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…
2016
Nutritional management of upper gastrointestinal surgery Presented by Dr Sharon Carey, PhD, APD
Nutrition management of Upper GI surgical patients is multifaceted. Our clients move from diagnosis into the perioperative then post-operative periods. They are then faced with the issues involved in long-term management, and unfortunately often into palliative care. However, at every stage nutrition can play a…
2016
The International Dysphagia Diet Standard Initiative by Peter Lam, Co-chair IDDSI, Dietitian, Canada
IDDSI is coming to Australia The International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI) has produced standardised terminology to describe texture-modified foods and thickened liquids. It can be used for individuals with dysphagia of all ages, in all care settings and all cultures.…
2016
Anorexia nervosa in adolescents Presented by Melissa Whitelaw, APD, PhD
Anorexia nervosa is a serious and potentially life threatening condition. As dietitians, there are few areas where we work in which our assessment and management is so critical. When we assess an adolescent we need to be aware of the possibility of an eating disorder…
2016
Self-compassion presented by Dr Kiera Buchanan, DPsych (Clin & Health), BPsych (Hons)
To be human is to experience frustrations, losses, make mistakes and fall short of our expectations. But with self-compassion we are able to acknowledge our failings and not berate ourselves and be overly self-critical. Having self-compassion acknowledges that the most important…