Dr Jacqueline Walker joined the School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences in November 2015 and is working as a Lecturer. She completed her doctoral degree in paediatric nutrition at The University of Queensland in March 2013, focusing on energy balance and body composition in children with cerebral palsy. Prior to this, she completed her undergraduate studies in exercise science and nutrition and dietetics at The University of Sydney. Jacqueline has worked as a dietitian for a number of years in acute hospital settings, community clinical settings and private practice, specialising in paediatric dietetics. She is an Accredited Practising Dietitian and Accredited Sports Dietitian, and a member of both the Dietitians Association of Australia and Sports Dietitians Australia.
Journal Article: Dietary patterns of competitive swimmers with moderate-to-severe cerebral palsy: A 3-year longitudinal evaluation
Walker, Jacqueline L., Cartwright, Jessica R., Dutia, Iain M., Wheeler, Mikaela and Tweedy, Sean M. (2023). Dietary patterns of competitive swimmers with moderate-to-severe cerebral palsy: A 3-year longitudinal evaluation. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 20 (7) 5331, 1-10. doi: 10.3390/ijerph20075331
Conference Publication: Was it a HIIT? A process evaluation of a school-based high-intensity interval training intervention
Duncombe, S., Barker, A.R., Price, L., Walker, J.L. and Stylianou, M. (2022). Was it a HIIT? A process evaluation of a school-based high-intensity interval training intervention. 2022 SMA Conference, Gold Coast, QLD Australia, 16-19 November 2022. Chatswood, NSW Australia: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2022.09.035
Journal Article: Nutritional knowledge of the Mediterranean diet is associated with positive attitudes and adherence in a non-Mediterranean multi-ethnic society
Aridi, Yasmine S., Walker, Jacqueline L., Roura, Eugeni and Wright, Olivia R. L. (2022). Nutritional knowledge of the Mediterranean diet is associated with positive attitudes and adherence in a non-Mediterranean multi-ethnic society. Dietetics, 1 (2), 124-136. doi: 10.3390/dietetics1020013
Evaluation of the Healthier Drinks at Healthcare Facilities, CHQ Obesity Strategy
(2017–2020) Children's Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service
(2016–2020) Children's Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service
Evaluation of a new paediatric multidisciplinary weight management service
(2016–2017) UQ Collaboration and Industry Engagement Fund - FirstLink
i-PATHWAY: a clinical prediction model to prevent childhood obesity
(2020) Doctor Philosophy
(2023) Doctor Philosophy
High-intensity interval exercise interventions in educational settings
Doctor Philosophy
Assessment of nutritional state: dietetic, energy and macronutrients
Walker, Jacqueline L. and Bell, Kristie L. (2020). Assessment of nutritional state: dietetic, energy and macronutrients. Nutrition and neurodisability. (pp. 109-130) edited by Peter B. Sullivan, Guro L. Andersen and Morag J. Andrew. London: Mac Keith Press.
Walker, Jacqueline L., Cartwright, Jessica R., Dutia, Iain M., Wheeler, Mikaela and Tweedy, Sean M. (2023). Dietary patterns of competitive swimmers with moderate-to-severe cerebral palsy: A 3-year longitudinal evaluation. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 20 (7) 5331, 1-10. doi: 10.3390/ijerph20075331
Aridi, Yasmine S., Walker, Jacqueline L., Roura, Eugeni and Wright, Olivia R. L. (2022). Nutritional knowledge of the Mediterranean diet is associated with positive attitudes and adherence in a non-Mediterranean multi-ethnic society. Dietetics, 1 (2), 124-136. doi: 10.3390/dietetics1020013
Babaeer, Lena, Stylianou, Michalis, Walker, Jacqueline L. and Gomersall, Sjaan (2022). Dietary intake and educational outcomes among Australian university students: cross-sectional and longitudinal associations. Public Health Nutrition, 25 (12), 3291-3305. doi: 10.1017/s1368980022001847
Duncombe, Stephanie L., Barker, Alan R., Price, Lisa, Walker, Jacqueline L., Dux, Paul E., Fox, Amaya, Matthews, Natasha and Stylianou, Michalis (2022). Making a HIIT: study protocol for assessing the feasibility and effects of co-designing high-intensity interval training workouts with students and teachers. BMC Pediatrics, 22 (1) 475, 1-12. doi: 10.1186/s12887-022-03440-w
