2018
Cortisol Dr Kamaldeep Manak, MRCGP (UK), FRACGP (Aus)
Not long ago, the effects of stress on health weren’t understood or considered significant. When someone described themselves as feeling stressed they were generally ignored or told there was nothing wrong with them. We now know that stress and increased cortisol levels have profound effects on our bodies. This is…
2018
Nepali health promotion resources
A Melbourne GP and practice nurse visited a remote health clinic in Nepal in October to help set up a patient record system. At present, the clinic has no medical record system. They thought while they were there they could also offer some preventative health initiatives. Diabetes and tooth decay…
2018
The effect of trauma on health Dr Tony McHugh, Clinical psychologist
The effect of trauma on health, the impact of childhood and adult-origin traumatisation Dr Tony McHugh, Clinical Psychologist How can trauma possibly be relevant to dietetic practice? Trauma related mental health conditions can result in poor physical health and in our day to day practice we are possibly seeing many…
2018
Common beliefs about nutrition and cancer. Kirsty Rowan, APD
Rates of cancer are increasing in Australia and worldwide. More people than ever are being successfully treated with conventional medicine. However, that doesn’t stop some people diagnosed with cancer looking into alternative treatments which they believe may be just as or more effective than conventional medicine. In Kirsty’s presentation she…
2018
Nutrition in older people: case study. Ngaire Hobbins, APD
Howard is an 85-year-old man who was referred to Ngaire for dietary assessment due to weight loss. Ngaire describes her findings which were reached by careful listening and observation from both Howard and his wife. Ngaire explains that in working with older people it is often important to talk not…
2018
Intermittent fasting - are we there yet? An interview with Dr Michelle Harvie
Paula Goodyer
The list of intermittent fasting books on Amazon goes on - and on, with pages of titles like Fasting: powerful ancient secrets to heal, stay healthy, slow ageing and boost energy. But there’s still much to learn about using intermittent energy restriction for weight loss and other potential health benefits…
2018
Implementing IDDSI: case study. Julia Scott, Dietitian NZ
The International Dysphagia Diet Standard Initiative (IDDSI) is a global initiative which standardises the terminology and definitions of texture modified foods and thickened liquids. Australia is set to implement IDDSI by May 2019. In some areas of New Zealand, the implementation has already begun. Julia presented on the experience of…
2018
Nutritional management following a Whipple procedure. Kylie Russell, RD New Zealand
Working at Auckland City Hospital in the area of GI surgery Kylie became frustrated with the inconsistent approach that the surgeons had to nutritional management following a Whipple procedure. She and two surgical colleagues have spent several months looking at the research in an attempt to get some consensus about…
2018
Lung cancer: case study by Erin Laing APD
Karen is a 50 year old woman diagnosed with T3N1M0 non-small cell lung cancer. Her treatment involves six weeks of chemo therapy and radiation. Erin gives an outline of lung cancer and its medical treatment. She explains the chemo therapy and radiation side effects and in particular the timeline in…
2018
Food provision and nutrition support for athletes at major competition, A/Prof Fiona Pelly, FSDA
Fiona is internationally recognised for her expertise in food provision at major sporting competition events and has evaluated the menu for six Olympic and two Commonwealth Games since 2000. Providing food for athletes at major competition is not just about sports nutrition. As demanding as that is having to cater…