Men’s health and nutrition, Joel Feren, APD
Men are under-represented in the field of nutrition and dietetics, with less than 5% of dietitians in Australia being male. As one of these dietitians, Joel believes it is essential to equip men with the tools and strategies to help them improve their physical and mental health.
Men have a lower life expectancy and are over represented in just about every serious health issue. As health professionals, it is important that we have the skills to effectively work with men.
In his presentation Joel describes:
- An overview of men’s health in Australia including, cardiovascular health, prostate health and eating disorders in men
- Challenges and barriers facing men
- Ways to engage men in health prevention and lifestyle change
- Practical tips to use when working with men
- Further resources
Joel Feren is a Melbourne-based Accredited Practising Dietitian and Accredited Nutritionist with a background in the biomedical sciences. Joel undertook his Masters in Dietetics following his undergraduate degree in Behavioural Neuroscience and Honours in Exercise Physiology.
He is a media spokesperson for the Dietitians Association of Australia and a regular contributor for Body+Soul and Huffington Post. He regularly consults to the food industry and in private practice as a facilitator for improved health with good nutrition. Joel is a self-described foodie and recipe developer with his own website
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