Evangeline Mantzioris

Teaching Strengths

Nutrition and Food Science
Sports Nutrition
Nutrition Communication

APrf Evangeline Mantzioris

Program Director: Nutrition and Food Sciences

School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Science

College of Health

Available For Media Comment.

Evangeline is the Program Director of the Nutrition and Food Sciences Degree. She is an Accredited Practicing Dietitian (APD) and Sports Dietitian (AccSD), with experience in clinical dietetics and clinical teaching. In 2021 she was appointed to the NHMRC Australian Dietary Guidelines Expert Review Committee.
Evangeline is passionate about communicating nutritional science to the public. She is an invited talker and media communicator for radio, television and print. She is an author and editor, and writer for The Conversation.
Evangeline's research interests include: Fats; Sports nutrition, Mediterranean Diet and the Environment-Food nexus.
Twitter EvangelineMantzioris @EMantzioris

Fatty Acids - omega-3 & omega-6

Mediterranean Diet

Environment-Nutrition Nexus

Sports Nutrition

Year Citation
2025 Dawson, B. R., Mantzioris, E., Connell, S. D., Nagelkerken, I., Hall, T., & Mellin, C. (2025). Fish by-products as reliable proxies to evaluate nutritional fatty acid contents in commercial fish fillets. Food Chemistry, 466(142223), 142223-1-142223-10.
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2025 Torkel, S., Moran, L., Wang, R., Villani, A., Mantzioris, E., Norman, R. J., & Cowan, S. (2025). Barriers and enablers to a healthy lifestyle in people with infertility: a qualitative descriptive study. Reproductive Biology And Endocrinology, 23(1, article no. 52), 1-25.
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2025 Scannell, N., Villani, A., Moran, L., Mantzioris, E., & Cowan, S. (2025). A Pilot Study on Ad Libitum Mediterranean Diet Intervention for Women with PCOS: A Mixed-Methods Exploration of Acceptability, Adherence, and Participant Lived Experience. Nutrients, 17(7), 1105-1-1105-27.
DOI Scopus1 WoS1 Europe PMC1
2025 Torkel, S., Mantzioris, E., Villani, A., Kellow, N. J., Bhatnagar, D., Osei-Safo, E. K., . . . Moran, L. (2025). Preconception lifestyle interventions for women-a systematic review and meta-analysis of intervention characteristics and behaviour change techniques. Human Reproduction Update, online, dmaf021-1-dmaf021-23.
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2025 Scannell, N., Mantzioris, E., Cowan, S., Moran, L., & Villani, A. (2025). A Pilot Randomized Control Trial Evaluating the Feasibility of a 12-Week Mediterranean Diet Intervention Without Caloric Restriction in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. Journal of Clinical Medicine, 14(16), 5842-1-5842-24.
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2025 Colebatch, E. A., Fuller, J. T., Mantzioris, E., & Hill, A. M. (2025). Diet, risk of disordered eating and running-related injury in adult distance runners: a systematic review and meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 28(7), 542-552.
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2024 Mantzioris, E., Villani, A., & Forsyth, A. (2024). The relationship between the Mediterranean dietary pattern and exercise and sport performance--a scoping review. Nutrients, 16(24, article no. 4259), 1-26.
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2024 Wilson, N. A., Mantzioris, E., & Villani, A. (2024). Sensory preferences are important motivators for using herbs and spices: a cross‐sectional analysis of Australian adults. Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, 38(1, article no. e13406), 1-12.
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2024 Gulliver, T., Hewett, M., Konstantopoulos, P., Tran, L., & Mantzioris, E. (2024). Neutropenic diet and its impacts on clinical, nutritional, and lifestyle outcomes for people with cancer: a scoping review. Journal Of Nutritional Science, 13(e60), 1-13.
