2021
Surviving the first year- a graduate’s reflections
Anthea Talliopoulos, APD
The first year out as a graduate dietitian is a steep learning curve. At times, it can feel intimidating and we can even question our competence as a clinician. After working in private practice over the past year, I’m sharing some of my experiences to help motivate new graduates, and…
2021
Invisible illnesses
An invisible illness is a physical, mental or neurological condition that is not usually visible from the outside. These conditions can limit or challenge a person’s movements, senses, or activities. Education in Exercise has a series of ESSA Accredited 1 CPD point presentations to watch on invisible illnesses. Pain science in…
2021
Calcium balance: Ca, Vitamin D and PTH by Dr Marcela Nascimento MD, MAACB
Anthea Talliopoulos, APD
Calcium is a critical mineral of the body, required for the normal functioning of the body including energy production, cell proliferation and apoptosis, hormone secretion, nerve conduction, muscle contraction, coagulation, and healthy bones and teeth. The physiology of calcium balance within the body is complex, being impacted by numerous factors…
2021
Standard tests for vitamins and minerals by A/Prof Ken Sikaris BSc (Hons), MBBS, FRCPA, FAACB, FFSc
Anthea Talliopoulos, APD
Interpreting vitamin and mineral tests can be challenging, and in requesting tests as dietitians, it is important that we can justify the reason for testing. It is also crucial that in interpreting laboratory results and interpreting biochemical markers that we can alter our dietary plan and/or alter the supplement regimens…
2021
Review- Health at Every Size®- An introduction for AEPs. Presented by Meg McClintock APD
Practising under a weight centric approach doesn’t mean weight is the only focus of the intervention, rather it describes an underlying belief that better health is accessed through maintaining or achieving a ‘healthy weight’. Health at Every Size® (HAES) challenges this assumption that weight is a reflection of health behaviours…
2021
Education in Exercise research snapshot November 2021
Internalised weight stigma as a mediator of the relationship between experienced/perceived weight stigma and biopsychosocial outcomes: a systematic review Preliminary evidence for internalised weight stigma as an intervening variable in adverse health outcomes. There are potential benefits of interventions addressing internalised weight stigma to improve health outcomes. Do exercise-associated genes explain phenotypic…
2021
Crohn’s disease: Recent experiences with exclusion diets. Rumbi Mutsekwa, APD, PhD candidate
Anthea Talliopoulos, APD
With 1 in 250 Australians being impacted by Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Crohn’s Disease is a prevalent condition and is associated with a significant impact on health-related quality of life. In the past, diet was not previously classified as a crucial aspect of Crohn’s disease management. However, in recent times, the…
2021
Managing difficult clients. A reflective piece written by a graduate dietitian.
As a graduate dietitian working in private practice, I have worked with a range of personalities, unfortunately including some disrespectful and aggressive clients. I felt most vulnerable a few months back seeing a woman in her seventies who worked in a management role. Before bringing her into the room, she…
2021
Disordered eating and eating disorders in type 1 diabetes. Presented by Helen d’Emden, AdvAPD, CDE,
Anthea Talliopoulos, APD
Disordered eating and eating disorders are significantly prevalent amongst people living with type 1 diabetes, with up to 40% of individuals effected, indicating the importance of routine screening for early intervention. The contributing factors to increased prevalence of eating disorders and disordered eating are complex, ranging from diabetes-specific factors, such…
2021
Education in Exercise: Research snapshot for October 2021
Not surprisingly, recently published literature is increasingly containing ideas that are relevant to our health and well-being during this COVID-19 era. Also in this snapshot- gut microbiota, anaemia, Indigenous PA participation and yoga. One tap full text access is ready when you are. Read the entire article to contribute towards…