Prof Kylie Hesketh

STAFF PROFILE

Position

Heart Foundation Future Leader Fellow

Faculty

Faculty of Health

Department

School of Exer & Nutr Sciences

Campus

Melbourne Burwood Campus

Qualifications

Doctor of Philosophy, University of Melbourne, 2005
Bachelor of Behavioural Sciences, La Trobe University, 1995

Contact

kylie.hesketh@deakin.edu.au
+61 3 924 46812

Biography summary

Professor Kylie Hesketh holds a Future Leader Fellowship from the Heart Foundation. She is Deputy Director of the NHMRC Centre for Research Excellence in the Early Prevention of Obesity in Childhood - Translate. With training in psychology, paediatric public health and behavioural epidemiology, she leads a program of research that focuses on physical activity, sedentary behaviours and obesity prevention in children and youth, with a focus on the early childhood period.

Research interests

Professor Hesketh’s research spans qualitative, cohort, intervention, and translation designs. She is currently conducting a number of family-based randomised controlled trials that aim to assist parents to promote healthy lifestyle behaviours during the early childhood period. 

Teaching interests

Member, Thesis Examination Committee

Currently supervises 5 PhD students

Has supervised 9 PhD, 2 Masters and 6 Honours students to completion

Professional activities

Current

International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity Editorial Board

Asia-Pacific Society for Physical Activity Executive Committee

Chair Active Health Kids Australia Committee & Global Alliance Australian representative

 

Past (selected)

Australian 24-hour Movement Guidelines for Children of the Early Years Leadership Group (2017)

Australian Child and Adolescent Obesity Research Network Physical Activity & Sedentary Behaviour Stream Co-Leader (2012 – 2015)

National Eating Disorder Collaboration Prevention Advisory Group (2012 – 2014)

YMCA Health and Medical Advisory Committee (2008 – 2013)

BMC Public Health Editorial Board (Associate Editor) (2008 – 2011)

Australasian Society for Behavioural Health and Medicine Executive Committee (2008 – 2011)

Awards

2019 Vice-Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Research Supervision

2016 Council of Academic Public Health Institutions Australia Award for Excellence and Innovation in Public Health Team Research: The Melbourne Infant Feeding, Activity and Nutrition Trial (InFANT) Program

2014 – 2020 Australian Research Council Future Fellowship

2014 – 2017 National Heart Foundation of Australia Future Leader Fellowship (Honorary)

2012 Professor David Hill Award for Knowledge and Translation: Victorian Health Promotion Foundation Awards: The Melbourne Infant Feeding, Activity and Nutrition Trial (InFANT) Program

2011 Vice-Chancellor’s Award for Outstanding Contribution to Research: Early Career Researcher

2011 Award for Best Oral Presentation in Epidemiology and Policy Theme: International Epidemiology Association World Congress of Epidemiology

2010 Finalist, Scopus Young Researcher of the Year Award: Humanities & Social Sciences

2010 Best Presentation by an Early Career Researcher: Australasian Society for Behavioural Health and Medicine Conference

2009 – 2013 National Heart Foundation of Australia Career Development Award

2005 – 2008 National Health and Medical Research Council/National Heart Foundation of Australia Part-time Training Fellowship

2004 Australasian Society for the Study of Obesity Young Investigator Award

2001 – 2004 National Health and Medical Research Council Public Health Postgraduate Research Scholarship



 

Projects

Let's Grow

The Melbourne Infant Feeding, Activity and Nutrition Trial (InFANT) Program

Healthy Active Preschool and Primary Years (HAPPY) Project

Publications

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2024

Are physical activity and sleep associated with emotional self-regulation in toddlers? a cross-sectional study

Abhigale D’Cruz, Katherine Downing, Emma Sciberras, Kylie Hesketh

(2024), pp. 1-8, BMC Public Health, Berlin, Germany, C1

journal article

Prevalence of toddlers meeting 24-hour movement guidelines and associations with parental perceptions and practices

E Rivera, K Hesketh, L Orellana, R Taylor, V Carson, J Nicholson, L Barnett, M Löf, H Koorts, D Becker, B Galland, J Salmon, K Downing

(2024), pp. S1440-2440(23)00520-0-, Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, Australia, C1

journal article

Priority populations' experiences of the accessibility and inclusion of recreation centres: a qualitative study

E Rivera, C Smith, K Hesketh

(2024), Vol. 24, pp. 1-12, BMC Public Health, London, Eng., C1

journal article

Motor skill competence and moderate- and vigorous-intensity physical activity: a linear and non-linear cross-sectional analysis of eight pooled trials

L Barnett, S Verswijveren, B Colvin, D Lubans, R Telford, N Lander, N Schott, M Tietjens, K Hesketh, P Morgan, T Hinkley, K Downing, R Telford, K Cohen, N Ridgers, G Abbott

(2024), Vol. 21, pp. 14-, The international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity, England, C1

journal article

Cost-effectiveness of reducing children's sedentary time and increasing physical activity at school: the Transform-Us! intervention

V Brown, L Sheppard, J Salmon, L Arundell, E Cerin, N Ridgers, K Hesketh, R Daly, D Dunstan, H Brown, J Gatta, J Chinapaw, M Moodie

(2024), Vol. 21, International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, C1

journal article

Fathers' perceived role, self-efficacy and support needs in promoting positive nutrition and physical activity in the first 2000 days of life: a mixed methods study

M Gaynor, K Wynter, K Hesketh, P Love, R Laws

(2024), Vol. 21, pp. 23-, International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, England, C1

journal article
2023

Differing associations with childhood outcomes using behavioural patterns derived from three data reduction techniques

Ninoshka D'Souza, Miaobing Zheng, Gavin Abbott, Sandrine Lioret, Kylie Hesketh

(2023), Vol. 52, pp. 577-588, International Journal of Epidemiology, London, Eng., C1

journal article

Longitudinal associations between weight status and academic achievement in primary school children

A Watson, N D'Souza, A Timperio, D Cliff, A Okely, K Hesketh

(2023), Vol. 18, Pediatric Obesity, England, C1

journal article

Characteristics of tummy time and dose-response relationships with development in infants

Z Zhang, M Predy, K Hesketh, L Pritchard, V Carson

(2023), Vol. 182, pp. 113-121, European Journal of Pediatrics, Berlin, Germany, C1

journal article

Results from the Australian 2022 Report Card on physical activity for children and young people

K Hesketh, V Booth, V Cleland, S Gomersall, T Olds, L Reece, N Ridgers, L Straker, M Stylianou, G Tomkinson, D Lubans

(2023), Vol. 21, pp. 83-87, Journal of Exercise Science and Fitness, Singapore, C1

journal article

Transform-Us! cluster RCT: 18-month and 30-month effects on children's physical activity, sedentary time and cardiometabolic risk markers

J Salmon, L Arundell, E Cerin, N Ridgers, K Hesketh, R Daly, D Dunstan, H Brown, J Della Gatta, P Della Gatta, M Chinapaw, L Shepphard, M Moodie, C Hume, V Brown, K Ball, D Crawford

(2023), Vol. 57, pp. 311-319, British Journal of Sports Medicine, England, C1

journal article

The effectiveness of interventions during the first 1,000 days to improve energy balance-related behaviors or prevent overweight/obesity in children from socio-economically disadvantaged families of high-income countries: a systematic review

S Lioret, F Harrar, D Boccia, K Hesketh, K Kuswara, C Van Baaren, S Maritano, M Charles, B Heude, R Laws

(2023), Vol. 24, Obesity Reviews, England, C1

journal article

Mapping intervention components from a randomized controlled trial to scale-up of an early life nutrition and movement intervention: The INFANT program

S Marshall, B Johnson, K Hesketh, K Campbell, K Fraser, P Love, E Denney-Wilson, J Salmon, Z McCallum, R Laws

(2023), Vol. 10, pp. 1026856-, Frontiers in Public Health, Switzerland, C1

journal article

Does Sedentary Behavior Predict Motor Competence in Young Children?

Daniel Chagas, Kylie Hesketh, Katherine Downing, Mohammadreza Mohebbi, Lisa Barnett

(2023), Vol. 11, pp. 100-116, Journal of Motor Learning and Development, Champaign, Ill., C1

journal article

Understanding the pathways between prenatal and postnatal factors and overweight outcomes in early childhood: a pooled analysis of seven cohorts

M Zheng, K Hesketh, P Vuillermin, J Dodd, L Wen, L Baur, R Taylor, R Byrne, S Mihrshahi, D Burgner, M Tang, K Campbell

(2023), Vol. 47, pp. 574-582, International Journal of Obesity, Berlin, Germany, C1

journal article

Cross-sectional and prospective associations between behavioural patterns and adiposity in school-aged children

Ninoshka D’Souza, Katherine Downing, Miaobing Zheng, Gavin Abbott, Sandrine Lioret, Karen Campbell, Kylie Hesketh

(2023), Vol. 26, pp. 1840-1849, Public Health Nutrition, Cambridge, Eng., C1-1

journal article

Fussy Eating Rescue, a mobile-web app for responsive feeding practises among parents of toddlers: protocol for a pilot randomised controlled feasibility trial

Brittany Markides, Kylie Hesketh, Ralph Maddison, Rachel Laws, Elizabeth Denney-Wilson, Karen Campbell

(2023), Vol. 9, pp. 1-9, Pilot and Feasibility Studies, London, Eng., C1

journal article

An umbrella review of the benefits and risks associated with youths' interactions with electronic screens

Taren Sanders, Michael Noetel, Philip Parker, Borja Del Pozo Cruz, Stuart Biddle, Rimante Ronto, Ryan Hulteen, Rhiannon Parker, George Thomas, Katrien De Cocker, Jo Salmon, Kylie Hesketh, Nicole Weeks, Hugh Arnott, Emma Devine, Roberta Vasconcellos, Rebecca Pagano, Jamie Sherson, James Conigrave, Chris Lonsdale

(2023), pp. 1-21, Nature Human Behaviour, Berlin, Germany, C1

journal article

Examination of Physical Activity, Organized Sport, and Sitting Time Among Women and Mothers From Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds

