Dr Manny Noakes BSc Dip Nut Diet PhD

Current Appointments | Biography | Publications

Current Appointments

Dr Noakes is currently the senior research dietitian and research scientist at CSIRO Human Nutrition, South Australia, where she is the Project Leader for Diet and Lifestyle Programs.
The research group is a multidisciplinary team aimed at developing evidence based lifestyle programs that target weight management and improved wellbeing.
The team draws upon CSIRO’s capabilities in diet and nutrition, clinical science, physical activity, and behavioural and consumer science.

Biography

Dr Noakes joined CSIRO in 1991 and is a key member of CSIRO’s research team looking at diet, nutrition and health.
In the late 1980’s Dr Noakes took on the role of divisional dietician at the National Heart Foundation, where she was active in the influential ‘Tick’ food endorsement program.
Dr Noakes is a former Chair of the National Heart Foundation's Nutrition and Metabolism Advisory Committee and has been involved in the development and oversight of several comprehensive evidence-based position papers on key nutrition issues that relate to diet and cardiovascular disease.
She is also on the advisory panel for the National Heart Foundation’s Food Information Program Criteria Working Group which has provided an excellent framework for developing nutrition benchmarks for food categories. These benchmarks are based on knowledge of current population intakes of these foods, food composition and technological barriers to changing the nutrient content of these foods.

Dr Noakes is a well-recognised figure in the diet, nutrition and health field and is frequently called upon to be a guest speaker at both national and international conferences.
She has published over 100 scientific papers in peer reviewed journals.
Dr Noakes’ has won a number of prestigious awards, including:
• CSIRO Medal for Business Excellence, November 2005
• CSIRO Medal for Research Excellence, November 2005
• Flinders University Distinguished Alumni Award, 2006
• Healthy Development Adelaide Award for 2007.

Publications

Journal Articles

Bowen J, Noakes M, Trenerry C, Clifton PM. 2006. Energy intake, ghrelin and CCK after different carbohydrate and protein preloads in overweight men. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. Jan 24.

Bowen J, Noakes M, Clifton PM. 2006. Appetite regulatory hormone responses to various dietary proteins differ by BMI status despite similar reductions in ad libitum energy intake. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. May. 30.

Bowen J, Noakes M, Trenerry C, Clifton PM. 2006. Energy intake, ghrelin, and cholecystokinin after different carbohydrate and protein preloads in overweight men. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. Apr. 91(4): 1477-1483. Jan 24.

Brinkworth GD, Noakes M, Buckley JD, Clifton PM. 2006. Weight loss improves heart rate recovery in overweight and obese men with features of the metabolic syndrome. Am Heart J. Oct. 152(4): 693. e1-6.

Clifton PM, Noakes M, Keogh JB. 2006. (in press). Energy restricted very low fat (12%) and high monounsaturated fat (35%) diets do not differentially affect abdominal fat loss in overweight, non diabetic women. J. Nutr. 

Moran LJ, Noakes M, Clifton PM, Wittert GA, Williams G, Norman RJ. 2006. Short-term meal replacements followed by dietary macronutrient restriction enhance weight loss in polycystic ovary syndrome. Am J Clin Nutr. Jul. 84(1): 77-87.

Moran LJ, Brinkworth G, Noakes M, Norman RJ. 2006. Effects of lifestyle modification in polycystic ovarian syndrome. Reprod Biomed Online. May. 12(5): 569-578. Review.

Noakes M, Clifton PM, Doornbos AM, Trautwein EA. 2006. (in press). Plant sterol ester-enriched milk and yoghurt effectively reduce serum cholesterol in modestly hypercholesterolemic subjects. European Journal of Nutrition 

Noakes M, Foster PR, Keogh JB, James AP, Mamo JC, Clifton PM. 2006. Comparison of isocaloric very low carbohydrate/high saturated fat and high carbohydrate/low saturated fat diets on body composition and cardiovascular risk. Nutr Metab (Lond). Jan. 11:3(1): 7

Tsagareli V, Noakes M, Norman RJ. 2006. Effect of a very-low-calorie diet on in vitro fertilization outcomes. Fertil Steril. Jul. 86(1): 227-229. 2006 Jun 5.

