Wendy Brown
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Emeritus Professor
Wendy Brown
Email: : wbrown@uq.edu.au
Positions
Emeritus Professor : School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences : Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences
Overview
Background
Professor Brown's research interests focus on physical activity and the prevention and management of chronic illness at a population level. To date, much of her research has been in the areas of obesity and the health and well being of Australian women.
Professor Wendy Brown joined the UQ School of Human Movement Studies in 2000 as the first professor in physical activity and health. Her educational qualifications are in human biology and physiology, exercise physiology, and health and physical education. She has had a diverse career path, working in both secondary and tertiary education, as well as public and private health promotion. Prior to her move to Queensland, she was the Director of the Research Institute for Gender and Health at the University of Newcastle, where she was a founding investigator and manager of the Australian Longitudinal Study of Women's Health. This project has been tracking the health of over 40,000 women for ten years. She was also a Chief Investigator on the "10,000 Steps Rockhampton" project which aimed to increase the physical activity levels of a community of approximately 60,000 people. In addition to her teaching and research commitments, she devotes considerable time to professional and policy development through her work with government departments, the National Heart Foundation, and Sports Medicine Australia. In the last five years, she has contributed to research grants with a value of more than $26,000,000, published more than 120 articles in national and international journals, and written numerous research reports.
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Availability
Emeritus Professor Wendy Brown is: : Available for supervision : Media expert
Qualifications
- Bachelor (Honours) of Science (Advanced), University of Birmingham
- Postgraduate Diploma, Loughborough University
- Masters (Coursework) of Science, Loughborough University
- Doctor of Philosophy, University of Newcastle
Research interests
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Physical activity
Physical activity and its role in the prevention and management of chronic illness at a population level
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Works
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All (803) Book (7) Journal Article (484) Other Outputs (16) Conference Publication (283) Book Chapter (13)
2025
Journal Article
Intermittent-vigorous intensity physical activity as a strategy for recovery in severe mental illness: study protocol for a pragmatic clinical trial
Caro-Crous, Mariona, Santos, Josep M., Jabardo-Camprubi, Guillem, Brown, Wendy J. and Puig-Ribera, Anna (2025). Intermittent-vigorous intensity physical activity as a strategy for recovery in severe mental illness: study protocol for a pragmatic clinical trial. BMJ Open, 15 (12) e107357, e107357. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2025-107357
2025
Journal Article
Exceeding the guidelines: A descriptive study of exercise, pregnancy, maternal and neonatal health outcomes in elite and recreational athletes
Dalhaug, Emilie Mass, Sanda, Birgitte, Bø, Kari, Brown, Wendy J., Sundgot-Borgen, Jorunn and Haakstad, Lene Annette Hagen (2025). Exceeding the guidelines: A descriptive study of exercise, pregnancy, maternal and neonatal health outcomes in elite and recreational athletes. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 25 (1) 475, 1-10. doi: 10.1186/s12884-025-07572-6
2025
Journal Article
Dog ownership, dog walking, and physical function in mid-older adults: findings from the HABITAT cohort study
Adams, Emma K., Murray, Kevin, Burton, Nicola W., Brown, Wendy J., Bauman, Adrian and Christian, Hayley (2025). Dog ownership, dog walking, and physical function in mid-older adults: findings from the HABITAT cohort study. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2025.12.004
2025
Journal Article
Environmental features and trajectories of physical activity over 10 years in mid-age Australian adults
