Overview
Background
Dr Li Kheng Chai is a Dietitian, Research Fellow at Health and Wellbeing Queensland, and Honorary Fellow at University of Queensland, with a PhD in Nutrition and Dietetics from The University of Newcastle. She is an implementation researcher with experience in public health nutrition, health promotion education, clinical dietetics practices, medical nutrition therapy, behavioural and implementation sciences, health services research, and teaching and supervision. Her current research focuses on health promotion through systems and settings based approaches to improve nutrition and physical activity, and using technology and digital solutions to develop, deliver and evaluate health promotion programs.
Dr Chai has over a decade of experience working across diverse settings - health services, academia, government, local health districts - with ongoing collaboration with research groups across Australia and internationally. She holds an honorary editorial appointment with European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, and has contributed to joint publication outputs with international experts from Australia, United States, United Kingdom, Switzerland, Sweden, Norway, Hong Kong, World Obesity Federation, and World Health Organization.
Dr Chai has been recognised through her many accolades, including the Dietitians Australia Emerging Researcher Award 2016, The University of Newcastle Alumni Excellence Awards 2021 - Beryl Young Researcher Award, Queensland Children’s Hospital Precinct Early Career Researcher of the Year 2019, Queensland Health Practitioner Research Grant 2019-2021 (to trial a clinical paediatric nutrition care model) and Best Presentation at the 2020 Australian and New Zealand Obesity Society International Conference.
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Works
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2021
Conference Publication
Developing a monitoring and evaluation framework for a preventive health agency in Queensland: a systems-based approach
Chai, Li Kheng, Robinson, Mark, Armstrong, Dru, Abernethy, Peter, Cleary, Anne, Salom, Caroline and McDaid, Lisa (2021). Developing a monitoring and evaluation framework for a preventive health agency in Queensland: a systems-based approach. Australian and New Zealand Obesity Society Conference , Brisbane, QLD Australia, 20 - 22 July 2021.
2020
Journal Article
Process evaluation of a personality targeted intervention for addictive eating in Australian adults
Yang, Yive, Chai, Li Kheng, Collins, Rebecca, Leary, Mark, Whatnall, Megan and Burrows, Tracy (2020). Process evaluation of a personality targeted intervention for addictive eating in Australian adults. Behavioral Sciences, 10 (12) 186, 1-14. doi: 10.3390/bs10120186
2020
Journal Article
Defining healthy and sustainable diets for infants, children and adolescents
Hollis, Jenna L., Collins, Clare E., DeClerck, Fabrice, Chai, Li Kheng, McColl, Karen and Demaio, Alessandro R. (2020). Defining healthy and sustainable diets for infants, children and adolescents. Global Food Security, 27 100401, 1-47. doi: 10.1016/j.gfs.2020.100401
2020
Journal Article
A systematic review of interventions to improve the dietary intake, physical activity and weight status of children attending family day care services
Yoong, Sze Lin, Lum, Melanie, Jones, Jannah, Kerr, Erin, Falkiner, Maryann, Delaney, Tessa, McCrabb, Sam, Chai, Li Kheng, Seward, Kirsty and Grady, Alice (2020). A systematic review of interventions to improve the dietary intake, physical activity and weight status of children attending family day care services. Public Health Nutrition, 23 (12), 2211-2220. doi: 10.1017/S1368980019005275
2020
Journal Article
Patterns and correlates of sedentary behavior in children attending family child care
Chai, Li Kheng, Rice-McNeil, Kelly and Trost, Stewart G. (2020). Patterns and correlates of sedentary behavior in children attending family child care. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 17 (2) 549, 1-10. doi: 10.3390/ijerph17020549
2019
Journal Article
Children’s Intake of food from non-fast-food outlets and child-specific menus: a survey of parents
Chai, Li Kheng, Yoong, Sze Lin, Bucher, Tamara, Collins, Clare E. and Shrewsbury, Vanessa A. (2019). Children’s Intake of food from non-fast-food outlets and child-specific menus: a survey of parents. Children, 6 (11) 123, 1-9. doi: 10.3390/children6110123
2019
Journal Article
Development of text messages targeting healthy eating for children in the context of parenting partnerships
Chai, Li K., May, Chris, Collins, Clare E. and Burrows, Tracy L. (2019). Development of text messages targeting healthy eating for children in the context of parenting partnerships. Nutrition and Dietetics, 76 (5), 515-520. doi: 10.1111/1747-0080.12498
2019
Journal Article
Accuracy of parent-reported child height and weight and calculated body mass index compared with objectively measured anthropometrics: secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial
Chai, Li Kheng, Collins, Clare E., May, Chris, Holder, Carl and Burrows, Tracy L. (2019). Accuracy of parent-reported child height and weight and calculated body mass index compared with objectively measured anthropometrics: secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial. Journal of Medical Internet Research, 21 (9) e12532, 1-12. doi: 10.2196/12532
2019
Journal Article
Effectiveness of family-based weight management interventions for children with overweight and obesity: an umbrella review
Chai, Li Kheng, Collins, Clare, May, Chris, Brain, Katherine, Wong See, Denise and Burrows, Tracy (2019). Effectiveness of family-based weight management interventions for children with overweight and obesity: an umbrella review. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 17 (7), 1341-1427. doi: 10.11124/JBISRIR-2017-003695
