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Dr Claire Margerison

STAFF PROFILE

Position

Senior Lecturer

Faculty

Faculty of Health

Department

School of Exer & Nutr Sciences

Campus

Melbourne Burwood Campus

Qualifications

Doctor of Philosophy, Deakin University, 2014
Graduate Certificate of Higher Education, Deakin University, 2007
Master of Nutrition & Dietetics, Deakin University, 1996
Bachelor of Science, University of Melbourne, 1993

Contact

Research interests

Dr Claire Margerison is a member of the Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition (IPAN) and is involved in research collaborations focussing on diet in the prevention of chronic disease, dietary change, food and nutrition education, dietetic education, and food literacy.

Affiliations

Dietitians Australia member
Advanced Accredited Practising Dietitian (Adv APD)

Teaching interests

Dr Claire Margerison is a senior lecturer within the School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences. Claire teaches into the Master of Human Nutrition and supervises research students at the Honours, Masters and PhD level.

Conferences

Margerison C, Nanayakkara J, Worsley A, Booth A. School Food Environment in Australian Primary Schools. World Public Health Nutrition Conference, Brisbane, March 2020 (oral presentation). Conference cancelled so changed to online presentation.

Margerison C, Murray E, Spence A, George E. Supporting Deakin dietetic students’ mental health: an evaluation of the SCIP program. Dietitians Association of Australia 36th National Conference, Gold Coast, August 2019 (poster presentation).

Margerison C, Murray E, van der Pligt P. The impact of placement on the mental health of dietetic students - supervisors’ experiences. Dietitians Association of Australia 36th National Conference, Gold Coast, August 2019 (poster presentation).

Margerison C, Van der Pligt P, Murray E, Condo D. Are we adequately supporting dietetic student mental health prior to and during placements? Dietitians Association of Australia 35th National Conference, Sydney, May 2018 (workshop).

Margerison C, Riddell LJ, McNaughton S,  Nowson CA. Dietary patterns and blood pressure in a sample of adult Australians. International Congress of Dietetics, Granada, Spain, Sep 2016 (poster presentation).

Allman-Farinelli M, Brimblecombe J, Van der Pligt P, Walton K. Building research capacity across the spectrum of dietetic practice: Challenges and opportunities. Dietitians Association of Australia 33rd National Conference, Melbourne, May 2016 (workshop facilitation - Margerison C & Condo, D).

Margerison C, Riddell LJ, Wattanapenpaiboon N, McNaughton S, Nowson CA. Associations between dietary patterns and blood pressure in a sample of Australian adults. International Conference on Diet and Activity Methods., Brisbane, Sep 2015 (oral presentation).

Margerison C, Riddell LJ, Nowson CA. Does dietary assessment of sodium intake provide a useful assessment of individual 24-hr urinary excretion in a sample of free-living Australian adults? International Conference on Diet and Activity Methods., Brisbane, Sep 2015 (poster presentation).

Margerison C, Desneves K. McRorie T. Implementing a CE-led Collaborative Learning Model (CLM) for Clinical Placement. Dietitians Association of Australia 32nd National Conference, Perth, May 2015 (workshop).

Evans, S. and Margerison, C. Supporting the Mental Health of Dietetic Students. Dietitians Association of Australia 32nd National Conference Perth, May 2015. (oral presentation)

Professional activities

2023: PLUS (Psychological Distress and Lifestyle in University Students) Research Network Leadership Committee

2021 - current: Dietitians Australia Mental Health Interest Group Leadership Committee

2020 - curent: Member, Victorian Healthy Eating Enterprise (VHEE) - Department of Health and Human Services

2019 – 2021:  Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation, Secondary Years Kitchen Garden Project Advisory Committee

2013 - 2020: Course Director: Master of Dietetics
2009 - 2013: Deputy Course Director - Master of Dietetics

2015 - 2017 Member, Council of Deans of Nutrition and Dietetics (CDND) (Australia and New Zealand), 

2014 - 2016: DAA Annual Scientific Meeting 2016 Scientific and Social Program Committee, 33rd National Conference, Melbourne, Dietitians Association of Australia (June 2014 - May 2016)

Advanced Acredited Practising Dietitian (AdvAPD), Dietitians Australia

Awards

2017 Faculty of Health Staff Award

“Highly Commended Presentation in Population Health” – 2008 School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences Higher Degree by Research Student Symposium

