Staff Profile

My primary role is as a lecturer in human nutrition in the School of Biomedical, Nutritional and Sport Sciences. I teach on several modules including Measurement of Nutritional status, Nutrition Through the Lifecycle and Advanced Nutrient requirements.

I am also a researcher within the Population Health Sciences Institute and the Human Nutrition Research Centre. I have an interest in investigating the impact of nutritional interventions upon biological outcomes which could impact acute and chronic cognitive performance, health and healthy ageing. I`m particularly passionate about the design, execution and interpretation of experimental research projects which withstand scientific rigour.

Area of Expertise

Nutrition, Ageing, Cognition, Food quality.

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Module leader

NUT2005 - Measurement of Nutritional status

NUT2006(7) - Nutrition Through the Lifecycle

Study abroad

Academic lead, nutrition, student employability

Academic skills advisor, Nutrition and sports science

Lecturer on the following modules

NUT2005: Measurement of Nutritional status

NUT2006(7): Nutrition Through the Lifecycle

NUT1003:Practical Skills in Nutrition

NUT2001:Principles of Nutrition

NUT3003:Advanced Nutrient Metabolism and Requirements

• Articles

  • Griffiths A, Alhulaefi s, Hayes EJ, Matu J, Brandt K, Watson A, Siervo A, Shannon OM. Exploring the Advantages and Disadvantages of a Whole Foods Approach for Elevating Dietary Nitrate Intake: Have Researchers Concentrated Too Much on Beetroot Juice?. Applied Sciences 2023, 13(12), 7319.
  • Li L, Houghton D, Lietz G, Watson A, Stewart CJ, Bal W, Seal CJ. Impact of daily consumption of whole-grain quinoa-enriched bread on gut microbiome in males. Nutrients 2022, 14(22), 4888.
  • Rempelos L, Wang J, Baranski M, Watson A, Volakakis N, Hadall C, Hasanaliyeva G, Chatzidimitriou E, Magistrali A, Davis H, Vigar V, Srednicka-Tober D, Rushton S, Rosnes KS, Iversen PO, Seal CJ, Leifert C. Diet, but not food type, significantly affects micronutrient and toxic metal profiles in urine and/or plasma; a randomized, controlled intervention trial. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition 2022, 116(5), 1278-1290.
  • Rempelos L, Wang J, Barański M, Watson A, Volakakis N, Hoppe H-W, Kühn-Velten WN, Hadall C, Hasanaliyeva G, Chatzidimitriou E, Magistrali A, Davis H, Vigar V, Średnicka-Tober D, Rushton S, Iversen PO, Seal CJ, Leifert C. Diet and food type affect urinary pesticide residue excretion profiles in healthy individuals: results of a randomized controlled dietary intervention trial. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition 2022, 115(2), 364–377.
  • Watson AW, Scheepens A, Kennedy DO, Cooney JM, Trower TM, Haskell-Ramsay CF. The pharmacodynamic profile of "Blackadder" blackcurrant juice effects upon the monoamine axis in humans: A randomised controlled trial. Nutritional Neuroscience 2020, 23(7), 516-525.
  • Green MA, Watson AW, Brunstrom JM, Corfe BM, Johnstone AM, Williams EA, Stevenson E. Comparing supermarket loyalty card data with traditional diet survey data for understanding how protein is purchased and consumed in older adults for the UK, 2014-16. Nutrition Journal 2020, 19, 83.
  • de Grave RB, Rust N, Reynolds C, Watson A, Smeddinck JD, Souza Monteiro D. A catalogue of UK household datasets to monitor transitions to sustainable diets. Global Food Security 2020, 24, 100344.
  • Watson AW, Okello EJ, Brooker H, Lester S, McDougall GJ, Wesnes KA. The impact of blackcurrant juice on attention, mood and brain wave spectral activity in young healthy volunteers. Nutritional Neuroscience 2019, 22(8), 596-606.
  • MCINNES L, JONES E, ROCHESTER L, LORD S, CHASTIN SFM, WATSON AW, LITTLE L, BRIGGS P. MOBILITY IN COMMUNITY DWELLING OLDER ADULTS: PREDICTING SUCCESSFUL MOBILITY USING AN INSTRUMENTED BATTERY OF NOVEL MEASURES. The Journal of Frailty & Aging 2019, E-pub ahead of print - 10 Oct 2019, 1-6. In Preparation.
  • Watson AW, Houghton D, Avery PJ, Stewart C, Vaughan EE, Meyer PD, de Bos Kuil MJJ, Weijs PJM, Brandt K. Changes in stool frequency following chicory inulin consumption, and effects on stool consistency, quality of life and composition of gut microbiota. Food Hydrocolloids 2019, 96, 688-698.
  • Stevenson EJ, Watson AW, Brunstrom JM, Corfe BM, Green MA, Johnstone AM, Williams EA. Protein for Life: Towards a focussed dietary framework for healthy ageing. Nutrition Bulletin 2018, 43(1), 97–102.
  • Li L, Lietz G, Bal W, Watson A, Morfey B, Seal C. Effects of Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Willd.) Consumption on markers of CVD risk. Nutrients 2018, 10(6), 777.
  • Haskell-Ramsay CF, Stuart RC, Okello EJ, Watson AW. Erratum to: Cognitive and mood improvements following acute supplementation with purple grape juice in healthy young adults. European Journal of Nutrition 2017, 56(8), 2633–2633.
  • Wesnes KA, Brooker H, Watson AW, Bal W, Okello E. Effects of the Red Bull Energy Drink on cognitive function and mood in healthy young volunteers. Journal of Psychopharmacology 2017, 31(2), 211-221.
  • Haskell-Ramsay CF, Stuart RC, Okello EJ, Watson AW. Cognitive and mood improvements following acute supplementation with purple grape juice in healthy young adults. European Journal of Nutrition 2017, 56(8), 2621–2631.
  • Stevenson EJ, Watson A, Theis S, Holz A, Harper LD, Russell M. A comparison of isomaltulose versus maltodextrin ingestion during soccer-specific exercise. European Journal of Applied Physiology 2017, 117(11), 2321-2333.
  • Watson AW, Haskell-Ramsay CF, Kennedy DO, Cooney JM, Trower T, Scheepens A. Acute supplementation with blackcurrant extracts modulates cognitive functioning and inhibits monoamine oxidase-B in healthy young adults. Journal of Functional Foods 2015, 17, 524-539.
  • Kennedy DO, Veasey RC, Watson AW, Dodd FL, Jones EK, Tiplady B, Haskell CF. Vitamins and psychological functioning: a mobile phone assessment of the effects of a B vitamin complex, vitamin C and minerals on cognitive performance and subjective mood and energy. 2011.
  • McInnes L, Briggs P, Rochester L, Little L, Watson AW, Hopley N. New metrics for exploring the relationship between mobility and successful ageing. Gerontechnology 2010.
  • Kennedy DO, Veasey RC, Watson AW, Dodd F, Jones E, Maggini S, Haskell CF. Effects of high-dose B vitamin complex with vitamin C and minerals on subjective mood and performance in healthy males. 2010.

