Anne‐Louise M Heath

Biographic Data

ID6662664
NAMEAnne‐Louise M Heath
GIVEN NAMESAnne‐Louise M
FAMILY NAMEHeath
SIGNATUREHEATH A L M
AFFILIATIONSUniversity of Otago
ORCID0000-0003-2856-0782
VERIFIEDYes
TOTAL WORKS14
TOTAL CITATIONS30
AUTHOR COUNT14
EDITOR COUNT0
FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR2011
LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR2026
H-INDEX2

  • Video-measured fullness cues in baby-led weaned and traditionally spoon-fed infants and subsequent intake

    Open AccessAlice M Cox, Anne-Louise M Heath et al.ARTICLEAppetite2026References: 28

    Little evidence describes how infants signal when they are full or how caregivers respond when using different approaches to complementary feeding. The aims of this exploratory study were to describe types and frequency of infant fullness cues from video-recorded meals in those using Baby-Led Weaning (BLW) and traditional spoon-feeding approaches, and to investigate subsequent behaviour of caregivers and infants following the first sign of fullne…

  • Household food insecurity, nutrient intakes and BMI in New Zealand infants

    Open AccessIoanna Katiforis, Claire Smith et al.ARTICLEPublic Health Nutrition2025

    Objective: The first year of life is a critical period when nutrient intakes can affect long-term health outcomes. Although household food insecurity may result in inadequate nutrient intakes or a higher risk of obesity, no studies have comprehensively assessed nutrient intakes of infants from food insecure households. This study aimed to investigate how infant nutrient intakes and BMI differ by household food security. Design: Cross-sectional an…

  • Household food insecurity and novel complementary feeding methods in New Zealand families

    Open AccessIoanna Katiforis, Claire Smith et al.ARTICLEMaternal and Child Nutrition2024

    Optimal nutrition during infancy is critical given its influence on lifelong health and wellbeing. Two novel methods of infant complementary feeding, commercial baby food pouch use and baby-led weaning (BLW), are becoming increasingly popular worldwide. Household food insecurity may influence complementary feeding practices adopted by families, but no studies have investigated the use of BLW and baby food pouches in families experiencing food ins…

  • Parent-reported offering of allergen foods to infants during complementary feeding

    Open AccessJade M Medemblik, Cathryn A Conlon et al.ARTICLEAppetite2024References: 29

    The prevalence of food allergies in New Zealand infants is uncertain but is believed to be similar to Australia, exceeding 10%. Current recommendations for reducing food allergy risk are to offer all major food allergens to infants from as early as six months of age (start of complementary feeding), and before 12 months of age. However, little is known regarding parental practices around introducing major food allergens. This study aimed to explo…

  • Baby food pouches and Baby-Led Weaning

    Open AccessAlice M Cox, Rachael W Taylor et al.ARTICLEAppetite2024Cited by: 2References: 43

    Although concern is frequently expressed regarding the potential impact of baby food pouch use and Baby-Led Weaning (BLW) on infant health, research is scarce. Data on pouch use, BLW, energy intake, eating behaviour and body mass index (BMI) were obtained for 625 infants aged 7-10 months in the First Foods New Zealand study. Frequent pouch use was defined as ≥5 times/week during the past month. Traditional spoon-feeding (TSF), "partial" BLW and "…

  • Māori first foods

    Open AccessHannah Rapata, Anne‐Louise M Heath et al.ARTICLEKōtuitui New Zealand Journal of…2021References: 3

    This study sought to explore infant complementary feeding practices among Māori whānau and the extent to which they may be informed by traditional and culturally specific practices, knowledge, personal beliefs and values. This study also endeavoured to explore how these practices, values and beliefs may have changed across time and between generations. Māori‐centred qualitative methods were used within a theoretical framework of Kaupapa Māori and…

  • Study protocol

    Open AccessKaren Mumme, Karen D Mumme et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2019

    This study will bring new knowledge regarding associations between dietary patterns and cognitive function and metabolic health in older adults living in New Zealand. This is important for developing nutrition related recommendations to help older adults maintain cognitive function

  • Food fussiness and early feeding characteristics of infants following Baby-Led Weaning and traditional spoon-feeding in New Zealand

    Open AccessXiaoXi Fu, Cathryn A Conlon et al.ARTICLEAppetite2018Cited by: 12References: 18

  • Parental feeding practices associated with children's eating and weight

    Open AccessCatherine Georgina Russell, Jillian J Haszard et al.ARTICLEAppetite2018Cited by: 16References: 38

  • Eating frequency in relation to BMI in very young children

    Open AccessRachael W Taylor, Ella Iosua et al.ARTICLEPublic Health Nutrition2017

    Objective Eating less frequently is associated with increased obesity risk in older children but data are potentially confounded by reverse causation, where bigger children eat less often in an effort to control their weight. Longitudinal data, particularly in younger children, are scarce. We aimed to determine whether eating frequency (meals and snacks) at 2 years of age is associated with past, current or subsequent BMI. Design Cohort analysis …

  • Three-year follow-up of a randomised controlled trial to reduce excessive weight gain in the first two years of life

    Open AccessRachael W Taylor, Anne-Louise M Heath et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2016

    ClinicalTrials.gov number NCT00892983

  • Relative validity and reproducibility of an FFQ to determine nutrient intakes of New Zealand toddlers aged 12–24 months

    Open AccessEmily O Watson, Anne-Louise M Heath et al.ARTICLEPublic Health Nutrition2015

    Objective The study objective was to determine the relative validity and reproducibility of a modified FFQ for ranking the nutrient intakes of New Zealand toddlers aged 12–24 months. Design Cross-sectional study. Setting Dunedin, New Zealand. Subjects One hundred and fifty-two participants completed a ninety-five-item FFQ twice, and five days of weighed diet recording (WDR), over one month. Validity and reproducibility were assessed for crude dat…

  • Nutritional quality and acceptability of a weekly vegetarian lunch in primary-school canteens in Ghent, Belgium

    Open AccessWillem De Keyzer, Sven Van Caneghem et al.ARTICLEPublic Health Nutrition2012

    Objectives To determine the nutritional adequacy and acceptability to children of vegetarian lunches served on ‘Thursday Veggie Day’ – a public health initiative in Ghent (Belgium) primary schools. Design A comparison of food leftovers from main courses on regular days and Thursdays was made using a visual plate waste method. The nutritional value of the vegetarian meat analogue and meat components of main courses served on five ‘Thursday Veggie …

  • Prevention of Overweight in Infancy (POI.nz) study

    Open AccessBarry Taylor, Barry J Taylor et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2011

    Clinical Trials NCT00892983. Prospective meta-analysis registered on PROSPERO CRD420111188. Available from http://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO