TUESDAY 8th DECEMBER 2009

0900-1300 Student Master Class: Critiquing and Writing Research Sponsored by Hunter Medical Research Institute

0900-0910 Welcome Acting Chair: Miss Michelle Micallef, Student Mentoring GroupModerator: Dr Alison Coates, University of South Australia, SA

0910-0940 Thesis writing. What is a thesis plan and how do I avoid procrastination? What should my thesis look like and can I publish my work before I submit? A/Professor David Cameron-Smith, Deakin University, VIC

0940-1010 How to critique a journal article? Picking the good from the bad. Dr Alison Coates, University of South Australia, SA

1045-1115 How to write a conference abstract- what are key messages for a half page abstract? A/Professor Samir Samman, The University of Sydney, NSW

1115-1145 Life after the PhD. How to approach labs and companies for jobs and applying for fellowships (what is available to me?) Dr Lisa Wood, The University of Newcastle, NSW

1145-1200 Final questions and Close

1300-1320 Official Opening Concert Hall

1300-1305 Professor Andrew Sinclair, NSA President

1310-1320 Dr Lisa Wood, NSA NSNZ 2009 Joint ASM Local Organising Committee Chair

1320-1530 Plenary 1: Nutrient-Gene Interactions Concert Hall 

1320-1400 New Zealand research in diet-gene interactions - an overview Professor Lynette Ferguson, University of Auckland, New Zealand

1400-1430 Is the efficacy of dietary fat manipulation influenced by common polymorphisms? A/Professor Anne Marie Minihane, University of Auckland, New Zealand

1430-1510 The interplay between bioactive soy isoflavones the food matrix and the intestine in influencing the nutritional and clinical actions at the clinical, biochemical and genomic level - considerations in the development of functional foods in the 21st Century. Professor Ken Setchell, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, USA (Sponsored by Sanitarium)

1510-1530 Gene expression and physical activity A/Professor David Cameron-Smith, Deakin University, VIC

1600 -1730 Concurrent Session 1 Dietary Fats a& Oils

1600-1610 Evaluation of gastrointestinal and gustatory sensitivity to oleic acid in lean and obese men JE Stewart, RV Seimon, RSJ Keast, PM Clifton , C Feinle-Bisset

1610-1620 Dietary monounsaturated fat (from macadamia nuts) added isoenergetically to usual diets can reduce coronary risk in overweight subjects. SM Somerset, L Graham, K Markwell, K Kostner, D Colquhoun

1620-1630 Blood pressure is associated with markers of endogenous fat metabolismKE Charlton, E Warenjso, LC Tapsell, M Batterham, J O'Shea

1630-1640 Saturated fatty acid-induced inflammatory signalling in preadipocytes AL Dordevic, E Manickam, K Nguo, D Cameron-Smith

1640-1650 The dietary implications of fat taste sensitivity LP Newman, JE Stewart & RSJ Keast

1650-1700 The effects of a fatty meal and cocoa antioxidants, on catalase and superoxide dismutase activity in healthy subjects GP van Egmond, L Basham, PA Lewandowski

1700-1710 The effect of canola oil intake on life span and oxidative stress in SHRSP rats A Papazzo, L Lexis, P Lewandowski

1710-1720 Rapid screening of bioassay-guided elucidation of toxic substances in canola oil which shorten life of SHRSP rats S Ratnayake, X Conlan, P Lewandowski

1720-1730 The concentration of oleocanthal in olive oil waste S Cicerale, XA. Conlan, NW. Barnett and RSJ Keast

1600-1730 Concurrent Session 2 Salt

1600-1610 Iodine status during pregnancy and lactation in Palmerston North, New Zealand L Brough, Y Jin

1610-1620 Achieving salt intake of 6g per day in the current food supply in free-living adults using two dietary education strategies D-M Ireland, PM Clifton, JB Keogh

1620-1630 The relationship between sodium concentration and liking of salty foods L Lucas, RSJ Keast

