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Associate Professor Sara Grafenauer

Associate Professor Sara Grafenauer

Associate Professor

BSc (Nutr); MSc (Nutr & Diet); Grad Cert PR Communications; PhD

Medicine & Health
School of Health Sciences

Program Lead, Nutrition & Dietetics at UNSW

Fellow, Dietitians Australia; Honorary Fellow at the University of Wollongong

PhD Research focused on dietary patterns and dietary change in weight loss

Board Director, Nutrition Australia & Global Whole Grain Initiative

Past Managing Director, Grains & Legumes Nutrition Council and Executive Manager, Communications & Marketing, Dietitians Australia. 
Phone
+61 2 9348 0864
E-mail
s.grafenauer@unsw.edu.au
  • Book Chapters | 2024
    Lin S; Sherry C; Milstein T; Mihrshahi S; Grafenauer S, 2024, 'The Potential of Campus Food Gardens to Achieve Student Food Literacy and Security in Australia', in Higher Education and SDG2: Zero Hunger, Emerald Publishing Limited, pp. 117 - 136, http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/978-1-83608-458-720241006
  • Journal articles | 2024
    Bhandari B; Zeng L; Grafenauer S; Schutte AE; Xu X, 2024, 'Long-Term Consumption of 6 Different Beverages and Cardiovascular Disease–Related Mortality: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Prospective Cohort Studies', Current Developments in Nutrition, 8, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cdnut.2024.102095
    Journal articles | 2024
    Bhattarai BB; Zeng L; Grafenauer S; Schutte AE; Xu X, 2024, 'Long-Term Consumption of Six Different Beverages and Cardiovascular Mortality: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Prospective Cohort Studies', Current Developments in Nutrition, 8, pp. 102928 - 102928, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cdnut.2024.102928
    Journal articles | 2024
    McLean C; Tapsell L; Grafenauer S; McMahon AT, 2024, 'How can the benefits of dietetic care be integrated into the treatment of patients undergoing alcohol withdrawal?', Drug and Alcohol Review, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/dar.13963
    Journal articles | 2024
    McLean C; Tapsell L; Grafenauer S; McMahon AT, 2024, 'Patients’ Views on Alcohol, Nutrition and Health: A Qualitative Study of Patients Admitted to Hospital for Alcohol Withdrawal', Alcoholism Treatment Quarterly, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/07347324.2024.2384456
    Journal articles | 2023
    Hughes J; Grafenauer SJ, 2023, 'The slow rise of sourdough: a nutrition audit of the bread category highlights whole grain', International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition, pp. 1 - 10, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09637486.2023.2213858
    Journal articles | 2023
    Mozejko H; McMahon A-T; McLean C; Grafenauer S, 2023, 'Nutritional care approaches and outcomes of health care professionals managing alcohol withdrawal patients post hospital discharge: a scoping review', Proceedings of The Nutrition Society, 82, pp. e143 - e143, http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0029665123001520
    Journal articles | 2023
    Nicholas J; Grafenauer S, 2023, 'Investigating pre-professional dancer health status and preventative health knowledge', Frontiers in Nutrition, 10, http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2023.1271362
    Journal articles | 2023
    Xu X; Grafenauer S; Barr M; Schuttea A, 2023, 'Fruit and Fruit Juice on Death and Disease Incidence: A Longitudinal Analysis of 18,603 Adults', Heart Lung and Circulation, 32, pp. s356 - s357, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.hlc.2023.06.815
    Journal articles | 2023
    Xu X; Grafenauer S; Barr ML; Schutte AE, 2023, 'Impact of Fruit and Fruit Juice on Death and Disease Incidence: A Sex-Specific Longitudinal Analysis of 18603 Adults', Journal of the American Heart Association, 12, http://dx.doi.org/10.1161/JAHA.123.030199
    Journal articles | 2022
    Abdullah MMH; Hughes J; Grafenauer S, 2022, 'Legume Intake Is Associated with Potential Savings in Coronary Heart Disease-Related Health Care Costs in Australia', Nutrients, 14, pp. 2912, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/nu14142912
    Journal articles | 2022
    Bryant L; Rangan A; Grafenauer S, 2022, 'Lupins and Health Outcomes: A Systematic Literature Review', Nutrients, 14, pp. 327, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/nu14020327
    Journal articles | 2022
    Estell ML; Barrett EM; Kissock KR; Grafenauer SJ; Jones JM; Beck EJ, 2022, 'Fortification of grain foods and NOVA: the potential for altered nutrient intakes while avoiding ultra-processed foods', European Journal of Nutrition, 61, pp. 935 - 945, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00394-021-02701-1
