Overview
Background
Dr Jacqueline Walker joined the School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences in November 2015 and is working as a Senior Lecturer. She completed her doctoral degree in paediatric nutrition at The University of Queensland in March 2013, focusing on energy balance and body composition in children with cerebral palsy. Prior to this, she completed her undergraduate studies in exercise science and nutrition and dietetics at The University of Sydney. Jacqueline has worked as a dietitian for a number of years in acute hospital settings, community clinical settings and private practice, specialising in paediatric dietetics.
Availability
- Dr Jacki Walker is:
- Available for supervision
- Media expert
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science, University of Sydney
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
Research interests
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Prevention and management of childhood obesity and associated co-morbidities
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Achieving optimal nutrition and physical activity outcomes for children with disabilities
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Nutrition for child and adolescent athletes
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Nutrition and physical activity recommendations across the lifespan
Works
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2022
Journal Article
Empowerment approaches in childhood weight management: A systematic review
Earle, Renae, Littlewood, Robyn, Nalatu, Simone and Walker, Jacqueline (2022). Empowerment approaches in childhood weight management: A systematic review. Childhood Obesity, 18 (1), 2-30. doi: 10.1089/chi.2021.0049
2021
Conference Publication
School-based high-intensity interval training programs in children and adolescents: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Barker, A., Bond, B., Duncombe, S., Earle, R., Stylianou, M., Varley-Campbell, J., Vlachopoulos, D., Walker, J. and Weston, K. (2021). School-based high-intensity interval training programs in children and adolescents: a systematic review and meta-analysis. 2021 SMA e-Conference, Online, 6-9 October 2021. Chatswood, NSW Australia: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2021.09.195
2021
Journal Article
Adherence to dietary and physical activity guidelines in Australian undergraduate biomedical students and associations with body composition and metabolic health: a cross-sectional study
Gallo, Linda A., Gallo, Tania F., Young, Sophia L., Fotheringham, Amelia K., Barclay, Johanna L., Walker, Jacqueline L., Moritz, Karen M. and Akison, Lisa K. (2021). Adherence to dietary and physical activity guidelines in Australian undergraduate biomedical students and associations with body composition and metabolic health: a cross-sectional study. Nutrients, 13 (10) 3500, 3500. doi: 10.3390/nu13103500
2021
Journal Article
Response to ‘Systematic reviews do not always capture context of real-world intervention programmes for childhood obesity’ by Wild et al., 2021 in BMC Public Health
Littlewood, Robyn, Canfell, Oliver J. and Walker, Jacqueline L. (2021). Response to ‘Systematic reviews do not always capture context of real-world intervention programmes for childhood obesity’ by Wild et al., 2021 in BMC Public Health. BMC Public Health, 21 (1) 500, 500. doi: 10.1186/s12889-021-10487-4
2021
Journal Article
i‐PATHWAY : Development and validation of a prediction model for childhood obesity in an Australian prospective birth cohort
Canfell, Oliver J., Littlewood, Robyn, Wright, Olivia R. L. and Walker, Jacqueline L. (2021). i‐PATHWAY : Development and validation of a prediction model for childhood obesity in an Australian prospective birth cohort. Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health, 57 (8), 1250-1258. doi: 10.1111/jpc.15436
2021
Journal Article
Healthier together: co-design of a culturally-tailored childhood obesity community prevention program for Māori and Pacific Islander children and families
Hardt, Jessica, Canfell, Oliver J., Walker, Jacqueline L., Webb, Kerri-Lyn, Brignano, Sebastien, Peu, Tevita, Santos, Daphne and Littlewood, Robyn (2021). Healthier together: co-design of a culturally-tailored childhood obesity community prevention program for Māori and Pacific Islander children and families. Health Promotion Journal of Australia, 32 Suppl 1 (S1), 143-154. doi: 10.1002/hpja.438
2021
Journal Article
Impact of weight management nutrition interventions on dietary outcomes in children and adolescents with overweight or obesity: a systematic review with meta‐analysis