Publications

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2024

Parents' and teachers' perceptions of the Australian primary school food provision venues and food-related policies

J Nanayakkara, A Booth, A Worsley, C Margerison

(2024), Vol. 126, pp. 531-547, British Food Journal, Bingley, Eng., C1

journal article

Australian adults cooked more and tried new recipes during COVID-19 restrictions and lockdowns

Claire Margerison, Gozde Aydin, Christel Larsson, Alison Booth, Anthony Worsley, Janandani Nanayakkara

(2024), Vol. 193, pp. 1-11, Appetite, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1

journal article

Parents face several barriers in providing a healthy school lunch for their primary school children: A survey of Victorian (Australian) parents

J Nanayakkara, C Margerison, A Booth, A Worsley, G Aydin

(2024), Health Promotion Journal of Australia, Australia, C1

journal article

Food and nutrition information requirements of Australian primary school parents

G Aydin, C Margerison, A Worsley, A Booth

(2024), pp. 1-25, Public Health Nutrition, England, C1

journal article

The prevalence of food insecurity amongst refugees and asylum seekers during, and prior to, their early resettlement period in Australia: A cross-sectional analysis of the 'Building a New Life in Australia' data

Julie Wood, Rebecca Leech, Claire Margerison

(2024), Vol. 196, pp. 1-11, Appetite, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1

journal article
2023

Australian parents' and children's food-related interactions during the COVID-19 pandemic

J Nanayakkara, G Boddy, G Aydin, K Kombanda, C Larsson, A Worsley, C Margerison, A Booth

(2023), Vol. 125, pp. 1164-1177, British Food Journal, C1

journal article

Evaluation of a Salt-Reduction Consumer Awareness Campaign Targeted at Parents Residing in the State of Victoria, Australia

C Grimes, K Bolton, K Lim, D Khokhar, J Santos, K Trieu, C Margerison, J Reimers, S Armstrong, B Bolam, E Rosewarne, E Dunford, S Jan, M Woodward, B Neal, C Nowson, J Webster

(2023), Vol. 15, pp. 1-16, Nutrients, Basel, Switzerland, C1

journal article

Associations of a current Australian model of dietetic care for women diagnosed with gestational diabetes and maternal and neonatal health outcomes

G Absalom, J Zinga, C Margerison, G Abbott, S O’Reilly, P van der Pligt

(2023), Vol. 23, BMC Health Services Research, England, C1

journal article

Food literacy and diet quality in young vegans, lacto-ovo vegetarians, pescatarians, flexitarians and omnivores.

Synne Groufh-Jacobsen, Christel Larsson, Wim Van Daele, Claire Margerison, Isabelle Mulkerrins, Lale Aasland, Anine Medin

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

journal article

Parental support for free school lunches in Australian primary schools: Associated factors and perceived barriers

G Aydin, C Margerison, A Worsley, A Booth

(2023), Vol. 26, pp. 3320-3330, Public Health Nutrition, C1

journal article
2022

Food sources of iodine in schoolchildren and relationship with 24-hour urinary iodine excretion in Victoria, Australia

K Beckford, C Grimes, C Margerison, L Riddell, S Skeaff, C Nowson

(2022), Vol. 127, pp. 791-799, British Journal of Nutrition, Cambridge, Eng., C1

journal article

Essential food and nutrition knowledge and skills for primary school children: Australian parents' opinions

G Aydin, C Margerison, A Worsley, A Booth

(2022), Vol. 122, pp. 424-439, Health Education, Bingley, Eng., C1

journal article

Enough time for lunch? The duration and governance of lunch eating times in Australian primary schools: A mixed-methods study

M Burton, J Wood, A Booth, A Worsley, C Larsson, C Margerison

(2022), Vol. 169, pp. 1-11, Appetite, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1

journal article

Food and nutrition education in Australian primary schools: Parents' perspectives on why, when and how

G Aydin, C Margerison, A Worsley, A Booth

(2022), Vol. 36, pp. 877-898, Children and Society, C1

journal article

Socio-Psychological Factors Associated with Young Australian Adults' Consumption of Energy Dense and Nutrient Poor (EDNP) Foods

K Kombanda, C Margerison, A Booth, A Worsley

(2022), Vol. 14, pp. 1-18, Nutrients, Basel, Switzerland, C1

journal article

The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Young Australian Adults' Food Practices