    Journal articles | 2022
    Hughes J; Pearson E; Grafenauer S, 2022, 'Legumes—A Comprehensive Exploration of Global Food-Based Dietary Guidelines and Consumption', Nutrients, 14, pp. 3080, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/nu14153080
    Journal articles | 2022
    Krois N; Hughes J; Grafenauer S, 2022, 'Dietitians’ Attitudes and Understanding of the Promotion of Grains, Whole Grains, and Ultra-Processed Foods', Nutrients, 14, pp. 3026, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/nu14153026
    Journal articles | 2022
    Milesi G; Rangan A; Grafenauer S, 2022, 'Whole Grain Consumption and Inflammatory Markers: A Systematic Literature Review of Randomized Control Trials', Nutrients, 14, pp. 374, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/nu14020374
    Journal articles | 2022
    Miller KB; Grafenauer SJ; Martikainen J, 2022, 'Nutrition economics: Four analyses supporting the case for whole grain consumption', Journal of Cereal Science, 105, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jcs.2022.103455
    Journal articles | 2022
    Reyneke G; Hughes J; Grafenauer S, 2022, 'Consumer Understanding of the Australian Dietary Guidelines: Recommendations for Legumes and Whole Grains', Nutrients, 14, pp. 1753, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/nu14091753
    Journal articles | 2022
    Sluyter C; Neess RI; Grafenauer S, 2022, 'Leveraging partnerships to amplify whole grain messaging', Journal of Cereal Science, 105, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jcs.2022.103456
    Journal articles | 2021
    Abdullah MMH; Hughes J; Grafenauer S, 2021, 'Healthcare cost savings associated with increased whole grain consumption among Australian adults', Nutrients, 13, pp. 1855, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/nu13061855
    Journal articles | 2021
    Abdullah MMH; Hughes J; Grafenauer S, 2021, 'Whole grain intakes are associated with healthcare cost savings following reductions in risk of colorectal cancer and total cancer mortality in australia: A cost-of-illness model', Nutrients, 13, pp. 2982, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/nu13092982
    Journal articles | 2021
    Bielefeld D; Hughes J; Grafenauer S, 2021, 'The changing landscape of legume products available in australian supermarkets', Nutrients, 13, pp. 3226, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/nu13093226
    Journal articles | 2021
    Croisier E; Hughes J; Duncombe S; Grafenauer S, 2021, 'Back in time for breakfast: An analysis of the changing breakfast cereal aisle', Nutrients, 13, pp. 1 - 18, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/nu13020489
    Journal articles | 2021
    Estell M; Hughes J; Grafenauer S, 2021, 'Plant protein and plant-based meat alternatives: Consumer and nutrition professional attitudes and perceptions', Sustainability (Switzerland), 13, pp. 1 - 18, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su13031478
    Journal articles | 2021
    Hughes J; Grafenauer S, 2021, 'Oat and barley in the food supply and use of beta glucan health claims', Nutrients, 13, pp. 2556, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/nu13082556
    Journal articles | 2020
    Ang K; Bourgy C; Fenton H; Regina A; Newberry M; Diepeveen D; Lafiandra D; Grafenauer S; Hunt W; Solah V, 2020, 'Noodles made from high amylose wheat flour attenuate postprandial glycaemia in healthy adults', Nutrients, 12, pp. 1 - 14, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/nu12082171
    Journal articles | 2020
    Bielefeld D; Grafenauer S; Rangan A, 2020, 'The effects of legume consumption on markers of glycaemic control in individuals with and without diabetes mellitus: A systematic literature review of randomised controlled trials', Nutrients, 12, pp. 1 - 18, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/nu12072123
    Journal articles | 2020
    Curtain F; Grafenauer S, 2020, 'Historical and Global Perspectives on Grains and Whole Grains within Dietary Guidelines', CEREAL FOODS WORLD, 65, http://dx.doi.org/10.1094/CFW-65-3-0029
    Journal articles | 2020
    Curtain F; Locke A; Grafenauer S, 2020, 'Growing the business of whole grain in the Australian market: A 6-year impact assessment', Nutrients, 12, pp. 313, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/nu12020313
    Journal articles | 2020
    Foster S; Beck E; Hughes J; Grafenauer S, 2020, 'Whole grains and consumer understanding: Investigating consumers’ identification, knowledge and attitudes to whole grains', Nutrients, 12, pp. 1 - 20, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/nu12082170
    Journal articles | 2020