Duncanson, K., Shrewsbury, V., Burrows, T., Chai, L. K., Ashton, L., Taylor, R., Gow, M., Ho, M., Ells, L., Stewart, L., Garnett, S., Jensen, M. E., Nowicka, P., Littlewood, R., Demaio, A., Coyle, D. H., Walker, J. L. and Collins, C. E. (2021). Impact of weight management nutrition interventions on dietary outcomes in children and adolescents with overweight or obesity: a systematic review with meta‐analysis. Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, 34 (1), 147-177. doi: 10.1111/jhn.12831
2020
Journal Article
Interventions to prevent or treat childhood obesity in Māori & Pacific Islanders: a systematic review
Littlewood, Robyn, Canfell, Oliver J. and Walker, Jacqueline L. (2020). Interventions to prevent or treat childhood obesity in Māori & Pacific Islanders: a systematic review. BMC Public Health, 20 (1) 725, 725. doi: 10.1186/s12889-020-08848-6
2020
Journal Article
Adherence to the Mediterranean diet and chronic disease in Australia: national nutrition and physical activity survey analysis
Aridi, Yasmine S., Walker, Jacqueline L., Roura, Eugeni and Wright, Olivia R. L. (2020). Adherence to the Mediterranean diet and chronic disease in Australia: national nutrition and physical activity survey analysis. Nutrients, 12 (5) 1251, 1251. doi: 10.3390/nu12051251
2020
Journal Article
Consumer experiences of a healthier drinks initiative at a secure residential rehabilitation facility - a cross-sectional study
Henning Cruickshank, Andrea, McCambridge, Lara, Juffs, Philip and Walker, Jacqueline L. (2020). Consumer experiences of a healthier drinks initiative at a secure residential rehabilitation facility - a cross-sectional study. Australasian Psychiatry, 28 (3), 1039856220905297-327. doi: 10.1177/1039856220905297
2020
Journal Article
Specialist children's obesity management services: what makes a difference in outcomes?
Walker, Jacqueline L., Malley, Rebecca, Littlewood, Robyn and Capra, Sandra (2020). Specialist children's obesity management services: what makes a difference in outcomes?. Asian Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 12 (1), 10-20. doi: 10.3923/ajcn.2020.10.20
2020
Book Chapter
Assessment of nutritional state: dietetic, energy and macronutrients
Walker, Jacqueline L. and Bell, Kristie L. (2020). Assessment of nutritional state: dietetic, energy and macronutrients. Nutrition and neurodisability. (pp. 109-130) edited by Peter B. Sullivan, Guro L. Andersen and Morag J. Andrew. London: Mac Keith Press.
2020
Journal Article
Implementation of the ‘Healthier Drinks at Healthcare Facilities’ strategy at a major tertiary children's hospital in Brisbane, Australia
Walker, Jacqueline L., Littlewood, Robyn, Rogany, Ayala and Capra, Sandra (2020). Implementation of the ‘Healthier Drinks at Healthcare Facilities’ strategy at a major tertiary children's hospital in Brisbane, Australia. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 44 (4) 1753-6405.13013, 295-300. doi: 10.1111/1753-6405.13013
2019
Conference Publication
Utilising the Project ECHO (R) model of education to empower health professional in the management of Childhood Overweight and Obesity
Littlewood, Robyn, Raethke, Lorissa, Freese, Jessica, Newcomb, Dana, Moss, Perrin, Walker, Jacqueline and Tracey, Frank (2019). Utilising the Project ECHO (R) model of education to empower health professional in the management of Childhood Overweight and Obesity. International Conference on Integrated Care, San Sebastian, Spain, 1-3 April 2019. London, United Kingdom: Ubiquity Press. doi: 10.5334/ijic.s3254
2018
Journal Article
Response to 'Clinical relevance and validity of obesity risk prediction tools' by Redsell et al
Canfell, Oliver J., Littlewood, Robyn, Wright, Olivia R. L. and Walker, Jacqueline L. (2018). Response to 'Clinical relevance and validity of obesity risk prediction tools' by Redsell et al. Public Health Nutrition, 21 (17), 1-2. doi: 10.1017/S1368980018002471
2018
Journal Article
Clinical relevance and validity of tools to predict infant, childhood and adulthood obesity: a systematic review
Canfell, Oliver J., Littlewood, Robyn, Wright, Olivia R. L. and Walker, Jacqueline L. (2018). Clinical relevance and validity of tools to predict infant, childhood and adulthood obesity: a systematic review. Public Health Nutrition, 21 (17), 1-13. doi: 10.1017/S1368980018001684
2018
Journal Article
Update of the best practice dietetic management of overweight and obese children and adolescents: a systematic review protocol
Shrewsbury, Vanessa A., Burrows, Tracy, Ho, Mandy, Jensen, Megan, Garnett, Sarah P., Stewart, Laura, Gow, Megan L., Ells, Louisa J., Chai, Li Kheng, Ashton, Lee, Walker, Jacqueline L., Littlewood, Robyn, Coyle, Daisy, Nowicka, Paulina, Ashman, Amy, Demaio, Alessandro, Duncanson, Kerith and Collins, Clare (2018). Update of the best practice dietetic management of overweight and obese children and adolescents: a systematic review protocol. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 16 (7), 1495-1502. doi: 10.11124/JBISRIR-2017-003603
2018
Journal Article