Susan Paudel, Gita Mishra, Jenny Veitch, Gregore Mielke, Kylie Hesketh

(2023), pp. 1-9, Journal of physical activity & health, Champaign, Ill., C1

journal article
2022

Validity of an Infant Tummy Time Questionnaire and Time-use Diary against the GENEActiv Accelerometer

Z Zhang, M Predy, N Kuzik, L Hewitt, K Hesketh, L Pritchard, A Okely, V Carson

(2022), Vol. 26, pp. 27-38, Measurement in Physical Education and Exercise Science, C1

journal article

Physical activity and adiposity in preschool children: The Barwon Infant Study

L Bell, P Vuillermin, A Timperio, A Ponsonby, M Tang, K Hesketh, D Burgner, R Saffery, J Carlin, S Ranganathan, L Harrison, F Collier, T Mansell, A Loughman, L Gray

(2022), Vol. 17, Pediatric Obesity, England, C1

journal article

Quantifying the overall impact of an early childhood multi-behavioural lifestyle intervention

M Zheng, K Hesketh, S McNaughton, J Salmon, D Crawford, A Cameron, S Lioret, K Campbell

(2022), Vol. 17, Pediatric Obesity, England, C1

journal article

Unpacking the behavioural components and delivery features of early childhood obesity prevention interventions in the TOPCHILD Collaboration: a systematic review and intervention coding protocol

B Johnson, K Hunter, R Golley, P Chadwick, A Barba, M Aberoumand, S Libesman, L Askie, R Taylor, K Robledo, S Mihrshahi, D O'Connor, A Hayes, L Wolfenden, C Wood, L Baur, C Rissel, L Staub, S Taki, W Smith, M Sue-See, I Marschner, D Espinoza, J Thomson, J Larsen, V Verbestel, C Odar Stough, S Salvy, S O'Reilly, L Karssen, F Rasmussen, M Messito, R Gross, M Bryant, I Paul, L Wen, K Hesketh, C González Acero, K Campbell, N Øverby, A Linares, H Wasser, K Joshipura, C Palacios, C Maffeis, A Thompson, A Ghaderi, R Lakshman, J Banna, E Oken, M Campos Rivera, A Pérez-Expósito, B Taylor, J Savage, M Røed, M Goran, K de la Haye, S Anzman-Frasca, A Seidler

(2022), Vol. 12, pp. 1-9, BMJ open, London, Eng., C1

journal article

Longitudinal associations between infant movement behaviours and development

V Carson, Z Zhang, M Predy, L Pritchard, K Hesketh

(2022), Vol. 19, International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, England, C1

journal article

A thematic cluster analysis of parents' online discussions about fussy eating

B Markides, R Laws, K Hesketh, R Maddison, E Denney-Wilson, K Campbell

(2022), Vol. 18, Maternal and Child Nutrition, England, C1

journal article

A scoping review of outcomes commonly reported in obesity prevention interventions aiming to improve obesity-related health behaviors in children to age 5 years

V Brown, M Moodie, M Sultana, K Hunter, R Byrne, D Zarnowiecki, A Seidler, R Golley, R Taylor, K Hesketh, K Matvienko-Sikar

(2022), Vol. 23, pp. 1-11, Obesity Reviews, London, Eng., C1

journal article

Demographic Correlates of Movement Behaviors in Infants: A Longitudinal Study

Zhiguang Zhang, Madison Predy, Kylie Hesketh, Lesley Pritchard, Valerie Carson

(2022), Vol. 19, pp. 177-185, Journal of Physical Activity and Health, Champaign, Ill., C1

journal article

Examining the sustainability of effects of early childhood obesity prevention interventions: Follow-up of the EPOCH individual participant data prospective meta-analysis

A Seidler, K Hunter, L Baur, D Espinoza, R Taylor, L Wen, K Hesketh, K Campbell, L Daniels, S Mihrshahi, C Rissel, B Taylor, L Askie

(2022), pp. 1-13, Pediatric Obesity, Chichester, Eng., C1

journal article

Determinants of rapid infant weight gain: A pooled analysis of seven cohorts

M Zheng, K Hesketh, P Vuillermin, J Dodd, L Wen, L Baur, R Taylor, R Byrne, S Mihrshahi, P Sly, M Tang, K Campbell

(2022), pp. 1-11, Pediatric Obesity, London, Eng., C1

journal article

Core outcome set for early intervention trials to prevent obesity in childhood (COS-EPOCH): Agreement on "what" to measure

V Brown, M Moodie, M Sultana, K Hunter, R Byrne, A Seidler, R Golley, R Taylor, K Hesketh, K Matvienko-Sikar

(2022), Vol. 46, pp. 1867-1874, International Journal of Obesity, Berlin, Germany, C1

journal article

Is level of implementation linked with intervention outcomes? Process evaluation of the TransformUs intervention to increase children's physical activity and reduce sedentary behaviour

H Koorts, A Timperio, G Abbott, L Arundell, N Ridgers, E Cerin, H Brown, R Daly, D Dunstan, C Hume, M Chinapaw, M Moodie, K Hesketh, J Salmon

(2022), Vol. 19, International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, England, C1

journal article

Global Matrix 4.0 Physical Activity Report Card Grades for Children and Adolescents: Results and Analyses From 57 Countries

S Aubert, J Barnes, I Demchenko, M Hawthorne, C Abdeta, P Nader, J Sala, N Aguilar-Farias, S Aznar, P Bakalár, J Bhawra, J Brazo-Sayavera, M Bringas, J Cagas, A Carlin, C Chang, B Chen, L Christiansen, C Christie, G De Roia, C Nyström, Y Demetriou, V Djordjic, A Emeljanovas, L Endy, A Gába, K Galaviz, S González, K Hesketh, W Huang, O Hubona, J Jeon, D Jurakić, J Jürimäe, T Katapally, P Katewongsa, P Katzmarzyk, Y Kim, E Lambert, E Lee, S Levi, P Lobo, M Löf, T Loney, J López-Gil, J López-Taylor, E Mäestu, A Mahendra, D Makaza, M Mallari, T Manyanga, B Masanovic, S Morrison, J Mota, F Müller-Riemenschneider, L Bermejo, M Murphy, R Naidoo, P Nguyen, S Paudel, Ž Pedišić, J Pérez-Gómez, J Reilly, A Reimers, A Richards, D Silva, P Saonuam, O Sarmiento, V Sember, M Shahril, M Smith, M Standage, G Stratton, N Subedi, T Tammelin, C Tanaka, R Tesler, D Thivel, D Tladi, L Tlučáková, L Vanderloo, A Williams, S Wong, C Wu, P Zembura, M Tremblay

(2022), Vol. 19, pp. 700-728, Journal of Physical Activity and Health, United States, C1-1

journal article

Mothers as advocates for healthier lifestyle behaviour environments for their children: results from INFANT 3.5-year follow-up

C Delisle Nyström, K Campbell, D Crawford, K Hesketh

(2022), Vol. 22, BMC Public Health, England, C1

journal article

Accelerometer-based osteogenic indices, moderate-to-vigorous and vigorous physical activity, and bone traits in adolescents

E Haapala, T Rantalainen, K Hesketh, C Rodda, R Duckham

(2022), Vol. 22, pp. 514-523, Journal of Musculoskeletal Neuronal Interactions, Greece, C1

journal article

Adherence to Canadian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines among infants and associations with development: a longitudinal study

V Carson, Z Zhang, M Predy, L Pritchard, K Hesketh

(2022), Vol. 19, International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, England, C1

journal article

Outdoor time, screen time and sleep reported across early childhood: concurrent trajectories and maternal predictors

K Downing, B del Pozo Cruz, T Sanders, M Zheng, J Hnatiuk, J Salmon, K Hesketh

(2022), Vol. 19, pp. 160-, International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, England, C1

journal article

Factors contributing to the sustained implementation of an early childhood obesity prevention intervention: The INFANT Program

Penelope Love, Rachel Laws, Sarah Taki, Madeline West, Kylie Hesketh, Karen Campbell

(2022), Vol. 2, pp. 01-13, Frontiers in Health Services, Lausanne, Switzerland, C1

journal article

2022 Active Healthy Kids Australia report card on physical activity for children and young people

Kylie Hesketh, David Lubans, Verity Cleland, Sjaan Gomersall, Tim Olds, Lindsey Reece, Nicola Ridgers, Leon Straker, Michalis Stylianou, Grant Tomkinson, Verity Booth

(2022), Melbourne, Vic., A6

research report/technical paper
2021

Breastfeeding and emerging motherhood identity: An interpretative phenomenological analysis of first time Chinese Australian mothers' breastfeeding experiences

K Kuswara, T Knight, K Campbell, K Hesketh, M Zheng, K Bolton, R Laws

(2021), Vol. 34, pp. e292-e301, Women and Birth, Netherlands, C1

journal article

Reallocating sedentary time with total physical activity and physical activity bouts in children: Associations with cardiometabolic biomarkers

S Verswijveren, J Salmon, R Daly, L Arundell, E Cerin, D Dunstan, K Hesketh, P Della Gatta, N Ridgers

(2021), Vol. 39, pp. 332-340, Journal of Sports Sciences, England, C1

journal article

Is replacing sedentary time with bouts of physical activity associated with inflammatory biomarkers in children?

S Verswijveren, J Salmon, R Daly, P Della Gatta, L Arundell, D Dunstan, K Hesketh, E Cerin, N Ridgers

(2021), Vol. 31, pp. 733-741, Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports, Denmark, C1

journal article

Nighttime sleep duration trajectories were associated with body mass index trajectories in early childhood

M Zheng, K Hesketh, J Wu, B Heitmann, K Downing, K Campbell

(2021), Vol. 16, Pediatric Obesity, England, C1

journal article

Variation in outcomes of the Melbourne Infant, Feeding, Activity and Nutrition Trial (INFANT) according to maternal education and age 2 and 3.5 years post-intervention

C Delisle Nyström, A Cameron, K Campbell, K Hesketh

(2021), Vol. 24, pp. 1460-1468, Public Health Nutrition, England, C1

journal article

What factors help young children develop positive perceptions of their motor skills?