Bowen J, Noakes M, Clifton P. 2005. Effects of dietary protein type on energy intake and appetite regulatory hormones. Asia Pac J Clin Nutr. 14. Suppl: S66.

Bowen J, Noakes M, Clifton PM.  2005. Effect of calcium and dairy foods in high protein, energy-restricted diets on weight loss and metabolic parameters in overweight adults. Int J Obes Relat Metab Disord. Feb 15.

Clifton PM, Keogh JB, Foster PR, Noakes M. 2005. Effect of weight loss on inflammatory and endothelial markers and FMD using two low-fat diets. Int J Obes (Lond). Dec. 29(12): 1445-1451.

Fenech M, Noakes M, Clifton P, Topping D. 2005. Aleurone flour increases red cell folate and lowers plasma homocyst(e)ine in humans. British Journal of Nutrition. Mar. 93(3): 353-360.

Keogh JB, Grieger JA, Noakes M, Clifton PM. 2005. Flow-Mediated Dilatation Is Impaired by a High-Saturated Fat Diet but Not by a High-Carbohydrate Diet. Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol. Mar 17.

Luscombe-Marsh ND, Noakes M, Wittert GA, Keogh JB, Foster P, Clifton PM. 2005. Carbohydrate-restricted diets either high in monounsaturated fat or high in protein are equally effective at promoting fat loss and improving blood lipids. AJCN. Apr. 81(4): 762-772.

McOrist A, Veuilett G, Vuaran M, Bird A, Noakes M, Topping D. 2005. Population and virulence factor dynamics in fecal Escherichia coli from healthy adults consuming weight control diets. Can J Microbiol. Jun. 51(6): 467-475.

Moran LJ, Luscombe-Marsh N, Noakes M, Wittert GA, Keogh JB, Clifton PM.2005. The satiating effect of dietary protein is unrelated to post-prandial ghrelin secretion. Asia Pac J Clin Nutr. 14. Suppl: S64.

Moran LJ, Luscombe-Marsh ND, Noakes M, Wittert GA, Keogh JB, Clifton PM. 2005. The satiating effect of dietary protein is unrelated to post-prandial ghrelin secretion. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2005 Jul 12

Moran LJ, Noakes M, Clifton PM, Wittert GA, Williams G, Norman RJ. 2005. Effective weight loss and maintenance strategies in polycystic ovary syndrome. Asia Pac J Clin Nutr. 14. Suppl: S94.

Noakes M, Bowen J, Clifton P. 2005. Dairy foods or fractions for appetite and weight control. Aust J Dairy Tech. July . Pp.152-153.

Noakes M, Foster PR, Keogh JB, Clifton PM. 2005. Post prandial glucose and insulin responses to test meals and insulin sensitivity after weight loss on a very low carbohydrate diet compared to low fat high carbohydrate diets. Asia Pac J Clin Nutr. 14. Suppl: S112.

Noakes M, Keogh JB, Foster PR, Clifton PM. 2005. Effect of an energy-restricted, high-protein, low-fat diet relative to a conventional high-carbohydrate, low-fat diet on weight loss, body composition, nutritional status, and markers of cardiovascular health in obese women. Am. J. Clin. Nutr. Jun. 81(6): 1298-1306.

Noakes M, Keogh JB, Foster PR, Clifton PM. 2005. Effect of an energy restricted high protein low fat diet relative to a conventional high carbohydrate low fat diet on weight loss, body composition, nutritional status and markers of cardiovascular health in obese women. AJCN July.

Noakes M, Lau CW, Bowen J, Clifton PM. 2005. The effect of a low glycaemic index (GI) ingredient substituted for a high GI ingredient in two complete meals on blood glucose and insulin levels, satiety and energy intake in healthy lean women. Asia Pac J Clin Nutr. 14. Suppl: S45.

Noakes M, Williams G, Keogh JB, Clifton P. 2005. Influence of high protein snack foods on satiety, food intake and glucose and insulin response: a single blind cross over study. Asia Pac J Clin Nutr. 14. Suppl: S113.

