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Research Statement
A Registered Public Health Nutritionist, research interests fall within the area of public health nutrition, specifically collecting and examining data arising from national food consumption surveys such as intakes of foods, dietary supplements, food ingredients and nutrients. Also interested in relating this data to health outcomes including biomarkers of nutritional status and of metabolic health. A specific research interest is in modelling risk of exposure to food borne chemicals, she is experienced in the dissemination of public health messages using a variety of media.
Module coordinator of the Undergraduate module Nutrition Pathways in Health and Disease (BIO3001) on the Food Quality, Safety and Nutrition BSc Programme and the MSci Resarch projects for Food Science and Food Security (BIO3202) and Food Science and Nutrition (BIO4303). I also contribute to modules BIO1302 (Fundamentals of Nutrition and Physiology), BIO1311 (Sustainable Food Systems), BIO2302 (Food Innovation, Diet and Health), BIO3301 (Food Supply Chain Safety and Security), ALU8001 & BIO4101 (Food Safety, Health and Disease), LFE 8031 (Foundations for Sustainable Development). Supervises Honours projects for Food Safety, Quality and Nutrition students (BSc and MSci), the Distance Learning Programme and Biology students (BSc) and Advanced Food Safety (MSc).
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
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R1690GFS: Sus-Health. Sustainable and Healthy diets for all
Brereton, P. (PI), Hutchinson, G. (CoI), Nugent, A. (CoI), Smyth, B. (CoI), Vlajic, J. (CoI) & Woodside, J. (CoI)
20/07/2022 → …
Project: Research
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Adherence to the Healthy Eating Guidelines in the MyPlanetDiet study is associated with healthier and more sustainable diets
Davies, K. P., Gibney, E. R., Leonard, U. M., Lindberg, L., Woodside, J. V., Kiely, M. E., Nugent, A. P., Arranz, E., Conway, M. C., McCarthy, S. N. & O'Sullivan, A. M., 26 Mar 2025, (Early online date) In: The British Journal of Nutrition. p. 1-9 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Are plant-based meat alternatives the stepping stone to healthier and more sustainable diets? A review of the literature
Lindberg, L., Woodside, J. V. & Nugent, A. P., 14 Jul 2025, (Early online date) In: The Proceedings of the Nutrition Society. 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Challenges and opportunities for sustainable ruminant production based upon One Health principles
Perkins, L. S., Barnes, K. D., Cristobal-Carballo, O., Dimonaco, N. J., Godoy Santos, F., Kyriazakis, I., Lawther, K., Lively, F. O., Morrison, S. J., Nugent, A. P., Scollan, N. D., Theodoridou, K., Woodside, J. V., Yan, T. & Huws, S. A., 03 Jul 2025, (Early online date) In: Proceedings of the Nutrition Society.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Determination of toxic tropane alkaloids in globally sourced soya, cereals and products using dilute-and-shoot technique coupled with LC-MS/MS
Gravador, R. S., Greer, B., Haughey, S. A., Aparicio-Muriana, M. M., Abia, W. A., Mavrochefalos, A.-I., Nugent, A. P. & Elliott, C. T., 01 Jul 2025, (Early online date) In: Exposure and Health. 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Developing the Sus-Health Index: a combined measure for describing environmental impact and nutritive value of foods and meals
Grigoriadis, V., Thomas, E. L., Brereton, P., Woodside, J. V., Nugent, A. P., Smyth, B., Hutchinson, W. G., Vlajic, J., Areal Borrego, F., Collins, O., Sari, N., Fu, R. & Frewer, L. J., 06 Feb 2025, (Accepted) In: Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Prizes
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QUB Teaching Awards 2024: Excellence in Teaching by a Team
Calvert, A. (Recipient), Doherty, S. (Recipient), Nugent, A. (Recipient) & Doherty, S. (Recipient), May 2024
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
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Nutrition and Health What's New?
Nugent, A. (Invited speaker)
07 May 2025Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited or keynote talk at national or international conference
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The Sus-health index: composition, presentation and application to meals
Livingstone, J. (Speaker), Brereton, P. (Contributor), Smyth, B. (Contributor), Grigoriadis, V. (Contributor), Nugent, A. (Contributor), Woodside, J. (Contributor), Hutchinson, G. (Contributor), Thomas, E. L. (Contributor), Lindberg, L. (Contributor), Vlajic, J. (Contributor), Areal , F. (Contributor), sari, N. (Contributor), fu, R. (Contributor) & Frewer, L. (Contributor)
13 Nov 2024Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
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Environmental LCA and nutritional data to support healthier consumer choices for people and planet
Smyth, B. (Speaker), Grigoriadis, V. (Contributor), Livingstone, J. (Contributor), Thomas, E. L. (Contributor), Brereton, P. (Contributor), Woodside, J. (Contributor), Nugent, A. (Contributor), Hutchinson, G. (Contributor), Vlajic, J. (Contributor), Areal , F. (Contributor), Collins, O. (Contributor), Sari, N. (Contributor) & Frewer, L. J. (Contributor)
08 Nov 2024Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
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NutriPD CoP Network Webinar
Calvert, A. (Invited speaker) & Nugent, A. (Invited speaker)
03 Oct 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
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‘Social Supermarket Workshop’
McEvoy, C. (Organiser), Woodside, J. (Participant), McKinley, M. (Participant), Nugent, A. (Participant), McGowan, L. (Participant) & Logan, D. (Participant)
Apr 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
Press/Media
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Want to eat less meat and dairy? Here are your options for getting enough protein
Nugent, A., Dean, M. & Benson, T.
06/09/2024
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Other