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Stewart-Knox, Barbara Dr

Senior Lecturer in Biomedical Sciences

Research Interests

NICHE conducts research into a range of food related consumer issues and psychological functions using a range of methodologies both quantitative and qualitative in the following areas:

- Pre- and post-launch food product evaluation
- Determinants of food choice:
- Attitudes toward food related issues
- Sensory perceptions of food
- Investigation into food/nutrient mediated psychological functions:
- Affective
- Cognitive
- Behavioural
- Understanding health behaviour:
- Infant feeding
- Smoking

Stewart-Knox, Barbara Dr

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Dr Barbara Stewart-Knox
Senior Lecturer in Biomedical Sciences
Biomedical Sciences Research Institute

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Room W2017
School of Biomedical Sciences
University of Ulster
Coleraine campus
Cromore Road
Coleraine
Co. Londonderry
BT52 1SA

phone: +44 28 70124781
Email: b.knox@ulster.ac.uk

Stewart-Knox, Barbara Dr - Publications

Number of items: 86.

Knox, Barbara J., Kuznesof, Sharron, Robinson, Jenny, Rankin, Audrey, Orr, Karen, Duffy, Maresa E, Poínhos, Rui, de Almeida, Maria Daniel Vaz, Macready, Anna, Gallagher, Caroline, Berezowska, Aleksandra, Fischer, Arnout R.H., Navas-Carretero, Santiago, Riemer, Martina, Traczyk, Iwona, Gjelstad, Ingrid M.F., Mavrogianni, Christina and Frewer, Lynn J. (2013) Factors influencing European consumer uptake of personalised nutrition. Results of a qualitative analysis. Appetite, -.

Hodge, Stephanie, Bunting, Brendan, Carr, Edwin, Strain, JJ and Stewart-Knox, B (2012) Obesity, Whole Blood Serotonin and Sex Differences in Healthy Volunteers. Obesity Facts, 5 (3). pp. 399.

O'Brien, G, Stewart-Knox, B., McKinley, Archie, de Almeida, Maria Daniel Vaz and Gibney, Michael J. (2012) Perceived risk of metabolic syndrome and attitudes towards fat-modified food concepts among European consumers. Food Quality and Preference, 23 (1). pp. 79-85.

Simpson, Liz, Rae, G, Parr, H, O'Connor, Jacqueline M, Bonham, Maxine, Polito, Angela, Meunier, Nathalie, Andriollo-Sanchez, Maud, Intorre, Federica, Coudray, Charles, Strain, JJ and Stewart-Knox, Barbara J. (2012) Predictors of taste acuity in healthy older Europeans. Appetite, 58 (1). pp. 188.

Stewart-Knox, B., Duffy, Maresa E, Bunting, Brendan, Parr, H, Daniel Vas de Almeidam, M and Gibney, M (2012) Associations between obesity (BMI and waist circumference) and socio-demographic factors, physical activity, dietary habits, life events, resilience, mood, perceived stress and hopelessness in healthy older Europeans. BMC Public Health, 12. pp. 424.

Share, M and Stewart-Knox, BJ (2012) Determinants of food choice in Irish adolescents. Food Quality and Preference, 25 (1). pp. 57.

Knox, Barbara J., Rae, Gordon, Simpson, Ellen EA, McConville, Chris, O’Connor, Jacqueline, Polito, Angela, Andriollo-Sanchez, Maud, Coudray, Charles and STRAIN, JJ (2011) Supplemented zinc does not alter mood in healthy older European adults – a randomised placebo-controlled trial: the Zenith study. Public Health Nutrition, 14 (05). pp. 882.

Seamans, KM, Hill, TR, Scully , L, Meunier, N, Andrillo-Sanchez, M, Ciarapica, D, Hininger-Favier, I, Polito, A, Simpson, EEA, Stewart-Knox, Barbara J., O'Connor, JM, Coudray, C and Cashman, KD (2010) Vitamin D status and measure of bone turnover and cognitive function in healthy older european adults. European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 64. pp. 1172-1178.