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2024 Byrne Kirk, M., Mantzioris, E., Scannell, N., & Villani, A. (2024). Adherence to a Mediterranean-style diet and severity of menopausal symptoms in perimenopausal and menopausal women from Australia: a cross-sectional analysis. European Journal of Nutrition, 63(7), 2743-2751.
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2024 Otte, C. J., Mantzioris, E., Salagaras, B. S., & Hill, A. M. (2024). Comparison of Australian Football League Women's athletes match day energy and nutrient intake to recommendations. Nutrition and Dietetics, 81(3), 325-334.
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2024 Clark, K., Biesiekierski, J. R., Farrer, O. D., Stefoska Needham, A., Beckett, E. L., Lawlis, T., . . . Swanepoel, L. (2024). Nutrition employability and graduate readiness: the Australian working in nutrition study. Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, 37(3), 685-694.
DOI Scopus1 WoS2 Europe PMC1
2024 Allcock, L., Mantzioris, E., & Villani, A. (2024). Adherence to a Mediterranean diet is inversely associated with anxiety and stress but not depression: a cross-sectional analysis of community-dwelling older Australians. Nutrients, 16(3, article no. 366), 1-12.
DOI WoS17 Europe PMC14
2024 Otte, C. J., Mantzioris, E., Salagaras, B. S., & Hill, A. M. (2024). Seasonal health tracking of Australian Football League Women's athletes. Science And Medicine In Football, 8(2), 103-111.
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2024 Scannell, N., Villani, A., Moran, L., & Mantzioris, E. (2024). The potential role of the mediterranean diet for the treatment and management of polycystic ovary syndrome: a review of the pathophysiological mechanisms and clinical evidence. Proceedings of the Nutrition Society, online(2), 1-12.
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2023 Wilson, N. A., Villani, A., & Mantzioris, E. (2023). Preferences for dietary oils and fats in cooking and food preparation methods: a cross-sectional analysis of Australian adults. British Journal Of Nutrition, 130(5), 841-851.
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2023 Forsyth, A., & Mantzioris, E. (2023). An online exploratory survey of Australian athletes' and exercisers' use of and attitudes toward ultra-processed sports foods. British Journal of Nutrition, 130(9), 1625-1636.
DOI WoS9 Europe PMC5
2023 Scannell, N., Mantzioris, E., Rao, V., Pandey, C., Ee, C., Mousa, A., . . . Villani, A. (2023). Type and frequency in use of nutraceutical and micronutrient supplementation for the management of polycystic ovary syndrome: a systematic scoping review. Biomedicines, 11(12, article no. 3349), 1-16.
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2022 Mantzioris, E., Muhlhausler, B. S., & Villani, A. (2022). Impact of the Mediterranean dietary pattern on n-3 fatty acid tissue levels-a systematic review. Prostaglandins, Leukotrienes and Essential Fatty Acids, 176(102387), 1-18.
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2022 Scannell, N., Moran, L., Mantzioris, E., Cowan, S., & Villani, A. (2022). Efficacy, Feasibility and Acceptability of a Mediterranean Diet Intervention on Hormonal, Metabolic and Anthropometric Measures in Overweight and Obese Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Study Protocol. Metabolites, 12(4), 18 pages.
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2022 Alesi, S., Villani, A., Mantzioris, E., Takele, W. W., Cowan, S., Moran, L. J., & Mousa, A. (2022). Anti-Inflammatory Diets in Fertility: An Evidence Review. Nutrients, 14(19), 1-21.
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2022 Allcock, L., Mantzioris, E., & Villani, A. (2022). Adherence to a Mediterranean Diet is associated with physical and cognitive health: a cross-sectional analysis of community-dwelling older Australians. Frontiers In Public Health, 10(1017078), 1-12.
