2022
Lifestyle and major depressive disorder - new clinical guidelines
Paula Goodyer
An international task force has published nine new guidelines for using lifestyle-based health care in major depressive disorder, including nutrition. These guidelines, published in this month’s World Journal of Biological Psychiatry, also recognise the importance of input from allied health professionals, including dietitians. Lifestyle based approaches are already endorsed by the…
2022
Continuous glucose monitoring by Dr Camel Smart, PhD, APD
Anthea Talliopoulos, APD
As health professionals, it is crucial that we are informed of the devices and options for glucose monitoring in assisting individuals living with type 1 diabetes as this will impact on their treatment options and specific dietary management. One of these options includes continuous glucose monitoring (CGM), which provides excellent…
2022
DIY looping for managing type 1 diabetes by Renza Scibilia, diabetes activist and advocate
Anthea Talliopoulos, APD
With increasing advancements in technology, people living with type 1 diabetes are keen to access new systems to reduce the burden of managing the condition and limit diabetes burnout. The slow progress of these technologies by manufacturers has resulted in an exponential increase in ‘do it yourself’ (DIY) looping methods.…
2022
Working with people in pain. Presented by Daniel Arbilla AEP
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Exercise Physiologists What if our aim for working with people in pain was to help them move towards a rich, full and meaningful life, to cultivate health, vitality and well-being through mindful values-based movement? Adapted from Russ Harris’ description of the aim of Acceptance and…
2022
Dietitians Make a Difference
Dietitians Day is on September 30 this year, but here at EIN, we celebrate dietitians and nutrition researchers all year round by showcasing APDs who are outstanding in their field. Read our interviews with dietitians who make a difference. Dr Sharon Carey, APD chief dietitian at Sydney’s Royal Prince Alfred Hospital.…
2022
Nutrition and drug addiction- one year on
It has been a year since Education in Nutrition released Nutrition and recovery from drug addiction by Lulu Cook, APD. Nutrition in drug addiction is a space that, until now, dietitians have shied away from. The key messages from Lulu’s presentation remain unchanged: Nutrition is increasingly recognised as part of…
2022
Heart Disease: a clinical overview for dietitians by Dr Celine Gallagher, RN, PhD
Anthea Talliopoulos, APD
Heart disease is highly prevalent and a leading cause of death and disability in Australia and New Zealand; and as dietitians it’s of clear value to keep our broad clinical knowledge up to date. In this informative presentation, academic nurse Dr Celine Gallagher explains the mechanisms of heart disease, the…
2022
Highlights and reflections on #DA2022 Nurture Extend Emerge
Kitty Wong, APD
Kitty Wong, APD shares her reflections on the Dietitians Australia conference with the themes Nurture, Extend, Emerge and Be Bold. As my first face-to-face conference and as an emerging dietitian, it was such an amazing experience to attend the conference. There were so many wonderful moments over four immersive days.…
2022
Reduced Appetite by Caity Smith-Gillis, APD
Anthea Talliopoulos, APD
The process of appetite regulation is complex, with an interplay between the brain and the body, being heavily influenced by psychological factors, as well as medications and medical conditions. In addressing reduced appetite, it is crucial that the underlying cause is attended to, as this will significantly impact the ability…
2022
A caution on vitamin B6 supplementation
Vitamin B6 is the generic name for six compounds with vitamin B6 activity: pyridoxine, pyridoxal, pyridoxamine, pyridoxal 5’ phosphate (PLP) and pyridoxamine 5’ phosphate (PMP). It is a water-soluble vitamin naturally present in many foods, added to others, and available as a supplement. The functions of vitamin B6 include: 100…