Patch CS, Tapsell LC, Mori TA, Meyer BJ, Murphy KJ, Mansour J, Noakes M, Clifton PM, Puddey IB, Beilin LJ, Annison G, Howe PR. 2005. The Use of Novel Foods Enriched with Long-Chain n-3 Fatty Acids to Increase Dietary Intake: A Comparison of Methodologies Assessing Nutrient Intake. J Am Diet Assoc. Dec. 105(12): 1918-1926.

Bowen J, Noakes M, Clifton PM. 2004. A high dairy protein, high-calcium diet minimizes bone turnover in overweight adults during weight loss. J Nutr. 134: 568-573.

Bowen J, Noakes M, Clifton P, Jenkins A, Batterham M. 2004. Acute effect of dietary proteins on appetite, energy intake and glycemic response in overweight men. Asia Pac J Clin Nutr. 13(Suppl): S64.

Brinkworth GD, Noakes M, Parker B, Foster P, Clifton PM. 2004. Long-term effects of advice to consume a high-protein, low-fat diet, rather than a conventional weight-loss diet, in obese adults with Type 2 diabetes: one-year follow-up of a randomised trial. Diabetologia. Oct. 47(10): 1677-1686.

Brinkworth GD, Noakes M, Parker B, Foster P, Clifton PM. 2004. Long-term effects of advice to consume a high-protein, low-fat versus conventional weight loss diet in obese adults with type 2 diabetes: One-year follow-up of a randomised trial. Diabetes Care. Oct. 47(10): 1677-1686.

Brinkworth GD, Noakes M, Keogh JB, Luscombe ND, Wittert GA, Clifton PM. 2004. Long-term effects of a high-protein, low-carbohydrate diet on weight control and cardiovascular risk markers in obese hyperinsulinemic subjects. Int J Obes Relat Metab Disord. Mar 9.

Clifton PM, Keogh JB, Noakes M. 2004. Trans Fatty acids in adipose tissue and the food supply are associated with myocardial infarction. J Nutr. Apr. 134(4): 874-879.

Clifton PM, Noakes M, Keogh JB. 2004. Very low-fat (12%) and high monounsaturated fat (35%) diets do not differentially affect abdominal fat loss in overweight, nondiabetic women. J Nutr. Jul.134(7): 1741-1745.

Clifton PM, Noakes M, Ross D, Fassoulakis A, Cehun M, Nestel P. 2004. High dietary intake of phytosterol esters decreases carotenoids and increases plasma plant sterol levels with no additional cholesterol lowering. J Lipid Res. Aug. 45(8): 1493-1499.

Clifton PM, Noakes M, Sullivan D, Erichsen N, Ross D, Annison G, Fassoulakis A, Cehun M, Nestel P. 2004. Cholesterol-lowering effects of plant sterol esters differ in milk, yoghurt, bread and cereal. Eur J Clin Nutr. Mar. 58(3): 503-509.

Moran LJ, Noakes M, Clifton PM, Wittert G, Tomlinson L, Galletly C, Luscombe N, Tomlinson L, Norman RJ. 2004. Ghrelin and measures of satiety are altered in polycystic ovary syndrome but not differentially affected by diet composition. JCEM.

Morris AM, Noakes M, Clifton PM. 2004. In vitro mononuclear cell production of tumour necrosis factor-alpha and weight loss. Diabetes Res Clin Pract. Mar. 63(3): 179-184.

Murphy K, Mansour J, Patch C, Mori T, Meyer B, Tapsell L, Noakes M, Clifton P, Puddey I, Howe P. 2004. Development and evaluation of foods enriched with omega-3 ((3) fatty acids from fish oil. Asia Pac J Clin Nutr. 13 (Suppl): S51.

Noakes M, Clifton PM. 2004. Weight loss, diet composition and cardiovascular risk. Current Opinion in Lipidology. 15: 31-35.

Noakes M, Clifton PM, Doornbos AM, Trautwein EA. 2004. Plant sterol ester-enriched milk and yoghurt effectively reduce serum cholesterol in modestly hypercholesterolemic subjects European Journal of Nutrition.