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2022 Wilson, N. A., Villani, A., Tan, S. Y., & Mantzioris, E. (2022). UniStArt: a 12-month prospective observational study of body weight, dietary intake, and physical activity levels in Australian first-year university students. Biomedicines, 10(9, article no. 2241), 1-13.
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2021 Mantzioris, E., & Weinstein, P. (2021). Garlic as a vampire deterrent: fact or fiction?. Medical Journal of Australia, 215(11), 541-543.
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2020 Scannell, N., Villani, A., Mantzioris, E., & Swanepoel, L. (2020). Understanding the self-perceived barriers and enablers toward adopting a Mediterranean diet in Australia: an application of the theory of planned behaviour framework. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 17(24, article no. 9321), 1-21.
DOI WoS47 Europe PMC32
2020 Wilson, N. A., Mantzioris, E., Middleton, P. F., & Muhlhausler, B. S. (2020). Influence of sociodemographic, lifestyle and genetic characteristics on maternal DHA and other polyunsaturated fatty acid status in pregnancy: a systematic review. Prostaglandins Leukotrienes and Essential Fatty Acids, 152(article no. 102037), 1-11.
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2020 Wilson, N. A., Mantzioris, E., Middleton, P. F., & Muhlhausler, B. S. (2020). Influence of clinical characteristics on maternal DHA and other polyunsaturated fatty acid status in pregnancy: a systematic review. Prostaglandins Leukotrienes and Essential Fatty Acids, 154(102063), 102063.
DOI Scopus8 WoS8 Europe PMC7
2019 Wilson, N. A., Mantzioris, E., Middleton, P. T., & Muhlhausler, B. S. (2019). Gestational age and maternal status of DHA and other polyunsaturated fatty acids in pregnancy: A systematic review. Prostaglandins Leukotrienes and Essential Fatty Acids, 144, 16-31.
DOI Scopus30 WoS26 Europe PMC18
2019 Mantzioris, E., & Villani, A. (2019). Translation of a Mediterranean-style diet into the Australian Dietary Guidelines: a nutritional, ecological and environmental perspective. Nutrients, 11(10, article no. 2507), 1-17.
DOI WoS31 Europe PMC22
2019 Flies, E. J., Mavoa, S., Zosky, G. R., Mantzioris, E., Williams, C., Eri, R., . . . Buettel, J. C. (2019). Urban-associated diseases: candidate diseases, environmental risk factors, and a path forward. Environment international, 133(105187), 1-12.
DOI WoS98 Europe PMC56
2019 Bergamin, A., Mantzioris, E., Cross, G., Deo, P., Garg, S., & Hill, A. M. (2019). Nutraceuticals: reviewing their role in chronic disease prevention. Pharmaceutical medicine, 33(4), 291-309.
DOI Scopus43 WoS26 Europe PMC17
2019 Villani, A., Sultana, J., Doecke, J., & Mantzioris, E. (2019). Differences in the interpretation of a modernized Mediterranean diet prescribed in intervention studies for the management of type 2 diabetes: how closely does this align with a traditional Mediterranean diet?. European journal of nutrition, 58(4), 1369-1380.
DOI WoS24 Europe PMC21
2018 Pollard, G., Roetman, P., Ward, J., Chiera, B., & Mantzioris, E. (2018). Beyond productivity: considering the health, social value and happiness of home and community food gardens. Urban science, 2(4), 1-16.
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2018 Mantzioris, E. (2018). The science and art of dietetics: why science needs to underpin our practice. Nutrition and dietetics, 75(3), 247-249.
DOI WoS4 Europe PMC5
2018 Wood, K., Mantzioris, E., Lingwood, B., Couper, J., Makrides, M., Gibson, R., & Muhlhausler, B. (2018). The effect of maternal DHA supplementation on body fat mass in children at 7 years: follow-up of the DOMInO randomized controlled trial. Prostaglandins Leukotrienes and Essential Fatty Acids, 139, 49-54.
DOI Scopus18 WoS14 Europe PMC11
2015 Wood, K., Mantzioris, E., Gibson, R., Ramsden, C., & Muhlhausler, B. (2015). The effect of modifying dietary LA and ALA intakes on omega-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acid (n-3 LCPUFA) status in human adults: a systematic review and commentary. Prostaglandins Leukotrienes and Essential Fatty Acids, 95(April), 47-55.
