Alison McAleese
Biographic Data
| ID | 7554930 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Alison McAleese |
| GIVEN NAMES | Alison |
| FAMILY NAME | McAleese |
| SIGNATURE | MCALEESE A |
| AFFILIATIONS | Cancer Council Victoria |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 5 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 5 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2021 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Snack foods for Australian infants and toddlers
With the global industry for commercial infant and toddler foods growing, there are concerns that nutrient-poor foods, particularly snacks, are being marketed as suitable for children under 36 months. The current study aimed to document the prevalence of commercial snack foods (CSFs) for infants (<12 months) and toddlers (12 to <36 months) compared to other product categories in Australia, and assess their nutritional composition, taste profile, …
Parents' Perceptions of Claims on Packaged Commercial Toddler Foods
Commercial toddler foods (CTFs) are widely used. Many are nutritionally poor despite displaying health, nutrition or marketing claims implying healthiness. This study aimed to: (i) explore how claims on CTFs influence parents' product perceptions and preferences, and gauge support for regulatory reform to ensure CTFs are marketed responsibly; (ii) identify other factors influencing parent's and toddlers' perceptions and preferences towards CTFs a…
Obesity prevention and related public health advertising versus competing commercial advertising expenditure in Australia
Mass media campaigns can change attitudes and behaviours to improve population health. However, a key challenge is achieving share of voice in a complex and cluttered media environment. The aim of this study was to compare advertising expenditure on public health campaigns for obesity prevention (and related healthy eating and physical activity campaigns) with competing commercial categories of (a) sugary drinks, (b) artificially sweetened drinks…
Secondary school canteens in Australia
Objective: The current study aimed to assess the nutritional quality of Australian secondary school canteen menus. Design: Stratified national samples of schools provided canteen menus in 2012–2013 and 2018, which were systematically assessed against a ‘traffic light’ classification system according to the National Healthy School Canteen Guidelines. Items were classified as green (healthiest and recommended to dominate canteen menus), amber (sele…
Factors associated with ordering food via online meal ordering services
Objective: Online meal ordering services are increasing in popularity in Australia and globally. Meals ordered online for home delivery are typically less healthy than home-made meals, potentially contributing to weight gain. The aim of the present study was to identify the types of consumers who are most likely to engage in online meal ordering. Design: A cross-sectional survey including items relating to demographic and lifestyle factors was di…
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Secondary school canteens in Australia
Objective: The current study aimed to assess the nutritional quality of Australian secondary school canteen menus. Design: Stratified national samples of schools provided canteen menus in 2012–2013 and 2018, which were systematically assessed against a ‘traffic light’ classification system according to the National Healthy School Canteen Guidelines. Items were classified as green (healthiest and recommended to dominate canteen menus), amber (sele…
Factors associated with ordering food via online meal ordering services
Objective: Online meal ordering services are increasing in popularity in Australia and globally. Meals ordered online for home delivery are typically less healthy than home-made meals, potentially contributing to weight gain. The aim of the present study was to identify the types of consumers who are most likely to engage in online meal ordering. Design: A cross-sectional survey including items relating to demographic and lifestyle factors was di…
Obesity prevention and related public health advertising versus competing commercial advertising expenditure in Australia
Mass media campaigns can change attitudes and behaviours to improve population health. However, a key challenge is achieving share of voice in a complex and cluttered media environment. The aim of this study was to compare advertising expenditure on public health campaigns for obesity prevention (and related healthy eating and physical activity campaigns) with competing commercial categories of (a) sugary drinks, (b) artificially sweetened drinks…
Snack foods for Australian infants and toddlers
With the global industry for commercial infant and toddler foods growing, there are concerns that nutrient-poor foods, particularly snacks, are being marketed as suitable for children under 36 months. The current study aimed to document the prevalence of commercial snack foods (CSFs) for infants (<12 months) and toddlers (12 to <36 months) compared to other product categories in Australia, and assess their nutritional composition, taste profile, …
Parents' Perceptions of Claims on Packaged Commercial Toddler Foods
Commercial toddler foods (CTFs) are widely used. Many are nutritionally poor despite displaying health, nutrition or marketing claims implying healthiness. This study aimed to: (i) explore how claims on CTFs influence parents' product perceptions and preferences, and gauge support for regulatory reform to ensure CTFs are marketed responsibly; (ii) identify other factors influencing parent's and toddlers' perceptions and preferences towards CTFs a…
Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet (5 works) · Consumer Attitudes and Food Labeling (4 works) · Advertising (3 works) · Business (3 works) · Medicine (3 works) · Environmental health (2 works) · Nutritional Studies and Diet (2 works) · Political science (2 works) · Toddler (2 works) · Audit (1 works)