Emily is a PhD candidate in Nutrition and Dietetics in the School of Health Sciences, University of Newcastle. Emily graduated with a Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics, Honours Class I at the end of 2015, and is an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD). She is a food lover and healthy lifestyle advocate, regularly playing basketball and practising yoga. Currently, Emily's PhD research focuses on health and lifestyle behaviours, with particular focus on weight management, in patients with osteoarthritis. She hopes to continue her research in the fields of public health, nutrition and chronic disease.
Keywords
Clinical Nutrition
Nutrition and Dietetics
Osteoarthritis
Weight management
Languages
English (Mother)
Professional Experience
Academic appointment
Dates
Title
Organisation / Department
1/1/2017 - 31/12/2017
Casual Academic
University of Newcastle - Faculty of Health and Medicine School of Health Sciences Australia
Professional appointment
Dates
Title
Organisation / Department
22/7/2016 - 30/12/2016
Part Time Research Assistant
University of Newcastle - Faculty of Health and Medicine School of Health Sciences Australia
Awards
Scholarship
Year
Award
2015
Australian Postgraduate Award (APA) University of Newcastle
Teaching
Code
Course
Role
Duration
NUDI2220
Food Science 2 University of Newcastle - Faculty of Health and Medicine
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Conference (4 outputs)
Year
Citation
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Link
2020
Baines S, Webb E, Osmotherly P, Haskins R, 'Obesity, Energy Intake and Physical Activity in Older Australian Adults with Osteoarthritis', Proceedings 2020, 43, 2 (pg 41) No 2.73, 41-41 (2020)
Webb E, Osmotherly PG, Baines S, 'Weight loss and physical function in osteoarthritis: a systematic review', Proceeding of Dieticians Association of Australia 33rd National Conference (2017)
Webb EJ, Osmotherly PG, Baines SK, 'Effect of Dietary Weight Loss and Macronutrient Intake on Body Composition and Physical Function in Adults with Knee Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review', Journal of Nutrition in Gerontology and Geriatrics, 41, 103-125 (2022) [C1]
Overweight and obesity increase the risk of development and progression of knee osteoarthritis (OA), with higher levels of fat mass and lower levels of lean mass associat... [more]
Overweight and obesity increase the risk of development and progression of knee osteoarthritis (OA), with higher levels of fat mass and lower levels of lean mass associated with poorer functional status. The aim was to assess changes in weight, body composition and physical function following weight loss or weight maintenance interventions in knee OA. A comprehensive search of four databases was conducted. The risk of bias was assessed using the Quality Criteria Checklist for primary research. Primary outcomes included weight, body composition and physical function; secondary outcomes were lipids, inflammatory biomarkers and muscle strength. Eleven studies were included utilizing diet and exercise (n = 4) or diet-only (n = 7) interventions, two of which were weight maintenance studies. Most studies (n = 10) reported improvements in physical function with significant weight loss, while the change in strength reported in three studies was variable. The diet and exercise studies reported an average reduction in weight of 6.7% and lean mass of 1.6 kg, with greater improvements in physical function. The diet-only studies, including weight maintenance interventions, reported greater average weight loss (7.8%) and reduction in LM (2.0 kg). Overall, better retention of lean mass and muscle strength was observed in participants with higher protein intake (=37% of energy) and subsequently improved physical function.
Webb EJ, Osmotherly PG, Baines SK, 'Physical function after dietary weight loss in overweight and obese adults with osteoarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis', PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITION, 24, 338-353 (2021) [C1]