Noakes M, Foster P, Keogh JB, Clifton PM. 2004. Meal replacements are as effective as structured weight loss diets for treating obesity in adults with features of the metabolic syndrome. J Nutr. Aug. 134(8): 1894-1899.

Noakes M, Foster P, Keogh J, Clifton P. 2004. Very low carbohydrate diets for weight loss and cardiovascular risk. Asia Pac J Clin Nutr. 13 (Suppl): S64.

Norman RJ, Noakes M, Wu R, Davies MJ, Moran L, Wang JX. 2004. Improving reproductive performance in overweight/obese women with effective weight management. Hum Reprod Update. May-Jun. 10(3): 267-280. Review.

Patch C, Murphy K, Mansour J, Tapsell L, Meyer B, Mori T, Noakes M, Clifton P, Puddey I, Howe P. 2004. Erythrocyte biomarker-based validation of a diet history method used in a dietary intervention trial. Asia Pac J Clin Nutr. 13. (Suppl): S60

Xinying PX, Noakes M, Keogh J. 2004. Can a food frequency questionnaire be used to capture dietary intake data in a 4 week clinical intervention trial? As Pac J Clin Nutr. 13(4): 318-323.

Farnsworth E, Luscombe ND, Noakes M, Wittert G, Argyiou E, Clifton PM. 2003. Effect of a high-protein, energy-restricted diet on body composition, glycemic control, and lipid concentrations in overweight and obese hyperinsulinemic men and women. Am J Clin Nutr. Jul. 78(1): 31-39.

Luscombe ND, Clifton PM, Noakes M, Farnsworth E, Wittert G. 2003. Effect of a high-protein, energy-restricted diet on weight loss and energy expenditure after weight stabilization in hyperinsulinemic subjects. Int J Obes Relat Metab Disord. May. 27(5): 582-590.

McIntosh GH, Noakes M, Royle PJ, Foster PR. 2003. Whole-grain rye and wheat foods and markers of bowel health in overweight middle-aged men. Am J Clin Nutr. Apr. 77(4): 967-974.

Moran LJ, Noakes M, Clifton PM, Tomlinson L, Norman RJ. 2003. Dietary composition in restoring reproductive and metabolic physiology in overweight women with polycystic ovary syndrome. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. Feb. 88(2): 812-819.

Morris AM, Heilbronn LK, Noakes M, Kind KL, Clifton PM. 2003. -308 Nco I polymorphism of tumour necrosis factor alpha in overweight Caucasians. Diabetes Res Clin Pract. Dec. 62(3): 197-201.

Record IR, McInerney JK, Noakes M, Bird AR. 2003. Chocolate consumption, fecal water antioxidant activity, and hydroxyl radical production. Nutr Cancer. 47(2): 131-135.

Topping DL, Morell MK, King RA, Li Z, Bird AR, Noakes M. 2003. Resistant Starch and Health – Himalaya 292, a Novel Barley Cultivar to Deliver Benefits to Consumers Starch/Stärke 55. (2003) 539–545.

Heilbronn LK, Noakes M, Clifton PM. 2002. The effect of high- and low-glycemic index energy restricted diets on plasma lipid and glucose profiles in type 2 diabetic subjects with varying glycemic control. J Am Coll Nutr. Apr. 21(2): 120-127.

Heilbronn LK, Noakes M, Clifton PM. 2002. Association between HDL-cholesterol and the Taq1B polymorphism in the cholesterol ester transfer protein gene in obese women. Atherosclerosis. Jun.162(2): 419-424.

Luscombe ND, Clifton PM, Noakes M, Parker B, Wittert G. 2002. Effects of energy-restricted diets containing increased protein on weight loss, resting energy expenditure, and the thermic effect of feeding in type 2 diabetes. Diabetes Care. Apr. 25(4): 652-657.

Noakes M, Clifton P, Ntanios F, Shrapnel W, Record I, McInerney J. 2002. An Increase In Dietary Carotenoids When Consuming Plant Sterols Or Stanols Is Effective In Maintaining Plasma Carotenoid Levels. Am J Clin Nutr. Jan. 75(1): 79-86.

Parker B, Noakes M, Luscombe N, Clifton P. 2002. Effect of a high-protein, high-monounsaturated fat weight loss diet on glycemic control and lipid levels in type 2 diabetes. Diabetes Care. Mar. 25(3): 425-430.

