Tracy Burrows

Tracy is an Associate Professor in Nutrition and Dietetics at the University of Newcastle in Australia. She is highly passionate about all things food, food behaviours, and communicating high quality, evidence-based information about diet and nutrition.
Tracy has published over 80 research papers and is involved in all aspects of teaching; from undergraduate through to postgraduate, where she supervises a variety of students.
Tracy has a focus on dietary assessment methods where she employs novel biomarkers as objective measures of diet, child obesity and translation community to clinical services and food addiction, which is a rapidly emerging area of research.
Areas of Expertise:

  • Dietary assessment using biomarkers
  • Childhood obesity
  • Nutrition translation in community and clinical settings
  • Food addiction
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The Science of Weight Loss: Dispelling Diet Myths (edX) EdX
The University of Newcastle, Australia,NewcastleX

The Science of Weight Loss: Dispelling Diet Myths (edX)

Embark on a journey to understand the true science behind weight loss with our comprehensive course. Discover why popular diets often fail, learn about healthy eating habits supported by research, and gain insights into maintaining a healthy weight for life. This course is designed for anyone looking to lose weight or support others in their weight management journey.

Feb 22nd 2023
5-12 Weeks
Nutrition Communication for Health Professionals: Key concepts (edX) EdX
The University of Newcastle, Australia,NewcastleX

Nutrition Communication for Health Professionals: Key concepts (edX)

Dive into the essential role of nutrition communication in healthcare with our comprehensive course designed for health professionals. Gain insights into preventing and managing chronic conditions like type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease through effective dietary strategies. Learn how to identify diet-related risks, understand the barriers to change, and engage in meaningful conversations that empower individuals towards healthier lifestyle choices.

Jun 1st 2022
3 Weeks
Nutrition Communication for Health Professionals: Applying skills (edX) EdX
The University of Newcastle, Australia,NewcastleX

Nutrition Communication for Health Professionals: Applying skills (edX)

Enhance your ability to communicate about nutrition effectively with our specialized course for health professionals. This program focuses on equipping you with the skills needed to support patients aiming to prevent or manage type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease through clear and concise messaging. Learn how to apply evidence-based techniques, clarify misconceptions, and recognize when a patient needs professional dietary advice.

This course is archived
3 Weeks
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