Stewart-Knox, Barbara J. (2009) STRESS REDUCES SALT TASTE ACUITY IN OLDER EUROPEANS. ANNALS OF NUTRITION AND METABOLISM, 55 (Suppl. 1). pp. 506.

Wadolowska, L, Danowska-Oziewicz, M, Stewart-Knox, B and de Almeida, MDV (2009) Differences between older and younger Poles in functional food consumption, awareness of metabolic syndrome risk and perceived barriers to health improvement. Food Policy, 34 (3). pp. 311-318.

Stewart-Knox, Barbara J, Ballantine, A, Duffy, Maresa and O'Connor, Jacqueline M (2009) Associations between dietary fat intake and mood in older European adults. Proceedings of the Nutrition Society, 68 (3). pp. e145.

Duffy, Maresa, Stewart-Knox, Barbara J., Parr, H, Bunting, Brendan, de Almeida, MDV and Gibney, M (2009) Associations between resilience, frequency of food group consumption and anthropometric measures. Proceedings of the Nutrtion Society, 68 (3). pp. e150.

Stewart-Knox, Barbara J., Bunting, Brendan, Gilpin, S, Parr, H, Pinhao, S, Strain, JJ, de Almeida, MDV and Gibney, M (2009) Attitudes toward genetic testing and personalised nutrition in a representative sample of European consumers. British Journal of Nutrition, 101 (7). pp. 982-989.

Simpson, EEA, Maylor, E, McConville, Christopher, Rae, Gordon, Stewart-Knox, Barbara J, Seeker, D-L, Andriollo-Sanchez, M, Polito, A and O'Connor, JM (2008) Cognition and mood in healthy older European adults: The Zenith Study. PSYCHOLOGY & HEALTH, 23 (Suppl. 1). pp. 237.

Giles, Melanie, Connor, S., McClenahan, C., Mallett, J., Stewart-Knox, Barbara J. and Wright, M. (2008) Changing attitudes to breastfeeding: Designing an intervention for school children. PSYCHOLOGY & HEALTH, 23 (Suppl. 1). pp. 130.

Simpson, Ellen EA, McConville, Christopher, Rae, Gordon, O'Connor, JM, Stewart-Knox, Barbara J, Coudray, Charles and Strain, JJ (2008) Salivary cortisol, stress and mood in healthy older adults: The Zenith study. BIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY, 78 (1). pp. 1-9.

Williams, Emma, Stewart-Knox, Barbara, McConville, Christopher, Bradbury, Ian, Armstrong, Nicola C. and McNulty, Helene (2008) Folate status and mood: is there a relationship?. PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITION, 11 (2). pp. 118-123.

Stewart-Knox, Barbara J., Simpson, Ellen E. A., Parr, Heather, Rae, Gordon, Polito, Angela, Intorre, Federica, Sanchez, Maud Andriollo, Meunier, Natalie, O'Connor, JM, Maiani, Giuseppe, Coudray, Charles and Strain, JJ (2008) Taste acuity in response to zinc supplementation in older Europeans. BRITISH JOURNAL OF NUTRITION, 99 (1). pp. 129-136.

Sittlington, Julie, Stewart-Knox, Barbara J., Wright, Marion, Bradbury, Ian and Scot, Jane A. (2007) Infant-feeding attitudes of expectant mothers in Northern Ireland. Health Education Research, 22 (4). pp. 561-570.

McDaid, O., Stewart-Knox, Barbara J., Parr, H. and Simpson, E. (2007) Dietary zinc intake and sex differences in taste acuity in healthy young adults. Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, 20 (2). pp. 103-110.

Giles, Melanie, Connor, Samantha, McClenahan, Carol, Mallett, John, Stewart-Knox, Barbara and Wright, Marion (2007) Measuring young people's attitudes to breastfeeding using the Theory of Planned Behaviour. JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH, 29 (1). pp. 17-26.

