Teaching & Research
Miranda is the module lead for Research Methods NUTH4038/46 and the Dissertation module NUTH4039/47 and has responsibility for publishing student dissertations on the MSc Nutritional Therapy course as part of her academic contract. Miranda teaches Sports and Exercise Nutrition on NUTH4043 and BIOS 3302. Miranda is a member on the panel of Expert Reviewers for the Nutrition Evidence Database and is on the editorial board of the Nutritional Medicine Journal.
Collaborations
Miranda has recently published work on the following topics: nutritional knowledge, attitude and behaviour in adults with hypermobility syndrome, nutritional knowledge, attitude and behaviour in women with menopausal symptoms, the effect of a ketogenic diet on gut bacteria, the effects of probiotics on hypertension, COVID-19 and nutrition; an evaluation of a Multidisciplinary Programme for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Myalgic Encephalomyelitis and Fibromyalgia, the experiences of nutritional therapists in supporting people with cognitive concerns (from midlife) and the effects of low carbohydrate/high protein diets on cortisol and testosterone.
She is currently working on various collaborations with MSc students, including the effects of protein and carbohydrate supplements on cortisol and testosterone; the impact of a 14-day food programme on menopausal symptoms and the impact of an eight-week programme on subjective and objective health outcomes and behaviour change, the latter two which will contribute towards her PhD.
Research Interests
Evaluating online nutrition and lifestyle programmes for physical and mental health; knowledge, attitude and behaviour in various health conditions.
Publications
Paiba N and Harris M (2023) Nutritional knowledge, attitudes and dietary behaviours amongst individuals with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and hypermobility spectrum disorder, and associations with co-morbid gastrointestinal symptoms and fatigue; an observational study. European Journal of Integrative Medicine doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eujim.2023.102231
Rew, Harris and Goldie (2022) The ketogenic diet: Impact on the human gut microbiota and potential consequent health outcomes: A systematic literature review. Gastroenterology and Hepatology From Bed to Bench.
Watkinson and Harris (2022) A Pilot Study into the Effectiveness of an Internet and Video Consultation Multidisciplinary Programme for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Myalgic Encephalomyelitis and Fibromyalgia. Open Access Journal of Complementary & Alternative Medicine.
Whittaker and Harris (2022) Protein and carbohydrate supplements around exercise and testosterone and cortisol: systematic review and meta-analysis. PROSPERO. https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?ID=CRD42022342633
Whittaker, J and Harris M (2022) Low-carbohydrate diets and men's cortisol and testosterone: Systematic review and meta-analysis. Nutrition and Health. ISSN 0260-1060 Online ISSN: 2047-945X
Broomfield H, Harris M & Goldie J (2022) Could Probiotics be an Effective Intervention to Reduce hypertension? A Systematic literature review Online Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medicine doi:org/10.33552/OJCAM.2022.07.000661
Harris M & Coles E (2021) Evaluating the impact of a 10-day online dietary intervention on subjective and objective health measures European Journal of Integrative Medicine 48:101921 doi:org/10.1016/j.eujim.2021.101921
Harris M & Fellows A (2021) Evaluation of the outcomes of a multi-modal brain health pro- gramme European Journal of Integrative Medicine 48:102010 doi:org/10.1016/j.eujim.2021.102010
Harris M & Glaeser M (2021) The relationship between plant-based dietary patterns (vegan, vegetarian) and depression European Journal of Integrative Medicine 48:102011 doi:org/10.1016/j.eujim.2021.102011
Whittaker W & Harris MD (2021) Low carbohydrate diets and men’s testosterone and cortisol: systematic review and meta-analysis. PROSPERO 2021 CRD42021255957 Available from: https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?ID=CRD42021255957
Harris MD & Benbow A (2021) Evaluating the effectiveness of Nutritional Therapy in the McClelland Teaching Clinic at the University of Worcester. Online Journal of Complementary & Alternative Medicine 6(3)
Bold J, Harris MD, Fellows L, Chouchane M, (2020) Nutrition the digestive system and immunity in COVID-19 infection. Gastroenterology and Hepatology from Bed to Bench, 20 September, Page 331-340
https://journals.sbmu.ac.ir/ghfbb/index.php/ghfbb/article/view/2094
Contribution to a journal article with statistical analysis
- Benbow, Alison and Ralph, S. and Watkins, K. and Granger, C. (2017) Exploring the Current Working Profiles of Nutritional Therapists to Inform Curriculum and Professional Development. European Journal of Integrative Medicine, 15. pp. 23-31.
Research strategy, design and statistical analysis:
BBC 'Trust Me I'm a Doctor' Gluten-free project (completed summer 2016).
Poster presentations
Poster presentations at the British Association for Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine (BANT) conference May 2023:
- Paiba N and Harris M Nutritional knowledge, attitudes and dietary behaviours amongst individuals with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and hypermobility spectrum disorder, and associations with co-morbid gastrointestinal symptoms and fatigue; an observational study.
- Meadows R and Harris M A Vegan Diet and Pregnancy Outcomes in the Birth Person and Neonate: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies.
- Gutek D & Harris M Nutritional knowledge, attitudes and behaviour towards gut bacteria and the perceived impact of probiotics on digestive health in strength and endurance sports.
Poster presentations at the British Association for Applied Nutrition and Nutritional Therapy (BANT) conference June 2018:
- Cadbury J and Harris M Differences in nutritional knowledge, attitude and behaviour of weight-loss programme and Health at Every Size followers.
- Fellows A and Harris M An Evaluation of the Outcomes of a Multi-Modal Brain Health Programme Research Proposal.
- Cleary Ikin AJ and Harris M Experiences of Living with Histamine Intolerance.
Poster presentations at the British Association for Applied Nutrition and Nutritional Therapy (BANT) regional conference June 2017:
- Nutritional Knowledge, Attitudes and Behaviour in non-elite Competitive Cyclists.
- Evaluating student experience of the updated Clinic Assessment Records (CAR) for Initial Consultation 1 and 2 in Clinic.
- Presentations at Conferences:
Presentation at the British Menopausal Society (2023):
- Fellowes N and Harris M Nutritional knowledge, attitude and behaviour of post-menopausal women living in the UK, and the relationship with menopausal symptom severity.
Presentation at the Research Council for Complementary Medicine (2022)
- Fellowes N and Harris M Nutritional knowledge, attitude and behaviour of post-menopausal women living in the UK, and the relationship with menopausal symptom severity.
Presentations at the European Congress for Integrative Medicine (2022):
- Fellowes N and Harris M Nutritional knowledge, attitude and behaviour of post-menopausal women living in the UK, and the relationship with menopausal symptom severity.
- Cutler C and Harris M Nutritional knowledge, attitude and dietary behaviour regarding the role gut bacteria contributes to optimal health.
Presentations at the European Congress for Integrative Medicine (2021):
- Coles E and Harris M Evaluating the impact of a 10-day online dietary programme on objective and subjective measures
- Fellows A and Harris M Evaluation of the outcomes of a multi-modal brain health programme.
- Glaeser M and Harris M The relationship between plant-based dietary patterns (vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian) and depression.
Presentation at the Regional BANT Conference 2018:
- Addressing obesity with different strategies.
Presentation at the Annual Learning, Teaching & Student Experience Conference 2016:
- Evaluating student experience of the updated Clinic Assessment Records
Presentation at Research in Focus 2013:
- Nutritional knowledge, habit and attitudes of non-elite competitive cyclists
Conferences:
Cytoplan: Sports Nutrition 2017