About
Professor Anna Rangan is a Professor at the Sydney Nursing School within the Faculty of Medicine and Health at the University of Sydney. She is an Advanced Accredited Practising Dietitian with expertise in population nutrition research and dietary assessment methods. Her work spans multiple research centers including the Sydney Southeast Asia Centre and the Charles Perkins Centre.
Her primary research interests include:
- Population nutrition research and dietary assessment methods
- Food consumption patterns and portion size norms across different age groups
- The role of energy-dense, nutrient-poor foods in obesity development
- Substitution modeling for healthier dietary patterns
- Analysis of national dietary survey data, particularly the 2011-12 National Nutrition and Physical Activity Survey
- Development of novel dietary assessment methods, including mobile phone applications
Professor Rangan's recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on portion size norms, dietary patterns, and the impact of specific dietary components on health outcomes. Her work spans multiple areas including obesity research, kidney disease nutrition, vitamin D status, and cultural aspects of dietary patterns. She has been particularly active in researching discretionary food consumption, portion size perceptions, and developing innovative dietary assessment tools.
Her scientific contributions include numerous publications in high-impact nutrition and public health journals, with recent work focusing on:
- Dietary transitions among international students
- Vitamin D fortification scenarios for the Australian population
- Nutritional considerations for kidney disease management
- Portion size norms and consumer perceptions
- Chrononutritional patterns in young adults
Professor Rangan is actively involved in teaching and supervision, serving as Course Coordinator for the Master of Nutrition and Dietetics program and coordinating several key courses including NTDT5503 Dietary Intake and Nutritional Assessment and NTDT5307 Medical Nutrition Therapy.
She is a member of professional associations including the Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA) and the Nutrition Society of Australia (NSA), and her research aligns with key themes including Obesity, Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease; Reproductive, Maternal and Child Health; Healthy Ageing; and Food and nutrition.