Pragmatic implementation studies to improve nutrition practices and policies: childcare during the first 1000 days as a contributor to long-term health
Walker, Jacqueline L. and Littlewood, Robyn (2018). Pragmatic implementation studies to improve nutrition practices and policies: childcare during the first 1000 days as a contributor to long-term health. Public Health Nutrition, 21 (7), 1209-1211. doi: 10.1017/S1368980018000022
2018
Conference Publication
Childhood obesity: overarching, statewide governance as a successful enabler to an integrated approach for prevention and management
Littlelwood, Robyn, Walker, Jacqueline and Rogany, Ayala (2018). Childhood obesity: overarching, statewide governance as a successful enabler to an integrated approach for prevention and management. Asia Pacific Conference on Integrated Care, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 6-8 November 2017. London, United Kingdom: Ubiquity Press. doi: 10.5334/ijic.s1098
2017
Journal Article
The validity of dietary assessment methods to accurately measure energy intake in children and adolescents who are overweight or obese: a systematic review
Walker, Jacqueline L., Ardouin, Stephen and Burrows, Tracy (2017). The validity of dietary assessment methods to accurately measure energy intake in children and adolescents who are overweight or obese: a systematic review. European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 72 (2), 185-197. doi: 10.1038/s41430-017-0029-2
Supervision
Availability
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Implementing at Scale the First Allied Health (AH)-led Program to Treat Paediatric Overweight and Obesity
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Adjunct Professor Robyn Littlewood
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Doctor Philosophy
Implementing Design Thinking and Community-Based Participatory Research Frameworks to Improve Nutrition-Related Health Behaviours and Skills in Vulnerable Adolescents in a Community-Based Setting.
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Adjunct Professor Robyn Littlewood
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Doctor Philosophy
Implementing at Scale the First Allied Health (AH)-led Program to Treat Paediatric Overweight and Obesity
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Adjunct Professor Robyn Littlewood
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Doctor Philosophy
Doing things differently - how do we optimise care for those children and adolescents at risk or living with type 2 diabetes?
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Adjunct Professor Robyn Littlewood
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Doctor Philosophy
Tackling the Nutrition Burden with an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Led and Co- Designed Healthy Living Program
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Adjunct Professor Robyn Littlewood, Dr Kai Wheeler
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Doctor Philosophy
Exploring the implementation and sustainability of school-based food and nutrition initiatives with a local case study and global insights
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Adjunct Professor Robyn Littlewood, Associate Professor Mark Robinson
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Doctor Philosophy
Exploring the long-term implementation and sustainability of school-based food and nutrition initiatives with a local case study and global insights
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Adjunct Professor Robyn Littlewood, Associate Professor Mark Robinson
Completed supervision
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
Implementing Design Thinking and Community-Based Participatory Research Frameworks to Improve Nutrition-Related Health Behaviours and Skills for Adolescents Experiencing Vulnerability in a Community-Based Setting.
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Adjunct Professor Robyn Littlewood
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2020
Doctor Philosophy
i-PATHWAY: a clinical prediction model to prevent childhood obesity
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Adjunct Professor Robyn Littlewood, Dr Olivia Wright
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Making a HIIT: High-Intensity Interval Training Interventions in Educational Settings
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Michalis Stylianou
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
KNOWLEDGE ATTITUDES AND PRACTICES TOWARDS THE MEDITERRANEAN DIET AND THEIR ASSOCIATION WITH ADHERENCE: A COLLABORATIVE STUDY BETWEEN AUSTRALIA AND SPAIN
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Eugeni Roura, Dr Olivia Wright
Media
Enquiries
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- Childhood obesity
- Nutrition
- Paediatrics
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