K Kombanda, C Margerison, A Booth, A Worsley

(2022), Vol. 6, pp. 1-11, Current Developments in Nutrition, Oxford, Eng., C1

journal article

Parents' Communication with Teachers about Food and Nutrition Issues of Primary School Students

G Aydin, C Margerison, A Worsley, A Booth

(2022), Vol. 9, pp. 1-14, Children, Basel, Switzerland, C1

journal article

How young adults in Australia classify foods as healthy and unhealthy

K Kombanda, C Margerison, A Booth, A Worsley

(2022), Vol. 175, pp. 1-8, Appetite, London, Eng., C1

journal article

Strategies used by schools to tackle food insecurity and hunger: a qualitative enquiry in 15 Victorian schools

R Lindberg, K Cirone, L Larkin, K Ball, R Laws, C Margerison

(2022), Vol. 46, pp. 444-449, Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, Australia, C1

journal article

Australian Teachers' Perceptions and Experiences of Food and Nutrition Education in Primary Schools: A Qualitative Study

Gozde Aydin, Claire Margerison, Anthony Worsley, Alison Booth

(2022), Vol. 47, pp. 61-75, Australian Journal of Teacher Education, Joondalup, W.A., C1

journal article

Ways to improve secondary school teachers' confidence in teaching food and nutrition subjects

J Nanayakkara, C Margerison, A Worsley

(2022), pp. 1-16, Education Inquiry, London, Eng., C1

journal article
2021

Teachers' self-efficacy beliefs in teaching food and nutrition subjects in Australian secondary schools

J Nanayakkara, C Margerison, A Worsley

(2021), Vol. 121, pp. 311-321, Health Education, C1

journal article

Food and nutrition education in Australian primary schools: parents' views

Gozde Aydin, Alison Booth, Claire Margerison, Anthony Worsley

(2021), Vol. 121, pp. 451-464, Health Education, Bingley, Eng., C1

journal article

What factors are associated with food security among recently arrived refugees resettling in high-income countries? A scoping review

J Wood, A Booth, C Margerison, A Worsley

(2021), Vol. 24, pp. 4313-4327, Public Health Nutrition, England, C1

journal article

Parents' and teachers' views of the promotion of healthy eating in Australian primary schools

G Aydin, C Margerison, A Worsley, A Booth

(2021), Vol. 21, BMC Public Health, England, C1

journal article
2020

A systematic review and meta-analysis of 24-h urinary output of children and adolescents: impact on the assessment of iodine status using urinary biomarkers

K Beckford, C Grimes, C Margerison, L Riddell, S Skeaff, M West, C Nowson

(2020), Vol. 59, pp. 3113-3131, European journal of nutrition, Berlin, Germany, C1

journal article

Associations between dietary patterns and blood pressure in a sample of Australian adults

C Margerison, L Riddell, S McNaughton, C Nowson

(2020), Vol. 19, Nutrition Journal, England, C1

journal article

Food and nutrition education opportunities within Australian primary schools

P Love, A Booth, C Margerison, C Nowson, C Grimes

(2020), Vol. 35, pp. 1291-1301, Health Promotion International, England, C1

journal article

Impact of nutritional status/risk and post-operative nutritional management on clinical outcomes in patients undergoing gastrointestinal surgery: a prospective observational study

K Narendra, N Kiss, C Margerison, B Johnston, B Chapman

(2020), Vol. 33, pp. 587-597, Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, London, Eng., C1

journal article

A qualitative investigation of school age children, their parents and school staff on their participation in the Digital Education to LImit Salt in the Home (DELISH) program

M Bouterakos, A Booth, D Khokhar, M West, C Margerison, K Campbell, C Nowson, C Grimes

(2020), Vol. 35, pp. 283-296, Health education research, Oxford, Eng., C1

journal article
2019

The digital education to limit salt in the home program improved salt-related knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors in parents

D Khokhar, C Nowson, C Margerison, M West, K Campbell, A Booth, C Grimes

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

journal article

Associations of dietetic management with maternal and neonatal health outcomes in women diagnosed with gestational diabetes: a retrospective cohort study

G Absalom, J Zinga, C Margerison, P van der Pligt

(2019), Vol. 32, pp. 728-736, Journal of human nutrition and dietetics, Chichester, Eng., C1

journal article

Comparison of salt-related knowledge, attitudes and behaviours between parents and caregivers of children under 18 years of age and other adults who do not care for children under 18 years of age in Victoria, Australia

