Jenny Paxman

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Jenny Paxman RNutr (Food), BA (Hons), MMedSci, PGCert, MPhil, FHEA

Principal Lecturer in Nutrition, Subject Group Leader for Food and Nutrition

Summary

I am a Principal Lecturer in Nutrition, Subject Group Leader for Food and Nutrition and a Registered Nutritionist (Food). As a passionate higher education leader, academic and educator I have been involved in the design, delivery and accreditation of undergraduate and postgraduate food and nutrition courses for over 22 years. My research interest lies in appetite regulation, obesity, weight management, dietary fibre, and plant-based foods.

Jenny Paxman

About

Throughout my career I have acted on and/ or chaired numerous committees and working groups both here at Sheffield Hallam (ethics, health and safety, research sub-committee, departmental board, Concordat, Athena SWAN) but also at a national level, including with the Association for Nutrition (AfN), Nutrition Society, Nutrition North, The Institute of Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE), and the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA). I have acted as an internal and external panel member for validation events and am a Course Accreditor and active member of the Course Accreditation Committee for the AfN. I have held academic roles including Research Lead, Level Leader, Special Programmes Manager and Professional and Statutory Bodies Liaison.

I have published 30+ peer-reviewed outputs and have been returned in the two most recent REFs. I am a member of the UoA 3 leadership group and maintain Significant Responsibility for Research status. I have successfully procured over £260,000 of funding, from over £1 million worth of bids and peer review for numerous journals, publishers, and funding bodies. I am an award-winning research supervisor and teacher.

I have delivered projects for various major retailers and manufacturers including healthy eating/ product training. I work with local and national partners including major retailers, charities, and trusts. I currently spearhead the trailblazer for the level 6 occupational standard for Nutritionist working directly with IfATE, key nutrition employers and other HEIs.

I regularly work with young people from aged 3 to 18 years as a RNutr (Food). I am a Sheffield Ambassador, recognised as such for the civic impact of my work. Over many years I have held voluntary roles within my community including proudly serving as a school governor (7 years, including OFSTED inspection) and as secretary to the parent-teacher association of a local school.

Teaching expertise

  • Nutrition

Research

  • Nutrition, specifically appetite regulation and control and weight management.

Industry Links

  • Accreditation Committee Member and Assessor for Association for Nutrition

Teaching

Department of Service Sector Management

Sheffield Business School

I predominantly teach in Food and Nutrition but have contributed more broadly, both internally and externally, from foundation year to level 7 and supervised award-winning undergraduate, PGT and doctoral research.

I currently contribute to teaching, learning and assessment on:

BSc Human Nutrition and Health

BSc Food and Nutrition

MSc Food and Nutrition Sciences

MSc Food Consumer Marketing and Product Development

MSc Nutrition with Public Health Management

I have taught and led modules far too numerous to mention but most recently this has included:

Dissertation, Global Issues in Nutrition & Health, and Epidemiology of Diet & Disease

Research

I chaired the local organising committee for the competitively won 2022 Nutrition Society Summer Conference: Food and Nutrition: Pathways to a Sustainable Future. From 2020-2022 I coordinated design, facilitation and delivery of this highly successful 4-day international conference, coordinating the efforts from the three host organisations. This first Nutrition Society, in-person conference since Covid was widely billed as a success, attracting delegates from Australia, Canada, Chile, Ireland, Japan, Korea, New Zealand, Nigeria, Singapore, Spain, United Arab Emirates, UK and the USA. The conference was specifically designed to embrace and showcase the importance of applied research and, working directly with industry, we shared world-leading research via specialist symposia and championed our civic work in a ‘Greener, Fairer, Healthier’ Sheffield Showcase. A report on the event and its impact has been published in a Proceedings of the Nutrition Society editorial (Paxman et al., 2022: https://doi:10.1017/S0029665122002865).

I aim to share and further develop innovative nutrition education practice by attending and presenting at education conferences (e.g.; LTA https://sites.google.com/my.shu.ac.uk/lta-conference-2022/poster-presentations and https://aseannualconference2022shu.sched.com/event/luHK/frontier-science-why-we-eat-what-we-eat-exploring-human-appetite-regulation).