Teixeira Rezende Faria, Thania Mara, Brown, Wendy J., Burton, Nicola W., Malta, Deborah Carvalho and Mielke, Gregore Iven (2025). Environmental features and trajectories of physical activity over 10 years in mid-age Australian adults. Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 23 (1), 1-11. doi: 10.1123/jpah.2024-0892
2025
Journal Article
Pushing limits: the acute effects of a heavy-load resistance protocol and supine exercise on fetal well-being
Dalhaug, Emilie Mass, Sanda, Birgitte, Bø, Kari, Brown, Wendy and Haakstad, Lene A H (2025). Pushing limits: the acute effects of a heavy-load resistance protocol and supine exercise on fetal well-being. BMJ Open Sport and Exercise Medicine, 11 (3) e002639, 1-8. doi: 10.1136/bmjsem-2025-002639
2025
Journal Article
Socioeconomic inequalities in physical function decline: multilevel longitudinal results from the HABITAT study
Rachele, Jerome N., Loh, Venurs, Timperio, Anna, Veitch, Jenny, Thomas, Rees, Reid, Rebecca A. and Brown, Wendy J. (2025). Socioeconomic inequalities in physical function decline: multilevel longitudinal results from the HABITAT study. BMC Public Health, 25 (1) 2378, 2378. doi: 10.1186/s12889-025-23309-8
2025
Journal Article
The effects of Tai Chi on pain and other health indicators in people with osteoarthritis: An updated systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis
Zhao, Anni, Brown, Wendy J., Coombes, Jeff S. and Liu, Xin (2025). The effects of Tai Chi on pain and other health indicators in people with osteoarthritis: An updated systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis. Osteoarthritis and Cartilage, 33 (8), 933-950. doi: 10.1016/j.joca.2025.05.013
2025
Journal Article
Reciprocal associations between trajectories of physical activity and physical function among older women: findings from the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women's Health
Nemoto, Yuta, Brown, Wendy J., Peeters, Geeske and Mielke, Gregore Iven (2025). Reciprocal associations between trajectories of physical activity and physical function among older women: findings from the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women's Health. The Journals of Gerontology, Series A: Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences, 80 (6) glaf059, 1-6. doi: 10.1093/gerona/glaf059
2025
Journal Article
Directrices australianas para la actividad física en el embarazo y el postparto
Brown, Wendy J., Hayman, Melanie, Haakstad, Lene A. H., Lamerton, Tayla, Mena, Gabriela P., Green, Anita, Keating, Shelley E., Gomes, Grace A. O., Coombes, Jeff S. and Mielke, Gregore I. (2025). Directrices australianas para la actividad física en el embarazo y el postparto. Pensar en Movimiento: Revista de Ciencias del Ejercicio y la Salud, 23 (1), e65113-e65113. doi: 10.15517/pensarmov.v23i1.65113
Directrices australianas para la actividad física en el embarazo y el postparto
2025
Journal Article
Determinants of physical activity 10 months following a supervised exercise program in people with type 2 diabetes
Cox, Emily R., Gajanand, Trishan, Keating, Shelley E., Brown, Wendy J., Coombes, Jeff S. and Burton, Nicola W. (2025). Determinants of physical activity 10 months following a supervised exercise program in people with type 2 diabetes. Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 22 (7), 811-818. doi: 10.1123/jpah.2024-0808
2025
Journal Article
Primary health care costs associated with trajectories of physical activity over 10 years
Codogno, Jamile Sanches, Brown, Wendy J., Turi-Lynch, Bruna Camilo, Morais, Luana Carolina de, Lemes, Ítalo Ribeiro, Monteiro, Henrique Luiz and Mielke, Gregore Iven (2025). Primary health care costs associated with trajectories of physical activity over 10 years. Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 22 (8), 1013-1020. doi: 10.1123/jpah.2025-0047
Primary health care costs associated with trajectories of physical activity over 10 years
2025
Journal Article
Efficacy of a multicomponent physical activity intervention for teachers with or at risk of type 2 diabetes: the support, motivation, and physical activity research for teachers health randomized controlled trial
Plotnikoff, Ronald C., Murphy, Maria, Wilczynska, Magdalena, Courneya, Kerry S., Brown, Wendy J., Sigal, Ronald J. and Lubans, David R. (2025). Efficacy of a multicomponent physical activity intervention for teachers with or at risk of type 2 diabetes: the support, motivation, and physical activity research for teachers health randomized controlled trial. Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 22 (3), 334-346. doi: 10.1123/jpah.2024-0195
