Rimante Ronto
Biographic Data
| ID | 6257367 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Rimante Ronto |
| GIVEN NAMES | Rimante |
| FAMILY NAME | Ronto |
| SIGNATURE | RONTO R |
| AFFILIATIONS | Macquarie University |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-3830-8329 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 15 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 22 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 15 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2016 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Understanding sustainable diets in older Vietnamese migrant communities
Introduction Sustainable diets encompass environmental, nutritional, cultural and economic dimensions and are central to planetary and human health. However, little is known about how older migrant communities understand and engage in sustainable diets. Vietnamese migrants represent a large and aging population in Australia, yet the sociocultural and structural factors shaping their engagement with sustainable diets remain underexplored. This stu…
Integrating Australian Native Foods for a More Sustainable Food System
(1) Background: Integrating native foods into food systems has shown promising benefits for health, the environment, and the revitalisation of Aboriginal culture. This study aims to explore the benefits, facilitators, and barriers of integrating Australian native foods into the current food system and how traditional knowledge around these foods can be revitalised in a culturally safe way. (2) Methods: This qualitative co-design study involved th…
Changes in inequalities of mortality and life expectancy by marital status
Inequalities in age-standardized mortality rates (except for gastrointestinal diseases for men and for external causes for women) from major causes of death and in LE by marital status were increasing in Lithuania during 2001-2014. This knowledge provides a better understanding of the impact of sociodemographic factors on mortality and inequality trends in Lithuania, and can also contribute to the development of more effective health policies and…
Co-Designing Research for Sustainable Food Systems and Diets with Aboriginal Communities
(1) Background: Food choices and systems have contributed to various health and environmental issues, resulting in the global syndemic (obesity, undernutrition and climate change). Studies show that revitalizing Indigenous food systems and including native plant-based foods in our diet may be important for promoting health, reducing diet-linked chronic diseases and mitigating environmental changes. However, it is still a challenge to 'Indigenize'…
Exploring reasons for high levels of food insecurity and low fruit and vegetable consumption among university students post-Covid-19
High rates of food insecurity and low consumption of fruit and vegetables among university students have been observed prior to the COVID-19 pandemic and intensified during the pandemic. This study aimed to investigate food insecurity among university students and its associations with sociodemographic factors, fruit and vegetable consumption behaviours, and preferred campus programs to address these issues. A convenience sample of 237 Australian…
An umbrella review of the benefits and risks associated with youths’ interactions with electronic screens
Identifying effective interventions to promote consumption of protein-rich foods from lower ecological footprint sources
Addressing overconsumption of protein-rich foods from high ecological footprint sources can have positive impacts on health such as reduction of non-communicable disease risk and protecting the natural environment. With the increased attention towards development of ecologically sustainable diets, this systematic review aimed to critically review literature on effectiveness of those interventions aiming to promote protein-rich foods from lower ec…
Higher Prevalence of Food Insecurity and Psychological Distress among International University Students during the Covid-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic and related disruptions have not only affected university students' learning and academic outcomes, but also other issues, such as food security status, mental health and employment. In Australia, international students faced additional pressures due to sudden border closures and lack of eligibility for government-provided financial support. This study explored the experiences of domestic and international university student…
Exploring young Australians’ understanding of sustainable and healthy diets
Objective: This qualitative study aimed to explore young Australians’ perspectives, motivators and current practices in achieving a sustainable and healthy diet. Design: Semi-structured online interviews were conducted with young Australians. Interviews were audio-recorded using the online Zoom platform, transcribed and analysed using a deductive analysis method by applying the Theoretical Domains Framework and inductive thematic data analysis. S…
Transformation in culinary behaviour during the Covid-19 pandemic
Covid-19 & culinary behaviours of Australian household food gatekeepers
Impact of Dining Hall Structural Changes on Food Choices
Change that benefits individuals and organisations while delivering health outcomes and benefits society requires a research focus that extends 'beyond the individual' to environment shapers. A pre-post observational study assessed two food provision structural changes to understand the role food service environments had on food selections. Diners were observed prior to (lunch n = 1294; dinner n = 787) and following (lunch n = 1230; dinner n = 84…
The global nutrition transition
Non-communicable diseases (NCD) have increased dramatically in developed and developing countries. Unhealthy diet is one of the major factors contributing to NCD development. Recent evidence has identified deterioration in aspects of dietary quality across many world regions, including low- and middle-income countries (LMIC). Most burdens of disease attributable to poor diet can be prevented or delayed as they occur prematurely. Therefore, it is …
What is the status of food literacy in Australian high schools? Perceptions of home economics teachers
Adolescents' perspectives on food literacy and its impact on their dietary behaviours
Adolescents' perspectives on food literacy and its impact on their dietary behaviours
Covid-19 & culinary behaviours of Australian household food gatekeepers
Exploring reasons for high levels of food insecurity and low fruit and vegetable consumption among university students post-Covid-19
