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Dr Carrie Ruxton

Carrie Ruxton is an independent dietitian with more than 25 years’ experience in nutrition and health. Since 2003, she has worked on a freelance basis with food and beverage companies, trade bodies and the NHS.

Carrie publishes widely in scientific journals, textbooks and magazines, winning three awards for her writing. From 2007-2015, she served on the Scottish Food Advisory Committee. Carrie is also a regular contributor to national newspapers, magazines, radio and TV, most recently Food Unwrapped, Rip Off Britain and Food Detectives.

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Appointments

  • Freelance Dietician, Scotland, 2002 onwards
  • Senior Lecturer, University of Westminster, London, 2002
  • Chief Executive, The Nutrition Society, London, 2001
  • Research Manager, The Sugar Bureau, London, 1995 to 2000

Education and qualifications 

  • BSc (Distinction) Dietetics, Queen Margaret University (1990)
  • PhD in Nutrition, Queen Margaret University (1994)

Membership of professional societies and institutes

  • Registered Dietitian (since 1990)
  • Registered Public Health Nutritionist (since 2001)
  • Member of the Nutrition Society Council (2005-08)
  • Member of the Scottish Food Advisory Committee (since 2008)

Publishing and media roles

  • Former Reviews Editor for the Journal of Human Nutrition & Dietetics
  • Peer reviewer for various international journals including: International Journal of Obesity, British Journal of Nutrition, Nutrition Research Reviews, European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Public Health Nutrition, British Food Journal.
  • Articles on diet and nutrition for publications including Daily Express, Daily Record, Zest magazine, Good Housekeeping, Men’s Health, Metro, BBC Online and Western Daily Press.
  • BBC3 Honey We’re Killing the Kids
  • Radio Scotland’s John Beattie show

Publications

  • Ruxton CHS, Gardner EJ, McNulty HM (2010). Is sugar consumption detrimental to health? A review of the evidence 1995–2006. Critical Reviews in Food Science & Nutrition 50, 1-19.
  • Ruxton CHS, Derbyshire E, Gibson S (2010). Nutritional and health benefits of consuming eggs. Nutrition & Food Science 40 (3), 263-279.
  • Ruxton CHS (2010). New evidence and recommendations for the use of eggs in the diet. Nursing Standard 24 (37): 47-55.
  • Ruxton CHS, Derbyshire E (2010). Women’s diet quality in the UK. Nutrition Bulletin 35, 126-137.
  • Ruxton CHS, McMillan B (2010). The impact of mycoprotein on blood cholesterol levels: A pilot study. British Food Journal 112 (10), 1092-1101.
  • Ruxton CHS, Derbyshire E (2011). Diet adequacy in UK schoolchildren. Nutrition & Food Science 41 (1), 20-33.
  • Ruxton CHS (2011). The benefits of fish consumption. Nutrition Bulletin 36, 6-19.
  • Ruxton CHS, Hart VA (2011). A randomised cross-over trial to evaluate the impact of black tea on measures of hydration. British Journal of Nutrition 106 (4), 588-595.
  • Ruxton CHS (2011). Nutritional implications of obesity and dieting. Nutrition Bulletin 36, 199-211.
  • Ruxton CHS (2011). The role of red meat in a balanced diet. Nursing Standard 26 (7), 41-48.
  • Ruxton CHS (2011). The role of micronutrients in healthy ageing. Nutrition & Food Science 41 (6), 420-429.
  • Ruxton CHS, Derbyshire E, Mason P (2012). Associations between black tea consumption and the risk of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. Nutrition Bulletin 37, 4-15.
  • Ruxton CHS (2012). Promoting and maintaining healthy hydration for patients. Nursing Standard 26, 50-56.