2024
Journal Article
International PCOS guideline clinical research priorities roadmap: a co-designed approach aligned with end-user priorities in a neglected women's health condition
Teede, H. J., Gibson, M., Laven, J., Dokras, A., Moran, L. J., Piltonin, T., Costello, M., Mousa, A., Joham, A. E., Tay, C. T., Arlt, Wiebke, Azziz, Ricardo, Balen, Adam, Bedson, Lisa, Berry, Lorna, Boivin, Jacky, Boyle, Jacqueline, Brennan, Leah, Brown, Wendy (International PCOS Network), Burgert, Tania, Busby, Maureen, Ee, Carolyn, Garad, Rhonda M., Harrison, Cheryce, Hart, Roger, Misso, Marie, Morman, Rachel, Hirschberg, Angelica Lindén, Ho, Tuong ... International PCOS Network (2024). International PCOS guideline clinical research priorities roadmap: a co-designed approach aligned with end-user priorities in a neglected women's health condition. eClinicalMedicine, 78 102927, 1-14. doi: 10.1016/j.eclinm.2024.102927
2024
Journal Article
Low-volume combined aerobic and resistance high-intensity interval training in type 2 diabetes: a randomised controlled trial
Gajanand, Trishan, Cox, Emily R., Keating, Shelley E., Brown, Wendy J., Hordern, Matthew D., Burton, Nicola W., Chachay, Veronique S., Gomersall, Sjaan R., Fassett, Robert G. and Coombes, Jeff S. (2024). Low-volume combined aerobic and resistance high-intensity interval training in type 2 diabetes: a randomised controlled trial. BMJ Open Sport and Exercise Medicine, 10 (4) e002046, e002046. doi: 10.1136/bmjsem-2024-002046
2024
Journal Article
Physical activity volume, frequency, and intensity: Associations with hypertension and obesity over 21 years in Australian women
Mielke, Gregore I., Ding, Ding, Keating, Shelley E., Nunes, Bruno P., Brady, Ruth and Brown, Wendy J. (2024). Physical activity volume, frequency, and intensity: Associations with hypertension and obesity over 21 years in Australian women. Journal of Sport and Health Science, 13 (5), 631-641. doi: 10.1016/j.jshs.2024.05.004
2024
Journal Article
Trajectories of physical activity and chronic conditions among mid-aged women
Nemoto, Yuta, Brown, Wendy J., Ding, Ding, Nguyen, Binh and Mielke, Gregore Iven (2024). Trajectories of physical activity and chronic conditions among mid-aged women. American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 67 (3), 389-396. doi: 10.1016/j.amepre.2024.05.013
Trajectories of physical activity and chronic conditions among mid-aged women
2024
Journal Article
Annual and seasonal patterns of dietary intake in Australian adults: A prospective cohort study
Curtis, Rachel G., Hendrie, Gilly A., Ferguson, Ty, Olds, Timothy, Fraysse, François, Dumuid, Dorothea, Brown, Wendy J., Esterman, Adrian and Maher, Carol A. (2024). Annual and seasonal patterns of dietary intake in Australian adults: A prospective cohort study. Nutrients, 16 (16) 2718, 1-14. doi: 10.3390/nu16162718
Annual and seasonal patterns of dietary intake in Australian adults: A prospective cohort study
2024
Journal Article
Participation in sports/recreational activities and the occurrence of psychological distress in mid‐aged adults: findings from the HABITAT cohort study
Yu, Ruyi, Brown, Wendy J., Burton, Nicola W. and Mielke, Gregore I. (2024). Participation in sports/recreational activities and the occurrence of psychological distress in mid‐aged adults: findings from the HABITAT cohort study. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports, 34 (6) e14680, e14680. doi: 10.1111/sms.14680
2024
Journal Article
Physical activity across midlife and health-related quality of life in Australian women: a target trial emulation using a longitudinal cohort
Nguyen, Binh, Clare, Philip, Mielke, Gregore I., Brown, Wendy J. and Ding, Ding (2024). Physical activity across midlife and health-related quality of life in Australian women: a target trial emulation using a longitudinal cohort. PLOS Medicine, 21 (5) e1004384, e1004384. doi: 10.1371/journal.pmed.1004384
2024
Journal Article
Behaviour change techniques, barriers and facilitators for promoting self-managed physical activity in Australian Defence Force veterans: A mixed-methods study
Papinczak, Zoe E., Gilson, Nicholas D., Mielke, Gregore I., Haslam, Catherine and Brown, Wendy J. (2024). Behaviour change techniques, barriers and facilitators for promoting self-managed physical activity in Australian Defence Force veterans: A mixed-methods study. Journal of Military and Veterans' Health, 32 (3), 22-30.