D Khokhar, C Nowson, C Margerison, B Bolam, C Grimes

(2019), Vol. 2, pp. 51-62, BMJ Nutrition, Prevention and Health, London, Eng., C1

journal article
2018

Dietetics students' construction of competence through assessment and placement experiences

C Palermo, J Dart, A Begley, E Beck, R Bacon, J Tweedie, L Mitchell, J Maher, D Gallegos, M Kennedy, J Kellett, C Margerison, R Crawford, W Stuart-Smith

(2018), Vol. 75, pp. 307-315, Nutrition and dietetics, Chichester, Eng., C1

journal article

Teachers' perspectives of a new food literacy curriculum in Australia

J Nanayakkara, C Margerison, A Worsley

(2018), Vol. 118, pp. 48-61, Health education, Bingley, Eng., C1

journal article

Salt consumption by australian adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis

M Land, B Neal, C Johnson, C Nowson, C Margerison, K Petersen

(2018), Vol. 208, pp. 75-81, Medical Journal of Australia, Australia, C1

journal article

Exploring the impact of aboriginal health placement experiences on the preparation of dietetic graduates for practice with aboriginal communities

R Svarc, C Davis, H Mcdonald, J Perruzza, J Browne, R Delbridge, K Morgan, S O’Reilly, C Margerison, C Palermo

(2018), Vol. 75, pp. 448-456, Nutrition and Dietetics, Australia, C1

journal article

Parents' and young adults' perceptions of secondary school food education in Australia

J Nanayakkara, M Burton, C Margerison, A Worsley

(2018), Vol. 120, pp. 1151-1166, British food journal, Bingley, Eng., C1

journal article

Knowledge and attitudes are related to selected salt-specific behaviours among australian parents

D Khokhar, C Nowson, C Margerison, B Bolam, C Grimes

(2018), Vol. 10, Nutrients, Switzerland, C1

journal article

Digital Education to Limit Salt in the Home (DELISH) Program Improves Knowledge, Self-Efficacy, and Behaviors Among Children

C Grimes, A Booth, D Khokhar, M West, C Margerison, K Campbell, C Nowson

(2018), Vol. 50, pp. 547-554, Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, United States, C1

journal article

Senior secondary school food literacy education: Importance, challenges, and ways of improving

J Nanayakkara, C Margerison, A Worsley

(2018), Vol. 10, Nutrients, Switzerland, C1

journal article

Importance of home economics compared to other secondary school subjects: Australian parents' and young adults' views

Janandani Nanayakkara, Melissa Burton, Claire Margerison, Anthony Worsley

(2018), Vol. 11, pp. 72-79, International Journal of Home Economics, Bonn, Germany, C1

journal article
2017

The development of a web-based program to reduce dietary salt intake in schoolchildren: study protocol

C Grimes, A Booth, D Khokhar, M West, C Margerison, K Campbell, C Nowson

(2017), Vol. 6, JMIR Research protocols, Toronto, Ont., C1

journal article

Iodine intakes of victorian schoolchildren measured using 24-h urinary iodine excretion

K Beckford, C Grimes, C Margerison, L Riddell, S Skeaff, C Nowson

(2017), Vol. 9, pp. 1-11, Nutrients, Switzerland, C1

journal article

Importance of food literacy education for senior secondary school students: food system professionals' opinions

J Nanayakkara, C Margerison, A Worsley

(2017), Vol. 55, pp. 284-295, International journal of health promotion and education, Abingdon, Eng., C1

journal article

Food professionals' opinions of the Food Studies curriculum in Australia

J Nanayakkara, C Margerison, A Worsley

(2017), Vol. 119, pp. 2945-2958, British food journal, Bingley, Eng., C1

journal article
2016

Online interprofessional education in dietetic students

S Evans, C Ward, C Margerison

(2016), Vol. 73, pp. 268-274, Nutrition & dietetics, Milton, Qld., C1

journal article
2013

Dietary sources and meal distribution of sodium and potassium in a sample of Australian adults

C Margerison, L Riddell, N Wattanapenpaiboon, C Nowson

(2013), Vol. 70, pp. 294-299, Nutrition & dietetics, Richmond, Vic., C1

journal article
2011

Influence of dietary modifications on the blood pressure response to antihypertensive medication