L Barnett, J Hnatiuk, N D’Souza, J Salmon, K Hesketh

(2021), Vol. 18, pp. 1-12, International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Switzerland, C1

journal article

Quantifying the advantages of conducting a prospective meta-analysis (PMA): a case study of early childhood obesity prevention

A Seidler, K Hunter, D Espinoza, S Mihrshahi, L Askie, L Askie, D Espinoza, A Martin, L Daniels, S Mihrshahi, R Taylor, L Wen, K Campbell, K Hesketh, C Rissel, B Taylor, A Magarey, L Baur

(2021), Vol. 22, pp. 1-8, Trials, London, Eng., C1

journal article

Volume and accumulation patterns of physical activity and sedentary time: longitudinal changes and tracking from early to late childhood

K Downing, T Hinkley, A Timperio, J Salmon, A Carver, D Cliff, A Okely, K Hesketh

(2021), Vol. 18, International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, England, C1

journal article

A systematic review of economic evaluations of web-based or telephone-delivered interventions for preventing overweight and obesity and/or improving obesity-related behaviors

V Brown, H Tran, K Downing, K Hesketh, M Moodie

(2021), Vol. 22, Obesity Reviews, England, C1

journal article

Association between longitudinal trajectories of lifestyle pattern and BMI in early childhood

M Zheng, S Lioret, K Hesketh, A Spence, R Taylor, K Campbell

(2021), Vol. 29, pp. 879-887, Obesity, Chichester, Eng., C1

journal article

Maternal knowledge explains screen time differences 2 and 3.5 years post-intervention in INFANT

C Delisle Nyström, G Abbott, A Cameron, K Campbell, M Löf, J Salmon, K Hesketh

(2021), Vol. 180, pp. 3391-3398, European Journal of Pediatrics, Germany, C1

journal article

How to change young children's physical activity and sedentary behavior: Mechanisms of behavior change in the infant cluster randomized controlled trial

K Hesketh, K Kuswara, G Abbott, J Salmon, J Hnatiuk, K Campbell

(2021), Vol. 8, Children, Switzerland, C1

journal article

The reliability and validity of a physical activity and sedentary behaviour home audit tool for children aged 2-5 years

F Patience, K Downing, K Hesketh, J Hnatiuk

(2021), Vol. 24, pp. 1143-1148, Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1

journal article

Protocol for the development of Core Outcome Sets for Early intervention trials to Prevent Obesity in CHildren (COS-EPOCH)

V Brown, M Moodie, H Tran, M Sultana, K Hunter, R Byrne, D Zarnowiecki, A Seidler, R Golley, R Taylor, K Hesketh, K Matvienko-Sikar

(2021), Vol. 11, BMJ Open, England, C1

journal article

A comparison of children's diet and movement behaviour patterns derived from three unsupervised multivariate methods

N D’Souza, K Downing, G Abbott, L Orellana, S Lioret, K Campbell, K Hesketh

(2021), Vol. 16, PLoS ONE, United States, C1

journal article

How to support child healthcare nurses in sweden to promote healthy lifestyle behaviors from the start of life

M Ersson, M Henström, G Almquist-Tangen, K Hesketh, C Nyström

(2021), Vol. 8, Children, Switzerland, C1

journal article

Associations between child and family level correlates and behavioural patterns in school-aged children

N D’souza, M Zheng, G Abbott, S Lioret, K Hesketh

(2021), Vol. 8, Children, Switzerland, C1

journal article
2020

Comparing the features of parks that children usually visit with those that are closest to home: A brief report

E Flowers, A Timperio, K Hesketh, J Veitch

(2020), Vol. 48, Urban Forestry and Urban Greening, C1

journal article

Interventions commenced by early infancy to prevent childhood obesity-The EPOCH Collaboration: An individual participant data prospective meta-analysis of four randomized controlled trials

L Askie, D Espinoza, A Martin, L Daniels, S Mihrshahi, R Taylor, L Wen, K Campbell, K Hesketh, C Rissel, B Taylor, A Magarey, A Seidler, K Hunter, L Baur

(2020), Vol. 15, Pediatric Obesity, England, C1

journal article

Prospective associations with physiological, psychosocial and educational outcomes of meeting Australian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for the Early Years

T Hinkley, A Timperio, A Watson, R Duckham, A Okely, D Cliff, A Carver, K Hesketh

(2020), Vol. 17, International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, England, C1

journal article

Lifestyle patterns begin in early childhood, persist and are socioeconomically patterned, confirming the importance of early life interventions

S Lioret, K Campbell, S McNaughton, A Cameron, J Salmon, G Abbott, K Hesketh

(2020), Vol. 12, Nutrients, Switzerland, C1

journal article

A systematic review of lifestyle patterns and their association with adiposity in children aged 5-12 years

N D'Souza, K Kuswara, M Zheng, R Leech, K Downing, S Lioret, K Campbell, K Hesketh

(2020), Vol. 21, Obesity Reviews, England, C1

journal article

Cost comparison of five Australasian obesity prevention interventions for children aged from birth to two years

V Brown, E Tan, A Hayes, L Baur, K Campbell, R Taylor, R Byrne, L Wen, K Hesketh, M Moodie

(2020), Vol. 15, pp. e12684-, Pediatric Obesity, England, C1

journal article

Patterns and predictors of exclusive breastfeeding in Chinese Australian mothers: A cross sectional study

K Kuswara, K Campbell, K Hesketh, M Zheng, R Laws

(2020), Vol. 15, International Breastfeeding Journal, England, C1

journal article

Long-term outcomes (2 and 3.5 years post-intervention) of the INFANT early childhood intervention to improve health behaviors and reduce obesity: Cluster randomised controlled trial follow-up

K Hesketh, J Salmon, S McNaughton, D Crawford, G Abbott, A Cameron, S Lioret, L Gold, K Downing, K Campbell

(2020), Vol. 17, International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, England, C1

journal article

Protocol for economic evaluation alongside the SHINE (Supporting Healthy Image, Nutrition and Exercise) cluster randomised controlled trial

V Brown, J Williams, L McGivern, S Sawyer, L Orellana, W Luo, K Hesketh, D Wilfley, M Moodie

(2020), Vol. 10, BMJ Open, England, C1

journal article

Family history of non-communicable diseases and associations with weight and movement behaviours in Australian school-aged children: A prospective study

K Downing, K Hesketh, A Timperio, J Salmon, K Moss, G Mishra

(2020), Vol. 10, BMJ Open, England, C1

journal article

The need for an evidence-based program in Sweden to support parents to create healthy lifestyle behaviors from the start of life-parental perceptions

M Henström, U Müssener, K Campbell, K Hesketh, M Rosell, C Nyström

(2020), Vol. 12, pp. 1-16, Nutrients, Switzerland, C1

journal article
2019

Interventions to increase physical activity in children 0-5 years old: a systematic review, meta-analysis and realist synthesis

J Hnatiuk, H Brown, K Downing, T Hinkley, J Salmon, K Hesketh

(2019), Vol. 20, pp. 75-87, Obesity Reviews, England, C1

journal article

A pilot primary school active break program (ACTI-BREAK): Effects on academic and physical activity outcomes for students in Years 3 and 4

A Watson, A Timperio, H Brown, K Hesketh

(2019), Vol. 22, pp. 438-443, Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, Australia, C1

journal article

Brief tools to measure obesity-related behaviours in children under 5 years of age: A systematic review

R Byrne, L Bell, R Taylor, C Mauch, S Mihrshahi, D Zarnowiecki, K Hesketh, L Wen, S Trost, R Golley

(2019), Vol. 20, pp. 432-447, Obesity Reviews, England, C1

journal article

Preschool children's physical activity and cardiovascular disease risk: A systematic review

L Bell, E Fletcher, A Timperio, P Vuillermin, K Hesketh

(2019), Vol. 22, pp. 568-573, Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, Australia, C1

journal article

Associations between organised sport participation and classroom behaviour outcomes among primary school-aged children

A Watson, A Timperio, H Brown, T Hinkley, K Hesketh

(2019), Vol. 14, PLoS ONE, United States, C1

journal article

Physical activity and sedentary behavior across three time-points and associations with social skills in early childhood 11 Medical and Health Sciences 1117 Public Health and Health Services

V Carson, E Lee, K Hesketh, S Hunter, N Kuzik, M Predy, R Rhodes, C Rinaldi, J Spence, T Hinkley

(2019), Vol. 19, BMC Public Health, England, C1

journal article

Differences between mothers and fathers of young children in their use of the internet to support healthy family lifestyle behaviors: Cross-sectional study

R Laws, A Walsh, K Hesketh1, K Downing, K Kuswara, K Campbell

(2019), Vol. 21, Journal of Medical Internet Research, Canada, C1

journal article

Relative effects of postnatal rapid growth and maternal factors on early childhood growth trajectories

M Zheng, S Bowe, K Hesketh, K Bolton, R Laws, P Kremer, K Ong, S Lioret, E Denney-Wilson, K Campbell

(2019), Vol. 33, pp. 172-180, Paediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology, England, C1

journal article

Lessons on early childhood obesity prevention interventions from the Victorian Infant Program

P Love, R Laws, K Hesketh, K Campbell

(2019), Vol. 29, Public Health Research and Practice, C1

journal article

Objectively measured environmental correlates of toddlers' physical activity and sedentary behavior

Stephen Hunter, Andrei Rosu, Kylie Hesketh, Ryan Rhodes, Christina Rinaldi, Wendy Rodgers, John Spence, Valerie Carson

(2019), Vol. 31, pp. 480-487, Pediatric exercise science, Champaign, Ill., C1

journal article

Key messages in an early childhood obesity prevention intervention: Are they recalled and do they impact children's behaviour?