Treacy, Margaret (Pearl), Hyde, Abbey, Boland, Jennie, Whitaker, Teresa, Abaunza, Pilar Santos and Stewart-Knox, Barbara J. (2007) Children talking: Emerging perspectives and experiences of cigarette smoking. QUALITATIVE HEALTH RESEARCH, 17 (2). pp. 238-249.

Simpson, Liz, Parr, H, Stewart-Knox, Barbara and McDaid, O (2007) Taste acuity and dietary zinc intake in young adults. Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, 20. pp. 103-110.

de Almeida, MDV, Pinhao, S, Parr , H , Stewart-Knox, B and Gibney, M (2007) Consumer attitudes on nutrition and health. ANNALS OF NUTRITION AND METABOLISM , 5148 (Supplement). pp. 5148.

Barton, M., Stewart-Knox, Barbara J. and Kearney, J. (2007) Determinants of food choice in adults of low-socio-economic status: a qualitative investigation. PROCEEDINGS OF THE NUTRITION SOCIETY, 66 (Sp. Iss. SI). pp. 98A.

Maylor, Elizabeth A, Simpson, Ellen EA, Secker, David L, Meunier, Nathalie, Andriollo-Sanchez, Maud, Polito, Angela, Stewart-Knox, Barbara, McConville, Christopher, O'Connor, Jacqueline M and Coudray, Charles (2006) Effects of zinc supplementation on cognitive function in healthy middle-aged and older adults: the ZENITH study. BRITISH JOURNAL OF NUTRITION, 96 (4). pp. 752-760.

Duffy, Maresa E, Stewart-Knox, Barbara J, McConville, Christopher, Bradbury, Ian, O'Connor, JM, Helander, Anders and Strain, JJ (2006) The relationship between whole-blood serotonin and subjective mood in apparently healthy postmenopausal women. Biological Psychology, 73 (2). pp. 165-168.

Williams, E, Stewart-Knox, B, Helander, A, McConville, Christopher, Bradbury, I and Rowland, I (2006) Associations between whole-blood serotonin and subjective mood in healthy male volunteers. BIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY, 71 (2). pp. 171-174.

de Almeida, MDV, Pinhoa, S, Stewart-Knox, Barbara J. and Gibney, M (2006) A six-country survey on consumer attitudes to the metabolic syndrome, genetics in nutrition and potential agr-food technologies. Nutrition Bulletin, 31. pp. 138-144.

de Almeida , MDV, Pinhoa, S, Stewart-Knox, Barbara J., Parr , H and Gibney, M (2006) An overview of findings from a six-country European survey on consumer attitudes to the metabolic syndrome, genetics in nutrition and potential agro-food technologies. Nutrition Bulletin, 31. pp. 239-246.

Parr, H, Stewart-Knox, Barbara J., Pinhao, S and de Almeida, MDV (2006) Stakeholder opinion of interventions to prevent and treat obesity. Public Health Nutrition, 9. pp. 263a.

Pinhao, S, Parr, H, Stewart-Knox, Barbara J. and de Almeida, MDV (2006) Consumer views on functional and genetically modigied foods. Public Health Nutrition, 9. pp. 263b.

Kennedy, O. B., Stewart-Knox, Barbara J., Mitchell, P and Thurnham, D. I. (2006) Vitamin E supplementation and mechanical texture measurement of cooked poultry meat.. PROCEEDINGS OF THE NUTRITION SOCIETY, 65 (Suppl. S). pp. 85A.

Stewart-Knox, Barbara J., Gilpin, S, Parr, H, Bunting , B, Pinhao, S and de Almeida, MDV (2006) Attitudes to personalised nutrition in Europe. Public Health Nutrition, 9. pp. 78.

Stewart-Knox, B, Simpson, EEA, Parr, H, Rae, G, Polito, A, Intorre, F, Meunier, N, Andriollo-Sanchez, M, O'Connor, JM, Coudray, C and Strain, JJ (2005) Zinc status and taste acuity in older Europeans: the ZENITH study. European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 59 (Suppl. 2). pp. S31-S36.