Walker, Jacqueline L., Dix, Clare, Hardt, Jessica, Farletti, Rebecca and Littlewood, Robyn (2022). What do health professionals and parents want as part of an online childhood obesity prevention program?. Childhood Obesity, 19 (2), 88-101. doi: 10.1089/chi.2021.0313
Canfell, Oliver J., Littlewood, Robyn, Wright, Olivia R. L. and Walker, Jacqueline L. (2022). “We’d be really motivated to do something about it”: a qualitative study of parent and clinician attitudes towards predicting childhood obesity in practice. Health Promotion Journal of Australia, 34 (2), 398-409. doi: 10.1002/hpja.611
Duncombe, Stephanie L., Barker, Alan R., Bond, Bert, Earle, Renae, Varley-Campbell, Jo, Vlachopoulos, Dimitris, Walker, Jacqueline L., Weston, Kathryn L. and Stylianou, Michalis (2022). School-based high-intensity interval training programs in children and adolescents: A systematic review and meta-analysis. PLOS ONE, 17 (5) e0266427, e0266427. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0266427
Empowerment approaches in childhood weight management: A systematic review
Earle, Renae, Littlewood, Robyn, Nalatu, Simone and Walker, Jacqueline (2022). Empowerment approaches in childhood weight management: A systematic review. Childhood Obesity, 18 (1), 2-30. doi: 10.1089/chi.2021.0049
Gallo, Linda A., Gallo, Tania F., Young, Sophia L., Fotheringham, Amelia K., Barclay, Johanna L., Walker, Jacqueline L., Moritz, Karen M. and Akison, Lisa K. (2021). Adherence to dietary and physical activity guidelines in Australian undergraduate biomedical students and associations with body composition and metabolic health: a cross-sectional study. Nutrients, 13 (10) 3500, 3500. doi: 10.3390/nu13103500
Littlewood, Robyn, Canfell, Oliver J. and Walker, Jacqueline L. (2021). Response to ‘Systematic reviews do not always capture context of real-world intervention programmes for childhood obesity’ by Wild et al., 2021 in BMC Public Health. BMC Public Health, 21 (1) 500, 500. doi: 10.1186/s12889-021-10487-4
Canfell, Oliver J., Littlewood, Robyn, Wright, Olivia R. L. and Walker, Jacqueline L. (2021). i‐PATHWAY : Development and validation of a prediction model for childhood obesity in an Australian prospective birth cohort. Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health, 57 (8), 1250-1258. doi: 10.1111/jpc.15436
Hardt, Jessica, Canfell, Oliver J., Walker, Jacqueline L., Webb, Kerri-Lyn, Brignano, Sebastien, Peu, Tevita, Santos, Daphne and Littlewood, Robyn (2021). Healthier together: co-design of a culturally-tailored childhood obesity community prevention program for Māori and Pacific Islander children and families. Health Promotion Journal of Australia, 32 Suppl 1 (S1), 143-154. doi: 10.1002/hpja.438
Duncanson, K., Shrewsbury, V., Burrows, T., Chai, L. K., Ashton, L., Taylor, R., Gow, M., Ho, M., Ells, L., Stewart, L., Garnett, S., Jensen, M. E., Nowicka, P., Littlewood, R., Demaio, A., Coyle, D. H., Walker, J. L. and Collins, C. E. (2021). Impact of weight management nutrition interventions on dietary outcomes in children and adolescents with overweight or obesity: a systematic review with meta‐analysis. Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, 34 (1), 147-177. doi: 10.1111/jhn.12831
Littlewood, Robyn, Canfell, Oliver J. and Walker, Jacqueline L. (2020). Interventions to prevent or treat childhood obesity in Māori & Pacific Islanders: a systematic review. BMC Public Health, 20 (1) 725, 725. doi: 10.1186/s12889-020-08848-6
Aridi, Yasmine S., Walker, Jacqueline L., Roura, Eugeni and Wright, Olivia R. L. (2020). Adherence to the Mediterranean diet and chronic disease in Australia: national nutrition and physical activity survey analysis. Nutrients, 12 (5) 1251, 1251. doi: 10.3390/nu12051251
Henning Cruickshank, Andrea, McCambridge, Lara, Juffs, Philip and Walker, Jacqueline L. (2020). Consumer experiences of a healthier drinks initiative at a secure residential rehabilitation facility - a cross-sectional study. Australasian Psychiatry, 28 (3), 1039856220905297-327. doi: 10.1177/1039856220905297
Specialist children's obesity management services: what makes a difference in outcomes?