1630-1640 Sodium and potassium intakes in an Australian population sample: has there been a change over the past 15 years? GA Rossetto, CE Huggins, LJ Riddell, SL O'Reilly, M Brinkman, GG Giles, D English, CA Nowson

1640-1650 Ethnic variation in dietary sodium intakes within an Australian population sample SL O'Reilly, M Brinkman , GG Giles, D English, CA Nowson

1650-1700 Dietary sodium and sodium potassium ratio predicts blood pressure in an Australian population sample CE Huggins, SL O'Reilly, M Brinkman, GG Giles, D English, CA Nowson

1700-1710 When are we consuming all this sodium? C Margerison, L Riddell, CA Nowson

1710-1720 Dietary sources of sodium in the diets of Australian children CA Grimes, KJ Campbell, LJ Riddell, CA Nowson

1720-1730 Monosodium glutamate is not associated with obesity, or a greater prevalence of weight gain over 5 years: Findings from the Jiangsu Nutrition Study of Chinese adults Z Shi, ND Luscombe-Marsh, GA Wittert, B Yuan, Y Dai, X Pan, and AW Taylor

1600-1730 Concurrent Session 3 Maternal and Infant Nutrition

1600-1615 Maternal high-fat consumption and the risk of disease in the offspring SK Cheema, K Chechi

1615-1630 Activation of metabolic flexibility by exercise prevents prenatally-induced obesity BH Breier, JL Miles, AM Norman, NM Thompson, K Huber

1630-1640 Breast feeding protects against current asthma up to 6 years of age KM Silvers, CM Frampton, K Wickens, PK Pattemore, T Ingham, D Fishwick, J Crane, G Ian Town, MJ Epton, the New Zealand Asthma and Allergy Cohort Study Group

1640-1650 Nutrient supplementation in pregnancy: Development of evidence-based best-practice guidelines AJ Hure, IMR Wright, R Smith, CE Collins

1650-1700 Investigation of casein and whey proteins during a single breast expression session and over a 24-h breastfeeding period S Khan, YS Casadio, CT Lai, DK Prime, AR Hepworth, NJ Trengove, PE Hartmann

1700-1710 Maternal macronutrient and micronutrient profiles in pregnancy and postpartum E Gresham, AJ Hure, R Smith, CE Collins

1710-1720 Is the iodine status of pregnant women better in India or New Zealand? S Skeaff, K Menon, and A Pettigrew

1720-1730 The food choices of Australian women during pregnancy ML Blumfield, AJ Hure, L MacDonald-Wicks, AJ Patterson, R Smith, CE Collins

WEDNESDAY 9th DECEMBER 2009

0830-1030 Plenary 2: Diet and the Colonic Microflora Sponsored by International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics

0830-0900 Gut microflora, probiotics and immune function Professor Harsharn Gill, Department of Primary Industries, VIC

0900-0925 Probiotics prevent the development of eczema in early childhood Professor Peter Black, University of Auckland, NZ

0925-0950 Impacts of dietary resistant starch and protein on colorectal health Dr Michael Conlon, CSIRO, SA

0950-1010 Impacts of diet on diseases of the large intestine Professor John Pluske, Murdoch University, WA

1010-1030 General Discussion

1100-1235 Concurrent Session 4 Gastro Intestinal Tract 

1105-1115 Gastrointestinal determinants of acute energy intake in healthy lean males RV Seimon, K Lange, TJ Little, IM Brennan, AN Pilichiewicz, KL Feltrin, AJ Smeets, M Horowitz, C Feinle-Bisset

1115-1125 Gluten as a cause of gastrointestinal symptoms in patients who do not have coeliac disease JR Biesiekierski, E Newnham, P Irving, JS Barrett, M Haines, J Doecke, SJ Shepherd, JG Muir & PR Gibson

1125-1135 An investigation of unsubstantiated "low GI" claims for Australian foods T Sideratou, FS Atkinson, AW Barclay, JC Brand-Miller