Simpson, EEA, O'Connor, JM, Livingstone, Barbara, Rae, G, Stewart-Knox, Barbara J., Andriollo-Sanchez, M, Toti, E, Meunier, N, Ferry, M, Polito, A, Kelly, M, Wallace, JMW and Coudray, C (2005) Health and lifestyle characteristics of older European adults: the ZENITH study. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NUTRITION, 59 (Suppl. 2). pp. S13-S21.

McConville, Christopher, Simpson, EEA, Rae, G, Polito, A, Andriollo-Sanchez, M, Meunier, N, Stewart-Knox, Barbara J, O'Connor, JM, Roussel, AM, Cuzzolaro, M and Coudray, C (2005) Positive and negative mood in the elderly: the ZENITH study. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NUTRITION, 59 (Suppl. 2). pp. S22-S25.

Simpson, EEA, O'Connor, JM, Livingstone, Barbara, Rae, G, Knox, Barbara J., Andriollo-Sanchez, M, Toti, E, Meunier, N, Ferry, M, Polito, A, McCann, Mary, Wallace, JMW and Coudray, C (2005) Health and lifestyle characteristics of older European adults: the ZENITH study. European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 59 (Suppl. 2). pp. S13-S21.

Williams, E, Stewart-Knox, Barbara J., Bradbury, I, Rowland, I, Pentieva, Kristina, Helander, A and McNulty, H (2005) Effect of folic acid supplementation on mood and serotonin response in healthy males. British Journal of Nutrition, 94 (4). pp. 602-608.

Stewart-Knox, Barbara J., Sittlington, J, Rugkasa, J, Harrisson, S, Treacy, M and Abaunza, PS (2005) Smoking and peer groups: Results from a longitudinal qualitative study of young people in Northern Ireland. BRITISH JOURNAL OF SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY, 44 (Part 3). pp. 397-414.

Giles, Melanie, Connor, S, McClenahan, Carol, Mallett, John, Stewart-Knox, B and Wright, M (2005) Young people's attitudes to breastfeeding: A pilot study using the theory of planned behaviour. PSYCHOLOGY & HEALTH, 20 (Suppl. 1). pp. 94-95.

Stewart-Knox, Barbara J. (2005) Psychological underpinnings of metabolic syndrome. PROCEEDINGS OF THE NUTRITION SOCIETY, 64 (3). pp. 363-369.

Stewart-Knox, Barbara J., Hamilton, J, Parr, H and Bunting, B (2005) Dietary strategies and uptake of reduced fat foods. JOURNAL OF HUMAN NUTRITION AND DIETETICS, 18 (2). pp. 121-128.

Kennedy, OB, Stewart-Knox, Barbara J., Mitchell, P and Thurnham, DI (2005) Flesh colour dominates consumer preference for chicken. APPETITE, 44 (2). pp. 181-186.

Kennedy, OB, Stewart-Knox, Barbara J., Mitchell, P and Thurnham, DI (2005) Vitamin E supplementation, cereal feed type and consumer sensory perceptions of poultry meat quality. BRITISH JOURNAL OF NUTRITION, 93 (3). pp. 333-338.

Simpson, EEA, Maylor, E, Rae, G, Meunier , N, Andriollo-Sanchez , M, Catasta , G, McConville, Christopher, Ferry, M, Polito, A, Stewart-Knox, B, Secker, D and Coudray, C (2005) Cognitive function in healthy older European adults: the ZENITH study. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NUTRITION , 59. pp. S26-S30.

Kennedy, O, Stewart-Knox, Barbara J., Mitchell, Peter and Thurnham, David (2004) The influence of context upon consumer sensory evaluation of chicken meat quality. . British Food Journal , 3. pp. 158-165.

Williams, E, Stewart-Knox, Barbara J. and Rowland, I (2004) Consumer perceptions of mood, food and mood enhancing foods. . Journal of Nutriceuticals, Functional & Medicinal Food, 4. pp. 61-84.

Sittlington, Julie, Stewart-Knox, Barbara J. and Wright, Marion (2004) Lowest global breastfeeding rates in Northern Ireland: exploring misconceptions. Journal of Human Lactation, 20. pp. 450-451.