C Ray, K Campbell, K Hesketh

(2019), Vol. 16, International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Switzerland, C1

journal article

Examining the features of parks that children visit during three stages of childhood

E Flowers, A Timperio, K Hesketh, J Veitch

(2019), Vol. 16, International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Switzerland, C1

journal article

Changes in volume and bouts of physical activity and sedentary time across early childhood: A longitudinal study

J Hnatiuk, K Lamb, N Ridgers, J Salmon, K Hesketh

(2019), Vol. 16, International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, England, C1

journal article

Process evaluation of a classroom active break (ACTI-BREAK) program for improving academic-related and physical activity outcomes for students in years 3 and 4

A Watson, A Timperio, H Brown, K Hesketh

(2019), Vol. 19, BMC Public Health, England, C1

journal article

Paternal self-efficacy for promoting children's obesity protective diets and associations with children's dietary intakes

A Walsh, K Hesketh, J Hnatiuk, K Campbell

(2019), Vol. 16, International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, England, C1

journal article

Joint physical-activity/screen-time trajectories during early childhood: Socio-demographic predictors and consequences on health-related quality-of-life and socio-emotional outcomes

B Del Pozo-Cruz, F Perales, P Parker, C Lonsdale, M Noetel, K Hesketh, T Sanders

(2019), Vol. 16, International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, England, C1

journal article

Sitting and screen time outside school hours: correlates in 6-to 8-year-old children

Katherine Downing, Jo Salmon, Anna Timperio, Trina Hinkley, Dylan Cliff, Anthony Okely, Kylie Hesketh

(2019), Vol. 16, pp. 752-764, Journal of physical activity & health, Champaign, Ill., C1

journal article

The influence of the maternal peer group (partner, friends, mothers' group, family) on mothers' attitudes to obesity-related behaviours of their children

A Cameron, E Charlton, A Walsh, K Hesketh, K Campbell

(2019), Vol. 19, BMC Pediatrics, England, C1

journal article

Not all play equipment Is created equal: associations between equipment at home and children's physical activity

Katrina Moss, Annette Dobson, Kimberley Edwards, Kylie Hesketh, Yung-Ting Chang, Gita Mishra

(2019), Vol. 16, pp. 945-951, Journal of physical activity and health, Champaign, Ill., C1

journal article

Modifiable factors which predict children's gross motor competence: A prospective cohort study

L Barnett, J Hnatiuk, J Salmon, K Hesketh

(2019), Vol. 16, International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, England, C1

journal article

The family home environment in the infant, toddler and preschool years - what factors influence motor skill competence at school entry?

L Barnett, J Hnatiuk, J Salmon, K Hesketh

(2019), Vol. 22, pp. S23-S23, Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1

journal article
2018

Interventions to reduce sedentary behaviour in 0-5-year-olds: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials

K Downing, J Hnatiuk, T Hinkley, J Salmon, K Hesketh

(2018), pp. 1-10, British journal of sports medicine, C1

journal article

The views of first time mothers completing an intervention to reduce postpartum weight retention: A qualitative evaluation of the mums OnLiNE study

P van der Pligt, K Ball, K Hesketh, D Crawford, M Teychenne, K Campbell

(2018), Vol. 56, pp. 23-28, Midwifery, Scotland, C1

journal article

A pilot intervention to reduce postpartum weight retention and central adiposity in first-time mothers: results from the mums OnLiNE (Online, Lifestyle, Nutrition & Exercise) study

P van der Pligt, K Ball, K Hesketh, M Teychenne, D Crawford, P Morgan, C Collins, K Campbell

(2018), Vol. 31, pp. 314-328, Journal of human nutrition & dietetics, London, Eng., C1

journal article

Feasibility and efficacy of a parent-focused, text message-delivered intervention to reduce sedentary behavior in 2- to 4-year-old children (mini movers): Pilot randomized controlled trial

K Downing, J Salmon, T Hinkley, J Hnatiuk, K Hesketh

(2018), Vol. 20, Journal of Medical Internet Research, Canada, C1

journal article

Role of parental and environmental characteristics in toddlers' physical activity and screen time: Bayesian analysis of structural equation models

E Lee, K Hesketh, R Rhodes, C Rinaldi, J Spence, V Carson

(2018), Vol. 15, International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, England, C1

journal article

Validity of hip-worn inertial measurement unit compared to jump mat for jump height measurement in adolescents

T Rantalainen, K Hesketh, C Rodda, R Duckham

(2018), Vol. 28, pp. 2183-2188, Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports, Denmark, C1

journal article

Differences in infant feeding practices between Chinese-born and Australian-born mothers living in Australia: A cross-sectional study

K Bolton, P Kremer, K Hesketh, R Laws, K Kuswara, K Campbell

(2018), Vol. 18, BMC Pediatrics, England, C1

journal article

Study profile matCH (Mothers and their children's health) profile: Offspring of the 1973-78 cohort of the Australian longitudinal study on women's health

G Mishra, K Moss, C Loos, A Dobson, P Davies, D Loxton, K Hesketh, I Koupil, C Bower, P Sly, L Tooth

(2018), Vol. 9, pp. 351-375, Longitudinal and Life Course Studies, C1

journal article

Associations between maternal concern about child's weight and related behaviours and maternal weight-related parenting practices: A cross-sectional study

J Haines, K Downing, L Tang, K Campbell, K Hesketh

(2018), Vol. 15, International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, England, C1

journal article
2017

Maternal correlates of young children's physical activity across periods of the day

J Hnatiuk, N Ridgers, J Salmon, K Hesketh

(2017), Vol. 20, pp. 178-183, Journal of science and medicine in sport, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1

journal article

Does preschool physical activity and electronic media use predict later social and emotional skills at 6 to 8 years? A cohort study

T Hinkley, A Timperio, J Salmon, A Hesketh

(2017), Vol. 14, pp. 308-316, Journal of Physical Activity and Health, United States, C1

journal article

A mobile technology intervention to reduce sedentary behaviour in 2- to 4-year-old children (Mini Movers): Study protocol for a randomised controlled trial

K Downing, J Salmon, T Hinkley, J Hnatiuk, K Hesketh

(2017), Vol. 18, Trials, England, C1

journal article

Do the correlates of screen time and sedentary time differ in preschool children?

K Downing, T Hinkley, J Salmon, J Hnatiuk, K Hesketh

(2017), Vol. 17, BMC Public Health, England, C1

journal article

Setting them up for lifetime activity: play competence perceptions and physical activity in young children

L Barnett, N Ridgers, K Hesketh, J Salmon

(2017), Vol. 20, pp. 856-860, Journal of science and medicine in sport, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1

journal article

Maternal-child co-participation in physical activity-related behaviours: Prevalence and cross-sectional associations with mothers and children's objectively assessed physical activity levels

J Hnatiuk, E Dedecker, K Hesketh, G Cardon

(2017), Vol. 17, BMC Public Health, England, C1

journal article

Psychometric Properties of a Parental Questionnaire for Assessing Correlates of Toddlers' Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior

V Carson, K Hesketh, R Rhodes, C Rinaldi, W Rodgers, J Spence

(2017), Vol. 21, pp. 190-200, Measurement in physical education and exercise science, Philadelphia, Pa., C1

journal article

Fathers' perspectives on the diets and physical activity behaviours of their young children

A Walsh, K Hesketh, P Van Der Pligt, A Cameron, D Crawford, K Campbell

(2017), Vol. 12, PLoS ONE, United States, C1

journal article

Associations between the physical activity levels of fathers and their children at 20 months, 3.5 and five years of age

A Walsh, D Crawford, A Cameron, K Campbell, K Hesketh

(2017), Vol. 17, BMC Public Health, England, C1

journal article

Facilitator and participant use of Facebook in a community-based intervention for parents: the InFANT Extend Program

K Downing, K Campbell, P van der Pligt, K Hesketh

(2017), Vol. 13, pp. 443-454, Childhood obesity, New Rochelle, N.Y., C1

journal article

Effect of classroom-based physical activity interventions on academic and physical activity outcomes: A systematic review and meta-analysis

A Watson, A Timperio, H Brown, K Best, K Hesketh

(2017), Vol. 14, International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, England, C1

journal article

Is gestational weight gain and early postpartum weight retention associated with clinician advice in first time mothers?

P van der Pligt, K Ball, K Hesketh, M Teychenne, D Crawford, Dodd J, K Campbell

(2017), Vol. 6, Journal of women's health care, Hyderabad, India, C1-1

journal article

A primary school active break programme (ACTI-BREAK): Study protocol for a pilot cluster randomised controlled trial

A Watson, A Timperio, H Brown, K Hesketh

(2017), Vol. 18, Trials, England, C1

journal article

A collaborative approach to adopting/adapting guidelines - The Australian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for the early years (Birth to 5 years): An integration of physical activity, sedentary behavior, and sleep

A Okely, D Ghersi, K Hesketh, R Santos, S Loughran, D Cliff, T Shilton, D Grant, R Jones, R Stanley, J Sherring, T Hinkley, S Trost, C McHugh, S Eckermann, K Thorpe, K Waters, T Olds, T Mackey, R Livingstone, H Christian, H Carr, A Verrender, J Pereira, Z Zhang, K Downing, M Tremblay

(2017), Vol. 17, BMC Public Health, England, C1

journal article

Proportion of infants meeting the Australian 24-hour Movement Guidelines for the Early Years: Data from the Melbourne InFANT Program

K Hesketh, K Downing, K Campbell, D Crawford, J Salmon, J Hnatiuk

(2017), Vol. 17, BMC Public Health, England, C1

journal article

Meeting new Canadian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for the Early Years and associations with adiposity among toddlers living in Edmonton, Canada

E Lee, K Hesketh, S Hunter, N Kuzik, R Rhodes, C Rinaldi, J Spence, V Carson

(2017), Vol. 17, BMC Public Health, England, C1

journal article

Describing objectively measured physical activity levels, patterns, and correlates in a cross sectional sample of infants and toddlers from South Africa

A Prioreschi, S Brage, K Hesketh, J Hnatiuk, K Westgate, L Micklesfield

(2017), Vol. 14, International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, England, C1

journal article
2016

Longitudinal levels and bouts of objectively measured sedentary time among young Australian children in the HAPPY study

V Carson, J Salmon, D Crawford, T Hinkley, K Hesketh

(2016), Vol. 19, pp. 232-236, Journal of science and medicine in sport, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1

journal article

Mothers' perceptions of Melbourne InFANT Program: Informing future practice

P Lunn, S Roberts, A Spence, K Hesketh, K Campbell

(2016), Vol. 31, pp. 614-622, Health Promotion International, England, C1

journal article

Cross-sectional and longitudinal associations between parents' and preschoolers' physical activity and television viewing: The HAPPY study

G Abbott, J Hnatiuk, A Timperio, J Salmon, K Best, K Hesketh

(2016), Vol. 13, pp. 269-274, Journal of Physical Activity and Health, United States, C1

journal article

Associations between physical activity, television viewing and postnatal depressive symptoms amongst healthy primiparous mothers