Funding
Past funding
- 2019 - 2021
Active Choices: A 'stepped-down' program to promote group-based physical activity to DVA clients
Department of Veterans' Affairs
Open grant - 2019 - 2023
Truck-Fit: Testing of a scalable high intensity interval training program for male long distance truck drivers with cardio-metabolic risks and conditions
National Heart Foundation Vanguard Grant
Open grant - 2016 - 2017
A pilot study to assess the efficacy of Tai Chi for Type 1 Diabetes
Diabetes Australia Research Program
Open grant - 2016 - 2017
The Feasibility and Preliminary Efficacy of Referral to Exercise Physiologists, Psychologists, and Supplementary Physical Behavior Change Strategies for School Teachers 'at risk' for Type 2 Diabetes
Hunter Medical Research Institute
Open grant - 2015 - 2021
High intensity exercise for non-alcoholic steatohepatitis - is it safe, effective, and feasible in practice? (Tom Penrose Community Service Grant)
Exercise and Sports Science Australia Ltd
Open grant - 2015 - 2016
Assessing the effectiveness of High Intensity Interval Training for smoking cessation in women
National Heart Foundation Vanguard Grant
Open grant - 2014 - 2017
Encouraging businesses to adopt activity-permissive workplaces to reduce sitting time at work
National Heart Foundation Focus Grant
Open grant - 2014 - 2017
Evaluation of a community cycling program for teens: 'The Happiness Cycle'
Bicycle Victoria Incorporated
Open grant - 2014 - 2015
Fun 'n fitness: Evaluation of the Churches of Christ in Queensland Falls Prevention Exercise Program for its Aged Care Residents
Churches of Christ in Queensland
Open grant - 2014
Cellular metabolic respirometry and enzymatic assessment suite
UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
Open grant - 2013 - 2015
The Shifting Gears Project: Active Living and Healthy Eating in Queensland Truck Drivers
Queensland Department of Justice and Attorney-General
Open grant - 2013
Development of a baseline 'Lifestyle Needs Assessment Survey tool' to support the Queensland 'Workplaces for Wellness' Program
Queensland Health
Open grant - 2013 - 2019
A longitudinal multilevel study of physical activity, sedentary behaviour and physical function in mid-to-late adulthood (NHMRC Project Grant administered by Deakin University)
Deakin University
Open grant - 2012
Clinical and Nutritional Biomarker Platform
UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
Open grant - 2011 - 2015
Sitting less and moving more: Population health research to understand and influence sedentary behaviour (NHMRC Program Grant administered by Baker IDI)
Baker IDI Heart & Diabetes Institute
Open grant - 2011 - 2016
Project B - The Australian Longitudinal Study on Women's Health - Establishment of a new cohort of women born 1989-94; more frequent surveys of women born 1921-26; strengthening of study capacity
Department of Health and Ageing
Open grant - 2011
A metabolic testing suite for clinical exercise physiology, sports science and sports nutrition research
NHMRC Equipment Grant
Open grant - 2011 - 2014
Retirement activity planning: a randomised controlled trial (ARC Discovery Project administered by UniSA)
University of South Australia
Open grant - 2010 - 2016
NHMRC CRE: Centre of Research Excellence in Women's Health in the 21st century (CREWH21)
NHMRC Centres of Research Excellence
Open grant - 2010
An integrated portfolio of objective measurement devices for research on physical activity and sedentary behaviour in population health
UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
Open grant - 2010 - 2011
Sitting less and moving more: Population health research to understand and influence sedentary behaviour
NHMRC Program Grant
Open grant - 2009 - 2010
Evidence and Strategies for Sitting Time and Health
Queensland Health Health Promotion
Open grant - 2009 - 2016
Project A - Australian Longitudinal Study on Women's Health (2012-2016)