    Grafenauer S; Miglioretto C; Solah V; Curtain F, 2020, 'Review of the sensory and physico-chemical properties of red and white wheat: Which makes the best whole grain?', Foods, 9, pp. 136, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/foods9020136
    Journal articles | 2020
    Hughes J; Vaiciurgis V; Grafenauer S, 2020, 'Flour for home baking: A cross‐sectional analysis of supermarket products emphasising the whole grain opportunity', Nutrients, 12, pp. 1 - 14, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/nu12072058
    Journal articles | 2020
    McLean C; Tapsell L; Grafenauer S; McMahon AT, 2020, 'Nutritional care of patients admitted to hospital for alcohol withdrawal: A 5-Year retrospective audit', Alcohol and Alcoholism, 55, pp. 489 - 496, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/alcalc/agaa060
    Journal articles | 2020
    McLean C; Tapsell L; Grafenauer S; McMahon AT, 2020, 'Systematic review of nutritional interventions for people admitted to hospital for alcohol withdrawal', Nutrition and Dietetics, 77, pp. 76 - 89, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/1747-0080.12593
    Journal articles | 2020
    Zhang YY; Hughes J; Grafenauer S, 2020, 'Got mylk? The emerging role of australian plant-based milk alternatives as a cow’s milk substitute', Nutrients, 12, pp. 1254, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/nu12051254
    Journal articles | 2019
    Curtain F; Grafenauer S, 2019, 'Comprehensive nutrition review of grain-based muesli bars in Australia: An audit of supermarket products', Foods, 8, pp. 370, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/foods8090370
    Journal articles | 2019
    Curtain F; Grafenauer S, 2019, 'Health star rating in grain foods—Does it adequately differentiate refined and whole grain foods?', Nutrients, 11, pp. 415, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/nu11020415
    Journal articles | 2019
    Curtain F; Grafenauer S, 2019, 'Plant-based meat substitutes in the flexitarian age: An audit of products on supermarket shelves', Nutrients, 11, pp. 2603, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/nu11112603
    Journal articles | 2019
    Figueira N; Curtain F; Beck E; Grafenauer S, 2019, 'Consumer understanding and culinary use of legumes in Australia', Nutrients, 11, pp. 1575, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/nu11071575
    Journal articles | 2018
    Grafenauer S; Curtain F, 2018, 'An audit of australian bread with a focus on loaf breads and whole grain', Nutrients, 10, pp. 1106, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/nu10081106
    Journal articles | 2015
    Grafenauer SJ; Tapsell LC; Beck EJ; Batterham MJ, 2015, 'Changes in food choice patterns in a weight loss intervention', Nutrition and Dietetics, 72, pp. 309 - 315, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/1747-0080.12185
    Journal articles | 2014
    Grafenauer SJ; Tapsell LC; Beck EJ; Batterham MJ, 2014, 'Development and validation of a Food Choices Score for use in weight-loss interventions', British Journal of Nutrition, 111, pp. 1862 - 1870, http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/S0007114514000063
    Journal articles | 2014
    Tapsell LC; Batterham MJ; Thorne RL; O'Shea JE; Grafenauer SJ; Probst YC, 2014, 'Weight loss effects from vegetable intake: A 12-month randomised controlled trial', European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 68, pp. 778 - 785, http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/ejcn.2014.39
    Journal articles | 2013
    Grafenauer SJ; Tapsell LC; Beck EJ; Batterham MJ, 2013, 'Baseline dietary patterns are a significant consideration in correcting dietary exposure for weight loss', European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 67, pp. 330 - 336, http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/ejcn.2013.26
    Journal articles | 2008
    Grafenauer S, 2008, 'Simplified Diet Manual, 10th Edition', Nutrition & Dietetics, 65, pp. 103 - 103, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1747-0080.2007.00191.x
    Journal articles | 2008
    Williams PG; Grafenauer SJ; O'Shea JE, 2008, 'Cereal grains, legumes, and weight management: A comprehensive review of the scientific evidence', Nutrition Reviews, 66, pp. 171 - 182, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1753-4887.2008.00022.x
  • Conference Abstracts | 2023
    Mozejko H; McMahon A-T; McLean C; Grafenauer S, 2023, 'Nutritional care approaches and outcomes of health care professionals managing alcohol withdrawal patients post hospital discharge: a scoping review', in Proceedings of The Nutrition Society, Cambridge University Press (CUP), Vol. 82, pp. e143 - e143, http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0029665123001520