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Dr. Roberta Asher is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow and Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) at the University of Newcastle, affiliated with the School of Health Sciences. Her work bridges clinical dietetics with academic research in culinary nutrition and health behavior change.
- Education: PhD (University of Newcastle, 2024), Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (University of Newcastle, 2010)
Roberta specializes in cooking skill development and nutrition education, particularly for people with intellectual disability. Her research creates resources for curriculum design and program evaluation in culinary education, emphasizing inclusive methods and health equity.
Her 11 peer-reviewed articles (2013-2025) focus on:
- Systematic reviews of culinary education efficacy
- Co-design of interventions like FLIP (Food and Lifestyle Information Programme)
- Development of tools like the Cook-Ed™ Matrix and Home-CookERITM
- Behavioral approaches for health professionals and disability support programs
Grants include:
- $502,039 (2024) from nib Foundation for community nutrition partnerships
- $902,290 (2023) from Hunter Medical Research Institute for diabetes research
- $49,836 (2018) for educational tools with industry partners
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