M Teychenne, G Abbott, P van der Pligt, K Ball, K Campbell, C Milte, K Hesketh

(2016), Vol. 10, pp. 62-67, Mental health and physical activity, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1

journal article

Maternal dietary intake and physical activity habits during the postpartum period: Associations with clinician advice in a sample of Australian first time mothers

P van der Pligt, E Olander, K Ball, D Crawford, K Hesketh, M Teychenne, K Campbell

(2016), Vol. 16, BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, England, C1

journal article

The extended Infant Feeding, Activity and Nutrition Trial (InFANT Extend) Program: A cluster-randomized controlled trial of an early intervention to prevent childhood obesity

K Campbell, K Hesketh, S McNaughton, K Ball, Z McCallum, J Lynch, D Crawford

(2016), Vol. 16, BMC Public Health, England, C1

journal article

Objectively measured sedentary behaviour and health and development in children and adolescents: Systematic review and meta-analysis

D Cliff, K Hesketh, S Vella, T Hinkley, M Tsiros, N Ridgers, A Carver, J Veitch, A Parrish, L Hardy, R Plotnikoff, A Okely, J Salmon, D Lubans

(2016), Vol. 17, pp. 330-344, Obesity Reviews, England, C1

journal article

Dietary associations of fathers and their children between the ages of 20 months and 5 years

A Walsh, A Cameron, D Crawford, K Hesketh, K Campbell

(2016), Vol. 19, pp. 2033-2039, Public health nutrition, Cambridge, Eng., C1

journal article

The infant feeding practices of Chinese immigrant mothers in Australia: A qualitative exploration

K Kuswara, R Laws, P Kremer, K Hesketh, K Campbell

(2016), Vol. 105, pp. 375-384, Appetite, England, C1

journal article

Mothers' perceptions of the influences on their child feeding practices - a qualitative study

A Spence, K Hesketh, D Crawford, K Campbell

(2016), Vol. 105, pp. 596-603, Appetite, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1

journal article

Translating an early childhood obesity prevention program for local community implementation: A case study of the Melbourne InFANT Program

R Laws, K Hesketh, K Ball, C Cooper, K Vrljic, K Campbell

(2016), Vol. 16, BMC Public Health, England, C1

journal article

More active pre-school children have better motor competence at school starting age: an observational cohort study

L Barnett, J Salmon, K Hesketh

(2016), Vol. 16, pp. 1068-, BMC public health, England, C1

journal article

The Chinese-born immigrant infant feeding and growth hypothesis

K Bolton, P Kremer, K Hesketh, R Laws, K Campbell

(2016), Vol. 16, pp. 1071-, BMC public health, England, C1

journal article

Practicalities and research considerations for conducting childhood obesity prevention interventions with families

P Morgan, R Jones, C Collins, K Hesketh, M Young, T Burrows, A Magarey, H Brown, T Hinkley, R Perry, L Brennan, A Spence, K Campbell

(2016), Vol. 3, Children, Switzerland, C1

journal article

Preschool and childcare center characteristics associated with children's physical activity during care hours: An observational study

T Hinkley, J Salmon, D Crawford, A Okely, K Hesketh

(2016), Vol. 13, International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, England, C1

journal article

Results from Australia's 2016 report card on physical activity for children and youth

N Schranz, T Olds, R Boyd, J Evans, S Gomersall, L Hardy, K Hesketh, D Lubans, N Ridgers, L Straker, S Vella, J Ziviani, G Tomkinson

(2016), Vol. 13, pp. S87-S94, Journal of physical activity and health, Champaign, Ill., C1

journal article

Informing active play and screen time Behaviour change interventions for low socioeconomic position mothers of young children: What do mothers want?

K Downing, K Best, K Campbell, K Hesketh

(2016), Vol. 2016, BioMed Research International, United States, C1

journal article
2015

Physical environments, policies and practices for physical activity and screen-based sedentary behaviour among preschoolers within child care centres in Melbourne, Australia and Kingston, Canada

T Hinkley, V Carson, K Hesketh

(2015), Vol. 41, pp. 132-138, Child: care, health and development, Chichester, England, C1

journal article

Associations of parental rules and socioeconomic position with preschool children's sedentary behaviour and screen time

K Downing, T Hinkley, K Hesketh

(2015), Vol. 12, pp. 515-521, Journal of Physical Activity & Health, Champaign, Ill., C1

journal article

Prevalence and stability of active play, restricted movement and television viewing in infants

K Hesketh, D Crawford, G Abbott, K Campbell, J Salmon

(2015), Vol. 185, pp. 883-894, Early child development and care, Abingdon, Eng., C1

journal article

Tracking of maternal self-efficacy for limiting young children's television viewing and associations with children's television viewing time: A longitudinal analysis over 15-months Health behavior, health promotion and society

J Hnatiuk, J Salmon, K Campbell, N Ridgers, K Hesketh

(2015), Vol. 15, BMC Public Health, England, C1

journal article

Prevalence of sedentary behavior in children under 2 years: a systematic review

K Downing, J Hnatiuk, K Hesketh

(2015), Vol. 78, pp. 105-114, Preventive medicine, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1

journal article

Associations between dietary intakes of first-time fathers and their 20-month-old children are moderated by fathers' BMI, education and age

A Walsh, A Cameron, K Hesketh, D Crawford, K Campbell

(2015), Vol. In press, pp. 1-7, British journal of nutrition, Cambridge, Eng., C1

journal article

A review of the relationship between socioeconomic position and the early-life predictors of obesity

A Cameron, A Spence, R Laws, K Hesketh, S Lioret, K Campbell

(2015), Vol. 4, pp. 350-362, Current obesity reports, New York, N. Y., C1

journal article

Parental influences on preschoolers' TV viewing time: mediation analyses on Australian and Belgian data

E De Decker, K Hesketh, M De Craemer, T Hinkley, I De Bourdeaudhuij, J Salmon, G Cardon

(2015), Vol. 12, pp. 1272-1279, Journal of physical activity & health, Champaign, Ill., C1

journal article
2014

What helps children to move more at school recess and lunchtime? Mid-intervention results from Transform-Us! cluster-randomised controlled trial

M Yildirim, L Arundell, E Cerin, V Carson, H Brown, D Crawford, K Hesketh, N Ridgers, S Te Velde, M Chinapaw, J Salmon

(2014), Vol. 48, pp. 271-277, British journal of sports medicine, London, England, C1

journal article

Variation in outcomes of the Melbourne Infant, Feeding, Activity and Nutrition Trial (InFANT) Program according to maternal education and age

A Cameron, K Ball, K Hesketh, S McNaughton, J Salmon, D Crawford, S Lioret, K Campbell

(2014), Vol. 58, pp. 58-63, Preventive Medicine, Waltham, Mass., C1

journal article

The effect of an early childhood obesity intervention on father's obesity risk behaviors: the Melbourne InFANT program

A Walsh, S Lioret Suteau, A Cameron, K Hesketh, S McNaughton, D Crawford, K Campbell

(2014), Vol. 11, pp. 1-9, International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, London, UK, C1

journal article

Early childhood physical activity, sedentary behaviors and psychosocial well-being: a systematic review

T Hinkley, M Teychenne, K Downing, K Ball, J Salmon, K Hesketh

(2014), Vol. 62, pp. 182-192, Preventive Medicine, New York, NY, C1

journal article

Results from Australia's 2014 report card on physical activity for children and youth

N Schranz, T Olds, D Cliff, M Davern, L Engelen, B Giles-Corti, S Gomersall, L Hardy, K Hesketh, A Hills, D Lubans, D Macdonald, R Macniven, P Morgan, A Okely, A Parish, R Plotnikoff, T Shilton, L Straker, A Timperio, S Trost, S Vella, J Ziviani, G Tomkinson

(2014), Vol. 11, pp. 21-25, Journal of physical activity & health, Champaign, IL, C1

journal article

Mediators of improved child diet quality following a health promotion intervention: the Melbourne InFANT program

Alison Spence, Karen Campbell, David Crawford, Sarah McNaughton, Kylie Hesketh

(2014), Vol. 11, pp. 1-11, International journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity, London, England, C1

journal article
2013

The Melbourne infant feeding, activity and nutrition trial (InFANT) program follow-up

K Hesketh, K Campbell, J Salmon, S McNaughton, Z McCallum, A Cameron, K Ball, L Gold, N Andrianopoulos, D Crawford

(2013), Vol. 34, pp. 145-151, Contemporary clinical trials, Philadelphia, Pa., C1

journal article

Association between maternal education and diet of children at 9 months is partially explained by mothers' diet

S Lioret, A Cameron, S McNaughton, D Crawford, A Spence, K Hesketh, K Campbell

(2013), pp. 1-12, Maternal and child nutrition, London, Eng, C1

journal article

A parent-focused intervention to reduce infant obesity risk behaviors: a randomized trial

K Campbell, S Lioret, S McNaughton, D Crawford, J Salmon, K Ball, Z McCallum, B Gerner, A Spence, A Cameron, J Hnatiuk, O Ukoumunne, L Gold, G Abbott, K Hesketh

(2013), Vol. 131, pp. 652-660, Pediatrics, Elk Grove Village, Ill., C1

journal article

Examination of mid-intervention mediating effects on objectively assessed sedentary time among children in the Transform-Us! Cluster-randomized controlled trial

V Carson, J Salmon, L Arundell, N Ridgers, E Cerin, H Brown, K Hesketh, K Ball, M Chinapaw, M Yildirim, R Daly, D Dunstan, D Crawford

(2013), Vol. 10, pp. 1-11, International journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity, London, England, C1

journal article

A health promotion intervention can affect diet quality in early childhood

A Spence, S McNaughton, S Lioret, K Hesketh, D Crawford, K Campbell

(2013), Vol. 143, pp. 1672-1678, Journal of nutrition, Bethesda, Maryland, C1

journal article

Early childhood predictors of toddlers' physical activity: longitudinal findings from the Melbourne InFANT program

J Hnatiuk, J Salmon, K Campbell, N Ridgers, K Hesketh

(2013), Vol. 10, pp. 1-9, International journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity, London, England, C1

journal article

Systematic review of lifestyle interventions to limit postpartum weight retention: implications for future opportunities to prevent maternal overweight and obesity following childbirth

P van der Pligt, J Willcox, K Hesketh, K Ball, S Wilkinson, D Crawford, K Campbell

(2013), Vol. 14, pp. 792-805, Obesity reviews, Chichester, England, C1

journal article
2012

How does perceived risk mediate associations between perceived safety and parental restriction of adolescents' physical activity in their neighborhood?