The Nutrition Fair, a novel and ‘live’ student assessment that I conceived, designed and delivered, ran for 16 years attracting around over 3000 visitors during this time. This TLA activity was published as a ‘best practice’ case study by (Beard & Wilson. ISBN-10-0749444894). Furthermore, I led research with Nutrition Fair students to explore how nutrition undergraduates learn and succeed which was published in the Journal of Food Science Education (Paxman et al. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1541-4329.2011.00129.x).

In 2018 a small bidding team were awarded institutional (Sheffield Hallam) funding to form an internal/external research cluster. I was a core member of the original bidding team and, since 2020, have co-led SHARe (Sheffield Hallam Appetite REsearch, part of the SHUFood network: https://blogs.shu.ac.uk/chefscluster/). In this role I have helped convene and overseen the delivery of paired papers, run writing/ networking activities for academics, PGRs and other scholars and represented the cluster internally and externally including as part of our civic activities (e.g. our recent ESRC funded ‘Picturing Good Food’ event - October 2023 https://festivalofsocialscience.com/events/how-do-people-think-and-do-food/).

Publications

Journal articles

Yakubu, A., Platts, K., Sorsby, A., Clegg, M., & Paxman, J. (2023). A content analysis of the European food safety Authority’s scientific opinion on authorised and rejected appetite-related health claim applications. Journal of Functional Foods, 102. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.jff.2023.105471

Flint, M., Bowles, S., Lynn, A., & Paxman, J.R. (2023). Novel plant-based meat alternatives: future opportunities and health considerations. The Proceedings of the Nutrition Society, 1-36. http://doi.org/10.1017/s0029665123000034

Hart, K., Marsden, R., & Paxman, J. (2020). Generation of thirst: a critical review of dehydration amongst older adults living in residential care. Nursing and Residential Care, 22 (12). http://doi.org/10.12968/nrec.2020.22.12.6

Rocha, J., Paxman, J., Dalton, C., Hopkins, M., & Broom, D. (2018). An acute bout of cycling does not induce compensatory responses in pre-menopausal women not using hormonal contraceptives. Appetite, 128, 87-94. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.appet.2018.05.143

Rocha, J., Paxman, J., Dalton, C., Winter, E., & Broom, D. (2016). Effects of a 12-week aerobic exercise intervention on eating behaviour, food cravings and 7-day energy intake and energy expenditure in inactive men. Applied Physiology, Nutrition and Metabolism, 41 (11), 1129-1136. http://doi.org/10.1139/apnm-2016-0189

Rocha, J., Paxman, J., Dalton, C., Winter, E., & Broom, D. (2015). Effects of an acute bout of aerobic exercise on immediate and subsequent three-day food intake and energy expenditure in active and inactive pre-menopausal women taking oral contraceptives. Appetite, 89 (1), 183-191. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.appet.2015.02.005

Rocha, J., Paxman, J., Dalton, C., Winter, E., & Broom, D. (2013). Effects of an acute bout of aerobic exercise on immediate and subsequent three-day food intake and energy expenditure in active and inactive men. Appetite, 71, 369-378. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.appet.2013.09.009

Hall, A., Fairclough, A., Mahadevan, K., & Paxman, J. (2012). Ascophyllum nodosum enriched bread reduces subsequent energy intake with no effect on post-prandialglucose and cholesterol in healthy, overweight males. A pilot study. Appetite, 58 (1), 379-386. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.appet.2011.11.002

Harden, C., Richardson, J.C., Dettmar, P.W., Corfe, B.M., & Paxman, J. (2012). An ionic-gelling alginate drink attenuates postprandial glycaemia in males. Journal of functional foods, 4 (1), 122-128. http://ac.els-cdn.com/S1756464611000892/1-s2.0-S1756464611000892-main.pdf?_tid=3629c61a-f285-11e1-b69f-00000aacb35e&acdnat=1346319155_6d6f1263decf5fc3006fb7b42b7ccc71

Morris, C., Paxman, J., & Sorsby, J. (2012). Food science at Sheffield Hallam University. Food Science and Technology (London), 26 (4), 12-15.