Department of Health and Ageing (Commonwealth of Australia)
Open grant - 2007 - 2008
Feasibility and efficacy of a supervised exercise program for colorectal cancer survivors in the rehabilitation phase of cancer recovery
Wesley Merdical Research
Open grant - 2007 - 2010
Increasing psychosocial resilience and physical activity for heart health: a randomised trial of the READY (REsilience and Activity every DaY) program
National Heart Foundation of Australia
Open grant - 2006 - 2012
Men, Women and Ageing: predictors of ageing well in the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women's Health and the Perth Health in Men Study
NHMRCARC Ageing Well, Ageing Productively Program
Open grant - 2006 - 2009
The Development of a Food and Nutrition and Physical Activity Project for Pregnancy and Early Life In Urban Locations
Queensland Health Health Promotion
Open grant - 2006
NHMRC_Infrastructure Item_Monitors for the objective measurement of physical activity in adults
NHMRC Equipment Grant
Open grant - 2005 - 2007
The impact of physical activity on outcomes for older women
Department of Family and Community Services
Open grant - 2005
Towards 10,000 Steps Brisbane: The validity of self reported physical activity, height and weight among mid aged women and men.
Queensland Health
Open grant - 2005
An exploratory study to assess the efficacy of Tai Chi in preventing Type II Diabetes among high risk adults
Diabetes Australia Research Trust
Open grant - 2005
Self-management Practices and Health Service Utilisation for Diabetes Prevention among Women with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
Diabetes Australia Research Trust
Open grant - 2004 - 2005
Preliminary Development of the 10,000 Steps Brisbane Project
Brisbane City Council
Open grant - 2004
NHMRC_Equipment Grant_HLTH_(Pop Hlth; CPRC; HMS)_Objective Measurement of Physical Activity and Real-Time Feedback for Behavioural Studies in Population Health
NHMRC Equipment Grant
Open grant - 2004 - 2006
A randomised control trial to compare the efficacy of a home based and group based resistance training program on the functional status and health of older Australians.
Blue Care
Open grant - 2004 - 2006
Psychological determinants of physical activity across the life span and critical life-stage transitions: Cross-sectional, longitudinal causal modelling and experimental interventions
University of Sydney
Open grant - 2004 - 2008
Understanding and influencing physical activity to improve population health
NHMRC Program Grant
Open grant - 2003 - 2009
Building Capacity for Physical Activity Research in Population Health
Capacity Building Grants in Population Health Research
Open grant - 2003 - 2006
Randomised control trial to compare the efficacy of a home based and 'centre' based resistance training program in terms of outcomes relating to functional status and health in older Australians.
Department of Health and Ageing
Open grant - 2003 - 2004
Increasing physical activity in the general practice setting: a randomised trial to test the efficacy of three strategies.
National Heart Foundation of Australia
Open grant - 2002 - 2003
Physical activity in the veteran community - prevalence, barriers, preferences and relationships with health and well-being
Department of Veterans' Affairs
Open grant - 2002 - 2003
Discussion paper for the development of recommendations for children's and youth's participation in health promoting physical activity
Department of Health and Ageing
Open grant - 2001 - 2003
To assist in the development of a multi-strategy health promotion project focusing on physical activity and social determinants of health
Queensland Health
Open grant - 2001
Physical Activity and Health Specialist Training Course
Queensland Health
Open grant - 2001
Effects of moderate physical activity on insulin sensitivity and other components of the insulin resistance syndrome in obese adolescents.