A Carver, A Timperio, K Hesketh, D Crawford

(2012), Vol. 9, pp. 1-7, International journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity, London, England, C1

journal article

Preschoolers' physical activity, screen time, and compliance with recommendations

T Hinkley, J Salmon, A Okely, D Crawford, K Hesketh

(2012), Vol. 44, pp. 458-465, Medicine and science in sports and exercise, Philadelphia, Pa., C1

journal article

Breastfeeding mothers consume more vegetables and a greater variety of fruits and vegetables than non-breastfeeding peers : the influence of socioeconomic position

D Leslie, K Hesketh, K Campbell

(2012), Vol. 69, pp. 84-90, Nutrition and dietetics, Richmond, Vic., C1

journal article

Correlates of preschool children's physical activity

T Hinkley, J Salmon, A Okely, K Hesketh, D Crawford

(2012), Vol. 43, pp. 159-167, American journal of preventive medicine, New York, N.Y., C1

journal article

Socioeconomic variation in diet and activity-related behaviours of Australian children and adolescents aged 2-16 years

A Cameron, K Ball, N Pearson, S Lioret, D Crawford, K Campbell, K Hesketh, S McNaughton

(2012), Vol. 7, pp. 329-342, Pediatric obesity, Oxford, England, C1

journal article

A bi-directional relationship between obesity and health-related quality of life : evidence from the longitudinal AusDiab study

A Cameron, D Magliano, D Dunstan, P Zimmet, K Hesketh, A Peeters, J Shaw

(2012), Vol. 36, pp. 295-303, International journal of obesity, London, England, C1

journal article

Use of electronic games by young children and fundamental movement skills?

L Barnett, T Hinkley, A Okely, K Hesketh, J Salmon

(2012), Vol. 114, pp. 1023-1034, Perceptual and motor skills, Missoula, Mont., C1

journal article

Parents' dietary patterns are significantly correlated : findings from the Melbourne Infant Feeding Activity and Nutrition Trial Program

S Lioret, S McNaughton, D Crawford, A Spence, K Hesketh, K Campbell

(2012), Vol. 108, pp. 518-526, British journal of nutrition, Cambridge, England, C1

journal article

Physical activity levels and patterns of 19-month-old children

J Hnatiuk, N Ridgers, J Salmon, K Campbell, Z McCallum, K Hesketh

(2012), Vol. 44, pp. 1715-1720, Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, Philadelphia, Pa., C1

journal article

The HAPPY Study : development and reliability of a parent survey to assess correlates of preschool children's physical activity

T Hinkley, J Salmon, A Okely, D Crawford, K Hesketh

(2012), Vol. 15, pp. 407-417, Journal of science and medicine in sport, Chatswood, N. S. W., C1

journal article

A parent focused child obesity prevention intervention improves some mother obesity risk behaviors : the Melbourne infant program

S Lioret, K Campbell, D Crawford, A Spence, K Hesketh, S McNaughton

(2012), Vol. 9, pp. 1-10, International journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity, London, England, C1

journal article

Assessing volume of accelerometry data for reliability in preschool children

T Hinkley, E O'Connell, A Okely, D Crawford, K Hesketh, J Salmon

(2012), Vol. 44, pp. 2436-2441, Medicine and science in sports and exercise, Philadelphia, Pa., C1

journal article

Children's physical activity and screen time : qualitative comparison of views of parents of infants and preschool children

K Hesketh, T Hinkley, K Campbell

(2012), Vol. 9, pp. 1-14, International journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity, London, England, C1

journal article
2011

Influences on preschool children's physical activity

T Hinkley, J Salmon, A Okely, D Crawford, K Hesketh

(2011), Vol. 34, pp. 39-50, Family and community health, Philadelphia, Pa., C1-1

journal article

A systematic review of the validity and reliability of sedentary behaviour measures used with children and adolescents

D Lubans, K Hesketh, D Cliff, L Barnett, J Salmon, J Dollman, P Morgan, A Hills, L Hardy

(2011), Vol. 12, pp. 781-799, Obesity Reviews, London, England, C1

journal article

Nutrition knowledge : a mediator between socioeconomic position and diet quality in Australian first-time mothers

E McLeod, K Campbell, K Hesketh

(2011), Vol. 111, pp. 696-704, Journal of the American Dietetic Association, New York, N.Y., C1

journal article

Promoting Fundamental movement skill development and physical activity in early childhood settings : a cluster randomized controlled trial

R Jones, A Riethmuller, K Hesketh, J Trezise, M Batterham, A Okely

(2011), Vol. 23, pp. 600-615, Pediatric exercise science, Champaign, Ill., C1

journal article

How is active transport associated with children's and adolescents' physical activity over time?

A Carver, A Timperio, K Hesketh, N Ridgers, J Salmon, D Crawford

(2011), Vol. 8, pp. 1-6, International journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity, London, England, C1

journal article

The importance of long-term follow-up in child and adolescent obesity prevention interventions

R Jones, N Sinn, K Campbell, K Hesketh, E Denney-Wilson, P Morgan, D Lubans, A Magarey

(2011), Vol. 6, pp. 178-181, International journal of pediatric obesity, Oxford, London, C1

journal article

Changes in body mass index and health related quality of life from childhood to adolescence

J Williams, L Canterford, K Hesketh, P Hardy, E Waters, G Patton, M Wake

(2011), Vol. 6, pp. 442-448, International journal of pediatric obesity, Oxford, England, C1

journal article

A cluster-randomized controlled trial to reduce sedentary behavior and promote physical activity and health of 8-9 year olds : the transform-us! study

J Salmon, L Arundell, C Hume, H Brown, K Hesketh, D Dunstan, R Daly, N Pearson, E Cerin, M Moodie, L Sheppard, K Ball, S Bagley, M Paw, D Crawford

(2011), Vol. 11, pp. 1-14, BMC public health, London, England, C1

journal article
2010

Comorbidites of overweight/obesity experienced in adolescence : longitudinal study

M Wake, L Canterford, G Patton, K Hesketh, P Hardy, J Williams, E Waters, J Carlin

(2010), Vol. 95, pp. 162-168, Archives of disease in childhood, London, England, C1

journal article

Are children and adolescents less active if parents restrict their physical activity and active transport due to perceived risk?

A Carver, A Timperio, K Hesketh, D Crawford

(2010), Vol. 70, pp. 1799-1805, Social science & medicine, Oxford, England, C1

journal article

Are safety-related features of the road environment associated with smaller declines in physical activity among youth?

A Carver, A Timperio, K Hesketh, D Crawford

(2010), Vol. 87, pp. 29-43, Journal of urban health, New York, N.Y., C1

journal article

Urban-rural comparison of weight status among women and children living in socioeconomically disadvantaged neighbourhoods

V Cleland, C Hume, D Crawford, A Timperio, K Hesketh, L Baur, N Welch, J Salmon, K Ball

(2010), Vol. 192, pp. 137-140, Medical journal of Australia, Sydney, N.S.W., C1

journal article

Interventions to prevent obesity in 0-5 year olds : an updated systematic review of the literature

K Hesketh, K Campbell

(2010), Vol. 18, pp. 27-35, Obesity, New York, N.Y., C1

journal article

Influence of peers on breastfeeding discontinuation among new parents : the Melbourne InFANT Program

A Cameron, K Hesketh, K Ball, D Crawford, K Campbell

(2010), Vol. 126, Pediatrics, Elk Grove Village, Ill., C1

journal article

Parental use of restrictive feeding practices and child BMI z-score. A 3-year prospective cohort study

K Campbell, N Andrianopoulos, K Hesketh, K Ball, D Crawford, L Brennan, N Corsini, A Timperio

(2010), Vol. 55, pp. 84-88, Appetite, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1

journal article

Maternal self-efficacy regarding children's eating and sedentary behaviours in the early years : Associations with children's food intake and sedentary behaviours

K Campbell, K Hesketh, A Silverii, G Abbott

(2010), Vol. 5, pp. 501-508, International journal of pediatric obesity, London, England, C1

journal article

The Early Prevention of Obesity in CHildren (EPOCH) collaboration : an individual patient data prospective meta-analysis

L Askie, L Baur, K Campbell, L Daniels, K Hesketh, A Magarey, S Mihrshahi, C Rissel, J Simes, B Taylor, R Taylor, M Voysey, L Ming Wen

(2010), Vol. 10, pp. 1-8, BMC public health, London, England, C1

journal article
2009

Predictors of body mass index change in Australian primary school children

K Hesketh, J Carlin, M Wake, D Crawford

(2009), Vol. 4, pp. 45-53, International journal of pediatric obesity, London, England, C1

journal article

How do school day activity patterns differ with age and gender across adolescence?

T Olds, M Wake, G Patton, K Ridley, E Waters, J Williams, K Hesketh

(2009), Vol. 44, pp. 64-72, Journal of adolescent health, New York, N.Y., C1

journal article

Electronic media use and adolescent health and well-being : cross-sectional community study

M Mathers, L Canterford, T Olds, K Hesketh, K Ridley, M Wake

(2009), Vol. 9, pp. 307-314, Academic pediatrics, New York, N. Y., C1

journal article
2008

Children's after-school activity : associations with weight status and family circumstance

K Hesketh, M Graham, E Waters

(2008), Vol. 20, pp. 84-94, Pediatric exercise science, Champaign, Ill., C1

journal article

The infant feeding activity and nutrition trial (INFANT) an early intervention to prevent childhood obesity : cluster-randomised controlled trial

K Campbell, K Hesketh, D Crawford, J Salmon, K Ball, Z McCallum

(2008), Vol. 8, pp. 1-9, BMC public health, London, England, C1

journal article

Preschool children and physical activity : a review of correlates

T Hinkley, D Crawford, J Salmon, A Okely, K Hesketh

(2008), Vol. 34, pp. 435-441, American journal of preventive medicine, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1

journal article

Parent's views of the importance of making changes in settings where children spend time to prevent obesity

D Crawford, A Timperio, K Campbell, C Hume, M Jackson, A Carver, K Hesketh, K Ball, J Salmon

(2008), Vol. 17, pp. 148-158, Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition, McKinnon, Vic., C1

journal article
2007

Australian parents` views on their 5-6-year-old children's food choices

K Campbell, D Crawford, K Hesketh

(2007), Vol. 22, pp. 11-18, Health promotion international, Eynsham, United Kingdom, C1

journal article

Associations between family circumstance and weight status of Australian children

K Hesketh, D Crawford, J Salmon, M Jackson, K Campbell

(2007), Vol. 2, pp. 86-96, International journal of pediatric obesity, New York, NY., C1

journal article

Stability of television viewing and electronic game/computer use in a prospective cohort study of Australian children: relationship with body mass index

K Hesketh, M Wake, M Graham, E Waters

(2007), Vol. 4, pp. 1-24, International journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity, London, England, C1

journal article

How should activity guidelines for young people be operationalised?

