Teaching Strengths
APrf Evangeline Mantzioris
Program Director
School of Allied Health and Human Performance
College of Health
Eligible to supervise Masters and PhD - email supervisor to discuss availability.
Evangeline is the Program Director of the Bachelor of Human Nutrition 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Hill, A. M., Colebatch, E. A., Fuller, J. T., & Mantzioris, E. (2026). Diet quality is sub-optimal in masters distance runners. In PROCEEDINGS OF THE NUTRITION SOCIETY Vol. 85 (pp. 1 page). CAMBRIDGE UNIV PRESS. DOI |
| 2026 | Colebatch, E. A., Fuller, J. T., Mantzioris, E., & Hill, A. M. (2026). Does diet and bone health predict injury in masters distance runners?. In PROCEEDINGS OF THE NUTRITION SOCIETY Vol. 85 (pp. 1 page). CAMBRIDGE UNIV PRESS. DOI |
| 2026 | Wilson, N., Villani, A., Scannell, N., & Mantzioris, E. (2026). Who eats legumes and why? Insights into Australian dietary choices and attitudes. In PROCEEDINGS OF THE NUTRITION SOCIETY Vol. 85 (pp. 1 page). CAMBRIDGE UNIV PRESS. DOI |
| 2026 | Mantzioris, E. (2026). IUNS-ICN Paris 2025. In IUNS-ICN Paris 2025 Special issue. Paris. DOI |
| 2025 | Clark, K., Biesiekierski, J. R., Farrer, O., Stefoska-Needham, A., Beckett, E., Lawlis, T., . . . Swanepoel, L. (2025). Working in nutrition: interim analysis of a national survey exploring nutrition graduate employers' perceptions of graduate skillset and career readiness. In PROCEEDINGS OF THE NUTRITION SOCIETY Vol. 84 (pp. 1 page). CAMBRIDGE UNIV PRESS. DOI |
| 2024 | Wilson, N. A., Mantzioris, E., & Villani, A. (2024). Use of herbs and spices in cooking and food preparation in Australia. In PROCEEDINGS OF THE NUTRITION SOCIETY Vol. 83 (pp. 1 page). CAMBRIDGE UNIV PRESS. DOI WoS1 |
| 2024 | Byrne-Kirk, M., Mantzioris, E., Scannell, N., & Villani, A. (2024). Adherence to a Mediterranean diet is not associated with severity of menopausal symptoms: a cross-sectional analysis of Australian peri-menopausal and menopausal women. In PROCEEDINGS OF THE NUTRITION SOCIETY Vol. 83 (pp. 1 page). CAMBRIDGE UNIV PRESS. DOI |
| 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. In PROCEEDINGS OF THE NUTRITION SOCIETY Vol. 83 (pp. 1 page). CAMBRIDGE UNIV PRESS. DOI |
| 2024 | Scannell, N., Mantzioris, E., Rao, V., Pandey, C., Ee, C., Mousa, A., . . . Villani, A. (2024). Use of nutraceuticals and micronutrient supplementation for the management of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: a scoping review. In PROCEEDINGS OF THE NUTRITION SOCIETY Vol. 83 (pp. 1 page). CAMBRIDGE UNIV PRESS. DOI WoS1 |
| 2024 | Mantzioris, E. (2024). Can the Mediterranean diet be a key to unlocking women's reproductive health?. In PROCEEDINGS OF THE NUTRITION SOCIETY Vol. 83 (pp. 1 page). CAMBRIDGE UNIV PRESS. DOI WoS1 |
| 2024 | Torkel, S., Mantzioris, E., Villani, A., Kellow, N., Bhatnagar, D., Osei-Safo, E., . . . Moran, L. (2024). Preconception lifestyle interventions for women – a systematic review and meta-analysis of intervention characteristics and behaviour change techniques. In Obesity Research & Clinical Practice Vol. 18 (pp. S41-S42). Elsevier BV. DOI |
| 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. DOI |
| 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. In PROCEEDINGS OF THE NUTRITION SOCIETY Vol. 82 (pp. 1 page). CAMBRIDGE UNIV PRESS. DOI WoS1 |
| 2023 | Allcock, L., Mantzioris, E., & Villani, A. (2023). Adherence to a Mediterranean Diet is associated with physical and cognitive health: a cross-sectional analysis of community-dwelling older Australians. In PROCEEDINGS OF THE NUTRITION SOCIETY Vol. 82 (pp. 1 page). CAMBRIDGE UNIV PRESS. DOI |
| 2021 | Raad, T., Villani, A., Papadaki, A., Griffin, A., Norton, C., Mantzioris, E., & Tierney, A. (2021). Adherence to a Mediterranean diet among adults in Ireland: a cross-sectional study. In PROCEEDINGS OF THE NUTRITION SOCIETY Vol. 80 (pp. 1 page). CAMBRIDGE UNIV PRESS. DOI WoS1 |