Walker, Jacqueline L., Malley, Rebecca, Littlewood, Robyn and Capra, Sandra (2020). Specialist children's obesity management services: what makes a difference in outcomes?. Asian Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 12 (1), 10-20. doi: 10.3923/ajcn.2020.10.20
Walker, Jacqueline L., Littlewood, Robyn, Rogany, Ayala and Capra, Sandra (2020). Implementation of the ‘Healthier Drinks at Healthcare Facilities’ strategy at a major tertiary children's hospital in Brisbane, Australia. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 44 (4) 1753-6405.13013, 295-300. doi: 10.1111/1753-6405.13013
Response to 'Clinical relevance and validity of obesity risk prediction tools' by Redsell et al
Canfell, Oliver J., Littlewood, Robyn, Wright, Olivia R. L. and Walker, Jacqueline L. (2018). Response to 'Clinical relevance and validity of obesity risk prediction tools' by Redsell et al. Public Health Nutrition, 21 (17), 1-2. doi: 10.1017/S1368980018002471
Canfell, Oliver J., Littlewood, Robyn, Wright, Olivia R. L. and Walker, Jacqueline L. (2018). Clinical relevance and validity of tools to predict infant, childhood and adulthood obesity: a systematic review. Public Health Nutrition, 21 (17), 1-13. doi: 10.1017/S1368980018001684
Shrewsbury, Vanessa A., Burrows, Tracy, Ho, Mandy, Jensen, Megan, Garnett, Sarah P., Stewart, Laura, Gow, Megan L., Ells, Louisa J., Chai, Li Kheng, Ashton, Lee, Walker, Jacqueline L., Littlewood, Robyn, Coyle, Daisy, Nowicka, Paulina, Ashman, Amy, Demaio, Alessandro, Duncanson, Kerith and Collins, Clare (2018). Update of the best practice dietetic management of overweight and obese children and adolescents: a systematic review protocol. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 16 (7), 1495-1502. doi: 10.11124/JBISRIR-2017-003603
Walker, Jacqueline L. and Littlewood, Robyn (2018). Pragmatic implementation studies to improve nutrition practices and policies: childcare during the first 1000 days as a contributor to long-term health. Public Health Nutrition, 21 (7), 1209-1211. doi: 10.1017/S1368980018000022
Walker, Jacqueline L., Ardouin, Stephen and Burrows, Tracy (2017). The validity of dietary assessment methods to accurately measure energy intake in children and adolescents who are overweight or obese: a systematic review. European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 72 (2), 185-197. doi: 10.1038/s41430-017-0029-2
An assessment of Australian school physical activity and nutrition policies
Stylianou, Michalis and Walker, Jacqueline L. (2017). An assessment of Australian school physical activity and nutrition policies. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 42 (1), 16-21. doi: 10.1111/1753-6405.12751
Walker, Jacqueline L, Malley, Rebecca, Littlewood, Robyn and Capra, Sandra (2017). The Need for Early Referral: Characteristics of Children and Adolescents Who Are Overweight and Obese Attending a Multidisciplinary Weight Management Service. Children (Basel, Switzerland), 4 (11) 93, 1-10. doi: 10.3390/children4110093
The association between the Mediterranean Dietary Pattern and cognitive health: a systematic review
Aridi, Yasmine S., Walker, Jacqueline L. and Wright, Olivia R. L. (2017). The association between the Mediterranean Dietary Pattern and cognitive health: a systematic review. Nutrients, 9 (7) 674, 674. doi: 10.3390/nu9070674
Walker, Jacqueline L., Bell, Kristie L., Stevenson, Richard D., Weir, Kelly A., Boyd, Roslyn N. and Davies, Peter S. W. (2015). Differences in body composition according to functional ability in preschool-aged children with cerebral palsy. Clinical Nutrition, 34 (1), 140-145. doi: 10.1016/j.clnu.2014.02.007
Bell, Kristie L., Boyd, Roslyn N., Walker, Jacqueline L., Stevenson, Richard D. and Davies, Peter S.W. (2013). The use of bioelectrical impedance analysis to estimate total body water in young children with cerebral palsy. Clinical Nutrition, 32 (4), 579-584. doi: 10.1016/j.clnu.2012.10.005
Walker, Jacqueline L., Bell, Kristie L., Boyd, Roslyn N. and Davies, Peter S. W. (2013). Validation of a modified three-day weighed food record for measuring energy intake in preschool-aged children with cerebral palsy. Clinical Nutrition, 32 (3), 426-431. doi: 10.1016/j.clnu.2012.09.005
Energy requirements in preschool-age children with cerebral palsy
Walker, Jacqueline L., Bell, Kristie L., Boyd, Roslyn N. and Davies, Peter S. W. (2012). Energy requirements in preschool-age children with cerebral palsy. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 96 (6), 1309-1315. doi: 10.3945/ajcn.112.043430
Walker, Jacqueline L., Bell, Kristie L., Stevenson, Richard D., Weir, Kelly A., Boyd, Roslyn N. and Davies, Peter S. W. (2012). Relationships between Dietary Intake and Body Composition according to Gross Motor Functional Ability in Preschool-Aged Children with Cerebral Palsy. Annals of Nutrition and Metabolism, 61 (4), 349-357. doi: 10.1159/000342557