1135-1145 Microbiota and protein profiles of interleukin-10 gene-deficient mice are altered when fed diets enriched in n-3 and n-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids B Knoch, K Nones, MPG Barnett, JM Cooney, D Barraclough, W Laing,WC McNabb, NC Roy

1145-1155 The beneficial effects of a probiotic bacterium, propionibacterium jensenii 702, when consumed with soy foods L Kotula, MC Adams, PH Ho, J Luo

1155-1205 Addition of dietary enzymes and sorghum protein digestibility A Sultan, X Li, D Zhang, and WL Bryden

1205-1215 Characteristics of fermented goat's milk containing probiotic bacteria RDCS Ranadheera, SK Baines, MC Adams

1215-1225 The effect of dietary vegetable and fruit fibres on gut health in healthy rats C Butts, G Paturi, CE de Guzman, J Monro, R Wibisono, D Hedderley, H Smith, S Martell, D Sun-Waterhouse, C Lister & J Sutherland

1225-1235 Effect of two diets with varying insulin demand on day-long profiles of blood glucose and insulin concentrations J Bao , F Atkinson , JC Brand-Miller

1100-1235 Concurrent Session 5 Micronutrients

1105-1115 Improving vitamin D status abrogates age-related change in bone markers in older women. J Coad, PR von Hurst, W Stonehouse, MC Kruger

1115-1125 Consumption of salmon vs salmon oil capsules - effects on selenium and omega-3 PUFA status W Stonehouse, MR Pauga, R Kruger, CD Thomson, M Wong, MC Kruger

1125-1135 Micronutrient status in children with cerebral palsy N Schoendorfer, R Boyd, L Vitetta, U Tinggi, J Coombes, PSW Davies

1135-1145 Insulin sensitivity is improved with vitamin D supplementation in South Asian women who are vitamin D deficient and insulin resistant - a randomised, placebo-controlled trial PR von Hurst, W Stonehouse, J Coad

1145-1155 Folate status; a recognised determinant of colorectal neoplasia may be modified by bitter taste perception and genetics L Boyd, M Lucock, R Wai, X Ng, Z Yates, V Skinner, P Roach,M Veysey

1155-1205 Prevention of obesity in mice by the Australian fruit Illawarra plum EL Symonds, M Fenech

1205-1215 Is the level and form of iron in muscle influenced by finishing systems in lambs? EN Ponnampalam, G Croatto, RD Warner, DW Pethick, DL Hopkins

1215-1225 Are a substantial proportion of reproductive aged females undertaking hormonal contraceptive practices that might alter their risk of iron deficiency? AJ Greig, MA Palmer

1225-1235 Folate intake and status in young Australian women F Fayet, V Flood, S Truswell, P Petocz, S Samman

1100-1235 Concurrent Session 6 Omega 3 & Human Health 

1100-1115 Long-chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids may reduce obesity JD Buckley and PRC Howe

1115-1125 Losing weight the healthy way - how do omega-3 fatty acids really work? E Manickam, AJ Sinclair, D Cameron-Smith

1125-1135 Plasma fatty acid profiles are different in obese versus non-obese asthma HA Scott, PG Gibson, ML Garg, J Smart, LG Wood

1135-1145 Higher erythrocyte LCn-3 PUFA content is associated with a healthier body composition AM Coates, TL Pettman, KJ Murphy, CM Milte, JD Buckley, PRC Howe

1145-1155 Associations between baseline erythrocyte n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and weight indices in volunteers for a weight loss dietary intervention LC Tapsell, J OShea, M Batterham, K Charlton, E Warensjo, R Thorne, K Zhang

1155-1205 Baseline fish consumption patterns in overweight volunteers participating in a trial examining dietary fat and weight loss EP Neale, LC Tapsell, MJ Batterham, KE Charlton

1205-1215 Differential effects of a single oral dose of EPA or DHA rich fish oil on platelet aggregation in healthy human subjects M Phang, AJ Sinclair, LF Lincz, ML Garg

