2020
Jobs wrap up 10 March 2020
Listed below is a summary of jobs posted in the past 7 days. These jobs have been collected from employment sites using the search terms Dietitian and/or Nutritionist in Australia and New Zealand. Both the DAA (requires a log in) and Dietitians NZ also list jobs on their website, many of which…
2020
Growing up milk. Presented by Amy Lovell, PhD, Paediatric Dietitian (NZRD)
It is crucial that from an early age children receive diets which are adequate for growth and development. Currently, around 40% of the food children eat is ultra-processed and they are missing out on key nutrients. Growing up milks have been cleverly designed to attempt to meet some of these…
2020
International Congress of Dietetics: five reasons to go
Paula Goodyer
1. It’s tackling big issues Sustainable eating, the gut microbiome in dietetic practice, the allergy epidemic -and navigating conflict of interest in the age of toddler milk - are just some of the topics at this four day conference in Cape Town in September. Climate change is on our minds…
2020
Weekly jobs wrap up 3 March 2020
Listed below is a summary of jobs posted in the past 7 days. These jobs have been collected from employment sites using the search terms Dietitian and/or Nutritionist in Australia and New Zealand. Both the DAA (requires a log in) and Dietitians NZ also list jobs on their website, many of which…
2020
Indirect calorimetry- A practical guide for clinicians. Presented by Dr Emma Ridley, PhD, APD, MPH
In Emma’s presentation she describes the application of indirect calorimetry in the clinical setting. She explains: The inaccuracy of energy estimation equations in clinical practice hence the need for a more accurate way to estimate energy requirements. The metabolic theory of indirect calorimetry. Metabolism occurs through the use of oxygen…
2020
Weekly jobs wrap up 26 February 2020
Listed below is a summary of jobs posted in the past 7 days. These jobs have been collected from employment sites using the search terms Dietitian and/or Nutritionist in Australia and New Zealand. Both the DAA (requires a log in) and Dietitians NZ also list jobs on their website, many of which…
2020
Fussy eating, not chewing and motor development: identifying a link
Presented by: Dr Denise Stapleton, PhD, APD Denise describes the case of a 14-month-old toddler who was referred to her due to an increase in fussy eating. On investigation, the toddler was often gagging and vomiting on her food, had difficulty chewing and was delayed in her development. In her…
2020
Weekly jobs wrap up 19 February 2020
Listed below is a summary of jobs posted in the past 7 days. These jobs have been collected from employment sites using the search terms Dietitian and/or Nutritionist in Australia and New Zealand. Both the DAA (requires a log in) and Dietitians NZ also list jobs on their website, many of which…
2020
Psychogastroenterology. Dr Jim Kantidakis, Gut-directed Psychologist & Clinical Hypnotherapist
Jim Kantidakis was the first psychologist in Australia to specialise in the Psychological /Hypnotherapy treatment of individuals diagnosed with gastrointestinal problems. Why should we consider a psychological approach to a condition which is considered to be physical like the gut? Jim explains the brain and gut develop in the same…
2020
Weekly jobs wrap up 12 February 2020
Listed below is a summary of jobs posted in the past 7 days. These jobs have been collected from employment sites using the search terms Dietitian and/or Nutritionist in Australia and New Zealand. Both the DAA (requires a log in) and Dietitians NZ also list jobs on their website, many of which…