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Associate Professor Sara Grafenauer

Associate Professor Sara Grafenauer

Associate Professor

BSc (Nutr); MSc (Nutr & Diet); Grad Cert PR Communications; PhD

Medicine & Health
School of Health Sciences

Academic Program Lead, Nutrition & Dietetics at UNSW

Faculty Sustainability Lead

Fellow, Dietitians Australia

PhD Research focused on dietary patterns and dietary change in weight loss

Board Director, Global Whole Grain Initiative and Oat Australia

 

 
Phone
+61 2 9348 0864
E-mail
s.grafenauer@unsw.edu.au
  • Book Chapters | 2024
    Lin S; Sherry C; Milstein T; Mihrshahi S; Grafenauer S, 2024, 'The Potential of Campus Food Gardens to Achieve Student Food Literacy and Security in Australia', in Higher Education and SDG2: Zero Hunger, Emerald Publishing Limited, pp. 117 - 136, http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/978-1-83608-458-720241006
  • Journal articles | 2025
    Asadi S; Grafenauer S; Burley CV; Fitzgerald C; Humburg P; Parmenter BJ, 2025, 'The effectiveness of dietary intervention in osteoarthritis management: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials', European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 79, pp. 959 - 971, http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41430-025-01622-0
    Journal articles | 2025
    Braesco V; Maillot M; Becqueriaux L; Grafenauer S, 2025, 'Improved Recognition of the Nutrition and Health Benefits of Nuts and Seeds Within the Health Star Rating System', Nutrients, 17, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/nu17071195
    Journal articles | 2025
    Ghorbani Z; Dashti F; Grafenauer S; Arami S; Mahdavi-Roshan M; Salari A, 2025, 'Ultra-processed foods and coronary artery disease severity: a cross-sectional study of at-risk normal-weight and overweight patients undergoing elective angiography', Journal of Health Population and Nutrition, 44, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s41043-025-00796-4
    Journal articles | 2025
    Mahdavi-Roshan M; Khoshdooz S; Grafenauer S; Ghorbani Z; Bonyad A; Pourrajabi A; Salari A, 2025, 'Investigating the dietary inflammatory index and pro-inflammatory immune dynamics: insights from a cross-sectional study of severe vs. non-severe coronary artery disease patients', EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF MEDICAL RESEARCH, 30, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s40001-025-02859-y
    Journal articles | 2025
    McLean C; Tapsell L; Fallas I; Grafenauer S; McMahon A-T, 2025, 'Profile and clinical characteristics of alcohol-related hospital admissions within four public hospitals in New South Wales between 2011 and 2021.', Australian health review : a publication of the Australian Hospital Association, 49, pp. AH25048, http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/ah25048
    Journal articles | 2025
    McLean C; Tapsell L; Grafenauer S; McMahon AT, 2025, 'How can the benefits of dietetic care be integrated into the treatment of patients undergoing alcohol withdrawal?', Drug and Alcohol Review, 44, pp. 162 - 165, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/dar.13963
    Journal articles | 2025
    McLean C; Tapsell L; Grafenauer S; McMahon AT, 2025, 'Patients’ Views on Alcohol, Nutrition and Health: A Qualitative Study of Patients Admitted to Hospital for Alcohol Withdrawal', Alcoholism Treatment Quarterly, 43, pp. 88 - 96, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/07347324.2024.2384456
    Journal articles | 2025
    McLean C; Tapsell L; Mozejko H; Grafenauer S; McMahon AT, 2025, 'Nutrition care provided to patients discharged from hospital post alcohol withdrawal: a mixed methods study', Journal of Primary Health Care, 17, pp. 286 - 291, http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/HC24142
    Journal articles | 2025
    Zheng M; Park SY; Bolton KA; Foong-Fong Chong M; Grafenauer S; Xi B, 2025, 'Dietary Intake Trajectories from Early Life and Associated Health Outcomes: A Systematic Review', Advances in Nutrition, 16, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.advnut.2025.100528
    Journal articles | 2024
    Bhandari B; Zeng L; Grafenauer S; Schutte AE; Xu X, 2024, 'Long-Term Consumption of 6 Different Beverages and Cardiovascular Disease–Related Mortality: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Prospective Cohort Studies', Current Developments in Nutrition, 8, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cdnut.2024.102095
