2024
Nutrition for hypermobility conditions presented by Savita Sandhu, APD
Dietetic intervention and practical nutrition for Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder and Ehlers Danlos Syndromes. Hypermobility conditions are under-diagnosed connective tissue disorders that can result in a range of clinically important symptoms, including gastrointestinal symptoms. Getting to know more about hypermobility gives us the chance to recognise the underlying causes of these…
2024
Communication in dementia presented by Matthew Ternes AEP
Effective communication influences exercise outcomes in dementia care. Communication influences all of our clinical interactions and the outcomes we work towards. For individuals living with dementia, communication can be hard. Respectful, successful interactions require both intention and specific strategies. Matthew Ternes offers an overview of effective communication to influence exercise…
2024
AI for dietitians and nutritionists presented by Jess Francis, OT
Jess's presentation on the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in dietetics is an insightful exploration of the opportunities and risks associated with AI in the field. The presentation not only highlights the numerous ways AI can enhance dietetic practice but also addresses crucial ethical considerations, offering a balanced view of…
2024
Micronutrient supplements in pregnancy presented by Dr Shelley Wilkinson AdvAPD, PhD
The Supplement Scoop: What Pregnant Women Need to Know The use of multiple micronutrient supplementation during pregnancy has become common place in Australia. It makes sense that parents look to a supplement as a nutritional safeguard but as dietitians it’s valuable to understand the benefits alongside the potential harms in…
2024
Exercise for mental health-an update Presented by Dr Oscar Lederman AEP
Applying mental health best practice principles in the AEP role. With the evidence for exercise in the mental health space firmly established, we can more deeply consider concepts that inform application to practice. Shifting the lens towards trauma-informed, recovery-oriented, strengths-based and person-centered practice, Dr Oscar Lederman provides an overview of…
2024
Diabetes classifications redefined presented by Dr Elizabeth George, Endocrinologist
‘When someone is diagnosed with diabetes, we need to be thinking about whether they have an auto-immune disease or not and if they fulfill one of the cluster subsets. We need to consider what therapies would be best to target not only the primary disease but the comorbidities to improve…
2024
Supporting infant nutrition
Evelyn Volders, AdvAPD
All dietitians should be aware of the staggering US$55 billion infant formula industry and how the marketing of formula milk influences our decisions on infant feeding. The World Health Organization (WHO) report, exposes the aggressive marketing practices used by the formula milk industry, highlighting how healthcare professionals are often unwittingly…
2024
Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport presented by Prof. Louise Burke OAM, PhD, APD
The updated IOC consensus statement and the dietitian’s role in REDs Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs) is a syndrome relating to low energy availability relative to expenditure, resulting in health and performance consequences. Dietitians in all scopes of practice have the opportunity to recognise REDs and to play a…
2024
Metabolic health in women presented by Lara Briden, BSc, ND
Lara’s presentation provides the detailed physiology, biology and practical application to help us manage our female clients with insulin resistance to improve their metabolic health. Lara describes in detail the most recent theory on metabolic dysfunction, the fuel partitioning theory. Calories matter, but calorie surplus is the consequence of metabolic…
2024
Binge eating disorder in exercise settings Presented by Marina Payne APD, CEDC
Appropriate and in scope responses for exercise professionals. As exercise professionals it’s likely that we are unknowingly working with individuals with eating disorders including Binge Eating Disorder (BED). Eating disorders don’t have a fixed appearance or body size so recognising psychological and behavioural signs of BED gives us the opportunity to…