DOI Scopus69 WoS68 Europe PMC52
2014 Ward, J. D., Ward, P. J., Mantzioris, E., & Saint, C. (2014). Optimising diet decisions and urban agriculture using linear programming. FOOD SECURITY, 6(5), 701-718.
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2014 Wood, K., Lau, A., Mantzioris, E., Gibson, R., Ramsden, C., & Muhlhausler, B. (2014). A low omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid (n-6 PUFA) diet increases omega-3 (n-3) long chain PUFA status in plasma phospholipids in humans. Prostaglandins, Leukotrienes and Essential Fatty Acids, 90(4), 133-138.
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2014 Ward, J., Ward, P., Saint, C. P., & Mantzioris, E. (2014). The urban agriculture revolution: implications for water use in cities. Water: journal of the Australian Water Association, 41(1), 69-74.
2013 Wood, K., Mantzioris, E., Gibson, R., & Muhlhausler, B. (2013). Incorporating macadamia oil and butter to reduce dietary omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid intake. Nutrition & Dietetics, 70(2), 94-100.
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2013 Mantzioris, E., & Kehrwald, B. (2013). Allocation of tertiary students for group work: methods and consequences. Journal of the Education Research Group of Adelaide, 3(2), 3-13.
1996 Caughey, G. E., Mantzioris, E., Gibson, R. A., Cleland, L. G., & James, M. J. (1996). The effect on human tumor necrosis factor α and interleukin 1β production of diets enriched in n-3 fatty acids from vegetable oil or fish oil. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 63(1), 116-122.
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1995 Mantzioris, E., James, M., Gibson, R., & Cleland, L. (1995). Nutritional attributes of flaxseed oil. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 62(4), 841-842.
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1995 Mantzioris, E., James, M., Gibson, R., & Cleland, L. (1995). Differences exist in the relationship between dietary linoleic and <-Linolenic acids and their respective long chain metabolites. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 61(2), 320-324.
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1994 Mantzioris, E., James, M. J., Gibson, R. A., & Cleland, L. G. (1994). Dietary substitution with an α-linolenic acid-rich vegetable oil increases eicosapentaenoic acid concentrations in tissues. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 59(6), 1304-1309.
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1994 Mantzioris, E., James, M. J., Gibson, R. A., & Cleland, L. G. (1994). Mediterranean diet. Lancet, 344(8919), 407.
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Year Citation
2023 Clark, K., Swanepoel, L., Beckett, E., Biesiekierski, J., Farrer, O., Stefoska-Needham, A., . . . Lawlis, T. (2023). Working in nutrition: interim analysis of a national survey exploring career pathways and perspectives of nutrition graduates. In PROCEEDINGS OF THE NUTRITION SOCIETY Vol. 82 (pp. 1 page). CAMBRIDGE UNIV PRESS.
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1994 Gibson, R. A., Makrides, M., Neumann, M. A., Simmer, K., Mantzioris, E., & James, M. J. (1994). Ratios of linoleic acid to α-linolenic acid in formulas for term infants. In Journal of Pediatrics Vol. 125 (pp. S48-S55). United States: MOSBY-ELSEVIER.
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Year Citation
2023 Mantzioris, E. (2023). Can beetroot really improve athletic performance?. The Conversation.
2023 Mantzioris, E. (2023). Prime drinks aren't suitable for children and pregnant women. Here's why. The Conversation.
2023 Mantzioris, E. (2023). The WHO says we shouldn't bother with artificial sweeteners for weight loss or health. Is sugar better?. The Conversation.
2023 Mantzioris, E. (2023). Do you need to wash rice before cooking? Here's the science. The Conversation.