Rugkasa, J, Stewart-Knox, Barbara J., Sittlington, J, Abaunza, PS and Treacy, MP (2003) Hard boys, attractive girls: expressions of gender in young people's conversations on smoking in Northern Ireland. HEALTH PROMOTION INTERNATIONAL, 18 (4). pp. 307-314.

Stewart-Knox, Barbara J., Parr, H, Bunting, B and Mitchell, P (2003) A model for reduced fat food product development success. FOOD QUALITY AND PREFERENCE, 14 (7). pp. 583-593.

Stewart-Knox, Barbara J., Gardiner, K and Wright, M (2003) What is the problem with breast-feeding? A qualitative analysis of infant feeding perceptions. Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, 16 (4). pp. 265-273.

Stewart-Knox, B and Mitchell, P (2003) What separates the winners from the losers in new food product development?. TRENDS IN FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, 14 (1). pp. 58-64.

Greene, J, Stewart-Knox, Barbara J. and Wright, M (2003) Feeding preferences and attitudes to breastfeeding and its promotion among teenagers in Northern Ireland.. Journal of Human Lactation, 19 (1). pp. 57-65.

Stewart-Knox, Barbara J, Parr, H, Ferguson, J, O'Connor, JM, Welch, RW and Strain, JJ (2003) Breakfast, mood and cognition in adolescents: a pilot study. Annals of Nutrition and Metabolism, 47. pp. 504.

Kennedy, O, Stewart-Knox, Barbara J., Mitchell, P and Thurnham, David (2003) Corn-fed chicken meat - a potential food to alleviate macular disease. Annals of Nutrition and Metabolism, 47. pp. 413.

Sittlington, Julie and Stewart-Knox, Barbara J. (2003) Breast and bottle feeding in Northern Ireland:what are the influencing factors in the uptake and duration of breast-feeding. Annals of Nutrition and Metabolism, 47. pp. 574.

Sittlington, Julie, Millar, E and Stewart-Knox, Barbara J. (2003) Infant feeding attitudes in Northern Ireland. Annals of Nutrition and Metabolism, 47. pp. 571.

Jewell, V, Hodkinson, E, Simpson, Liz, Kelly, Mary, Wallace, Julie, Stewart-Knox, Barbara J., McConville, Christopher, Rae, G, Hannigan, BM, Strain, JJ and O'Connor, JM (2003) Effect of zinc supplementation on immune status in the older population in Northern Ireland. Annals of Nutrition and Metabolism, 47. pp. 568.

Stringer, Maurice, Hill, Desmond, Stewart-Knox, B., Hamilton, J and Parr, H (2002) Reduced fat foods: The shoppers viewpoint. International Journal of Consumer Studies, 26. pp. 44-57.

Hyde, A, Treacy, M, Stewart-Knox, Barbara J. and Santos-Abaunza, P (2002) Alcohol consumption among 11-16 year olds: getting around structural barriers. Nursing & Health Sciences, 3. pp. 237-245.

Williams, E, Stewart-Knox, Barbara J. and McConville, Christopher (2002) Impact of folate upon mood. Proceedings of the British Psychological Society, 10 (2). pp. 123.

Stewart-Knox, Barbara J. and Greene, J (2002) Prior exposure is associated with positive attitudes to breastfeeding in young people. Proceedings of the British Psychological Society, 10 (2). pp. 122.

Stewart-Knox, B, Hamilton, J and Bunting, Brendan (2002) Scepticism of claimed benefits predicts rejection of reduced fat food products. Proceedings of the Nutrition Society , 61. pp. 97a.

Hill, Desmond, Stewart-Knox, Barbara J., Parr, H and Stringer, M (2002) Reduced fat foods: the shopper's viewpoint. International Journal of Consumer Studies, 26 (91). pp. 58-61.

Kennedy, O, Stewart-Knox, B, Mitchell, P and Thurnham, D (2002) Consumer choice of chicken. Proceedings of the Nutrition Society, 61. pp. 81a.