1215-1225 Dose of omega-3 PUFA required to lower plasma triglyceridesin pre-menopausal women CE Sparkes, AJ Sinclair, RA Gibson, PL Else, BJ Meyer

1225-1235 DPA (22:5n-3) reduces the expression of genes involved in fatty acid synthesis in liver cells G Kaur, N Konstantopoulous, J Molero-Navajas, D Cameron-Smith, A J Sinclair

<1330-1435 Concurrent Session 7 The Science Behind Weight Management

1335-1345 Are high carbohydrate, high fibre diets the best choice for overweight women? LA Te Morenga, JI Mann, MT Levers, RC Brown, SM Williams

1345-1355 The effect of two different weight loss approaches on anthropometric and metabolic profiles of obese individuals IA Munro, ML Garg

1355-1405 Predictors of retention rates in a 12-week commercial web-based weight loss program M Neve, CE Collins, PJ Morgan

1405-1415 Dietary intake changes in men participating in the SHED-IT weight loss intervention CE Collins, PJ Morgan , DR Lubans, JM Warren, R Callister

1415-1425 A clinical trial comparing a low glycemic index and a low fat, high fibre diet in women with polycystic ovary syndrome K Marsh, J Brand-Miller, K Steinbeck, F Atkinson, P Petocz

1425-1435 General Discussion

1330-1435 Concurrent Session 8 Functional Foods

1335-1345 Dietary arabinoxylan increases short chain fatty acid concentration of digesta from pigs consuming a high risk "Western diet": a pilot study BAWilliams, D Zhang, A Lisle, D Mikkelsen, AR Bird, DL Topping, WL Bryden, MJ Gidley

1345-1355 Effect of chilli intake on platelet aggregation KDK Ahuja, MJ Adams and MJ Ball

1355-1405 Effects of different amounts of chilli consumption on postprandial glucose and insulin NJ Green, KDK Ahuja, IK Robertson, MJ Ball

1405-1415 The effects of cocoa antioxidants in a rat model of non-alcoholic steatohepatitis M Janevski, J Antonas, R Standish, P Lewandowski

1415-1425 The glycaemic response of concept snack bars made from a vegetable starch n comparison to standard bars made from standard white flour and from wheat starch S Eady, A Wallace, K Sutton, J Monro, M Suman, L Motoi, L Simmons, A Wilson, R Scott, J Willis, C Frampton

1425-1435 In vitro digestibility of starches S Dhital, A Shrestha, M Gidley

1330-1435 Concurrent Session 9 Dietary Methodology

1330-1345 Dietary methodology in clinical trials: changing dietary fat profiles LC Tapsell, J OShea, M Batterham, K Charlton

1345-1355 Fast food definitions: an explanation for conflicting evidence? L Thornton, A Kavanagh, R Bentley

1355-1405 The Gastrointestinal Symptoms Evaluation for Nutritional Supplements (GSENS): preliminary development and validation EH Clayton, JF Watson, PL Hazell, SJ Hirneth, CJ Kable, TL Hanstock

1405-1415 Dairy intakes in Australian children and adolescents: Nutrient contributions and comparison to dietary recommendations D Klose, M Noakes, J Syrette, J Bowen

1415-1425 A systematic review: Validation of children's dietary fat intake using biomarkers BS Berthon, T Burrows

1425-1435 Carbohydrate intake in gestational diabetes mellitus - should there be a minimum? JCY Louie, T Markovic, D Foote, G Ross, J Brand-Miller

1435-1530 Poster Session 1: Presentations

1530-1615 Dairy Australia Lecture Comparative genomics of lactation; identifying new roles for milk Dr Kevin Nicholas, Deakin University, VIC

1615-1700 Nutrition Society of Australia Awards

1700-1745 Muriel Bell Lecture Omega 3 fats and human health - more than just a fishy tale? Professor Phil Calder, University of Southampton, UK

1800-2130 Workshop for Mid-Career Researchers: Success at the NHMRC Sponsored by Hunter Medical Research Institute

THURSDAY 10th DECEMBER 2009

0715-0815 Young Investigator "Meet the Expert" Breakfast Sponsored by Hunter Medical Research Institute

