Joseph Alvin Santos
Biographic Data
| ID | 7192668 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Joseph Alvin Santos |
| GIVEN NAMES | Joseph Alvin |
| FAMILY NAME | Santos |
| SIGNATURE | SANTOS J A |
| AFFILIATIONS | UNSW Sydney |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-8195-3887 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 9 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 9 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2017 |
| 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…
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…
Evaluation of a state-wide intervention on salt intake in primary schoolchildren living in Victoria, Australia
Objective: In 2015, the Victorian Salt Reduction Partnership launched a 4-year multifaceted salt reduction intervention designed to reduce salt intake by 1 g/d in children and adults living in Victoria, Australia. Child-relevant intervention strategies included a consumer awareness campaign targeting parents and food industry engagement seeking to reduce salt levels in processed foods. This study aimed to assess trends in salt intake, dietary sou…
Implementing effective salt reduction programs and policies in low- and middle-income countries
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…
Young people's support for various forms of e-cigarette regulation in Australia and the UK
Investigating sex differences in the accuracy of dietary assessment methods to measure energy intake in adults
Salt-Related Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviors on Efate Island, Vanuatu
In Vanuatu, mean salt intake exceeds the recommended maximum daily intake, and contributes to the high proportion of deaths attributable to cardiovascular diseases. Understanding salt-related knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors of the Vanuatu population can inform appropriate interventions. This cross-sectional study was conducted as part of the 2016−2017 Vanuatu Salt Survey. In total, 753 participants aged between 18 and 69 years from rural and …
Contribution of fat, sugar and salt to diets in the Pacific Islands
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…
Dietary salt intake in the Australian population
Objective To update the estimate of mean salt intake for the Australian population made by the Australian Health Survey (AHS). Design A secondary analysis of the data collected in a cross-sectional survey was conducted. Estimates of salt intake were made in Lithgow using the 24 h diet recall methodology employed by the AHS as well as using 24 h urine collections. The data from the Lithgow sample were age- and sex-weighted, to provide estimates of…
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Dietary salt intake in the Australian population
Objective To update the estimate of mean salt intake for the Australian population made by the Australian Health Survey (AHS). Design A secondary analysis of the data collected in a cross-sectional survey was conducted. Estimates of salt intake were made in Lithgow using the 24 h diet recall methodology employed by the AHS as well as using 24 h urine collections. The data from the Lithgow sample were age- and sex-weighted, to provide estimates of…
Salt-Related Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviors on Efate Island, Vanuatu
In Vanuatu, mean salt intake exceeds the recommended maximum daily intake, and contributes to the high proportion of deaths attributable to cardiovascular diseases. Understanding salt-related knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors of the Vanuatu population can inform appropriate interventions. This cross-sectional study was conducted as part of the 2016−2017 Vanuatu Salt Survey. In total, 753 participants aged between 18 and 69 years from rural and …
Contribution of fat, sugar and salt to diets in the Pacific Islands
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…
Investigating sex differences in the accuracy of dietary assessment methods to measure energy intake in adults
Implementing effective salt reduction programs and policies in low- and middle-income countries
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…
Young people's support for various forms of e-cigarette regulation in Australia and the UK
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…
Evaluation of a state-wide intervention on salt intake in primary schoolchildren living in Victoria, Australia
Objective: In 2015, the Victorian Salt Reduction Partnership launched a 4-year multifaceted salt reduction intervention designed to reduce salt intake by 1 g/d in children and adults living in Victoria, Australia. Child-relevant intervention strategies included a consumer awareness campaign targeting parents and food industry engagement seeking to reduce salt levels in processed foods. This study aimed to assess trends in salt intake, dietary sou…
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…
Environmental health (6 works) · Medicine (6 works) · Geography (4 works) · Nutritional Studies and Diet (4 works) · Sodium Intake and Health (4 works) · Demography (3 works) · Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet (3 works) · Public health (3 works) · Business (2 works) · Consumer Attitudes and Food Labeling (2 works)