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Miss Jaimee Hughes

Miss Jaimee Hughes

Associate Lecturer

BNutrDiet (Honours 1st class) (Dean's Scholar), University of Wollongong

Medicine & Health
School of Health Sciences

Jaimee Hughes is an Accredited Practising Dietitian and Associate Lecturer in the School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine & Health.In her previous appointment as the Nutrition Manager of the Grains & Legumes Nutrition Council (GLNC), Jaimee managed the nutrition science projects that underpinned the Evidence and Industry Engagement pillars of the GLNC Strategic Plan and supported the Communications Strategy by providing evidence-based scientific substantiation for messaging. Jaimee’s previous research hasfocused on various assessments of the Australian food supply, food regulation and consumer behaviour in the areas of grains, whole grains, and legumes. Jaimee has a particular interest in food policy and regulation and has experience in developing submissions, media and campaigns with a focus on health and nutrition. Jaimee holds a Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (Honours) (Dean's Scholar) from the University of Wollongong.
  • 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,
    Journal articles | 2023
    Hughes J; McMahon A; Houston L; Neale E, 2023, 'Perceptions, use and perceived value of nutrition and health claims among Australian consumers: across-sectional survey', British Food Journal, 125, pp. 3175 - 3198,
    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,
    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,
    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,
    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,
    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,
    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,
    Journal articles | 2021
    Bielefeld D; Hughes J; Grafenauer S, 2021, 'The changing landscape of legume products available in australian supermarkets', Nutrients, 13, pp. 3226,
    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,
    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,
    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,
    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,
    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,
    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,

Faculty of Medicine & Health Educational Excellence Award: Early Career Academic Staff (2023)

Peer reviewed publications:

  1. Hughes, J.;Grafenauer, S. The slow rise of sourdough: a nutrition audit of the bread category highlights whole grain. International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition 2023, 1-10.

  2. Hughes, J.;McMahon, A.;Houston, L.;Neale, E.Perceptions, use and perceived value of nutrition and health claims among Australian consumers: across-sectional survey.British Food Journal2023, 125, 9, 3175-3198.

  3. Hughes, J.; Pearson, E.; Grafenauer, S. Legumes—A Comprehensive Exploration of Global Food-Based Dietary Guidelines and Consumption.Nutrients2022,14, 3080.

  4. Krois, N.; Hughes, J.; Grafenauer, S. Dietitians’ Attitudes and Understanding of the Promotion of Grains, Whole Grains, and Ultra-Processed Foods.Nutrients2022,14, 3026.

  5. Abdullah, M.M.H.; Hughes, J.; Grafenauer, S. Legume Intake Is Associated with Potential Savings in Coronary Heart Disease-Related Health Care Costs in Australia. Nutrients 2022, 14, 2912.

  6. Reyneke, G.; Hughes, J.; Grafenauer, S. Consumer Understanding of the Australian Dietary Guidelines: Recommendations for Legumes and Whole Grains. Nutrients 2022, 14, 1753.

  7. Bielefeld, D.; Hughes, J.; Grafenauer, S. The Changing Landscape of Legume Products Available in Australian Supermarkets.Nutrients2021,13, 3226.

  8. Abdullah, M.M.H.; Hughes, J.; Grafenauer, S. 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.Nutrients2021,13, 2982.

  9. Hughes, J.; Grafenauer, S. Oat and Barley in the Food Supply and Use of Beta Glucan Health Claims.Nutrients2021,13, 2556.

  10. Abdullah, M.M.H.; Hughes, J.; Grafenauer, S. Healthcare Cost Savings Associated with Increased Whole Grain Consumption among Australian Adults. Nutrients 2021, 13, 1855.

  11. Croisier, E.; Hughes, J.; Duncombe, S.; Grafenauer, S. Back in Time for Breakfast: An Analysis of the Changing Breakfast Cereal Aisle.Nutrients2021,13, 489.

  12. Estell, M.; Hughes, J.; Grafenauer, S. Plant Protein and Plant-Based Meat Alternatives: Consumer and Nutrition Professional Attitude and Perceptions. Sustainability 2021, 13, 1478.

  13. Foster, S.; Beck, E.; Hughes, J.; Grafenauer, S. Whole Grains and Consumer Understanding: Investigating Consumers’ Identification, Knowledge and Attitudes to Whole Grains.Nutrients2020,12, 2170.

  14. Hughes, J.; Vaiciurgis, V.; Grafenauer, S. Flour for Home Baking: A Cross-Sectional Analysis of Supermarket Products Emphasising the Whole Grain Opportunity. Nutrients 2020, 12, 2058.

  15. Zhang, Y.Y.; Hughes, J.; Grafenauer, S. Got Mylk? The Emerging Role of Australian Plant-Based Milk Alternatives as A Cow’s Milk Substitute.Nutrients2020,12, 1254.

Accepted conference abstracts:

  1. Hughes, J., Grafenauer, S., La Macchia, K. (2022) Bold changes in bread, but continued nutrition guidance is key. Nutrition & Dietetics, 2022; 79: 6-68.

  2. Hughes, J., Grafenauer, S., Krois, N., La Macchia, K. (2022) Dietitians understanding, attitude and promotion of grains, whole grains, and ultra-processed foods. Nutrition & Dietetics, 2022; 79: 6-68.

  3. La Macchia, K., Hughes, J. (2022) Trends in Grain Food Beyond 2020 (With a Focus on Bread). Australasian Milling Conference (15 – 17 May 2022).

  4. Grafenauer, S., Hughes, J., Estell, M. (2021) Are plant-based meats really on the menu? Consumer and nutrition professional attitudes and perceptions. Nutrition & Dietetics, 2020; 78 (Suppl. 1): 6-59.

  5. Hughes, J., Grafenauer, S. (2021) Communicating whole grain in Australia. Whole Grain Summit (25 – 27 October 2021).

  6. Grafenauer, S., Curtain, F., Hughes, J. (2020) Voluntary regulation of whole grain: balancing compliance with growth and innovation. Nutrition & Dietetics, 2020; 77: 7-110.

  7. Grafenauer, S., Hughes, J., Vaiciurgis, V. (2020) Flour for home-baking: Surprising results from a supermarket audit. Nutrition & Dietetics, 2020; 77: 7-110.

My Teaching

Currently teaching into DIET1001, DIET2001, DIET2003