| 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. DOI Scopus40 WoS31 Europe PMC18 |
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Mantzioris, E. (2026). Climate change may halve omega‑3 fatty acids in fish and the organisms they eat. DOI |
| 2026 | Mantzioris, E. (2026). Can vitamin C cure a cold? How a Nobel Prize winner convinced us it could. DOI |
| 2026 | Mantzioris, E. (2026). Thinking about acupuncture or herbs for menopause? Read this first. DOI |
| 2026 | Mantzioris, E. (2026). What is black sesame? Is it really the new matcha? An expert explains. DOI |
| 2025 | Mantzioris, E. (2025). Some US protein powders contain high levels of lead. Can I tell if mine is safe?. DOI |
| 2025 | Mantzioris, E. (2025). What is creatine? What does the science say about its claims to build muscle and boost brain health?. DOI |
| 2025 | Mantzioris, E. (2025). Is US beef safe to eat? How worried should we be about ‘mad cow disease’, growth hormones and fatty meat?. The Conversation. DOI |
| 2025 | Mantzioris, E. (2025). What’s the difference between probiotics and prebiotics? A dietitian explains. The Conversation. DOI |
| 2025 | Mantzioris, E. (2025). Could changing your diet improve endometriosis pain? A recent study suggests it’s possible. The Conversation. DOI |
| 2025 | Mantzioris, E. (2025). Matcha: quais são os reais benefícios à saúde deste pó de chá verde?. The Conversation. DOI |
| 2025 | Mantzioris, E. (2025). Robert F. Kennedy Jr says vitamin A protects you from deadly measles. Here’s what the study he cites actually says. The Conversation. DOI |
| 2025 | Mantzioris, E. (2025). Não são só as azeitonas e o azeite: folhas de oliveira também podem ser benéficas para a saúde. The Conversation. DOI |
| 2025 | Mantzioris, E. (2025). Olive oil is healthy. Turns out olive leaf extract may be good for us too. DOI |
| 2024 | Mantzioris, E. (2024). From garlic to parsley, new research reveals the herbs and spices Australians love most. DOI |
| 2024 | Mantzioris, E. (2024). What’s the difference between gelato and ice cream? One contains more air. The Conversation. DOI |
| 2024 | Mantzioris, E. (2024). Many elite women athletes don’t eat enough carbs, which can affect their performance and health. The Conversation. DOI |
| 2024 | Mantzioris, E. (2024). Matcha is having a moment. What are the health benefits of this green tea drink?. The Conversation. DOI |
| 2024 | Mantzioris, E. (2024). Adicionar uma colher de chá de canela ao seu café pode ajudá‑lo a queimar gordura?. The Conversation. DOI |
| 2024 | Mantzioris, E. (2024). Est‑ce qu’ajouter de la cannelle à votre café peut vraiment vous faire maigrir ?. The Conversation. DOI |
| 2024 | Mantzioris, E. (2024). Is TikTok right? Can adding a teaspoon of cinnamon to your coffee help you burn fat?. DOI |
| 2024 | Mantzioris, E. (2024). Athletes’ bodies are supposedly temples. So why do so many consume ultra‑processed foods?. The Conversation. DOI |
| 2024 | Mantzioris, E. (2024). MSG is back. Is the idea it’s bad for us just a myth or food science?. The Conversation. DOI |
| 2024 | Mantzioris, E. (2024). Is chocolate milk a good recovery drink after a workout? A dietitian reviews the evidence. The Conversation. DOI |
| 2024 | Mantzioris, E. (2024). Are plant‑based burgers really bad for your heart? Here’s what’s behind the scary headlines. The Conversation. DOI |
| 2024 | Mantzioris, E. (2024). Cost of living: if you can’t afford as much fresh produce, are canned veggies or frozen fruit just as good?. The Conversation. DOI |
| 2024 | Mantzioris, E. (2024). An apple cider vinegar drink a day? New study shows it might help weight loss. The Conversation. DOI |