University of Queensland Small Grants Scheme
Open grant - 2001
Reliability of a community based protocol for measurement of oxygen cost of locomotion in people with acquired brain injury (ABI)
GF Finch Bequest
Open grant - 2001
The efficacy of a community based physical activity intervention in improving the health of people with acquired brain injury
Princess Alexandra Hospital R&D Foundation
Open grant - 2000
Physical activity and daily energy expenditure among mothers of young children
Department of Health and Ageing
Open grant - 1999 - 2008
The Australian longitudinal study on women's health.
University of Newcastle
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Supervision
Availability
Emeritus Professor Wendy Brown is: : Available for supervision
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Supervision history
Completed supervision
- 2022
Doctor Philosophy
##### Physical Activity and Reproductive Health Problems in Women
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Gregore Iven Mielke - 2021
Doctor Philosophy
##### Urinary incontinence in young to mid-aged women
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Emma Beckman - 2016
Doctor Philosophy
Principal Advisor - 2015
Master Philosophy
Principal Advisor - 2015
Doctor Philosophy
##### Exploring pole walking as a health enhancing physical activity for older adults
Principal Advisor - 2012
Doctor Philosophy
Principal Advisor - 2012
Master Philosophy
##### Twelve month impact of the Just Walk It program on physical activity levels
Principal Advisor - 2012
Master Philosophy
##### Older Australians and physical activity: measures, prevalence data, and issues
Principal Advisor - 2010
Doctor Philosophy
Principal Advisor - 2009
Doctor Philosophy
Principal Advisor - 2009
Doctor Philosophy
Principal Advisor - 2007
Doctor Philosophy
Principal Advisor - 2006
Doctor Philosophy
##### PROMOTING PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IN GENERAL PRACTICE: A RANDOMISED TRIAL TO TEST THE EFFICACY OF THREE STRATEGIES
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Carrie Ritchie - 2003
Doctor Philosophy
##### PROACTIVE MUMS:PROMOTING PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AMONG MOTHERS OF YOUNG CHILDREN
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Stewart Trost - Doctor Philosophy
##### COMPARISON OF THE EFFECTS OF A HOME-BASED AND GROUP-BASED RESISTANCE TRAINING PROGRAM ON THE FUNCTIONAL STATUS AND HEALTH OF OLDER AUSTRALIANS
Principal Advisor - 2025
Doctor Philosophy
##### Understanding differences in accumulation of device-measured physical activity in mid-aged adults: Does one size fit all?
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Gregore Iven Mielke - 2022
Doctor Philosophy
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Shelley Keating, Professor Jeff Coombes - 2018
Master Philosophy
##### Physical activity in shift workers: building evidence to inform health promotion practice
Associate Advisor - 2016
Doctor Philosophy
Associate Advisor - 2016
Doctor Philosophy
##### Physical activity patterns, attitudes and counselling among adults with mental illness
Associate Advisor - 2014
Doctor Philosophy
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Nicholas Gilson - 2013
Doctor Philosophy
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Nicholas Gilson - 2013
Doctor Philosophy
##### Physical Activity, Sedentary Behaviour and Employee Presenteeism
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Nicholas Gilson - 2006
Doctor Philosophy
##### PHYSICAL ACTIVITY PATTERNS OF SINGAPOREAN ADOLESCENTS
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Stewart Trost - 2006
Doctor Philosophy
##### PROMOTING PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AMONG COMMUNITY-DWELLING PEOPLE WITH ACQUIRED BRAIN INJURY
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Bruce Abernethy, Professor Stewart Trost - 2006
Doctor Philosophy
##### INSULIN RESISTANCE AND CARDIOVASCULAR RISK FACTORS IN OBESE CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Stewart Trost
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Enquiries
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- Australian Longitudinal Study on Women's Health
- Energy balance and weigh gain prevention
- Physical activity
- Sedentary behaviour and health
- Weight management
- Women's health
- Workplace health promotion
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