Dr Clare Dix is an Accredited Practising Dietitian and member of Dietitians Australia, with a PhD in dietetics from the University of Queensland. She is passionate about advancing the field of nutrition and dietetics and has contributed to multiple publications and conferences on topics such as bariatric surgery, child health, health promotion, and clinical education. She is also an experienced lecturer, teaching a range of nutrition courses to undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Dr Dix was the project manager for the Nutritious Tools Project, an initiative that aimed to improve access to nutrition information for families with children under-five and led to the creation of the Grow&Go Toolbox (www.growandgotoolbox.com). She has over a decade of experience in leading and managing research projects, collaborating with academic and industry partners, and securing grants and funding.
Research Grants
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Grant/project name |
Investigators |
Funding body and AUD$ value |
Year(s) |
Focus of research grant |
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Tinybites |
A/Prof Serene Yoong Prof Luke Wolfenden Dr Rachel Sutherland Dr Alice Grady Prof John Wiggers Prof Helen Truby Ms Jaithri Ananthapavan Prof Nilmini Wickramasinghe Prof Chris Oldmeadow Dr Clare Dix (AI)
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NHMRC MRFF $1.3M |
2023-2027 |
An RCT to assess the impact of a digital health intervention targeting infant feeding and weight in children 0-2 years. |
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Nutritious Tools |
Prof Helen Truby Dr Clare Dix (CI) Dr Jacki Walker |
Australian Department of Health and Aged Care $1.2M |
2021-2024 |
To co-design a digital resource hub for nutrition resources for children under five in Australia. |
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A new way to prevent and treat obesity. |
Prof Robyn Littlewood Dr Jacki Walker Dr Clare Dix (CI) Prof Sandra Capra Prof Karen Moritz Mr Philip Juffs Prof Stewart Trost
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Brisbane Diamantina Health Partners $250k |
2018-2020 |
A multi-strategy approach to managing childhood overweight and obesity prevention and treatment in Queensland. |
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Patient Outcome Research Committee Grant |
Dr Martin Ms Clare Dix (CI) Dr Olivia Wright
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Wesley Research Institute $13,404 |
2014 |
Funding supported biospecimen collection into the storage of vitamin D in adipose tissue. |
Research areas
- medical nutrition therapy
- dietetic clinical education
- interprofessional education
- digital health
- co-design
- childhood nutrition
- health promotion
Teaching areas
- Medical Nutrition Therapy
- Evidence Based Practice in Dietetics
- Community and Public Health Nutrition
- Clinical Education
- Research Higher Degree supervision
Dr Dix can provide commentary on the use of co-design in nutrition, childhood nutrition, clinical education, medical nutrition therapy, bariatric surgery and digital health
In the news
The UN warns famine is likely in Gaza. What do malnutrition and hunger do to the body?
4 NovUniSC Lecturer in Nutrition & Dietetics, Clare Dix discusses the impacts of malnutrition and consequences of hunger and food insecurity in the Gaza region.
Are free school lunches in Queensland a good idea?
16 OctQueensland Premier Steven Miles has announced free school lunches if Labor is re-elected at the state’s upcoming election on October 26.