2023 Mantzioris, E. (2023). WHO sarankan tidak perlu minum pemanis buatan untuk menurunkan berat badan. Apakah gula lebih baik?. The Conversation.
2023 Mantzioris, E. (2023). Eggs are so expensive right now. What else can I use?. The Conversation.
2023 Mantzioris, E. (2023). Does artificial sweetener aspartame really cause cancer? What the WHO listing means for your diet soft drink habit. The Conversation.
2023 Mantzioris, E. (2023). Are fish oil supplements as healthy as we think? And is eating fish better?. The Conversation.
2023 Mantzioris, E. (2023). How much protein do I need as I get older? And do I need supplements to get enough?. The Conversation.
2022 Mantzioris, E. (2022). Remind me again, why is salt bad for you?. The Conversation.
2022 Mantzioris, E. (2022). Lemon water won't detox or energise you. But it may affect your body in other ways. The Conversation.
2022 Mantzioris, E. (2022). Why does everyone seem to have food intolerances these days?. The Conversation.
2022 Mantzioris, E. (2022). Mengapa semua orang tampaknya memiliki intoleransi terhadap makanan?. The Conversation.
2022 Mantzioris, E. (2022). How to get your kid to eat breakfast before school &#x2013; and yes, it's OK to have dinner leftovers or a sandwich. The Conversation.
2022 Mantzioris, E. (2022). Why do I wake up thirsty?. The Conversation.
2022 Mantzioris, E. (2022). Mengapa kita haus saat bangun tidur?. The Conversation.
2022 Mantzioris, E. (2022). What's this 'longevity' diet, and will it really make you live longer?. The Conversation.
2022 Mantzioris, E. (2022). My kid has gone vegetarian. What do I need to know (especially if they're a picky eater)?. The Conversation.
2022 Mantzioris, E. (2022). We're told to 'eat a rainbow' of fruit and vegetables. Here's what each colour does in our body. The Conversation.
2021 Mantzioris, E. (2021). Do vegan diets make kids shorter and weaker?. The Conversation.
2021 Mantzioris, E. (2021). What to drink with dinner to get the most iron from your food (and what to avoid). The Conversation.
2020 Ogle, T., Collins, C., Mantzioris, E., Dahlen, H., Musgrave, I., & McGuire, T. (2020). Is it OK to drink coffee while pregnant? We asked 5 experts. The Conversation.
2019 Mantzioris, E. (2019). Will a vegetarian diet increase your risk of stroke?. The Conversation.
2019 Mantzioris, E. (2019). How to get the nutrients you need without eating as much red meat. The Conversation.
2018 Mantzioris, E., & Deo, P. (2018). What is kombucha and how do the health claims stack up?. The Conversation.
2018 Mantzioris, E. (2018). Do athletes really need protein supplements?. The Conversation.
2018 Hansen, A., Collins, C., Mantzioris, E., Reynolds, R. C., Belski, R., & Wang, Y. (2018). We asked five experts: is cheese bad for you?. The Conversation.
2017 Mantzioris, E. (2017). Health Check: is margarine actually better for me than butter?. The Conversation.

Courses I teach

  • FOSC 2007 Food Innovation and Culinary Nutrition (2025)
  • FOSC 3014 Communication in Nutrition and Food Sciences (2025)
  • HLTH 3002 Sports Nutrition (2025)
  • FOSC 3014 Communication in Nutrition and Food Sciences (2024)
  • HLTH 3002 Sports Nutrition (2024)

Programs I'm associated with

  • IBNF - Bachelor of Nutrition and Food Sciences
  • IBHN - Bachelor of Human Movement, Bachelor of Nutrition and Food Sciences

Date Role Research Topic Program Degree Type Student Load Student Name
2014 - 2016 External Supervisor Assessing the Impact of Maternal Omega-3 LCPUFA DHA on the Body Composition of Children at 7 Years of Age using Air Displacement Plethysmography (ADP) Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Dr Katie Wood
1999 - 2003 Co-Supervisor STRATEGIES FOR INCREASING CONSUMPTION OF N-3 POLYUNSATURATED FATTY ACIDS AND THEIR EFFECTS ON CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIAS IN HUMANS Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Robert Metcalf

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