2017
Intermittent fasting. Presented by Dr Michelle Harvie, PhD, Research Dietitian, UK
Dr Michelle Harvie is a research dietitian from the Genesis Breast Cancer Prevention Centre, University Hospital of South Manchester. Her research and passion involve the investigation of optimal diet and exercise strategies to prevent breast cancer and its recurrence. Harvie’s group…
2017
Nutrition and Ramadan. Presented by Lina Breik, APD
The Islamic month of Ramadan, which varies from year to year, is a time during which many Muslim people abstain from eating, drinking and smoking from dawn to sunset. Fasting becomes an important act of faith for Muslim people all over the world in order to practice important life skills,…
2017
Bariatric surgery part 2: Diet, nutrition and common issues. Presented by Merril Bohn, APD
In her second webinar Merril addressed the prevention of complications after bariatric surgery. These included appropriate nutritional supplementation, maladapted eating and weight regain. Merril also looked at the specific management of clients who become pregnant after bariatric surgery. Recommended reading is…
2017
Bariatric surgery part 1: Understanding the basics. Presented by Merril Bohn, APD
Obesity is a complex condition and statistically most treatment plans are generally ineffective. In her first webinar Merril gave an update on the procedures available in Australia and which are currently being done. Merril presented the best practice recommendations for diet pre and post operatively…
2017
Malnutrition assessment and nutritional diagnosis presented by Professor Liz Isenring, AdvAPD, PhD
Liz explained in part 1 of her two part series on malnutrition, malnutrition screening is essential in determining who is at risk of malnutrition. In part 2 Liz goes on to describe the process of malnutrition assessment and nutritional diagnosis. As…
2017
Malnutrition screening presented by Professor Liz Isenring, AdvAPD, PhD
People who are malnourished have a poorer quality of life, are admitted more frequently to hospital, stay longer and are more likely to die. There is no topic which is more relevant to dietitians than malnutrition. But identifying and treating malnutrition can be difficult. Screening…
2017
Sustainable food as a health issue. By Dr Clare Pettinger and Liz Atherton, UK Dietitians
The food we eat and the way it is produced directly impacts the environment and our health. As dietitians we are in a unique position to be promoting sustainable dietary patterns. Liz Atherton explained the challenges posed by our current globalised food system. Malnutrition affects one out of three people…
2017
Exercise and type 1 diabetes presented by Dr Carmel Smart, APD, PhD
People with type 1 diabetes, in general, exercise less than people without diabetes. This is thought to be due to a very real fear of hypoing. Exercise for people with type 1 diabetes is important, but it is a challenge to manage. Dietitians are in…
2017
FREE Mindful Eating presented by Sallyanne Pisk, APD
Eating mindfully helps us enjoy a healthy and happy relationship with food. And by becoming more mindful in our day, we can become more mindful in what we eat. Sallyanne explained the origins of mindfulness and some of the benefits of mindfulness in day-to-day life;…
2016
Eat to cheat dementia Presented by Ngaire Hobbins, APD
There are more than 353,800 Australians living with dementia. This number is expected to increase to 400,000 in less than five years. The good news is that lifestyle can have an effect not only on the prevention of dementia but also in aiding the maintenance…