Paxman, J., Nield, K., & Hall, A. (2011). Motivation, Confidence, and Control; Unraveling Active Learning for Nutrition and Food Undergraduates. Journal of Food Science Education, 10 (4), 45-53. http://doi.org/10.1111/j.1541-4329.2011.00129.x

Paxman, J., Hall, A., Harden, C., O'Keeffe, J., & Simper, T. (2011). Weight loss is coupled with improvements to affective state in obese participants engaged in behavior change therapy based on incremental, self-selected “Small Changes”. Nutrition Research, 31 (5), 327-337. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.nutres.2011.03.015

Harden, C., Corfe, B.A., Richardson, J.C., Dettmar, P.W., & Paxman, J.R. (2009). Body mass index and age affect Three-Factor Eating Questionnaire scores in male subjects. Nutrition Research, 29 (6), 379-382. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.nutres.2009.04.001

Paxman, J.R., Richardson, J.C., Dettmar, P.W., & Corfe, B.A. (2008). Alginate reduces the increased uptake of cholesterol and glucose in overweight male subjects: a pilot study. Nutrition Research, 28 (8), 501-505. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.nutres.2008.05.008

Paxman, J.R., Richardson, J.C., Dettmar, P.W., & Corfe, B.M. (2008). Daily ingestion of alginate reduces energy intake in free-living subjects. Appetite, 51 (3), 713-719. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.appet.2008.06.013

Conference papers

Flint, M., Leroy, F., Bowles, S., Lynn, A., & Paxman, J. (2024). The acceptability and sensory attributes of plant-based burger products under open and closed label conditions [abstract only]. Proceedings of the Nutrition Society, 82 (OCE5), E278. http://doi.org/10.1017/s0029665123003774

Ashworth, P., Morris, C., Giove, S., & Paxman, J. (2016). Impact of nudging strategies on consumer food choice intentions and behaviours in leisure centres. Proceedings of the Nutrition Society, 75 (OCE3), E226. http://doi.org/10.1017/S002966511600241X

Ashworth, P., Jensen, Y.L., Stockton, H.J., Morris, C., Giove, S., & Paxman, J. (2016). Influence of the obesogenic/leptogenic food environment on consumer behaviour in leisure centres. Proceedings of the Nutrition Society, 75 (OCE3), E136. http://doi.org/10.1017/S0029665116001518

Rocha, J., Paxman, J., Dalton, C., & Broom, D. (2016). Effects of a 12-week aerobic exercise intervention on eating behaviour, food cravings and 7-day energy intake and energy expenditure in inactive men. Journal of Sports Sciences, 34 (S1), s61. http://doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2016.1260807

Brownlee, I., Fairclough, A., Hall, A., & Paxman, J. (2011). Dietary seaweed and human health. In Culinary Arts and Sciences VII:Global, National and Local Perspectives, (pp. 82-88). Bournemouth University UK: Bournemouth University International Centre for Tourism and Hospitality Research

Sorsby, A., & Paxman, J. (2010). Seaweed (ascophyllum nodosum) enriched bread is acceptable to consumers. Proceedings of the Nutrition Society, 69.

Hall, A., Fairclough, A., Mahadevan, K., & Paxman, J. (2010). Seaweed (Ascophyllum nodosum) enriched bread is acceptable to consumers. Proceedings of the Nutrition Society, 69 (OCE5), E352. http://doi.org/10.1017/S0029665110002132

Simper, T., Paxman, J.R., & O'Keeffe, J. (2008). Small-group weight management programme using self selected goals improves General Well Being scores. International Journal of Obesity, 32, S230. http://doi.org/10.1038/ijo.2008.47

Harden, C., Paxman, J., Richardson, J.C., Dettmar, P.W., & Corfe, B.M. (2008). Critical role for fibre gelation in regulation of glucose uptake: implications for diabetes management. Proceedings of the Nutrition Society, 67 (oce8), E422. http://doi.org/10.1017/S0029665108000967