• Book Chapter

  • Haskell CF, Watson AW. Cocoa, Blood flow and the Brain. In: Margot Skinner, Denise Hunter, ed. Bioactives in Fruit: Health Benefits and Functional Foods. John Wiley & Sons, Ltd, 2013, pp.367-388.

• Reviews

  • Rempelos L, Baranski M, Wang J, Adams TN, Adebusuyi K, Beckman JJ, Brockbank CJ, Douglas BS, Feng T, Greenway JD, Gur M, Iyaremye E, Kong CL, Korkut R, Kumar SS, Kwedibana J, Masselos J, Mutalemwa BN, Nkambule BS, Oduwole OB, Oladipo AK, Olumeh JO, Petrovic L, Rohrig N, Wyld SA, Xu L, Pan Y, Chatzidimitriou E, Davis H, Magistrali A, Sufar E, Hasanaliyeva G, Kalee HHHA, Willson A, Thapa M, Davenport P, Srednicka-Tober D, Volakakis N, Watson A, Seal CJ, Goltz M, Kindersley P, Iversen PO, Leifert C. Integrated soil and crop management in organic agriculture: a logical framework to ensure food quality and human health. Agronomy 2021, 11(12), 2494.
  • Lonnie M, Hooker E, Brunstrom JM, Corfe BM, Green MA, Watson AW, Williams EA, Stevenson EJ, Penson S, Johnstone AM. Protein for life: Review of optimal protein intake, sustainable dietary sources and the effect on appetite in ageing adults. Nutrients 2018, 10(3), 360.