Heilbronn LK, Noakes M, Clifton PM. 2001. Energy restriction and weight loss on very-low-fat diets reduce C-reactive protein concentrations in obese, healthy women. Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol. Jun. 21(6): 968-970.

Morris A, Noakes M, Clifton PM. 2001. The role of n-6 polyunsaturated fat in stable asthmatics. J Asthma. Jun. 38(4): 311-319.

Clifton PM, Noakes M. 2000. Impaired HDL response to fat in men with coronary artery disease. Atherosclerosis. May. 150(1): 159-165.

Heilbronn LK, Kind KL, Pancewicz E, Morris AM, Noakes M, Clifton PM. 2000. Association of -3826 G variant in uncoupling protein-1 with increased BMI in overweight Australian women. Diabetologia. Feb. 43(2): 242-244.

Heilbronn LK, Noakes M, Morris AM, Kind KL, Clifton PM. 2000. 360His polymorphism of the apolipoproteinA-IV gene and plasma lipid response to energy restricted diets in overweight subjects. Atherosclerosis. May.150(1): 187-192.

Noakes M, Clifton PM. 2000. Changes in plasma lipids and other cardiovascular risk factors during 3 energy-restricted diets differing in total fat and fatty acid composition. Am J Clin.Nutr. 71: 706-712.

Noakes M, Clifton PM. 2000. Weight loss and plasma lipids. Curr Opin Lipidol.

Shige H, Nestel P, Sviridov D, Noakes M, Clifton P. 2000. Effect of weight reduction on the distribution of apolipoprotein A-I in high-density lipoprotein subfractions in obese non-insulin-dependent diabetic subjects. Metabolism. Nov. 49(11): 1453-1459.

Fenech M, Noakes M, Clifton P. 1999. Topping D Aleurone flour is a rich source of bioavailable folate in humans. J Nutr. Jun.129(6): 1114-1119.

Heilbronn LK, Noakes M, Clifton PM. 1999.  The effect of energy restriction, weight loss and diet composition on plasma lipids and glucose in patients with type 2 diabetes. Diabetes Care. Jun. 22(6): 889-895* 

Luscombe ND, Noakes M, Clifton PM. 1999. Diets high and low in glycemic index versus high monounsaturated fat diets: effects on glucose and lipid metabolism in NIDDM. Eur J Clin Nutr. Jun. 53(6): 473-478. [88.]

Noakes M, Clifton PM. 1999. The role of diet in cardiovascular health: a review of the evidence. Aust J Nutr Diet. Dec.

Clifton PM, Noakes M, Nestel PJ. 1998. LDL particle size and LDL and HDL cholesterol changes with dietary fat and cholesterol in healthy subjects. J Lipid Research. Sep. 39(9): 1799-1804.

Noakes M, Clifton PM. 1998. Oil blends containing partially hydrogenated or interesterified fats:differential effects on plasma lipids. Am J Clin Nutr. Aug. 68(2): 242-247.

Clifton P, Kind K, Jones C, Noakes M. 1997. Response to dietary fat and cholesterol and genetic polymorphisms. Clin Exp Pharm Physiol. 24 (suppl): A1-5.

Noakes M, Clifton PM, Nestel PJ, MacIntosh G, Le Leu R. 1996. Effects of high-amylose starch on metabolic variables and bowel function. Am J Clin Nutr. 64: 944-951.

Nestel P, Noakes M, Clifton P. 1996. Fats for the Food Industry: Implications for cholesterol lowering. Lipids. 31(suppl). s65-s69. [90.]

Noakes M, Nestel PJ, Clifton PM. 1996. Modifying the fatty acid profile of dairy products through feeedlot technology lowers plasma cholesterol of humans consuming the products. Am J Clin Nutr. 63: 42-46.

Noakes M, Nestel PJ, Clifton PM. 1996. Commercial frying fat and plasma lipid lowering  potential. Aust J Nutr Dietet. 53: 25-34.

