Melinda J. Hutchesson

Sep 2, 2024 | mdpi.com | Rebecca Collins |Lee M. Ashton |Tracy Burrows |Melinda J. Hutchesson

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Dec 13, 2023 | onlinelibrary.wiley.com | Katherine Kent |Melinda J. Hutchesson |Clare Collins |Karen Charlton

1 INTRODUCTION Food security exists when all people, at all times, have physical, social and economic access to sufficient safe and nutritious food that meets their dietary needs and food preferences for an active and healthy life.1 Food insecurity is the consequence of these needs not being fulfilled or when food is inaccessible in a socially acceptable manner.

Nov 1, 2023 | shorturl.at | Melinda J. Hutchesson

The Psychological Wellbeing and Lifestyle in University Students (PLUS) Research Network WebinarAbout this event5 hoursMobile eTicketThe PLUS Research Network Webinar is for Australian and New Zealand researchers who focus on health behaviours and mental ill health among university students. This is an opportunity to connect with fellow researchers and learn about their current research.

Sep 13, 2023 | onlinelibrary.wiley.com | Melinda J. Hutchesson |Megan C. Whatnall |Sally Hunt |Lee M. Ashton

1 INTRODUCTION Each year ~370 000 new students begin an undergraduate degree at one of the 39 Australian universities.1 Commencing university is a major life course transition. It brings new academic expectations, changes to living arrangements, geographical separation from families and new financial responsibilities.

Apr 27, 2023 | tandfonline.com | Melinda J. Hutchesson |Megan C. Whatnall |Sasha Fenton |Lee M. Ashton

AbstractObjective To evaluate the association between health behaviors with mental health among tertiary education students. Methods Six databases were searched until September 2021 for prospective cohort studies evaluating the association between health behavior(s) (dietary intake, physical activity, sedentary behavior, alcohol intake, sleep, smoking or illicit drug use) and mental health.