A review of energy intake measures used in young children with cerebral palsy
Walker, Jaqueline L., Bell, Kristie L., Caristo, Fiona M., Boyd, Roslyn N. and Davies, Peter S.W. (2011). A review of energy intake measures used in young children with cerebral palsy. Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology, 53 (6), 569-572. doi: 10.1111/j.1469-8749.2011.03988.x
Was it a HIIT? A process evaluation of a school-based high-intensity interval training intervention
Duncombe, S., Barker, A.R., Price, L., Walker, J.L. and Stylianou, M. (2022). Was it a HIIT? A process evaluation of a school-based high-intensity interval training intervention. 2022 SMA Conference, Gold Coast, QLD Australia, 16-19 November 2022. Chatswood, NSW Australia: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2022.09.035
Littlewood, Robyn, Raethke, Lorissa, Freese, Jessica, Newcomb, Dana, Moss, Perrin, Walker, Jacqueline and Tracey, Frank (2019). Utilising the Project ECHO (R) model of education to empower health professional in the management of Childhood Overweight and Obesity. International Conference on Integrated Care, San Sebastian, Spain, 1-3 April 2019. London, United Kingdom: Ubiquity Press. doi: 10.5334/ijic.s3254
Littlelwood, Robyn, Walker, Jacqueline and Rogany, Ayala (2018). Childhood obesity: overarching, statewide governance as a successful enabler to an integrated approach for prevention and management. Asia Pacific Conference on Integrated Care, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 6-8 November 2017. London, United Kingdom: Ubiquity Press. doi: 10.5334/ijic.s1098
Day-to-day variability of energy intake in young children with cerebral palsy
Walker, J., Bell, K., Weir, K., Ware, R. S., Stevenson, R., Boyd, R. and Davies, P. (2012). Day-to-day variability of energy intake in young children with cerebral palsy. 6th Biennial Conference of the Australasian Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine, Brisbane Australia, 30 May - 2 June 2012. Oxford, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing.
Walker, J., Bell, K., Ware, R. S., Weir, K., Stevenson, R., Boyd, R. and Davies, P. (2012). Relationship between body composition and functional ability in preschool children with cerebral palsy. 6th Biennial Conference of the Australasian Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine, Brisbane Australia, 30 May - 2 June 2012. Oxford, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing.
Energy intake and reported feeding dysfunction in pre-school children with cerebral palsy
Forbes, L. A., Weir, K. A, Walker, J. L., Davies, P. S. W,, Stevenson, R., Boyd, R. N. and Bell, K. L. (2011). Energy intake and reported feeding dysfunction in pre-school children with cerebral palsy. 23rd Annual Meeting of the European Academy of Childhood Disability, Rome, Italy, 8-11 June 2011.
Energy balance and body composition in young children with cerebral palsy
Walker, Jacqueline Louise (2012). Energy balance and body composition in young children with cerebral palsy. PhD Thesis, School of Medicine, The University of Queensland.
Evaluation of the Healthier Drinks at Healthcare Facilities, CHQ Obesity Strategy
(2017–2020) Children's Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service
(2016–2020) Children's Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service
Evaluation of a new paediatric multidisciplinary weight management service
(2016–2017) UQ Collaboration and Industry Engagement Fund - FirstLink
High-intensity interval exercise interventions in educational settings
Doctor Philosophy — Associate Advisor
Other advisors:
Tackling the Nutrition Burden with an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Led and Co- Designed Healthy Living Program
Doctor Philosophy — Associate Advisor
Other advisors:
Implementing at Scale the First Allied Health (AH)-led Program to Treat Paediatric Overweight and Obesity
Doctor Philosophy — Associate Advisor
Other advisors:
Creating sustainable food environments for Queensland based primary schools through the implementation of Health and Wellbeing Qld 'Pick of the Crop' program
Doctor Philosophy — Associate Advisor
Other advisors:
Understanding past and present efforts to prevent childhood obesity in Queensland - an evidence-based, objective measure and preventative strategy.
Doctor Philosophy — Associate Advisor
Other advisors:
i-PATHWAY: a clinical prediction model to prevent childhood obesity
(2020) Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
Other advisors:
(2023) Doctor Philosophy — Associate Advisor
Other advisors: