2017
Diversity in Dietetics. Presented by 5 APD’s from very different cultural backgrounds
Diversity in Dietetics is a presentation by five APD’s from five very different cultural backgrounds, all living and working in Australia. Noell Burgess is Aboriginal Australian and describes her traditional diet; an abundance of seafood, berries and fruits. Dung Pham was born in Australia, but her parents fled Vietnam 34…
2017
The Low FODMAP Diet in Practice Joanna Baker, APD, AN, RN
Until about 10 years ago, dietitians were unsure of what dietary advice to give people with IBS. Dr Sue Shepherd, a GI specialist dietitian went on to complete a PhD at Monash University that resulted in the low FODMAP diet. Today, this diet is internationally recognised as an effective strategy…
2017
The anti-inflammatory diet for inflammatory bowel disease. Barbara Olendzki MPH, RD, LDN
Until recently, diet was overlooked in the treatment of IBD. However, in the hands of the right professional, diet can be highly effective as a treatment for IBD. Barbara is an Associate Professor of Medicine, University of Massachusetts Medical School and…
2017
Safe exercise at every stage. Alanah Dobinson, B.ClinExPhys (Hons.)
Up to 80% of individuals with an eating disorder engage in excessive compulsive exercise, with these individuals at increased risk for both disability and death. Harmful exercise engagement often precedes the onset of the eating disorder and is one of the last symptoms to subside. Alanah Dobinson is a clinical…
2017
Teaching the Gluten Free Diet - Part 2: Gluten Free practical details. Sally Marchini APD
Sally Marchini has both Type 1 diabetes and coeliac disease, so she has extensive experience both professionally and personally with these diseases. In part 1, Sally presented to us the essential information we need to well inform our coeliac clients. In this webinar, Sally clearly explains the specific details which…
2017
Teaching the Gluten Free Diet - Part 1: Gluten Free diet essentials. Sally Marchini APD
Sally is an APD with both Type 1 Diabetes and Coeliac Disease, so she brings a wealth of personal and professional experience to this topic. Many dietitians have little practical knowledge of the gluten free diet and so are ill equipped to deal with coeliac clients. It is important as…
2017
Water, hydration and fluid. Presented by Pauline Douglas, UK dietitian
Is water the Forgotten Nutrient? Pauline Douglas has over 30 years of clinical and academic experience in dietetics and she chairs the European Healthy Hydration awareness campaign. This webinar shows the importance of hydration in relation to health and gives guidelines…
2017
The Mediterranean diet. Presented by Professor Catherine Itsiopoulos
Hippocrates said, “Let food be thy medicine, and medicine be thy food.” The Mediterranean Diet is an anti-inflammatory diet for longevity and chronic disease protection. Professor Catherine Itsiopoulos from La Trobe University is recognised internationally as a leader in Mediterranean Diet…
2017
Sleep and circadian rhythms. Presented by Dr Sarah Jay, PhD
Sleep is as essential to our survival as air, water and food. Poor sleep can contribute to a multitude of health issues. Dr Sarah Jay PhD is a senior post-doctoral research fellow at the Appleton Institute at CQ University. Her particular interest…
2017
The Psychology behind Over-Eating by Susie Burrell, APD, B.Nutr & Diet (Hons), B.Sc (psych)
Why do people over-eat? Is it lack of motivation or willpower? Susie Burrell is one of Australia’s leading dietitians with an extensive background in nutrition psychology. This webinar covers everything you need to know as a dietitian about the myriad of…