| 2024 | Mantzioris, E. (2024). Can kimchi really help you lose weight? Hold your pickle. The evidence isn’t looking great. The Conversation. DOI |
| 2024 | Mantzioris, E. (2024). Les compléments d’huile de poisson sont‑ils aussi bons pour la santé qu’on le croit ? Serait‑il préférable de manger du poisson ?. The Conversation. DOI |
| 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. |
| 2023 | Mantzioris, E. (2023). ¿Es necesario lavar el arroz antes de cocinarlo?. The Conversation. DOI |
| 2023 | Mantzioris, E. (2023). Doit‑on laver le riz avant de le faire cuire ? Voici ce que dit la science. The Conversation. DOI |
| 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 – 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. |
| 2021 | Mantzioris, E. (2021). Planning on running a marathon? A sports dietitian on what to eat for long‑distance running. DOI |
| 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. |
| 2020 | Mantzioris, E. (2020). Peut‑on continuer à boire du café quand on est enceinte ? Cinq experts répondent. The Conversation. DOI |
| 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. |
| 2019 | Mantzioris, E. (2019). Will eating chicken reduce your risk of breast cancer?. The Conversation. DOI |
| 2019 | Mantzioris, E. (2019). Kadar kolesterol daging putih setara dengan daging merah. Benarkah?. The Conversation. |
| 2019 | Mantzioris, E. (2019). Research Check: is white meat as bad for your cholesterol levels as red meat?. The Conversation. DOI |
| 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. |
| 2018 | Mantzioris, E. (2018). Les produits laitiers allégés sont‑ils meilleurs à la santé ? Cinq experts répondent. The Conversation. DOI |
| 2017 | Mantzioris, E. (2017). Health Check: is margarine actually better for me than butter?. The Conversation. |
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2022 | Wilson, N., 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. DOI |
| 2021 | Wilson, N., Villani, A., Tan, S. -Y., & Mantzioris, E. (2021). UniStArt: A 12-Month Prospective Observational Study of Body Weight, Dietary Intake, and Physical Activity Levels in Australian First-Year University Students. DOI |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Co-Supervisor | Evaluating influences on the health and nutritional status of adolescent and young adult athletes | Doctor of Philosophy | Doctorate | Full Time | Miss Chloe Otte |
| 2020 | Co-Supervisor | Evaluating dietary and health-related risk factors for running-related injury in masters distance runners | Master of Research (Human Movement) | Master | Part Time | Erin Anne Colebatch |
| 2014 | Co-Supervisor | Population variability of the omega-3 index and its relevance to chronic inflammatory disease states | Doctor of Philosophy | Doctorate | Part Time | Ms Ainslie Anne Ford |
| Date | Role | Research Topic | Program | Degree Type | Student Load | Student Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 - 2025 | Principal Supervisor | An evidence-based approach to inform the clinical use of the neutropenic diet in a major teaching hospital | Master of Research (Public Health) | Master | Part Time | Miss Trinity Gulliver |
| 2020 - 2022 | Co-Supervisor | Health, diet preferences, and game day dietary intakes of female Australian Rules Football athletes across seasons | Master of Public Health | Master | Part Time | Ms Chloe Otte |
| 2016 - 2020 | Co-Supervisor | Dietary and sociodemographic determinants of maternal omega-3 fatty acid status in pregnancy | Doctor of Philosophy | Doctorate | Part Time | Miss Nina Wilson |
| 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 |
| Date | Role | Committee | Institution | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 - ongoing | Board Member | NHMRC Dietary Guidelines Expert Committee | NHMRC | Australia |
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