable diseases in Pacific Islands: An analysis of population NCD surveys
While some Pacific countries experienced reductions in diet related NCD risk factors over time, most did not. Most Pacific adults (88%) do not consume enough fruit and vegetables, 82% live with overweight or obesity, 33% live with hypertension and 40% live with hypercholesterolaemia. Population-wide approaches to promote fruit and vegetable consumption and reduce sugar, salt and fat intake need strengthening
Implementing effective salt reduction programs and policies in low- and middle-income countries: Learning from retrospective policy analysis in Argentina, Mongolia, South Africa and Vietnam
Objective: To understand the factors influencing the implementation of salt reduction interventions in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC). Design: Retrospective policy analysis based on desk reviews of existing reports and semi-structured stakeholder interviews in four countries, using Walt and Gilson’s ‘Health Policy Triangle’ to assess the role of context, content, process and actors on the implementation of salt policy. Setting: Argentina…
Gender roles, generational changes and environmental challenges: An intersectional interpretation of perceptions on healthy diets among iTaukei women and men in Fiji
Objective: To investigate perceptions of iTaukei Fijian women and men around diet and the ability to consume a healthy diet. Design: Six focus groups were conducted with women and men separately. Six to ten women and men participated in each group. Discussions were recorded, transcribed, translated and thematically analysed. Themes were mapped to an intersectionality framework to aid interpretation. Setting: Four villages in Viti Levu, Fiji. Part…
Food insecurity, Covid-19 and diets in Fiji – a cross-sectional survey of over 500 adults
INTRODUCTION: Food insecurity is associated with inadequate nutrition and increased rates of chronic disease. The primary aim of this study was to assess self-reported food insecurity and the perceived impact of COVID-19 on food security, in two regional districts of Central Fiji, as part of a broader program of work on strengthening and monitoring food policy interventions. The secondary aim was to explore the relationship between food insecurit…
Energy, nutrient and overall healthiness of processed packaged foods in Fiji, a comparison between 2018 and 2020
In Fiji, packaged foods are becoming increasingly available. However, it is unknown if nutrition composition of these foods has changed. This study aims to assess changes in energy, nutrient content and healthiness of packaged foods by comparing data from five major supermarkets in Fiji in 2018 and 2020. Foods were categorised into 14 groups; nutrient composition information was extracted and healthiness assessed using Health Star Rating (HSR). D…
Strengthening national salt reduction strategies using multiple methods process evaluations: Case studies from Malaysia and Mongolia
Objective: To understand the extent to which national salt reduction strategies in Malaysia and Mongolia were implemented and achieving their intended outcomes. Design: Multiple methods process evaluations conducted at the mid-point of strategy implementation, guided by theoretical frameworks. Setting: Malaysia (2018–2019) and Mongolia (2020–2021). Participants: Desk-based reviews of related documents, interviews with key stakeholders ( n 12 Mala…
Medicine (8 works) · Environmental health (6 works) · Public health (5 works) · Consumer Attitudes and Food Labeling (4 works) · Geography (4 works) · Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology (4 works) · Political science (4 works) · Business (3 works) · Economic growth (3 works) · Economics (3 works)