2019
Low carb diets for diabetes?
Paula Goodyer
Low carb diets for diabetes? An interview with Dr Carmel Smart For adults with Type 2 diabetes, there’s evidence that a low carb diet can help reduce blood glucose levels, at least in the short term - but what about children with Type 1 diabetes? “Some families are interested…
2019
Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth: case studies Presented by: Alison Stewart, APD
Alison Stewart has been practising as a dietitian for 25 years, mostly in private practice. When some of her clients with FODMAP intolerances did not improve using conventional dietetic strategies she began researching small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO). Alison interprets the breath test results of each of her three client…
2019
Female hormones - Part 2 Presented by: Dr Kamaldeep Manak, MRCGP (UK), FRACGP (Aus)
Female hormones - Part 2. Nutrition and lifestyle interventions to alleviate symptoms. In her Part 1 presentation Kam gave us insights into the hormonal conditions which many of our clients have. In Part 2 she describes the nutrition and lifestyle interventions which can assist alleviate symptoms. Kam discussed the evidence…
2019
Female hormones - Part 1 Presented by: Dr Kamaldeep Manak, MRCGP (UK), FRACGP (Aus)
Female hormones- Part 1. Oestrogen, progesterone and common hormonal conditions In Part 1 of her two-part series on the female hormones Kam reviewed the role of oestrogen and progesterone in healthy menstruation and fertility. She described in detail: The production of oestrogen (the main site is the ovaries with…
2019
Nutrition for children from vulnerable populations: case study Presented by: Ju-Lin Lee, APD
A 2-year-old boy was referred to Ju-Lin with growth faltering and delayed texture progression. He had recently been admitted to hospital with asthma. Ju-Lin describes the context of her practice as a community health dietitian. Her initial assessment includes dietary assessment, feeding history and the families food security. Using Ellen…
2019
Current evidence on dietary approaches to improve weight loss success: Professor Clare Collins FDAA
Achieving long term weight loss is demanding and also relatively uncommon. For dietitians who have clients trying to lose weight we want to know we are providing the best advice available. There are a myriad of approaches we could take but where do we start? Clare was able to give…
2019
GORD and Barrett’s oesophagus Presented by: Louise Mudge, APD
Gastro oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) is estimated to occur in 10–15% of the Australian population. Many of our clients either present with GORD or have a history of GORD. In her webinar Louise brought us up to date with the management of GORD from lifestyle interventions through to medications and…
2019
The hunger games - when nil by mouth goes too far - an interview with Sharon Carey, APD, PhD
Paula Goodyer
No marathon runner would fast for 12 hours before a race, yet it’s often expected of patients facing another endurance test: major surgery. “Instead of fasting, patients should be carb loading so their body can cope better with the stress of surgery. Being well nourished before surgery reduces the risk…
2019
Diet and inflammation Presented by: Hannah Mayr, PhD, APD
Googling “Anti-inflammatory diet” results in over 160 million hits. It’s a popular topic, but the term “anti-inflammatory” is often used without meaning or evidence to back it up. In her presentation Hannah distinguishes the physiology between the two very different processes; acute and chronic inflammation. She describes some of the…
2019
An update in ICU nutrition Presented by: Varsha Asrani, Senior ICU Dietitian Auckland City Hospital
The last guideline for nutrition in ICU was published nearly 12 years ago in 2006. The new guideline is significantly different, with 57 recommendations on clinical nutrition in the ICU. Varsha explored some of the key recommendations and outlined research which contributed to their formation. Including: Who should be…