Browsing Articles - School of Science, ATU Galway City by Author "Ryan, Lisa"
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Applying an extended Theory of Planned Behaviour to 2 predict breakfast consumption in adolescents
Ryan, Lisa; Kennedy, Sarah; Davies, Emma L; Clegg, Miriam E (European Journal of Clinical Nutrition 71(5), 2016-10)Background/Objectives: Breakfast skipping increases during adolescence and is associated with lower levels of physical activity and weight gain. Theory-based interventions promoting breakfast consumption in adolescents ... -
Associations between breakfast consumption, attitudes towards breakfast and physical activity in adolescents
Ryan, Lisa; Kennedy, Shelby; Clegg, Miriam E. (Proceedings of The Nutrition Society, 2015-01) -
Competency‐based assessment in nutrition education: A systematic literature review
O'Donovan, Sarah; Palermo, Claire; Ryan, Lisa (Wiley, 2021-09-19)Background: A suitably prepared and qualified nutrition and dietetics workforce is part of the solution to combating the burden of disease. Competency‐based assessment is a key part of the education of future workforces. ... -
Development of culturally appropriate low GI breakfast meals for Asian populations
Ryan, Lisa; Choi, Tammie (Proceedings of The Nutrition Society, 2015-01)Asian populations are known to be at increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes (T2DM) and are therefore recommended to choose low glycaemic index (GI) foods(1). Current dietetic practice in Australia provides dietary ... -
Diet and the risk of unipolar depression in adults: systematic review of cohort studies.
Ryan, Lisa; Foxcroft, David; Sanhueza, Claudia (Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, 2012-10)Background: Nutrition may be a risk factor for unipolar depression. We aimed to review the association between dietary variables and the risk of depression. Methods: Fifteen databases were searched up to May 2010. Only ... -
Dietary Advanced Glycation End Products and Risk Factors for Chronic Disease: A Systematic Review of Randomised Controlled Trials
Ryan, Lisa; Clarke, Rachel; Dordevic, Aimee L.; Tan, Sih Min; Coughlan, Melinda T (Nutrients, 2016-03)Dietary advanced glycation end-products (AGEs) form during heating and processing of food products and are widely prevalent in the modern Western diet. Recent systematic reviews indicate that consumption of dietary AGEs ... -
Do marine algal polyphenols have antidiabetic, antihyperlipidemic or anti-inflammatory effects in humans? A systematic review.
Ryan, Lisa; Murray, Margaret; Dordevic, Aimee L.; Bonham, Maxine P. (Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, 2017-04)Cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes are leading causes of morbidity and mortality globally. Marine algal polyphenols have potential to reduce the risk of these conditions, however, little is known about their ... -
The effect of dietary interventions and nutritional supplementation on bone mineral density in otherwise healthy adults with osteopenia: A systematic review
Ryan, Lisa; Costa, Ricardo J.S.; Porter, J.; Adderley, M.; Bonham, M.; Dart, J.; McCaffrey, T.; Davidson, Z. E. (Nutrition Bulletin, 2016-06)There are many health and economic consequences for patients with osteopenia, the precursor to osteoporosis. A range of treatments may provide positive outcomes for otherwise healthy adults, including dietary and exercise ... -
An emerging trend in functional foods for the prevention of cardiovascular disease and diabetes: Marine algal polyphenols
Ryan, Lisa; Murray, Margaret; Dordevic, Aimee L.; Bonham, Maxine P. (Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, 2016-11)Marine macroalgae are gaining recognition among the scientific community as a significant source of functional food ingredients. Due to the harsh environments in which macroalgae survive, they produce unique bioactive ... -
Evaluation of Measured Resting Metabolic Rate for Dietary Prescription in Ageing Adults with Overweight and Adiposity-Based Chronic Disease
Cooney, Ciara; Daly, Ed; McDonagh, Maria; Ryan, Lisa (MDPI, 2021-04-08)The primary objective of this study was to compare weight changes in two groups of ageing Irish adults with overweight and adiposity-based chronic disease: participants who had dietary energy requirements prescribed on the ... -
Fat saturation has no effect on glycaemic or satiety response to a high GI carbohydrate meal in healthy women
Ryan, Lisa; Clarke, Rachel (Proceedings of The Nutrition Society, 2015-01)Elevated dietary intake of processed, high glycaemic index (GI) carbohydrates is associated with an increased risk of developingchronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obesity and cancer(1,2). The ... -
The Impact of a Single Dose of a Polyphenol-Rich Seaweed Extract on Postprandial Glycaemic Control in Healthy Adults: A Randomised Cross-Over Trial
Ryan, Lisa; Murray, Margaret; Dordevic, Aimee L.; Bonham, Maxine P. (Nutrients, 2018-02)This study investigated the impact of a polyphenol-rich seaweed extract on postprandial glycaemia in healthy adults, and, as a secondary outcome, the influence of ethnicity on these outcomes. Thirty-eight volunteers (26 ... -
Oxidative stress and inflammation interactions in human obesity
Ryan, Lisa; Bondia-Pons, Isabel (Journal of physiology and biochemistry, 2012-02)Obesity is often characterized by increased oxidative stress and exacerbated inflammatory outcomes accompanying infiltration of immune cells in adipocytes. The oxidative stress machinery and inflammatory signaling are ... -
Oxidised Products of Cholesterol: Their Role in Apoptosis.