0830-1030 Plenary 3: Nutrition, Immune System and Inflammation

0830-0910 New insights into the mechanisms of action by which n-3 fatty acids affect cell function Professor Phil Calder, University of Southampton, UK

0910-0940 Carbohydrate, respiratory illness and inflammation in elite athletes Dr Amanda Cox, Hunter Medical Research Institute, NSW

0940-1010 Omega-3 fatty acids and rheumatoid arthritis Dr Les Cleland, Royal Adelaide Hospital, SA

1010-1030 Antioxidant supplements interfere with exercise training-induced adaptations Dr Jeff Coombes, University of Queensland, QLD

1100-1200 Concurrent Session 10 Body Composition

1100-1110 Effects of lupin-enriched foods on body weight and composition in overweight individuals R Belski, TA Mori, IB Puddey, S Sipsas, TR Ackland, JM Hodgson

1110-1120 Nutrition after gastric banding: is there a role for high protein diets? Baseline characteristics and early changes in anthropometry and biochemistry after surgery A Dodsworth, H Warren-Forward, B James, T Wright, S Baines

1120-1130 Secular trends in the waist to height ratio in Australian young people SP Garnett, LA Baur, AD Okely, CT Cowell

1130-1140 Body composition in boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy SA Elliott, Z Davidson, PSW Davies, H Truby

1140-1150 Sarcopenia and sarcopenic obesity in older people with COPD? VM McDonald, LG Wood, J Smart, I Higgins, PG Gibson

1150-1200 Energy requirements in boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy Z Davidson, SA Elliott, PSW Davies, H Truby

1100-1200 Concurrent Session 11 Socio-economic Aspects of Nutrition

1100-1110 Influences on diet quality among women from disadvantaged backgrounds SA McNaughton, D Crawford, K Ball

1110-1120 Why do some women of low socioeconomic position eat better than others? D Crawford, K Ball, C Hume, L Stephens, SA McNaughton

1120-1130 Socioeconomic status is a less important determinant of obesity in Generation Y MA Allman-Farinelli, T Chey, AE Bauman

1130-1140 Low fruit and vegetable consumption in disadvantaged communities: are 'poor environments' to blame? K Ball, L Thornton, SA McNaughton, R Roberts, G Abbott, D Crawford

1140-1150 Look who's cooking and shopping. Involvement of young adults in food purchasing and preparation: socio-demographic correlates and associations with diet quality and weight status KJ Smith, SA McNaughton, SL Gall, L Blizzard, T Dwyer, AJ Venn

1150-1200 Feasibility of collecting and analysing shopping receipts to determine fruit and vegetable purchasing behaviour E James, F Stacey, C Glasson, K Chapman, J Lai, C Ruhan

1100-1200 Concurrent Session 12 Food Behaviours

1100-1110 A culturally appropriate program to treat metabolic syndrome in female Pakistani immigrants R Kousar, J Antonas, C Burns, P Lewandowski

1110-1120 Understanding consumer knowledge of the potential health benefits of leafy green vegetables (baby spinach and rocket) A McMahon, E Warenjso, LC Tapsell

1120-1130 Associations of parents' nutrition knowledge and attitudes with children's weight status D Zarnowiecki, N Sinn, J Dollman

1130-1140 Food purchasing practices of families by socio-economic and food security status C Smith, WR Parnell, R Brown

1140-1150 Nutrition students' beliefs and knowledge of the role of food in health: a longitudinal study of the influence of tertiary nutrition education A Fisher, L Riddell, W Hunter, R Keast

1150-1200 Motivating instructions increases children's taste sensitivity DG Liem, EH Zandstra

1230-1330 NSA Annual General Meeting, NSNZ Annual General Meeting

1330-1530 Plenary 4: Omega-3, Brain and Mental Health

1530-1410 FADS2 polymorphisms modify the effect of formula feeding on child IQ Capt Joseph R Hibbeln, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse & Alcoholism, USA