    Journal articles | 2024
    Bhattarai BB; Zeng L; Grafenauer S; Schutte AE; Xu X, 2024, 'Long-Term Consumption of Six Different Beverages and Cardiovascular Mortality: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Prospective Cohort Studies', Current Developments in Nutrition, 8, pp. 102928 - 102928, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cdnut.2024.102928
    Journal articles | 2023
    Hughes J; Grafenauer SJ, 2023, 'The slow rise of sourdough: a nutrition audit of the bread category highlights whole grain', International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition, pp. 1 - 10, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09637486.2023.2213858
    Journal articles | 2023
    Mozejko H; McMahon A-T; McLean C; Grafenauer S, 2023, 'Nutritional care approaches and outcomes of health care professionals managing alcohol withdrawal patients post hospital discharge: a scoping review', Proceedings of The Nutrition Society, 82, pp. e143 - e143, http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0029665123001520
    Journal articles | 2023
    Nicholas J; Grafenauer S, 2023, 'Investigating pre-professional dancer health status and preventative health knowledge', Frontiers in Nutrition, 10, http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2023.1271362
    Journal articles | 2023
    Xu X; Grafenauer S; Barr M; Schuttea A, 2023, 'Fruit and Fruit Juice on Death and Disease Incidence: A Longitudinal Analysis of 18,603 Adults', Heart Lung and Circulation, 32, pp. s356 - s357, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.hlc.2023.06.815
    Journal articles | 2023
    Xu X; Grafenauer S; Barr ML; Schutte AE, 2023, 'Impact of Fruit and Fruit Juice on Death and Disease Incidence: A Sex-Specific Longitudinal Analysis of 18603 Adults', Journal of the American Heart Association, 12, http://dx.doi.org/10.1161/JAHA.123.030199
    Journal articles | 2022
    Abdullah MMH; Hughes J; Grafenauer S, 2022, 'Legume Intake Is Associated with Potential Savings in Coronary Heart Disease-Related Health Care Costs in Australia', Nutrients, 14, pp. 2912, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/nu14142912
    Journal articles | 2022
    Bryant L; Rangan A; Grafenauer S, 2022, 'Lupins and Health Outcomes: A Systematic Literature Review', Nutrients, 14, pp. 327, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/nu14020327
    Journal articles | 2022
    Estell ML; Barrett EM; Kissock KR; Grafenauer SJ; Jones JM; Beck EJ, 2022, 'Fortification of grain foods and NOVA: the potential for altered nutrient intakes while avoiding ultra-processed foods', European Journal of Nutrition, 61, pp. 935 - 945, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00394-021-02701-1
    Journal articles | 2022
    Hughes J; Pearson E; Grafenauer S, 2022, 'Legumes—A Comprehensive Exploration of Global Food-Based Dietary Guidelines and Consumption', Nutrients, 14, pp. 3080, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/nu14153080
    Journal articles | 2022
    Krois N; Hughes J; Grafenauer S, 2022, 'Dietitians’ Attitudes and Understanding of the Promotion of Grains, Whole Grains, and Ultra-Processed Foods', Nutrients, 14, pp. 3026, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/nu14153026
    Journal articles | 2022
    Milesi G; Rangan A; Grafenauer S, 2022, 'Whole Grain Consumption and Inflammatory Markers: A Systematic Literature Review of Randomized Control Trials', Nutrients, 14, pp. 374, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/nu14020374
    Journal articles | 2022
    Miller KB; Grafenauer SJ; Martikainen J, 2022, 'Nutrition economics: Four analyses supporting the case for whole grain consumption', Journal of Cereal Science, 105, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jcs.2022.103455
    Journal articles | 2022
    Reyneke G; Hughes J; Grafenauer S, 2022, 'Consumer Understanding of the Australian Dietary Guidelines: Recommendations for Legumes and Whole Grains', Nutrients, 14, pp. 1753, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/nu14091753
    Journal articles | 2022
    Sluyter C; Neess RI; Grafenauer S, 2022, 'Leveraging partnerships to amplify whole grain messaging', Journal of Cereal Science, 105, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jcs.2022.103456
    Journal articles | 2021