T Olds, K Ridley, M Wake, K Hesketh, E Waters, G Patton, J Williams

(2007), Vol. 4, pp. 1-6, International journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity, London, England, C1

journal article

Mediators of the relationship between maternal education and children's TV viewing

K Hesketh, K Ball, D Crawford, K Campbell, J Salmon

(2007), Vol. 33, pp. 41-47, American journal of preventive medicine, New York, NY., C1

journal article

Strategies which aim to positively impact on weight, physical activity, diet and sedentary behaviours in children from zero to five years. A systematic review of the literature

K Campbell, K Hesketh

(2007), Vol. 8, pp. 327-338, Obesity Reviews, Oxford, England, C1

journal article
2006

Children's television viewing and objectively measured physical activity: associations with family circumstances

K Hesketh, D Crawford, J Salmon

(2006), Vol. 3, pp. 1-10, International journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity, London, England, C1

journal article
2005

Health-related quality of life of overweight and obese children

J Williams, M Wake, K Hesketh, E Maher, E Waters

(2005), Vol. 293, pp. 70-76, JAMA : the journal of the American Medical Association, Chicago, Ill., C1

journal article

Healthy eating, activity and obesity prevention: a qualitive study of parent and child perceptions in Australia

K Hesketh, E Waters, J Green, L Salmon, J Williams

(2005), Vol. 20, pp. 19-26, Health promotion international, Oxford, England, C1-1

journal article
2004

Body mass index and parent-reported self-estem in elementary school children: evidence for a causal relationship.

K Hesketh, M Wake, E Waters

(2004), Vol. 28, pp. 1233-1237, International journal of obesity and related metabolic disorders, Basingstoke, England, C1-1

journal article

Health-related quality of life and metabolic control in children with type 1 diabetes : a prospective cohort study

K Hesketh, M Wake, F Cameron

(2004), Vol. 27, pp. 415-420, Diabetes care, Alexandria, Va., C1-1

journal article

Stability of body mass index in Australian children: a prospective cohort study across the middle childhood years

K Hesketh, M Wake, E Waters, J Carlin, D Crawford

(2004), Vol. 7, pp. 303-309, Public health nutrition, London, England, C1

journal article

Standardizing anthropometric measures in children and adolescents with new functions for egen

S Vidmar, J Carlin, K Hesketh, T Cole

(2004), Vol. 4, pp. 50-55, Stata journal, College Station, Tex., C1-1

journal article
2003

Health-related quality of life of children with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia: comparisons and correlations between parent and clinician reports

E Waters, M Wake, K Hesketh, D Ashley, E Smibert

(2003), Vol. 103, pp. 514-518, International journal of cancer, New York, N.Y., C1-1

journal article

Change in the prevalence of overweight and obesity among young Australian, 1969-1997

M Booth, T Chey, M Wake, K Norton, K Hesketh, J Dollman, I Robertson

(2003), Vol. 77, pp. 29-36, American journal of clinical nutrition, Bethesda, Md., C1-1

journal article

Early detection of emotional and behavioural problems in children with diabetes: the validity of the child health questionnaire as a screening instrument

F Cameron, D Smidtst, K Hesketh, M Wake, E Northam

(2003), Vol. 20, pp. 646-650, Diabetic medicine: journal of diabetes UK, Chichester, England, C1-1

journal article

Television, computer use and body mass index in Australian primary school children

M Wake, K Hesketh, E Waters

(2003), Vol. 39, pp. 130-134, Journal of paediatrics and child health, Melbourne, Vic., C1-1

journal article
2002

Regional and urban Victorian diabetic youth: clinical and quality-of-life outcomes

F Cameron, C Clarke, K Hesketh, E White, D Boyce, V Dalton, J Cross, M Brown, N Thies, G Pallas, P Goss, G Werther

(2002), Vol. 38, pp. 593-596, Journal of paediatrics and child health, Melbourne, Vic., C1-1

journal article

Parent-reported health status of overweight and obese Australian primary school children: a cross-sectional population survey

M Wake, L Salmon, E Waters, M Wright, K Hesketh

(2002), Vol. 26, pp. 717-724, International journal of obesity, London, England, C1-1

journal article

Teething symptoms: cross sectional survey of five groups of child health professionals

M Wake, K Hesketh

(2002), Vol. 325, pp. 814-814, B M J, London, England, C1-1

journal article
2001

The health and well-being of adolescents: a school-based population study of the self-report child health questionnaire

E Waters, L Salmon, M Wake, M Wright, K Hesketh

(2001), Vol. 29, pp. 140-149, Journal of adolescent health, New York, N.Y., C1-1

journal article

The epidemiology of overweight and obesity among Australian children and adolescents, 1995-97

M Booth, M Wake, T Armstrong, T Chey, K Hesketh, S Mathur

(2001), Vol. 25, pp. 162-169, Australian and New Zealand journal of public health, Canberra, ACT, C1-1

journal article
2000

Does height influence progression through primary school grades?

M Wake, D Coghlan, K Hesketh

(2000), Vol. 82, pp. 297-301, Archives of Disease in Childhood, London, Eng., C1-1

journal article

Teething and tooth eruption in infants: a cohort study

M Wake, K Hesketh, J Lucas

(2000), Vol. 106, pp. 1374-1379, Pediatrics, Grove Village, Ill., C1-1

journal article

Eruption of the primary dentition in human infants: a prospective descriptive study

S Hulland, J Lucas, M Wake, K Hesketh

(2000), Vol. 22, pp. 415-421, Pediatric dentistry, Chicago, Ill., C1-1

journal article

The Child Health Questionnaire in children with diabetes: cross-sectional survey of parent and adolescent-reported functional health status

M Wake, K Hesketh, F Cameron

(2000), Vol. 17, pp. 700-707, Diabetic Medicine, Chichester, Eng., C1-1

journal article

The Child Health Questionnaire in Australia: reliability, validity and population means

E Waters, L Salmon, M Wake, K Hesketh, M Wright

(2000), Vol. 24, pp. 207-210, Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, Melbourne, Vic., C1-1

journal article
1999

Parent beliefs about infant teething: a survey of Australian parents

M Wake, K Hesketh, M Allen

(1999), Vol. 35, pp. 446-449, Journal of paediatrics and child health, Chichester, Eng., C1-1

journal article

Funded Projects at Deakin

Australian Competitive Grants

Promoting physical activity and reducing sedentary behaviours during early childhood

Prof Kylie Hesketh

NHF Fellowship - Career Development - National Heart Foundation of Australia

  • 2013: $35,343
  • 2012: $48,750
  • 2011: $47,889
  • 2010: $47,125
  • 2009: $41,781

An RCT to promote healthy lifestyle behaviours from infancy: an interventaion to prevent childhood overweight

Prof Karen Campbell, Prof Kylie Hesketh, Prof David Crawford, Prof Jo Salmon, Prof Kylie Ball, Dr Zoe McCallum

NHMRC Project Grant

  • 2009: $366,489
  • 2008: $171,150

A multi-setting intervention to reduce sedentary behaviour, promote physical activity and improve children's health

Prof Jo Salmon, Dr Clare Hume, Prof Kylie Hesketh, Prof David Dunstan, Prof Robin Daly, Prof Ester Cerin, Prof David Crawford, Prof Kylie Ball

NHMRC Project Grant

  • 2013: $123,843
  • 2012: $182,906
  • 2011: $179,898
  • 2010: $176,769
  • 2009: $196,925

Influence of socio-economic and family circumstance on children''s physical activity: implications for the prevention of childhood overweight and obesity

Prof Kylie Hesketh

NHMRC - Training PD Award - Australian Research Training Fellowships -NHMRC&NHF

  • 2009: $8,613
  • 2008: $34,875
  • 2007: $34,250
  • 2006: $33,625

Infant feeding, Activity and Nutrition (INFANT)

Prof Karen Campbell, Prof Kylie Hesketh, Prof David Crawford, Prof Jo Salmon, Prof Kylie Ball, Dr Zoe McCallum

NHF Grant - Research - National Heart Foundation of Australia

  • 2008: $2,500
  • 2007: $22,500

Determinants of pre-school children's physical activity and sedentary behaviour: a follow-up study

Prof Kylie Hesketh, Prof Jo Salmon, A/Prof Anthony Okely, Prof Anna Timperio, Dr Dylan Cliff, Dr Nick Andrianopoulous

ARC - Discovery Projects

  • 2013: $196,842
  • 2012: $181,762
  • 2011: $198,936

Assessing sustainability of positive outcomes in a successful child obesity prevention intervention: Follow-up of The Melbourne InFANT Program

Prof Kylie Hesketh, Prof Karen Campbell, Prof David Crawford, Prof Jo Salmon, Prof Sarah McNaughton, Dr Zoe McCallum, Prof Adrian Cameron

NHMRC Project Grant

  • 2013: $345,456
  • 2012: $295,564
  • 2011: $241,679

Generating evidence of reduced rates of overweight/obesity in children: value adding to four established Australasian early intervention trials

A/Prof Lisa Askie, Prof Louise Baur, Prof Karen Campbell, A/Prof Lynne Daniels, Prof Barry Taylor, Dr Li Ming Wen, Prof Kylie Hesketh, Dr Anthea Magarey, A/Prof Rachael Taylor, Dr Andrew Martin

NHMRC Project Grant

  • 2018: $43,550

Follow-up of the Healthy Active Preschool and Primary Years (HAPPY) cohort: tracking lifestyle behaviours from preschool through the primary school years.

