Ms Julie Woods

Lecturer and Year 1 and 2 Convener, Monash University

Qualifications: BSc(Deakin) GradDipDiet(Deakin) GradDipHealthEd(LaTrobe) GradCertHigherEduc (Monash)

Julie Woods commenced at Monash University as a lecturer in Nutrition and Dietetics in February 2000. She initially graduated as a dietitian in 1982 and worked in the clinical field for 8 years. Her interest in public health nutrition led to her working for the Victorian Food and Nutrition Program for a number of years and then as Program officer and manager of the Specialty Program in Public Health Nutrition. During this time she also undertook policy development work for the Public Health Association of Australia’s Food and Nutrition Special Interest Group and formed the Food Legislation and Regulation Advisory Group. Since joining Monash, Julie has been responsible for curriculum development in the areas of food sociology, food law, microbiology of food and nutrition education. Julie’s research interests are in relation to Public Health Nutrition Workforce Development, food regulation compliance and nutrition and immune status in elderly people living in low level aged care (the latter being the focus of her PhD studies, which commenced in early 2005). Julie was appointed to the Nutrition and Dietetics Executive Committee in late 2005 and continued until July 2007.

Professional memberships

Public Health Association of Australia – Food and Nutrition Special Interest Group

Nutrition Society Australia

Publications

Walker KZ, Woods JL, Rickard CA and Wong CK.(2008) Product variety in Australian snacks and drinks: how can the consumer make a healthy choice? Public Health Nutrition 21: 1-8. [Epub ahead of print]

Woods J, Walker KZ. Choosing Breakfast: how well does Packet Information on Australian Breakfast Cereals, Bars and Drinks reflect Recommendations? Nutrition & Dietetics, 2007; in press.

Hughes, R. and Woods J. Intelligence to assist public health nutrition workforce development in Victoria. 2002. Monash University Griffith University Partnership: Melbourne.

Hughes, R. and Woods J. A needs assessment for public health nutrition workforce development in Victoria. 2002. Monash University Griffith University Partnership: Melbourne.

Hughes, R. and Woods J. A Strategic Plan for Public Health Nutrition Workforce Development in Victoria. 2002. Monash University Griffith University Partnership: Melbourne.

National Specialty Program in Public Health and Community Nutrition. Defining Public Health and Community Nutrition. 1996. Deakin University, Melbourne.

National Specialty Program in Public Health and Community Nutrition. ‘Review of Postgraduate Public Health Nutrition Education in Australian Tertiary Institutions. 1996. Deakin University, Melbourne.

National Specialty Program in Public Health and Community Nutrition. The Directory of Public Health and Community Nutrition Training in Australia 1st and 2nd Ed, 1996, 1997. Deakin University, Melbourne.

Campbell K, Steele J, Woods J, Hughes R. Developing a public health nutrition workforce in Australia: Workforce Issues. 1997. National Specialty Program in Public Health and Community Nutrition, Deakin University, Melbourne.

Woods J, Upston B. Working Together: A Local Approach to Food and Nutrition. 1993. Food and Nutrition Program and Social Biology Resources Centre, Deakin University, Melbourne.