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Research Associate

Dr Amy Jennings

Amy Jennings
Job Title Contact Location
Senior Research Associate  Amy dot Jennings at uea dot ac dot uk
Tel: +44 (0)1603 59 1118  
Medical School 2.21 
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Career

Research Associate in Diet, Nutrition and Public Health: University of East Anglia, 2009 – present

Research Associate in Nutritional Epidemiology and Biostatistics: University of East Anglia, 2008 –2009

Research Fellow in Epidemiology and Public Health: University of Warwick, 2008

Research Assistant: London South Bank University, 2002-2005

Research Assistant: Diabetes UK, 2000 

Academic Background

BSc Food Science and Nutrition: University of Wales, Cardiff, 1998-2001

PhD Human Nutrition: London South Bank University, 2005 

Key Research Interests

 Research experience

The main focus of my current research relates to evaluation of public health initiatives and analysis of epidemiological studies with a particular focus on childhood obesity.  I am also currently researching associations between a range of dietary components, including flavonoids and amino acids, and markers of disease status in twins.  My previous research has included work on diabetes including the evaluation of a clinical intervention testing the use of a ‘virtual’ clinic to aid diabetes self-management.       
 

Selected Recent Publications

  • Jennings, A, Welch, A, Fairweather-Tait, SJ, Kay, C, Minihane, A-M, Chowienczyk, P, Jiang, B, Cecelja, M, Spector, T, Macgregor, A and Cassidy, A (2012) Higher anthocyanin intake is associated with lower arterial stiffness and central pressure in women. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. ISSN 0002-9165
  • Jennings, A, Cassidy, A, Winters, T, Barnes, S, Lipp, A, Holland, R and Welch, A (2012) A positive effect of a targeted community intervention to improve access and availability of fruit and vegetables in a deprived area. (In Press)
  • Jennings, A, Welch, A, van Sluijs, E, Griffin, S and Cassidy, A (2012) Associations between eating frequency, adiposity, diet and activity in healthy weight and centrally obese children 9-10 years. (In Press)
  • Jennings, A, Welch, A, Jones, AP, Harrison, F, Bentham, G, Van Sluijs, EMF, Griffin, SJ and Cassidy, A (2011) Local food outlets, weight status, and dietary intake: associations in children aged 9-10 years. American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 40 (4). pp. 405-410.
  • Jennings, A, Welch, A, van Sluijs, EM, Griffin, SJ and Cassidy, A (2011) Diet quality is independently associated with weight status in children aged 9-10 years. The Journal of Nutrition, 141 (3). pp. 453-459. ISSN 0022-3166
 

 


Research Group Members

 Department of Nutrition 

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Article

Welch, A, Macgregor, A, Jennings, A, Fairweather-Tait, S, Spector, T and Cassidy, A (2012) Habitual flavonoid intakes are positively associated with bone mineral density in women. Journal of Bone and Mineral Research, 27 (9). pp. 1872-1878. ISSN 08840431

Jennings, A, Welch, A, Fairweather-Tait, SJ, Kay, C, Minihane, A-M, Chowienczyk, P, Jiang, B, Cecelja, M, Spector, T, Macgregor, A and Cassidy, A (2012) Higher anthocyanin intake is associated with lower arterial stiffness and central pressure in women. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. ISSN 0002-9165

Jennings, A, Cassidy, A, Winters, T, Barnes, S, Lipp, A, Holland, R and Welch, A (2012) A positive effect of a targeted community intervention to improve access and availability of fruit and vegetables in a deprived area. (In Press)

Jennings, A, Welch, A, van Sluijs, E, Griffin, S and Cassidy, A (2012) Associations between eating frequency, adiposity, diet and activity in healthy weight and centrally obese children 9-10 years. (In Press)

Vissers, P, Jones, A, van Sluijs, E, Jennings, A, Welch, A, Cassidy, A and Griffin, S (2012) The association between diet and physical activity and sedentary behaviours in 9-10 year old British children. Public Health Nutrition. (In Press)

Harrison, F, Jennings, A, Jones, A, Welch, A, van Sluijs, E, Griffin, S and Cassidy, A (2011) Food and drink consumption at school lunchtime: The impact of lunch type and contribution to overall intake in British 9/10-yr old children. Public Health Nutrition. pp. 1-8.

Vissers, PA, Jones, AP, Corder, K, Jennings, A, van Sluijs, EM, Welch, A, Cassidy, A and Griffin, S (2011) Breakfast consumption and daily physical activity in 9–10-year-old British children. Public Health Nutrition, 7. pp. 1-10. ISSN 1368-9800

Jennings, A, Welch, A, Jones, AP, Harrison, F, Bentham, G, Van Sluijs, EMF, Griffin, SJ and Cassidy, A (2011) Local food outlets, weight status, and dietary intake: associations in children aged 9-10 years. American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 40 (4). pp. 405-410.

Jennings, A, Welch, A, van Sluijs, EM, Griffin, SJ and Cassidy, A (2011) Diet quality is independently associated with weight status in children aged 9-10 years. The Journal of Nutrition, 141 (3). pp. 453-459. ISSN 0022-3166

Harrison, F, Jennings, A, Jones, A, Welch, A, van Sluijs, E, Griffin, S and Cassidy, A (2011) Food and drink consumption at school lunchtime: the impact of lunch type and contribution to overall intake in British 9–10-year-old children. Public Health Nutrition, 1. pp. 1-8. ISSN 1368-9800

Jennings, A, Davies, GJ, Costarelli, V and Dettmar, PW (2010) Bowel habit, diet and body weight in pre-adolescent children. Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, 23. pp. 511-519.

Jennings, A, Davies, GJ, Costarelli, V and Dettmar, PW (2010) Micronutrient intakes in pre-adolescent children living in London. International Journal of Food Science and Nutrition, 61 (1). pp. 68-77.

Jennings, A, Davies, GJ, Costarelli, V and Dettmar, PW (2009) Dietary fibre, fluids and physical activity in relation to constipation symptoms in pre-adolescent children. Journal of Child Health Care, 13 (2). pp. 116-127.

Jennings, A, Powell, J, Armstrong, N, Sturt, J and Dale, J (2009) A virtual diabetes clinic: pilot study. Journal of Medical Internet Research, 11 (1). pp. 10-19.

Powell, J, Jennings, A, Armstrong, N, Sturt, J and Dale, J (2009) Pilot study of a virtual clinic for diabetes: satisfaction and usability. Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare, 15 (3). pp. 150-152.

Jennings, A, Davies, GJ, Dettmar, PW and Costarelli, V (2006) Habitual dietary calcium intake and body weight in 7-10 year old children. Nutrition and Food Science, 36 (5). pp. 377-342.

Reading, R, Jennings, A, Harvey, IM, Skidmore, PML, Harrison, F, Le Cornu, K, van Sluijs, EMF and Griffin, SJ (2002) Parents are the best judges of school attendance. British Medical Journal, 324 (7333). p. 365.

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