Sharayah Carter

Dr Sharayah Carter is a lecturer and researcher in Human Biosciences/Nutrition and Dietetics at RMIT. With over a decade of clinical practice experience as an Accredited Practising Dietitian, she brings a wealth of practical knowledge to her academic role.

Having completed her PhD in 2019 at the University of South Australia, Sharayah's research focused on comparing the effects of intermittent versus continuous energy restriction in individuals with Type 2 Diabetes. This groundbreaking work, included a proof-of-concept trial incorporating innovative flash glucose monitoring technology. Notably, she developed the first medication protocol for the safe implementation of intermittent fasting in people with Type 2 Diabetes, leading to numerous speaking engagements in hospitals and medical facilities across Australia.

Currently, Sharayah's research centres on chronic disease prevention, particularly in cardiometabolic conditions, with interests spanning appetite control, behavioural lifestyle modifications, personalised nutrition, plant proteins, and food equality and sustainability. She has spearheaded several large-scale human-based dietary interventions, collaborating with the food industry and overseeing two US-funded clinical trials (>$1.4 million). Sharayah is passionate about bridging the gap between research and public understanding and actively participates in media outreach across various platforms.

Professional Associations:

• Dietitians Australia (Accredited Practise Dietitian)
• Nutrition Society of Australia