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Biography
Judi has a wide range of clinical, managerial and research experiences in healthcare and academic settings. She now holds the role of Adjunct Professor (Research) at Monash University. After completing her dietetics training in Brisbane, Judi worked in London before returning to Melbourne. She has postgraduate qualifications from QUT, Monash University and Cornell University. She has expertise in quantitative and qualitative research methods, as well as in systematic reviews. Judi is a Fellow of Dietitians Australia, and Editor in Chief of Nutrition & Dietetics.
Research interests
Clinical nutrition; older adults; foodservices; systematic reviews; clinical trials
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
External positions
Senior Research Fellow, Allied Health, Eastern Health
1 Jul 2016 → …
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Projects
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Getting the timing right: Prehabilitation to Improve outcomes afteR Autologous sTem cEll tra nsplantation (PIRATE)
Dennett, A. M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Taylor, N. F. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Ting, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Porter, J. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/01/20 → 31/12/20
Project: Research
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Prevalence of sucrase-isomaltase genetic hypomorphic variants in patients with irritable bowel syndrome in Australia
Mitchell, H. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Garg, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Porter, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Gibson, P. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Barrett, J. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/01/20 → 31/12/20
Project: Research
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Evaluation of long term outcomes of the low FODMAP diet for patients with IBS
Mitchell, H. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Garg, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Porter, J. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/01/19 → 31/12/19
Project: Research
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Motivational Interviewing to increase walking in community-dwelling older adults after hip fracture
Taylor, N. F. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Shield, N. (Chief Investigator (CI)), O’Halloran, P. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Watts, J. J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Blackstock, F. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Porter, J. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Prendergast, L. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Hau, R. (Associate Investigator (AI)) & Peiris, C. (Associate Investigator (AI))
1/01/19 → 31/12/22
Project: Research
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Lion- AA: Lion GRIP Food & Dairy- Active Aging
Huschtscha, Z. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Da Costa, R. (Supervisor), Porter, J. (Supervisor) & Kannar, D. (Supervisor)
24/07/17 → 31/05/21
Project: Research
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Investigating the impact of body composition on the estimation of resting metabolic rate: new equations for adults aged ≥65 years developed using cross-sectional data
Porter, J., Ward, L. C., Nguo, K., Davidson, Z., Gibson, S., Prentice, R., Neuhouser, M. L. & Truby, H., Apr 2025, In: The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 121, 4, p. 795-803 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
1 Citation (Scopus) -
Malnutrition risk as a predictor of quality of life and skeletal muscle depletion following upper gastrointestinal cancer diagnosis: A longitudinal analysis
Hanna, L. (Leading Author), Nguo, K., Porter, J., Croagh, D. & Huggins, C. E. (Leading Author), Sept 2025, In: Journal of Nutrition, Health and Aging. 29, 9, 10 p., 100623.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Walking self-confidence and lower levels of anxiety are associated with meeting recommended levels of physical activity after hip fracture: a cross-sectional study
Noeske, K. E., Snowdon, D. A., Ekegren, C. L., Harding, K. E., Prendergast, L. A., Peiris, C. L., Shields, N., O’Halloran, P. D., Porter, J., Watts, J. J. & Taylor, N. F., 2025, In: Disability and Rehabilitation. 47, 1, p. 135-141 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access1 Citation (Scopus) -
Development and validation of age-specific predictive equations for total energy expenditure and physical activity levels for older adults
Porter, J., Ward, L. C., Nguo, K., Ward, A., Davidson, Z., Gibson, S., Prentice, R., Neuhouser, M. L. & Truby, H., May 2024, In: The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 119, 5, p. 1111-1121 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
6 Citations (Scopus) -
Diverting Food Waste From Landfill in Exemplar Hospital Foodservices: A Qualitative Study
Cook, N., Porter, J., Goodwin, D. & Collins, J., Jun 2024, In: Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. 124, 6, p. 725-739 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access5 Citations (Scopus)
Prizes
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DAA National merit award
Porter, J. (Recipient), 14 Aug 2019
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Fellow of the Dietitians Association of Australia
Porter, J. (Recipient), 17 May 2018
Prize: National/international honour
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Outstanding Contribution Award
Porter, J. (Recipient), 19 May 2017
Prize: National/international honour
Activities
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Nutrition & Dietetics (Journal)
Porter, J. (Editor in chief)
1 Dec 2019 → 2022Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Editorial responsibility
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BMC Nutrition (Journal)
Porter, J. (Associate editor)
22 May 2016 → 10 May 2018Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Editorial responsibility
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Scientific Advisory Board - Dietitian Connection
Porter, J. (Member)
1 Jan 2015 → 31 Dec 2017Activity: External Academic Engagement › External research organisation, centre or institute
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Nutrition & Dietetics (Journal)
Porter, J. (Guest editor)
1 Sept 2015 → 31 Dec 2016Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Editorial responsibility
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Chair, Scientific and Social Program Committee
Porter, J. (Member)
24 May 2014 → 21 May 2016Activity: External Academic Engagement › Submissions to industry or govt committees, commissions and inquiries