PJ Robson

Biographic Data

ID7550192
NAMEPJ Robson
GIVEN NAMESPJ
FAMILY NAMERobson
SIGNATUREROBSON P
VERIFIEDNo
TOTAL WORKS12
TOTAL CITATIONS0
AUTHOR COUNT12
EDITOR COUNT0
FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR2001
LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR2006
H-INDEX0

  • Tracking of energy and nutrient intakes from adolescence to young adulthood: The experiences of the Young Hearts Project, Northern Ireland

    Open AccessAlison Gallagher, AM Gallagher et al.ARTICLEPublic Health Nutrition2006

    ObjectiveTo assess tracking of energy and nutrient intakes between adolescence and young adulthood.DesignLongitudinal study of a random sample of adolescents (aged 15 years at baseline). The extent of tracking of dietary intakes (assessed by diet history) was investigated using weighted kappa statistics (κ).SettingNorthern Ireland population survey.SubjectsAdolescents who participated in the Young Hearts Project, Northern Ireland at age 15 years,…

  • Tracking of energy and nutrient intakes from adolescence to young adulthood: The experiences of the Young Hearts Project, Northern Ireland

    Open AccessAlison Gallagher, AM Gallagher et al.ARTICLEPublic Health Nutrition2006

    Objective To assess tracking of energy and nutrient intakes between adolescence and young adulthood. Design Longitudinal study of a random sample of adolescents (aged 15 years at baseline). The extent of tracking of dietary intakes (assessed by diet history) was investigated using weighted kappa statistics (κ). Setting Northern Ireland population survey. Subjects Adolescents who participated in the Young Hearts Project, Northern Ireland at age 15…

  • Macronutrient intakes and food sources in Irish adults: Findings of the North/South Ireland Food Consumption Survey

    Open AccessKE Harrington, MJ McGowan et al.ARTICLEPublic Health Nutrition2001

    Objective To describe macronutrient intakes and food sources of the adult population in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland and to assess adherence of this population to current dietary recommendations. Design A cross-sectional food consumption survey collected food intake data using a 7-day food diary. Setting Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland between October 1997 and October 1999. Subjects One thousand three hundred and seve…

  • Analyses of the anthropometric data from the North/South Ireland Food Consumption Survey

    Open AccessSN McCarthy, KE Harrington et al.ARTICLEPublic Health Nutrition2001

    Objective To obtain measured anthropometric data for weight, height and other parameters not previously measured in the Irish population such as waist and hip circumferences and body composition. Design A cross-sectional survey. Weight, height, waist circumference, hip circumference and body composition were measured according to standard procedures. Setting Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, 1997–1999. Subjects Random representative s…

  • The North/South Ireland Food Consumption Survey: The dietary fibre intake of Irish adults

    Open AccessMA Galvin, Mairead E Kiely et al.ARTICLEPublic Health Nutrition2001

    Objective Mean daily intakes of dietary fibre (DF, Southgate) and non-starch polysaccharide (NSP, Englyst) are estimated in a representative sample of adults aged 18-64 years in Ireland. The contribution of food groups to DF and NSP intake is reported and fibre intakes are compared with dietary recommendations and with intakes in some European countries. Design Food consumption was estimated using 7-day food diaries for a representative sample (n…

  • An evaluation of energy intakes and the ratio of energy intake to estimated basal metabolic rate (EI/BMR est ) in the North/South Ireland Food Consumption Survey

    Open AccessMJ McGowan, KE Harrington et al.ARTICLEPublic Health Nutrition2001

    Objective To examine energy intakes (El), their ratio to estimated basal metabolic rate (BMR est ) and the contribution of food groups to energy intake in the North/South Ireland Food Consumption Survey. Design and setting Random sample of adults from the populations of Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. Food intake data were collected using a 7-day food diary. Body weight and height were measured and EI/BMR est was calculated from rep…

  • Physical activity patterns in a nationally representative sample of adults in Ireland

    Open AccessMBE Livingstone, Paula J Robson et al.ARTICLEPublic Health Nutrition2001

    Objective To evaluate habitual levels of physical activity in a nationally representative sample of adults in Ireland. Design Cross-sectional survey using a self-administered questionnaire. Usual levels of work, recreational and household activities were evaluated in relation to anthropometric, demographic and socio-economic characteristics. The amount and intensity of all activities were quantified by assigning metabolic equivalents (METS) to ea…

  • The efficacy and safety of nutritional supplement use in a representative sample of adults in the North/South Ireland Food Consumption Survey

    Open AccessMairead E Kiely, M Kiely et al.ARTICLEPublic Health Nutrition2001

    Objective To describe the current use of nutritional supplements and their contribution to micronutrient intakes in a representative sample of Irish adults, to evaluate the impact of supplement use on the adequacy of micronutrient intakes and to assess the risk to supplement users of exceeding tolerable upper intake levels (UL). Study design and subjects Food intake data were collected in 1379 (662 male and 717 female) randomly selected Irish adu…

  • Sampling description and procedures used to conduct the North/South Ireland Food Consumption Survey

    Open AccessMairead E Kiely, M Kiely et al.ARTICLEPublic Health Nutrition2001

    Objective The purpose of this survey was to establish a database of habitual food and drink consumption in a representative sample of Irish adults, aged 18–64 years. The present paper describes the sampling protocol, response rate and characteristics of the survey population in terms of sex and age groups, seasonality, geographical location, marital status, social class, socio-economic status and education level. Design A cross-sectional food con…

  • The North/South Ireland Food Consumption Survey: Mineral intakes in 18–64-year-old adults

    Open AccessEM Hannon, Mairead E Kiely et al.ARTICLEPublic Health Nutrition2001

    Objective To measure mineral intakes and the contribution of different food groups to mineral intakes in adults aged 18–64 years in Ireland. Intakes are reported for Ca, Mg, P, Fe, Cu and Zn. The adequacy of mineral intakes in the population and the risk of occurrence of excessive intakes are also assessed. Design Food consumption was estimated using a 7-day food diary for a representative sample ( n = 1379; 662 men, 717 women) of 18–64-year-old …

  • The North/South Ireland Food Consumption Survey: Vitamin intakes in 18–64-year-old adults

    Open AccessMM O'Brien, Mairead E Kiely et al.ARTICLEPublic Health Nutrition2001

    Objective To estimate vitamin intakes and assess the contribution of different food groups to vitamin intakes in adults aged 18–64 years in Ireland as estimated in the North/South Ireland Food Consumption Survey. Intakes are reported for retinol, carotene, total vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin E, thiamin, riboflavin, pre-formed niacin, total niacin equivalents, vitamin B 6 , vitamin B 12 , folate, biotin, pantothenate and vitamin C. The adequacy of…

  • The North/South Ireland Food Consumption Survey: Survey design and methodology

    Open AccessKE Harrington, Paula J Robson et al.ARTICLEPublic Health Nutrition2001

    Objective The purpose of this survey was to establish a database of habitual food and drink consumption in a representative sample of Irish adults aged 18-64 years. Design A cross-sectional food consumption survey was carried out. Food intake data were collected using a 7-day estimated food diary. Anthropometric data included measurements of weight, height, waist and hip circumferences and body composition using bioelectrical impedance analysis. …