Associate Professor Sara Grafenauer

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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 91ɫ��Ƭ

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

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Phone

+61 2 9348 0864

E-mail

s.grafenauer@unsw.edu.au

Book Chapters | 2026

Hughes J; Gemming L; Grafenauer S, 2026, 'Chapter 7 Future thinking the nutrition and health aspects of plant-based milk alternatives', in Alternative Dairy Products and Technologies, Elsevier, pp. 205 - 227,

Book Chapters | 2026

Hughes J; Gemming L; Grafenauer S, 2026, 'Future thinking the nutrition and health aspects of plant-based milk alternatives', in Alternative Dairy Products and Technologies, pp. 205 - 227,

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 Cripps K; Thondre PS (ed.), Higher Education and SDG2: Zero Hunger, Emerald Publishing, pp. 117 - 136,
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,

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,

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,

Journal articles | 2025

Grafenauer S; Hughes J; Gemming L, 2025, 'As the plant-based milk category grows, fortification of micronutrients may need reconsideration', Proceedings of the Nutrition Society, 84,

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,

Journal articles | 2025

Mahdavi-Roshan M; Nimptsch K; Ghorbani Z; Noormohammadi M; Grafenauer S; Savarrakhsh A, 2025, 'Higher Dietary Insulinemic Potential, and Triglyceride-Glucose (TyG)-BMI Index may Contribute to Coronary Artery Disease Severity: a Cross-Sectional Study', Journal of Epidemiology and Global Health, 15,

Journal articles | 2025

McLean C; Tapsell L; Fallas I; Grafenauer S; McMahon AT, 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, 49,

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,

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,

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,

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,

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,

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,

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

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,

Journal articles | 2023

Nicholas J; Grafenauer S, 2023, 'Investigating pre-professional dancer health status and preventative health knowledge', Frontiers in Nutrition, 10,

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,

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,

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

Bryant L; Rangan A; Grafenauer S, 2022, 'Lupins and Health Outcomes: A Systematic Literature Review', Nutrients, 14, pp. 327,

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,

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

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,

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,

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 | 2022

Sluyter C; Neess RI; Grafenauer S, 2022, 'Leveraging partnerships to amplify whole grain messaging', Journal of Cereal Science, 105,

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

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,

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,

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,

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

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,

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

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,

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,

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,

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,

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,

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,

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,

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,

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,

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,

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,

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,

Journal articles | 2008

Grafenauer S, 2008, 'Simplified Diet Manual, 10th Edition', Nutrition & Dietetics, 65, pp. 103 - 103,

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,

Journal articles |

Curtain F; Grafenauer S, 'Historical and Global Perspectives on Grains and Whole Grains within Dietary Guidelines', CEREAL FOODS WORLD, 65,
Preprints | 2026

Xu X; Zeng L; Li Y; Barr M; Grafenauer S; Schutte AE, 2026, Whole grain and high fiber cereals and multimorbidity: A longitudinal study in 146,329 adults aged 45 years and over,

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,

My Research Supervision

Sara Asadi

Linh Nguyen

Chris Cashman

Genevieve Milesi

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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 91ɫ��Ƭ Good Food Charter and linking curriculum with the Sustainable Development Goals across the School and Faculty.

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