High rates of food insecurity and low consumption of fruit and vegetables among university students have been observed prior to the COVID-19 pandemic and intensified during the pandemic. This study aimed to investigate food insecurity among university students and its associations with sociodemographic factors, fruit and vegetable consumption behaviours, and preferred campus programs to address these issues. A convenience sample of 237 Australian…
Transformation in culinary behaviour during the Covid-19 pandemic
What is the status of food literacy in Australian high schools? Perceptions of home economics teachers
Adolescents' perspectives on food literacy and its impact on their dietary behaviours
What is the status of food literacy in Australian high schools? Perceptions of home economics teachers
The global nutrition transition
Non-communicable diseases (NCD) have increased dramatically in developed and developing countries. Unhealthy diet is one of the major factors contributing to NCD development. Recent evidence has identified deterioration in aspects of dietary quality across many world regions, including low- and middle-income countries (LMIC). Most burdens of disease attributable to poor diet can be prevented or delayed as they occur prematurely. Therefore, it is …
Impact of Dining Hall Structural Changes on Food Choices
Change that benefits individuals and organisations while delivering health outcomes and benefits society requires a research focus that extends 'beyond the individual' to environment shapers. A pre-post observational study assessed two food provision structural changes to understand the role food service environments had on food selections. Diners were observed prior to (lunch n = 1294; dinner n = 787) and following (lunch n = 1230; dinner n = 84…
Covid-19 & culinary behaviours of Australian household food gatekeepers
Identifying effective interventions to promote consumption of protein-rich foods from lower ecological footprint sources
Addressing overconsumption of protein-rich foods from high ecological footprint sources can have positive impacts on health such as reduction of non-communicable disease risk and protecting the natural environment. With the increased attention towards development of ecologically sustainable diets, this systematic review aimed to critically review literature on effectiveness of those interventions aiming to promote protein-rich foods from lower ec…
Higher Prevalence of Food Insecurity and Psychological Distress among International University Students during the Covid-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic and related disruptions have not only affected university students' learning and academic outcomes, but also other issues, such as food security status, mental health and employment. In Australia, international students faced additional pressures due to sudden border closures and lack of eligibility for government-provided financial support. This study explored the experiences of domestic and international university student…
Exploring young Australians’ understanding of sustainable and healthy diets
Objective: This qualitative study aimed to explore young Australians’ perspectives, motivators and current practices in achieving a sustainable and healthy diet. Design: Semi-structured online interviews were conducted with young Australians. Interviews were audio-recorded using the online Zoom platform, transcribed and analysed using a deductive analysis method by applying the Theoretical Domains Framework and inductive thematic data analysis. S…
Transformation in culinary behaviour during the Covid-19 pandemic
An umbrella review of the benefits and risks associated with youths’ interactions with electronic screens
Co-Designing Research for Sustainable Food Systems and Diets with Aboriginal Communities
(1) Background: Food choices and systems have contributed to various health and environmental issues, resulting in the global syndemic (obesity, undernutrition and climate change). Studies show that revitalizing Indigenous food systems and including native plant-based foods in our diet may be important for promoting health, reducing diet-linked chronic diseases and mitigating environmental changes. However, it is still a challenge to 'Indigenize'…
Exploring reasons for high levels of food insecurity and low fruit and vegetable consumption among university students post-Covid-19
High rates of food insecurity and low consumption of fruit and vegetables among university students have been observed prior to the COVID-19 pandemic and intensified during the pandemic. This study aimed to investigate food insecurity among university students and its associations with sociodemographic factors, fruit and vegetable consumption behaviours, and preferred campus programs to address these issues. A convenience sample of 237 Australian…
Integrating Australian Native Foods for a More Sustainable Food System
(1) Background: Integrating native foods into food systems has shown promising benefits for health, the environment, and the revitalisation of Aboriginal culture. This study aims to explore the benefits, facilitators, and barriers of integrating Australian native foods into the current food system and how traditional knowledge around these foods can be revitalised in a culturally safe way. (2) Methods: This qualitative co-design study involved th…
Changes in inequalities of mortality and life expectancy by marital status
Inequalities in age-standardized mortality rates (except for gastrointestinal diseases for men and for external causes for women) from major causes of death and in LE by marital status were increasing in Lithuania during 2001-2014. This knowledge provides a better understanding of the impact of sociodemographic factors on mortality and inequality trends in Lithuania, and can also contribute to the development of more effective health policies and…
Understanding sustainable diets in older Vietnamese migrant communities
Introduction Sustainable diets encompass environmental, nutritional, cultural and economic dimensions and are central to planetary and human health. However, little is known about how older migrant communities understand and engage in sustainable diets. Vietnamese migrants represent a large and aging population in Australia, yet the sociocultural and structural factors shaping their engagement with sustainable diets remain underexplored. This stu…
Medicine (13 works) · Psychology (10 works) · Environmental health (8 works) · Business (7 works) · Food security (6 works) · Geography (6 works) · Marketing (6 works) · Sociology (6 works) · Sustainability (6 works) · Food choice (5 works)