C Huggins, C Margerison, A Worsley, C Nowson

(2011), Vol. 105, pp. 248-255, British journal of nutrition, Cambridge, England, C1

journal article
2008

Dietary approaches for weight loss with increased intakes of fruit, vegetables and dairy products

A Booth, C Nowson, A Worsley, C Margerison, M Jorna

(2008), Vol. 65, pp. 115-120, Nutrition and dietetics, Brisbane, Qld., C1

journal article
2005

Blood pressure change with weight loss is affected by diet type in men

C Nowson, A Worsley, C Margerison, M Jorna, S Godfrey, A Booth

(2005), Vol. 81, pp. 983-989, American journal of clinical nutrition, Bethesda, MD, C1

journal article
2004

Blood pressure response to dietary modifications in free-living individuals 1,2

C Nowson, A Worsley, C Margerison, M Jorna, A Frame, S Torres, S Godfrey

(2004), Vol. 134, pp. 2322-2329, Journal of nutrition, Bethesda, MD, C1

journal article

The effect of calcium supplementation on bone density in premenarcheal females: a co-twin approach

M Cameron, L Paton, C Nowson, C Margerison, M Frame, J Wark

(2004), Vol. 89, pp. 4916-4922, Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism, Baltimore, MD, C1

journal article
2003

Pregnancy and lactation have no long-term deleterious effect on measures of bone mineral in healthy women: a twin study

L Paton, J Alexander, C Nowson, C Margerison, M Frame, B Kaymakci, J Wark

(2003), Vol. 77, pp. 707-714, American journal of clinical nutrition, Bethesda, MD, C1

journal article
2002

Vitamin D intake and vitamin D status of Australians

C Nowson, C Margerison

(2002), Vol. 177, pp. 149-152, Medical journal of Australia, Glebe, N.S.W., C1

journal article

Hormone replacement therapy and bone mineral density: a co-twin approach

C Margerison, L Paton, C Nowson, F Hossain, B Kaymakci, J Wark

(2002), Vol. 9, pp. 436-442, Menopause, New York, NY., C1

journal article
2001

Association of birth weight and current body size to blood pressure in female twins

C Nowson, R MacInnis, J Hopper, J Alexander, L Paton, C Margerison, J Wark

(2001), Vol. 4, pp. 378-384, Twin research, Bowen Hills, Qld., C1

journal article

Funded Projects at Deakin

Other Public Sector Funding

NHMRC evidence review iodine-RFx5845 iodine (internal NHMRC number 2020-21RFQ009).

Prof Judi Porter, A/Prof Susan Torres, Prof Sarah McNaughton, A/Prof Ewa Szymlek-Gay, Dr Katherine Livingstone, Dr Claire Margerison, Dr Miaobing Zheng, A/Prof Kristy Bolton

National Health and Medical Research Council

  • 2022: $67,165
  • 2021: $17,018

NHMRC evidence review sodium - RFx5844 sodium (internal NHMRC number: 2020-21RFQ008).

A/Prof Susan Torres, Prof Judi Porter, Prof Sarah McNaughton, A/Prof Ewa Szymlek-Gay, Dr Katherine Livingstone, Dr Claire Margerison, Dr Miaobing Zheng, A/Prof Kristy Bolton

National Health and Medical Research Council

  • 2024: $53,540
  • 2022: $79,140
  • 2021: $20,291

Industry and Other Funding

Eat Up - school evaluation project 2022

Dr Rebecca Lindberg, Dr Claire Margerison

Eat Up Australia Ltd

  • 2022: $4,360

Supervisions

Principal Supervisor
2023

Krupa Thammaiah Kombanda

Thesis entitled: Young Australian Adults¿ Perceptions and Consumption of Discretionary Foods

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

Associate Supervisor
2023

Gozde Aydin

Thesis entitled: Primary School Food and Nutrition Education in Australia

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

2020

Durreajam Khokhar

Thesis entitled: Salt-related knowledge, attitudes and behaviours among parents from the state of Victoria, Australia

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

2018

Gamage Janandani Madhushika Nanayakkara

Thesis entitled: Senior Secondary School Food Literacy Education

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

Kelsey Beckford

Thesis entitled: Iodine intakes and food sources of iodine in Victorian Schoolchildren

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