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Janelle Gifford is a Senior Lecturer in the Discipline of Exercise and Sport Science at the University of Sydney's Faculty of Health Sciences. She teaches nutrition to exercise science and dietetics students and holds clinical expertise in sports dietetics and metabolic syndrome. Her research focuses on masters athletes' health, nutrition literacy, and sports nutrition. Janelle has over 65 publications in peer-reviewed journals, book chapters, and conference proceedings. She is an Advanced Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) and Advanced Sports Dietitian, with 20 years of APD experience and 15 years in private practice. She contributes to the Exercise Physiology and Nutrition research team.
Education:
- BBus (Computing & Management Information Systems), Charles Sturt University
- BSc (Human Movement Science & Nutrition), University of Wollongong
- MSc (Nutrition & Dietetics), University of Wollongong
- PhD (Biomedical Sciences), University of Wollongong
- Grad Cert Educ Studies (Higher Education), University of Sydney
Research Interests: Janelle's work explores nutrition strategies for masters athletes, barriers to healthy eating, and nutrition education for athletes. Her recent studies include analyzing chronic conditions in older athletes and spatial clusters of preventable hospitalizations linked to healthcare access.
Publications Trends: Her articles address nutrition knowledge assessment tools, dietary interventions for military populations, and the role of medications/supplements in athlete health. Key themes include bridging gaps between research and clinical practice in sports nutrition.
Awards & Affiliations: Member of the Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA), Nutrition & Dietetics Editorial Board, and Charles Perkins Centre. Her certifications reflect her leadership in sports nutrition and dietetic practice.
Teaching & Students: Co-supervises 4 HDR students on nutrition literacy and research translation. Her work emphasizes practical applications of nutrition science in real-world settings.
Labs/Teams: Part of the Exercise Physiology and Nutrition research team at Sydney University, focusing on translational research in athlete health and chronic disease prevention.