1410-1450 Docosahexaenoic acid in neuronal survival, neurodevelopment and function: molecular perspective Dr Hee-Yong Kim, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse & Alcoholism, USA

1450-1530 The Seychelles Child Development Nutrition Study Professor Sean Strain, University of Ulster, Northern Ireland

1530-1630 Poster Session 2: Presentations

1630-1730 Concurrent Session 13 Physical Activity and Nutrition

1630-1640 A high protein diet with resistance exercise improves weight loss and body composition in overweight and obese patients with type 2 diabetes TP Wycherley, M Noakes, PM Clifton, X Cleanthous, JB Keogh, GD Brinkworth

1640-1650 Frequency of physical activity and screen viewing-time predict serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D concentrations in a national sample of school-aged children in New Zealand R Skerton, A Gray, L Houghton, CM Skeaff, J Rockell, T Green and W Parnell

1650-1700 Effect of energy-restriction and exercise on quality of life and depression in overweight and obese women with polycystic ovary syndrome RL Thomson, JD Buckley, M Noakes, PM Clifton, RJ Norman, GD Brinkworth

1700-1710 Energy deficiency, menstrual disturbances and low bone mass: what do female athletes know about the female athlete triad? SM Kyriazis, B Hill, S Kukuljan, AI Turner, G Ducher

1710-1720 Investigating lifestyle behaviours of Australian prostate cancer survivors S Baines, C Moroney, SJ Bowe,, J Denham, S Capra

1720-1730 General Discussion

1630-1730 Concurrent Session 14 Public Health and Nutrition

1630-1640 How Heart Foundation practice helps improve Australia's health: evidence and policy underpinning food supply practice B Eden, T Udell, AM Mackintosh, C Colyer

1640-1650 Melbourne adults are at risk of mild-to-moderate iodine deficiency JR Baxter, LJ Riddell, CE Huggins, M Brinkman, GG Giles, D English, G Ma, CJ Eastman, CA Nowson

1650-1700 Fortification monitoring: tracking mandatory folic acid and iodine fortification in Australia and New Zealand PE Craig, M Cooper-Stanbury

1700-1710 Consumer perceptions of caffeinated sugar-sweetened soft-drinks in Australia D. Sayompark, RSJ. Keast and LJ Riddell

1710-1720 Implementing best practice in nutrition and hydration support in residential aged care: Change in resident nutrition status J Byles, L Parkinson, L Perry, S Capra, A Moxey, H Bellchambers 1720-1730 General Discussion

1630-1730 Concurrent Session 15 Bioactives

1630-1640 The relative levels of the two main catechins of green tea, EGCG and EGC, change markedly during the tea growing season on the NSW central coast JC Krahe, J Golding, PD Roach

1640-1650 Effect of dietary supplementation of cinnamon on HbA1c, blood pressure and serum lipids in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus R Akilen, A Tsiami, D Devendra, N Robinson

1650-1700 Consumption of ZESPRIŽ GOLD Kiwifruit by healthy older adults improves measures of upper respiratory tract infection and oxidative stress DC Hunter, MC Kruger, JMS Loh, CL Booth, T McGhie, M Wohlers, L Drummond, LM Stevenson, MA Skinner

1700-1710 Grape seed extract metabolites found after fermentation by pig ileal microbiota DJ Wang, BA Williams, MG Ferruzzi, B D'Arcy

1710-1720 Effects of ingestion conditions on the oral bioavailability of epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) after a single-dose administration in healthy humans N Naumovski, PD Roach

1720-1730 Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and well-being in an older community-dwelling population LC Edney, V Danthiir, N Burns

FRIDAY 11th DECEMBER 2009

0830-1030 Plenary 5: Structuring Food for Health Sponsored by Riddet Institute, New Zealand

0830-0900 Structuring food materials to control nutrient bioavailability Professor Harjinder Singh, Riddet Institute, New Zealand

0900-0930 Describing dietary energy - do we need a new approach? Professor Paul Moughan, Riddet Institute, New Zealand