Book chapters

Brownlee, I., Fairclough, A., Hall, A., & Paxman, J. (2012). The potential health benefits of seaweed and seaweed extract. In Pomin, V.H. (Ed.) Seaweed : ecology, nutrient composition and medicinal uses. (pp. 119-136). Hauppauge, New York: Nova Science Publishers

Theses / Dissertations

Ashworth, P. (2017). Leptogenicity of the Food Environment and Food ChoiceBehaviour in Leisure Centres. (Doctoral thesis). Supervised by Morris, C. http://doi.org/10.7190/shu-thesis-00099

Ashworth, P. (2017). Leptogenicity of the Food Environment and Food ChoiceBehaviour in Leisure Centres. (Doctoral thesis). Supervised by Morris, C. http://doi.org/10.7190/shu-thesis-00099

Rocha, J.B.P.F.D. (2013). Effects of exercise on hunger, food intake and energy expenditure. (Doctoral thesis). Supervised by Broom, D., Paxman, J., & Dalton, C.

Presentations

Paxman, J., & Rundle, R. (2014). Mapping Sheffield-based Nutrition Enterprises.

Paxman, J. (2013). Feeding the Future: why weight?

Sorsby, A., & Paxman, J. (2010). Motivation, Control and Confidence in 'live' assessment; a learning journey.

Sorsby, A., & Paxman, J. (2010). Presentation - Dietary Seaweed and Human Health.

Harden, C., O'Keeffe, J., Paxman, J., & Simper, T. (2009). 'Small Changes' a behavioural change intervention for weight management. Presented at: Tackling Child and Adult Obesity in Sheffield: Evidence, Policy and Practice

Posters

Simper, T., Harden, C., Paxman, J., & O'Keeffe, J. (2009). Energy intake is significantly reduced following the 12-week 'Small Changes' intervention for weight management. Presented at: Tackling Child and Adult Obesity in Sheffield: Evidence, Policy and Practice

Paxman, J., O'Keeffe, J., Harden, C., & Simper, T. (2009). Micronutrient intake significantly alters when energy intake is reduced following the 12-week 'Small Changes' intervention for weight management. Presented at: Tackling Child and Adult Obesity in Sheffield: Evidence, Policy and Practice

Other publications

Paxman, J., & Nield, L. (2022). Editorial: food and nutrition: pathways to a sustainable future. Cambridge University Press: http://doi.org/10.1017/S0029665122002865

Other activities

• Nutrition Society Member (2001- )

• Registered Nutritionist (Food; 2002- )

• AfN Course Accreditor (2008- )

• AfN Working Group member for development of the RNutr ‘Food’ specialism (finite post 2010-11)

• AfN Course Accreditation Committee member (2017- )

• Invited Chair of the AfN MSc Working Group (finite post 2019-22)

• AfN’s Expert Member of the QAA Advisory Group to review the Subject Benchmark Statement for Agriculture, Rural Environmental Sciences, Animal Studies, Consumer Science, Forestry, Food, Horticulture and Human Nutrition (finite post 2023-4)

• Nutrition Society Science Committee member (finite post 2019-22)

• Fellow of the HEA (2004- )

• Convener and lead for the Trailblazer to develop the level-6, degree apprenticeship standard for Nutritionist with the Institute of Apprenticeship and Technical Education (IfATE: 2022- )

Postgraduate supervision

Inspirational Research Supervisor Award (SHU) - 2022

Current DoS:

Megan Flint ‘Plant-based convenience foods: consumer perceptions, nutrient profile and satiety.’:

winner best e-poster at SBS PGRs/ECRs Conference ‘Does Impact matter?’ – 2022;

winner PG Competition, NS Summer Conference 2022;

Inspirational Student Award

Current Supervisor:

Samantha McCormick ‘Navigating the foodscape in Sheffield: A co-production approach’

Supervised to completion:

2017 Pippa Ashworth ‘Leptogenicity of the Food Environment and Food Choice Behaviour in Leisure Centres’

2013 Joel Rocha ‘Effects of exercise on hunger, food intake and energy expenditur

Internal examiner: 1 (2019)

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