Abbey M, Hirata F, Chen GZ, Ross R, Noakes M, Belling B, Clifton P, Nestel PJ. 1995. Restriction fragment length polymorphism of the apolipoprotein B gene and response to dietary fat and cholesterol. Can J Cardiol. Oct. 11 Suppl G:79G-85G.

Abbey M, Noakes M, Nestel PJ. 1995. Dietary supplementation with orange and carrot juice in cigarette smokers lowers oxidation products in copper-oxidized low-density lipoproteins. J Am Diet Assoc. Jun. 95(6): 671-675.

Clifton PM, Abbey M, Noakes M, Beltrame S, Rumbelow N, Nestel PJ. 1995. Body fat distribution is a determinant of the high-density lipoprotein response to dietary fat and cholesterol in women. Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol. Aug. 15(8): 1070-1078. [96.]

Abbey M, Noakes M, Belling GB, Nestel PJ. 1994. Partial replacement of saturated fatty acids with almonds or walnuts lowers total plasma cholesterol and low-density-lipoprotein cholesterol. Am J Clin Nutr. May. 59 (5): 995-999.

Clifton PM, Noakes M, Nestel PJ. 1994. Gender and diet interactions with simvastatin treatment. Atherosclerosis. Sep. 30. 110(1): 25-33.

Nestel P, Clifton P, Noakes M. 1994. Effects of increasing dietary palmitoleic acid compared with palmitic and oleic acids on plasma lipids of hypercholesterolemic men. J Lipid Res. Apr. 35(4): 656-662.

Noakes M, Nestel PJ. 1994. Trans fatty acids in the Australian diet. Food Australia. 1994;46:124-9.

Abbey M, Belling GB, Noakes M, Hirata F, Nestel PJ. 1993. Oxidation of low-density lipoproteins: intraindividual variability and the effect of dietary linoleate supplementation. Am J Clin Nutr. Mar. 57(3): 391-398. [103.]

Nestel PJ, Clifton PM, Noakes M, McArthur R, Howe PR. 1993. Enhanced blood pressure response to dietary salt in elderly women, especially those with small waist: hip ratio. J Hypertens. Dec. 11(12): 1387-1394.

Nestel PJ, Noakes M, Belling GB et al. 1992. Plasma lipoprotein lipid and Lp[a] changes with substitution of elaidic acid for oleic acid in the diet. J Lipid Res. 33: 1029-1036.

Nestel PJ, Noakes M, Belling GB et al. 1992. Plasma cholesterol-lowering potential of edibl-oil blends suitable for commercial use. Am J Clin Nutr. 55: 46-50.

Noakes M. 1991. A Dietitians Viewpoint. Food Aust. Dec. 44(12): 556-556.

Noakes M, Crawford DA. 1991. The national heart foundations pick the tick program - consumer awareness, attitudes and interpretation. Food Aust. Jun. 43(6): 262.

Books and book chapters

Noakes M, Clifton P. 2005. The CSIRO Total Wellbeing Diet. Penguin Publishing

Noakes M. 2005. In: Mela D. (ed). Food Diet and Obesity - Dietary fat and weight control. Woodhead Publishing Ltd, Cambridge England

Noakes M. 1997. In: Azziz RA, Nestler JE, Dewailly D. (eds). Androgen Excess Disorders in Women.
Lippincott-Raven Publishers, Philadelphia, Pen, USA.

Clifton PM, Abbey M, Noakes M, Nestel PJ. 1996. Determinants of dietary response. Pennington Centre Nutrition  Series. Nutrition, Genetics and Heart Disease. 6: 143-160. In: Bray GA, Ryan DH. (eds). Louisiana State University Press, Baton Rouge and London. [89.]

Other

Moran LJ, Brinkworth G, Noakes M, Norman RJ. 2006. Effects of lifestyle modification in polycystic ovarian syndrome. Reproductive Biomedicine Online Vol 12 No 5. 2006 577-586
www.rbmonline.com/Article/2166 on web 6 March 2006

Noakes M, Moran LJ, Brinkworth G, Norman RJ. date unknown. Weight reduction and life-style modification in the treatment of androgen excess

Noakes M. date unknown. Dietary and exercise intervention in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. In: Diet, Nutrition and Exercise in Reproduction.