2023
Understanding the African diet Presented by Fathima Abdoola, Cultural Dietitian, Nutritionist
African migrants living in Australia experience barriers to health care. In dietetics, cultural health beliefs and a lack of tailored resources contribute to this, alongside a distinct lack of diversity in the dietitian workforce. Cultural Dietitian Fathima Abdoola shows us an African diet through common foods, typical daily intake and…
2023
The Satter Division of Responsibility in Feeding Presented by Eve Reed APD
Growing eating competent children with sDOR Competent eaters feel good about eating, are comfortable with unfamiliar food, are connected with their appetite and enjoy family meals. Paediatric Dietitian Eve Reed shows us how The Satter Division of Responsibility in Feeding (sDOR) is the roadmap for developing eating competence in children.…
2023
Prada Willi Syndrome by Dr Terri-Lynne South, BSc, MBBS (Hons), FRACGP, Grad Dip Nut & Diet
Terri’s presentation is based on the care she has provided to a young woman with Prada Willi Syndrome whom she has known for over ten years. Terri delves into the complexities of managing a client with Prada Willi Syndrome, relating management strategies to the physiology of the condition. The detail…
2023
Menstrual cycle in movement prescription. Presented by Unna Goldsworthy AEP
A novel look at the immune system and the nervous system and creating lasting behaviour change Research on menstrual cycles, including in relation to exercise participation, is young. And yet, there is enough to provide meaningful guidance to our clients and to enhance our movement prescription where it matters. Unna…
2023
Nutrition for people living with Cerebral Palsy Part 2 by Shannyn Thatcher, APD
Anthea Talliopoulos, APD
The nutrition management of individuals living with Cerebral Palsy can be complex as individuals may present with varying symptoms which can affect feeding, posture, and communication at mealtimes. In this scenario, NDIS and disability dietitian Shannyn Thatcher explains the nutritional management of Cerebral Palsy through discussing a patient on a…
2023
Nutrition for people living with Cerebral Palsy Part 1 by Shannyn Thatcher, APD
Anthea Talliopoulos, APD
Cerebral Palsy is neurological condition that impairs a person’s movement and muscle coordination, resulting in permanent difficulties in motor control, coordination, and balance. The symptoms of Cerebral Palsy include muscle weakness, muscle spasticity (stiffness), impaired muscle coordination, involuntary muscle movements, high or low muscle tone, a lack of muscle reflex,…
2023
Histamine and histamine intolerance by Dr Oriol Comas-Basté, PhD
Anthea Talliopoulos, APD
Histamine is a biogenic amine, which is naturally high in foods such as fermented sausages, ripened cheeses, alcoholic beverages for instance beer and wine, cheese, tinned fish and also particular vegetables including tomatoes and eggplants. Histamine is naturally degraded in the gastrointestinal tract by the diamine oxidase (DAO) enzyme. However,…
2023
Tips for CPD learning goals
Sometimes we need some inspiration to help us create our learning goals for the year. We’re sharing some of the learning goals used by colleagues for their Dietitians Australia CPD*. They may help you reflect on your own practice, give you an idea, or clarify your own goals. Education in…
2023
Get the most out of completing your 2023 CPD hours
If you need help with your continuing professional development we are here. Education in Nutrition thinks professional development can be easy and meaningful. In our library of hundreds of hours of professional development we focus on: Relevance Because your learning needs to reflect the priorities of your clients, we are…
2023
Exercise for PAD. Presented by A/Prof Belinda Parmenter AEP
Key prescription considerations for peripheral artery disease What if your client with PAD simply can’t manage with a walking to tolerable pain program? The good news is, evidence supports using multiple modes of exercise as intervention for Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD). A/Prof Belinda Parmenter AEP presents a body of evidence…