    Abdullah MMH; Hughes J; Grafenauer S, 2021, 'Healthcare cost savings associated with increased whole grain consumption among Australian adults', Nutrients, 13, pp. 1855, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/nu13061855
    Journal articles | 2021
    Abdullah MMH; Hughes J; Grafenauer S, 2021, 'Whole grain intakes are associated with healthcare cost savings following reductions in risk of colorectal cancer and total cancer mortality in australia: A cost-of-illness model', Nutrients, 13, pp. 2982, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/nu13092982
    Journal articles | 2021
    Bielefeld D; Hughes J; Grafenauer S, 2021, 'The changing landscape of legume products available in australian supermarkets', Nutrients, 13, pp. 3226, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/nu13093226
    Journal articles | 2021
    Croisier E; Hughes J; Duncombe S; Grafenauer S, 2021, 'Back in time for breakfast: An analysis of the changing breakfast cereal aisle', Nutrients, 13, pp. 1 - 18, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/nu13020489
    Journal articles | 2021
    Estell M; Hughes J; Grafenauer S, 2021, 'Plant protein and plant-based meat alternatives: Consumer and nutrition professional attitudes and perceptions', Sustainability Switzerland, 13, pp. 1 - 18, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su13031478
    Journal articles | 2021
    Hughes J; Grafenauer S, 2021, 'Oat and barley in the food supply and use of beta glucan health claims', Nutrients, 13, pp. 2556, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/nu13082556
    Journal articles | 2020
    Ang K; Bourgy C; Fenton H; Regina A; Newberry M; Diepeveen D; Lafiandra D; Grafenauer S; Hunt W; Solah V, 2020, 'Noodles made from high amylose wheat flour attenuate postprandial glycaemia in healthy adults', Nutrients, 12, pp. 1 - 14, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/nu12082171
    Journal articles | 2020
    Bielefeld D; Grafenauer S; Rangan A, 2020, 'The effects of legume consumption on markers of glycaemic control in individuals with and without diabetes mellitus: A systematic literature review of randomised controlled trials', Nutrients, 12, pp. 1 - 18, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/nu12072123
    Journal articles | 2020
    Curtain F; Grafenauer S, 2020, 'Historical and Global Perspectives on Grains and Whole Grains within Dietary Guidelines', CEREAL FOODS WORLD, 65, http://dx.doi.org/10.1094/CFW-65-3-0029
    Journal articles | 2020
    Curtain F; Locke A; Grafenauer S, 2020, 'Growing the business of whole grain in the Australian market: A 6-year impact assessment', Nutrients, 12, pp. 313, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/nu12020313
    Journal articles | 2020
    Foster S; Beck E; Hughes J; Grafenauer S, 2020, 'Whole grains and consumer understanding: Investigating consumers’ identification, knowledge and attitudes to whole grains', Nutrients, 12, pp. 1 - 20, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/nu12082170
    Journal articles | 2020
    Grafenauer S; Miglioretto C; Solah V; Curtain F, 2020, 'Review of the sensory and physico-chemical properties of red and white wheat: Which makes the best whole grain?', Foods, 9, pp. 136, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/foods9020136
    Journal articles | 2020
    Hughes J; Vaiciurgis V; Grafenauer S, 2020, 'Flour for home baking: A cross‐sectional analysis of supermarket products emphasising the whole grain opportunity', Nutrients, 12, pp. 1 - 14, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/nu12072058
    Journal articles | 2020
    McLean C; Tapsell L; Grafenauer S; McMahon AT, 2020, 'Nutritional care of patients admitted to hospital for alcohol withdrawal: A 5-Year retrospective audit', Alcohol and Alcoholism, 55, pp. 489 - 496, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/alcalc/agaa060
    Journal articles | 2020
    McLean C; Tapsell L; Grafenauer S; McMahon AT, 2020, 'Systematic review of nutritional interventions for people admitted to hospital for alcohol withdrawal', Nutrition and Dietetics, 77, pp. 76 - 89, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/1747-0080.12593
    Journal articles | 2020
    Zhang YY; Hughes J; Grafenauer S, 2020, 'Got mylk? The emerging role of australian plant-based milk alternatives as a cow’s milk substitute', Nutrients, 12, pp. 1254, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/nu12051254
    Journal articles | 2019