Ryan, Lisa; OCallaghan, Yvonne; O'Brien, Nora M. (Current Nutrition & Food Science, 2005-01)Oxysterols are oxygenated derivatives of cholesterol that may be formed endogenously or absorbed from the diet and are particularly found in highly processed foods of animal origin. These compounds elicit a range of ... -
Pressure. A Qualitative Analysis of the Perception of Concussion and Injury Risk in Retired Professional Rugby Players
Daly, Ed; White, Adam; Blackett, Alexander D.; Ryan, Lisa (MDPI Journals, 2021-09-21)This study interviewed retired professional rugby union players (≤10 years since retirement) to discuss their careers in the game of rugby union. The primary aim of the study was to document their understanding of concussion ... -
A Single-Dose of a Polyphenol-Rich Fucus Vesiculosus Extract is In sufficient to Blunt the Elevated Postprandial Blood Glucose Responses Exhibited by Healthy Adults in the Evening: A Randomised Crossover Trial
Ryan, Lisa; Margaret, Murray; Dordevic, Aimee L.; Bonham, Maxine P. (Antioxidants, 2019-02-24)When healthy adults consume carbohydrates at night, postprandial blood glucose responses are elevated and prolonged compared to daytime.Extended postprandial hyperglycaemia is a risk factor for type 2 diabetes. Polyphenols ... -
Study protocol for a double-blind randomised controlled trial investigating the impact of 12 weeks supplementation with a Fucus vesiculosus extract on cholesterol levels in adults with elevated fasting LDL cholesterol who are overweight or have obesity
Ryan, Lisa; Murray, Margaret; Cox, Katherine; Bonham, Maxine P.; Scholey, Andrew (BMJ Open, 2018-12)Introduction Hyperlipidaemia, hyperglycaemia and chronic inflammation are risk factors for chronic diseases cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. Polyphenols are bioactive compounds found in marine algae with potential ... -
A Systematic Review of the Impact of Multi-Strategy Nutrition Education Programs on Health and Nutrition of Adolescents
Ryan, Lisa; Meiklejohn, Sarah; Palermo, Claire (Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, Volume 48, Issue 9, 2016,, 2016-10)Objective: To update evidence on the impact of multi-strategy nutrition education interventions on adolescents’ health and nutrition outcomes and behaviors. Design: Systematic review of randomized controlled studies of ... -
A Systematic Review of the Impact of Multi-Strategy Nutrition Education Programs on Health and Nutrition of Adolescents
Ryan, Lisa; Meiklejohn, Sarah; Palermo, Claire (Systematic Review, 2016-10)Objective: To update evidence on the impact of multi-strategy nutrition education interventions on adolescents’ health and nutrition outcomes and behaviors. Design: Systematic review of randomized controlled studies of ... -
Training Load Monitoring Considerations for Female Gaelic Team Sports: From Theory to Practice
Duggan, John D.; Moody, Jeremy A.; Byrne, Paul J.; Cooper, Stephen-Mark; Ryan, Lisa (MDPI Journals, 2021-06-05)Athlete monitoring enables sports science practitioners to collect information to determine how athletes respond to training loads (TL) and the demands of competition. To date, recommendations for females are often adapted ...