Stewart-Knox, Barbara J. (2001) Model of best practice for reduced fat food product development. Proceedings of the Nutrition Society , 60. pp. 169a.

Sittlington, J and Stewart-Knox, Barbara J. (2001) Health and diet from a teenager's point of view. Proceedings of the Nutrition Society , 60. pp. 169a.

Stewart-Knox, Barbara J., Hill, Desmond and Hamilton, J (2001) Consumers talking about reduced fat foods. Food Industry Journal, 4 (1). pp. 12-25.

Parr, H, Stewart-Knox, Barbara J. and Hamilton, J (2001) Problems and pitfalls in the reduced fat food product development process. Food Industry Journal, 4 (1). pp. 50-60.

Sittlington, Julie and Knox, Barbara J. (2001) Young adolescents and drugs in Northern Ireland: a longitudinal study. Proceedings of the British Psychological Society, 9 (2). pp. 253-254.

Rugkasa, J, Sittlington, Julie and Knox, B (2001) Smoking and gender identity in early adolescence. Proceedings of the British Psychological Society, 9 (1). pp. 23.

Rugkasa, J, Kennedy, O, Barton, M, Abaunza, P, Treacy, M and Stewart-Knox, Barbara J. (2001) Smoking and symbolism: children, communication and cigarettes. HEALTH EDUCATION RESEARCH, 16 (2). pp. 131-142.

Rugkasa, J, Stewart-Knox, Barbara J., Sittlington, J, Kennedy, O, Treacy, M and Abaunza, P (2001) Anxious adults vs. cool children: children's views on smoking and addiction. SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE , 53 (5). pp. 593-602.

Hamilton, J, Knox, B, Hill, Desmond and Parr, H (2001) Reduce the fat and reduce the flavour. What do consumers really think?. Proceedings of the British Psychological Society, 9 (1). pp. 21.

Stewart-Knox, Barbara J. (2000) Consumer perception and understanding of risk from food. BRITISH MEDICAL BULLETIN , 56 (1). pp. 97-109.

Hamilton, J, Stewart-Knox, Barbara, Hill, Desmond and Parr, H (2000) Reduced fat products: consumer perception and preferences. British Food Journal, 102 (7). pp. 494-506.

Sittlington, Julie, Rugasa, J and Knox, B (2000) Young adolescents' perceptions of health, smoking and other health risk. Proceedings of the British Psychological Society, 9 (1). pp. 24.

Gardiner, K and Knox, B (2000) What is the problem with breast-feeding?. Proceedings of the British Psychological Society, 8 (2). pp. 14.

Barton, Maria, Kennedy, O, Knox, B and Rugkasa, J (2000) Unlocking children's smoking: do peers hold the key?. Proceedings of the British Psychological Society, 8 (2). pp. 13.

Ryan, CM, Northrop-Clewes, C, Knox, B and Thurnham, David (1998) The effect of in-store music on consumer choice of wine. PROCEEDINGS OF THE NUTRITION SOCIETY, 57 (4). pp. 169a.

Ryan, C, Northrop-Clewes, C, Stewart-Knox, B and Thurnham, D (1998) The effect of in-store music on consumer choice of wine. Proceedings of the Nutrition Society , 57 (4). pp. 169a.

McGarrity, C and Stewart-Knox, Barbara J. (1995) Socio-economic determinants of dietary habits. Social Sciences in Health, 1 (2). pp. 94-106.

Stewart-Knox, Barbara J., Kremer, J and Pearce, J (1995) A survey of dietary urges and consumption during pregnancy in belfast working class women. Social Sciences in Health, 1 (3). pp. 124-144.

Stewart-Knox, B, Kremer, J and Pearce, J (1994) Food Fads During Pregnancy - A Question of Taste. APPETITE, 23 (3). pp. 288.

Stewart-Knox, Barbara J., Kremer, J and Pearce, J (1994) Dietary habits, taste acuity and preference for fat during pregnancy. Irish Journal of Psychology, 14/4 (93). pp. 612-613.

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