    Curtain F; Grafenauer S, 2019, 'Comprehensive nutrition review of grain-based muesli bars in Australia: An audit of supermarket products', Foods, 8, pp. 370, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/foods8090370
    Journal articles | 2019
    Curtain F; Grafenauer S, 2019, 'Health star rating in grain foods—Does it adequately differentiate refined and whole grain foods?', Nutrients, 11, pp. 415, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/nu11020415
    Journal articles | 2019
    Curtain F; Grafenauer S, 2019, 'Plant-based meat substitutes in the flexitarian age: An audit of products on supermarket shelves', Nutrients, 11, pp. 2603, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/nu11112603
    Journal articles | 2019
    Figueira N; Curtain F; Beck E; Grafenauer S, 2019, 'Consumer understanding and culinary use of legumes in Australia', Nutrients, 11, pp. 1575, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/nu11071575
    Journal articles | 2018
    Grafenauer S; Curtain F, 2018, 'An audit of australian bread with a focus on loaf breads and whole grain', Nutrients, 10, pp. 1106, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/nu10081106
    Journal articles | 2015
    Grafenauer SJ; Tapsell LC; Beck EJ; Batterham MJ, 2015, 'Changes in food choice patterns in a weight loss intervention', Nutrition and Dietetics, 72, pp. 309 - 315, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/1747-0080.12185
    Journal articles | 2014
    Grafenauer SJ; Tapsell LC; Beck EJ; Batterham MJ, 2014, 'Development and validation of a Food Choices Score for use in weight-loss interventions', British Journal of Nutrition, 111, pp. 1862 - 1870, http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/S0007114514000063
    Journal articles | 2014
    Tapsell LC; Batterham MJ; Thorne RL; O'Shea JE; Grafenauer SJ; Probst YC, 2014, 'Weight loss effects from vegetable intake: A 12-month randomised controlled trial', European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 68, pp. 778 - 785, http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/ejcn.2014.39
    Journal articles | 2013
    Grafenauer SJ; Tapsell LC; Beck EJ; Batterham MJ, 2013, 'Baseline dietary patterns are a significant consideration in correcting dietary exposure for weight loss', European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 67, pp. 330 - 336, http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/ejcn.2013.26
    Journal articles | 2008
    Grafenauer S, 2008, 'Simplified Diet Manual, 10th Edition', Nutrition & Dietetics, 65, pp. 103 - 103, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1747-0080.2007.00191.x
    Journal articles | 2008
    Williams PG; Grafenauer SJ; O'Shea JE, 2008, 'Cereal grains, legumes, and weight management: A comprehensive review of the scientific evidence', Nutrition Reviews, 66, pp. 171 - 182, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1753-4887.2008.00022.x
  • Conference Papers | 2023
    Grafenauer S; Miller K; Martikainen J, 2023, 'Healthcare cost savings with increased whole grain intake', in ANNALS OF NUTRITION AND METABOLISM, KARGER, pp. 179 - 179
    Conference Abstracts | 2023
    Mozejko H; McMahon A-T; McLean C; Grafenauer S, 2023, 'Nutritional care approaches and outcomes of health care professionals managing alcohol withdrawal patients post hospital discharge: a scoping review', in Proceedings of The Nutrition Society, Cambridge University Press (CUP), Vol. 82, pp. e143 - e143, http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0029665123001520

My Research Supervision

Sara Asadi

Linh Nguyen

Chris Cashman

Genevieve Milesi

 

My Teaching

As Academic Program Lead for the Nutrition, Dietetics, and Food Innovation Program since November 2021, I was instrumental in conceptualising, developing, accrediting the Dietetics program through Dietitians Australia and leading the recruitment of the team. My education-focused role has included curriculum design, accreditation documentation, and interdisciplinary integration to enhance student learning. Due to my extensive industry contacts and ideas for innovative education, I have taught across the Program, building a strong sense of community among the students. I lead the Faculty Sustainability group, selected due to my interest within both an education and research context. From this role, I have been pushing forward the UNSW Good Food Charter and linking curriculum with the Sustainable Development Goals across the School and Faculty.