Book chapters and other articles

  • Ruxton Carrie (2011) The value of commercial slimming groups. Network Health Dietitian, June, issue 65, 15-16.
  • Ruxton Carrie (2011) Eggs revisited: nutritious and safe to eat. EUFIC Food Today, 77, 3-4.
  • Ruxton Carrie (2011) Health effects of black and green teas. Network Health Dietitian, July, issue 66, 12-13.
  • Ruxton CHS (2011). The diets of young people in the UK. Complete Nutrition 11 (4), 12-14.
  • Ruxton Carrie (2011) Health claims for functional foods. Network Health Dietitian, November, issue 69, 11-12.
  • Ruxton CHS & Derbyshire E (2012). Adolescents: Nutritional requirements. In: Encyclopaedia of Human Nutrition 3rd Edition. Eds. Caballero B, Allen L, Prentice A. London: Elsevier.
  • Ruxton Carrie & Leicester Roger (2012). Colorectal cancer: treatment and prevention. Dietetics Today February issue, 22-25.
  • Ruxton Carrie (2011) Cereal grains and health. Network Health Dietitian, February, issue 71, 8-10.
  • Ruxton CHS (2012). Low-calorie sweeteners: Role and benefits. CN Focus June, 4(2), 52-55.
  • Ruxton CHS (2012). The benefits of eggs in the diet. CN Focus June, 4(2), 35-37.
  • Ruxton Carrie (2012) Eggs and satiety. Network Health Dietitian July, 76, 7-8.
  • Ruxton CHS (2011). Does red meat have a role in young children’s diets? Complete Nutrition September 12(4), 48-50.

Conference presentations

  • Griffin T, Leveritt M, Ruxton C (2005) An investigation into the effects of carbohydrate-electrolyte ingestion on cardiovascular function and hydration status during exercise. Proceedings of the Nutrition Society Winter meeting, London 2004.
  • Nematy M, Hickson M, Brynes AE, Ruxton C, Frost GS (2005) A pilot survey to investigate the nutritional status of patients with a fractured neck of femur and level of nutritional support provided during treatment. Proceedings of the Nutrition Society Summer meeting 2004.
  • Ruxton CHS (2005) Differences in snacking between obese and lean adults. Presented at the European Congress on Obesity, Athens. Obesity Reviews 6 (suppl 1): 98.
  • Ruxton CHS (2005) Are messages about weight management getting through? Presented at the European Congress on Obesity, Athens. Obesity Reviews 6 (suppl 1): 83.
  • Ruxton CHS, Hinton F, Evans CE (2005) Efficacy of a herbal weight management aid in free-living women. Presented at the European Congress on Obesity, Athens. Obesity Reviews 6 (suppl 1): 141.
  • Ruxton CHS, Hinton, F, Evans, CE (2005) Effectiveness of a herbal weight management aid in free-living women. Poster presented at the British Dietetic Association Conference, Cardiff.
  • Ruxton CHS, Kirkwood, L, Evans, CE (2006) Effectiveness of a herbal weight management supplement in a group of nurses. Poster presented at the British Dietetic Association Conference, London.
  • Ruxton CHS, Kirkwood, L, Evans, CE (2007) Impact of a herbal supplement on control of eating and body weight. Poster presented at the European Congress on Obesity, Budapest.
  • Ruxton CHS (2008) Obesity treatment and prevention in Scotland: the Scottish Obesity Action Resource (SOAR). Presentation given to the Scottish Association for the prevention of Obesity, Dundee.
  • James MVP, Flint KD, Ruxton CHS (2010) Long-chain n-3 fatty acid composition of seafood commonly eaten in the UK. Proceedings of the Nutrition Society Summer meeting 2009.
  • James MVP, Flint KD, Ruxton CHS (2010). Cooking losses of long-chain n-3 fatty acid in seafood commonly eaten in the UK. Proceedings of the Nutrition Society Summer meeting 2009.
  • Ruxton CHS, Hart VA (2011). A randomised cross-over trial to evaluate the impact of tea on measures of hydration. Proceedings of the Nutrition Society Irish Section meeting 2010.
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