0930-1000 Particle size effects on satiety and digestibility in food and feed Professor Mike Gidley, University of Queensland, QLD

1000-1030 Homeostasis and the accuracy of functional food values Dr John Monro, New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research, New Zealand

1100-1200 Concurrent Session 16 Cognition

1100-1110 Childhood behaviour and learning disorders respond to changes in erythrocyte polyunsaturated fatty acid content NS Sinn, CM Milte, AM Coates, J Buckley, RM Young, PRC Howe

1110-1120 Participation in a dietary intervention study improves mood in postmenopausal women SJ Torres, CA Nowson

1120-1130 What contributes to weight loss dietary adherence? Results of a psychosocial investigation KE Markwell, S Somerset, F Rowe, S Borbasi

1130-1140 Associations between mild to moderate depression and food intake patterns in overweight subjects participating in a diet and physical activity intervention R Jani, L Graham, K Markwell, SM Somerset

1140-1150 Erythrocyte polyunsaturated fatty acid status, memory and cognition in older adults with mild cognitive impairment and healthy controls CM Milte, NS Sinn, AM Coates, J Buckley, PRC Howe

1150-1200 Associations between omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, APOE-?4 allele status, and cognitive functioning in an older community-dwelling sample V Danthiir, N Burns, T Nettelbeck, C Wilson, P Clifton, G Wittert

1100-1200 Concurrent Session 17 Paediatric Nutrition

1100-1110 The polyunsaturated fatty acid intakes of children from the Kids Eat Kids Play Survey N Kolanu, BJ Meyer

1110-1120 Soft drink consumption among Australian children A Rangan, V Flood, J Louie, T Gill

1120-1130 The dietary patterns and intake of healthy preschool New Zealand children MJ Gibbons, CR Wall, CC Grant

1130-1140 Does a school garden program have a differential impact on vegetable intakes in boys versus girls attending primary school? R Jaenke, CE Collins, PJ Morgan, DR Lubans, KL Saunders, GI Quick & JM Warren

1140-1150 Home food availability mediates association between maternal nutrition knowledge and children's food intakes KJ Campbell, DA Crawford, G Abbott, SA McNaughton, K Ball

1150-1200 The role of packaging on sandwich quality and safety in school lunch boxes M Wong, S Baines, MC Adams

1100-1200 Concurrent Session 18 Medicinal Foods

1100-1110 In vitro fermentation of co-cultures to rice dietary fibre and its implications in probiotic technologies WMADB Fernando.,CS Brennan, SH Ranaweera,, KKDS Flint, A Bamunuarachchi

1110-1120 Acute effects of resveratrol (resVidaŽ) supplementation on cardiovascular risk factors RH Wong, NM Berry, AM Coates, JD Buckley, I Kunz, PRC Howe

1120-1130 Dietary iodine deficiency among pregnant women in the Gippsland region A Rahman, G Savige, J Chesters, N Deacon, B Panther

1130-1140 Improving thiamine status in people with type 2 diabetes: the role of Australian pork JB Keogh, G Brinkworth, T. Wycherley, X Cleanthous, PM Clifton, M Noakes

1140-1150 Phytosterols combined with oils rich in eicosapentaenoic and docosahexaenoic acid: a potential treatment for hyperlipidemia MA Micallef, ML Garg

1150-1200 Analysis of vitamin d in meat: an old approach to a new problem J Liu, J Arcot, A Trube, H Greenfield, DR Fraser

1200-1300 Plenary 6: Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals

1200-1220 Plant sterols Dr Peter Clifton, CSIRO, SA

1220-1240 Designing healthy, tasty, tender lamb focused on the consumer Dr David W Pethick, Murdoch University, WA

1240-1300 Functional effects of omega-3 fatty acids: EPA vs DHA Dr Trevor Mori, University of Western Australia, WA

1300-1330 Student Awards & Close of Conference, Professor Manohar Garg, NSA President Elect

1400-1900 Hunter Valley Winery Tour