2019
Journal Article
A systematic review and meta-analysis of nutrition interventions for chronic noncancer pain
Brain, K., Burrows, T. L., Rollo, M. E., Chai, L. K., Clarke, E. D., Hayes, C., Hodson, F. J. and Collins, C. E. (2019). A systematic review and meta-analysis of nutrition interventions for chronic noncancer pain. Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, 32 (2), 198-225. doi: 10.1111/jhn.12601
2019
Journal Article
What happens once a program has been implemented? A call for research investigating strategies to enhance public health program sustainability
Wolfenden, Luke, Chai, Li Kheng, Jones, Jannah, McFadyen, Tameka, Hodder, Rebecca, Kingsland, Melanie, Milat, Andrew J., Nathan, Nicole, Wiggers, John and Yoong, Sze Lin (2019). What happens once a program has been implemented? A call for research investigating strategies to enhance public health program sustainability. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 43 (1), 3-4. doi: 10.1111/1753-6405.12867
2019
Journal Article
Feasibility and efficacy of a web-based family telehealth nutrition intervention to improve child weight status and dietary intake: a pilot randomised controlled trial
Chai, Li Kheng, Collins, Clare E., May, Chris, Ashman, Amy, Holder, Carl, Brown, Leanne J. and Burrows, Tracy L. (2019). Feasibility and efficacy of a web-based family telehealth nutrition intervention to improve child weight status and dietary intake: a pilot randomised controlled trial. Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare, 27 (3), 1-13. doi: 10.1177/1357633X19865855
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
Prevalence of electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) use among youth globally: a systematic review and meta-analysis of country level data
Yoong, Sze Lin, Stockings, Emily, Chai, Li Kheng, Tzelepis, Flora, Wiggers, John, Oldmeadow, Christopher, Paul, Christine, Peruga, Armando, Kingsland, Melanie, Attia, John and Wolfenden, Luke (2018). Prevalence of electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) use among youth globally: a systematic review and meta-analysis of country level data. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 42 (3), 303-308. doi: 10.1111/1753-6405.12777
2018
Journal Article
Strategies to improve the implementation of policies, practices or programmes in sporting organisations targeting poor diet, physical inactivity, obesity, risky alcohol use or tobacco use: A systematic review
McFadyen, Tameka, Chai, Li Kheng, Wyse, Rebecca, Kingsland, Melanie, Yoong, Sze Lin, Clinton-McHarg, Tara, Bauman, Adrian, Wiggers, John, Rissel, Chris, Williams, Christopher Michael and Wolfenden, Luke (2018). Strategies to improve the implementation of policies, practices or programmes in sporting organisations targeting poor diet, physical inactivity, obesity, risky alcohol use or tobacco use: A systematic review. BMJ Open, 8 (9) e019151, 1-14. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2017-019151
2017
Journal Article
Parent, partner, co-parent or partnership? The need for clarity as family systems thinking takes hold in the quest to motivate behavioural change
May, Chris, Chai, Li Kheng and Burrows, Tracy (2017). Parent, partner, co-parent or partnership? The need for clarity as family systems thinking takes hold in the quest to motivate behavioural change. Children, 4 (4) 29, 29. doi: 10.3390/children4040029
2016
Journal Article
A bibliographic review of public health dissemination and implementation research output and citation rates
Wolfenden, Luke, Milat, Andrew J., Lecathelinais, Christophe, Skelton, Eliza, Clinton-McHarg, Tara, Williams, Christopher, Wiggers, John, Chai, Li Kheng and Yoong, Sze Lin (2016). A bibliographic review of public health dissemination and implementation research output and citation rates. Preventive Medicine Reports, 4, 441-443. doi: 10.1016/j.pmedr.2016.08.006
2016
Journal Article
Effectiveness of a multicomponent intervention to enhance implementation of a healthy canteen policy in Australian primary schools: A randomised controlled trial
Nathan, Nicole, Yoong, Sze Lin, Sutherland, Rachel, Reilly, Kathryn, Delaney, Tessa, Janssen, Lisa, Robertson, Katie, Reynolds, Renee, Chai, Li Kheng, Lecathelinais, Christophe, Wiggers, John and Wolfenden, Luke (2016). Effectiveness of a multicomponent intervention to enhance implementation of a healthy canteen policy in Australian primary schools: A randomised controlled trial. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 13 (1) 106, 1-9. doi: 10.1186/s12966-016-0431-5
2016
Journal Article
Disparities exist between the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating and the dietary intakes of young children aged two to three years
Chai, Li K., Macdonald-Wicks, Lesley, Hure, Alexis J., Burrows, Tracy L., Blumfield, Michelle L., Smith, Roger and Collins, Clare E. (2016). Disparities exist between the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating and the dietary intakes of young children aged two to three years. Nutrition and Dietetics, 73 (4), 312-320. doi: 10.1111/1747-0080.12203
2016
Journal Article
Effectiveness of family-based weight management interventions in childhood obesity: an umbrella review protocol
Chai, Li Kheng, Burrows, Tracy, May, Chris, Brain, Katherine, Wong See, Denise and Collins, Clare (2016). Effectiveness of family-based weight management interventions in childhood obesity: an umbrella review protocol. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 14 (9), 32-39. doi: 10.11124/JBISRIR-2016-003082
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