Prof Kylie Hesketh, Prof Anna Timperio, Dr Alison Carver

ARC - Discovery Projects

  • 2016: $213,299
  • 2015: $199,248
  • 2014: $216,346

Providing children with a healthy start to life: promoting physical activity and reducing sedentary behaviours during early childhood

Prof Kylie Hesketh

ARC Fellowships - Future Fellowships

  • 2017: $100,526
  • 2016: $198,104
  • 2015: $194,565
  • 2014: $286,096

Centre of Research Excellence in the Early Prevention of Obesity in Childhood

Prof Louise Baur, A/Prof Lisa Askie, Prof Chris Rissel, Prof Marj Moodie, Prof Stewart Troste, Prof Karen Campbell, Prof Kylie Hesketh, Dr Alison Hayes, Dr Rebecca Golley, A/Prof Rachael Taylor

NHMRC - Centres of Research Excellence

  • 2021: $42,000
  • 2020: $96,832
  • 2019: $96,832
  • 2018: $96,832
  • 2017: $96,832
  • 2016: $96,832

Preventing obesity and promoting healthy body image in Australian secondary schools: a web-based system tailored to individual needs

Prof Jo Williams, Prof Craig Taylor, Prof Susan Sawyer, Prof Marj Moodie, Prof Liliana Orellana, Dr Wei Luo, Prof Kylie Hesketh, Dr Denise Wilfley

NHMRC Project Grant

  • 2021: $275,140
  • 2020: $230,242
  • 2019: $233,282
  • 2018: $334,806
  • 2017: $228,521

Evaluating real-world implementation of an evidence-based program addressing lifestyle behaviours from the start of life

A/Prof Rachel Laws, Prof Karen Campbell, Prof Kylie Hesketh, Dr Elizabeth Denney-Wilson, Prof Marj Moodie, Dr Victoria Brown, A/Prof Harriet Koorts, Dr Kok-Leong Ong, Prof Liliana Orellana, Dr Penny Love, Dr Jennifer Browne

NHMRC - Partnership Project

  • 2024: $97,997
  • 2023: $222,273
  • 2022: $170,602
  • 2021: $121,705
  • 2020: $91,259
  • 2019: $5,606

Maximising health potential through enhancement of movement behaviours from early life

Prof Kylie Hesketh, Prof Jo Salmon, A/Prof Barbara Galland, Prof Jan Nicholson, A/Prof Rachael Taylor, Prof Liliana Orellana, A/Prof Mohamed Abdelrazek, A/Prof Harriet Koorts, Dr Victoria Brown, Dr Katherine Downing

NHMRC Project Grant

  • 2023: $413,075
  • 2022: $345,664
  • 2021: $397,701
  • 2020: $320,326
  • 2019: $243,009

Centre of Research Excellence in the Early Prevention of Obesity in Childhood-Translate: (EPOCH-Translate)

Prof Kylie Hesketh, Prof Louise Baur, Dr Rebecca Golley, Dr Li Ming Wen, A/Prof Rachel Laws, Dr Alison Hayes, Prof Karen Campbell, Dr Elizabeth Denney-Wilson, Dr Victoria Brown, Dr Anna Lene Seidler

NHMRC - Centres of Research Excellence

  • 2024: $30,228
  • 2023: $120,915
  • 2022: $120,915

Early childhood physical activity and sedentary behaviour interventions to optimise heart health trajectories

Prof Kylie Hesketh

NHF Future Leader Fellowship - National Heart Foundation of Australia

  • 2024: $94,784
  • 2023: $139,150
  • 2022: $137,680

A nutrition and movement behaviour intervention for toddlers: efficacy, cost effectiveness and scale-up pathways

Prof Kylie Hesketh, A/Prof Rachel Laws, Dr Penny Love, A/Prof Harriet Koorts, Ms Brittany Markides, Prof Jo Salmon, Prof Jan Nicholson, Dr Miaobing Zheng, Dr Katherine Downing, Dr Victoria Brown, Prof Liliana Orellana, A/Prof Rachael Taylor, Dr Alison Spence

MRFF (NHMRC) Maternal Health and Healthy Lifestyles

  • 2024: $1,298,944

Other Public Sector Funding

Understanding current and future opportunites to promote healthy maternal weight during pregnancy and the post partum period

Prof Karen Campbell, Dr Paige Felicity Van Der Pligt, Prof Kylie Hesketh, Prof David Crawford, Prof Kylie Ball

NHMRC Scholarship

  • 2015: $6,114
  • 2014: $35,479
  • 2013: $34,026

Investigating sedentary behaviour and screen time in early childhood

Prof Kylie Hesketh, Dr Katherine Downing

NHMRC Postgraduate Research Scholarship (old cat, do not use)

  • 2017: $7,733
  • 2016: $28,539
  • 2015: $28,100

Evaluating real-world implementation of an evidence-based program addressing lifestyle behaviours from the start of life

A/Prof Rachel Laws, Prof Karen Campbell, Prof Kylie Hesketh, Dr Elizabeth Denney-Wilson, Prof Marj Moodie, Dr Victoria Brown, A/Prof Harriet Koorts, Dr Kok-Leong Ong, Prof Liliana Orellana, Dr Penny Love, Dr Jennifer Browne

VicHealth - NHMRC Partnership Project Grants

  • 2021: $50,000
  • 2020: $50,000
  • 2019: $50,000

Targeting site specific improvements of clinical trial operational processes.

Prof Kylie Hesketh, Ms Keren Best, Ms Lisa Bell

Ballarat Health Services

  • 2021: $30,000

Review of, and update, the Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Management of Overweight and Obesity for Adults, Adolescents and Children in Australia.

Prof Anna Peeters, Prof Jo Salmon, Prof Judi Porter, Prof Ralph Maddison, Prof Steven Allender, Prof Kylie Hesketh, Prof Linda Sweet, Prof Gary Sacks, Dr Anna Chapman, A/Prof Kristy Bolton, Dr Shaun Mason, Dr Vidanka Vasilevski

National Health and Medical Research Council

  • 2023: $550,766
  • 2022: $1,363,636

Industry and Other Funding

Enhancing the evidence base by value adding to an existing successful intervention for child obesity prevention. Getting healthy eating and active play right from the start.

Prof Karen Campbell, Prof Kylie Hesketh, Prof David Crawford, Prof Kylie Ball, Prof Sarah McNaughton, Prof John Lynch

WCRFI Grant - Research - World Cancer Research Fund International

  • 2015: $20,366
  • 2014: $112,747
  • 2013: $95,663
  • 2012: $92,002
  • 2011: $77,812

Healthy Gigglers

Prof Karen Campbell, Mrs Inger Neylon, Prof Kylie Hesketh

Research My World Pozible

  • 2013: $12,832

Evaluation of impact of Leisure and Aquatic facilities on the health and wellbeing of the Boroondara community.

Prof Kylie Hesketh, Dr Jill Hnatiuk, Dr Katherine Downing

Victorian YMCA Community Programming Pty Ltd

  • 2020: $55,581
  • 2019: $80,025

YMCA Play project evaluation

Dr Jill Hnatiuk, Prof Kylie Hesketh, Dr Katherine Downing, Prof Lisa Barnett

Victorian YMCA Community Programming Pty Ltd

  • 2019: $15,000

Evaluation of impact of Leisure and Aquatic facilities on the heath and wellbeing of the Boroondara community 2021-2023.

Prof Kylie Hesketh, Dr Jill Hnatiuk

Young Men's Christian Association of Victoria Inc

  • 2024: $35,000
  • 2023: $83,563
  • 2022: $115,486
  • 2021: $40,774

Supervisions

Principal Supervisor
2022

Ninoshka Josephine Dsouza

Thesis entitled: Understanding behavioural patterns in children

Doctor of Philosophy (Nutrition & Exercise) (Low Cost), School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences

2021

Catherine Offer

Thesis entitled: Theta Burst Stimulation and Cognition in Ageing and Parkinson¿s Disease.

Doctor of Philosophy (Nutrition & Exercise) (High Cost), School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences

Lisa Bell

Thesis entitled: Physical activity, adiposity and preclinical cardiovascular phenotypes in preschool children

Doctor of Philosophy (Nutrition & Exercise) (High Cost), School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences

2019

Amanda Watson

Thesis entitled: Can physical activity improve children's academic-related outcomes?

Doctor of Philosophy (Nutrition & Exercise) (High Cost), School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences

2018

Katherine Louise Downing

Thesis entitled: Intervening to reduce sedentary behaviour in early childhood

Doctor of Philosophy (Nutrition & Exercise) (High Cost), School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences

2015

Jill Hnatiuk

Thesis entitled: Understanding young children's physical activity

Doctor of Philosophy (Nutrition & Exercise) (Low Cost), School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences

Associate Supervisor
2024

Brittany Markides

Thesis entitled: Co-designing a Parent Feeding Intervention Centred on Fussy Eating

Doctor of Philosophy (Nutrition & Exercise) (Low Cost), School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences

2020

Konsita Kuswara

Thesis entitled: Early childhood obesity prevention: understanding Chinese Australian mothers¿ breastfeeding practices

Doctor of Philosophy (Nutrition & Exercise) (Low Cost), School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences

2018

Adam David Walsh

Thesis entitled: Fathers' impact on the dietary and physical activity behaviours of children aged 0-5 years

Doctor of Philosophy (Nutrition & Exercise) (Low Cost), School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences

2015

Paige Felicity Van Der Pligt

Thesis entitled: Opportunities to promote healthy maternal weight during and following pregnancy

Doctor of Philosophy (Nutrition & Exercise) (Low Cost), School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences

2012

Alison Spence

Thesis entitled: Mediators of Dietary Patterns in an Intervention to Improve Early Childhood Nutrition

Doctor of Philosophy (Nutrition & Exercise) (Low Cost), School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences

2011

Trina Hinkley

Thesis entitled: Multidimensional Correlates of Preschool Children's Physical Activity

Doctor of Philosophy (Nutrition & Exercise) (Low Cost), School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences