2021
Diverticular Disease; acute and chronic. Presented by Peta Cullis, APD
Diverticulosis of the colon (existence of false diverticula – outpouchings of mucosa and serosa through openings in the muscular layer of the bowel) develops in the majority of individuals in western countries with increasing age and usually remains asymptomatic. As dietitians, we tend to see clients with symptomatic presentations. The…
2021
Medicinal foods Part 1: Cardiovascular disease. Dr Evangeline Mantzioris, BSc, BND,PhD, APD, AccSD
For centuries the medicinal compounds found in food have been used for treating illness (eg. Biguanide originally from Galega officinalis is known as Metformin). More recently there is research to back up how effective these compounds are. Evangeline has examined studies and provides a summary of which compounds we should…
2021
Binge eating: case studies. Presented by Jo Money, APD
Jo provides a general background to BED, firstly explaining the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria and then examining the multiple factors in the aetiology of an eating disorder. She uses her extensive experience and knowledge of best current practice to describe her management of two clients with BED. Of particular note are…
2020
Dietitians in 2020: it’s not just about nutrition
One thing 2020 has underscored is that there’s more to being a dietitian than nutrition science alone. As many clients wrestled with the effects of lockdown on their eating, and face to face consultations went on hold, dietitians learned to build a rapport with clients via phone and video. Some…
2020
Nutrition in endometriosis and fertility. Dian Shepperson Mills, Registered Nutritionist, UK
Dian is a nutritionist based in the UK who specialises in endometriosis and fertility. For decades Dian suffered from debilitating endometriosis. She underwent multiple surgeries and medical treatments before researching the role of diet and nutrition in endometriosis. With the life changing effects that diet and nutrition had on her…
2020
Prostate cancer: nutrition and exercise across the continuum. Dr Brenton Baguley PhD, APD
In Australia and New Zealand prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in men. Being diagnosed and going through treatment for prostate cancer can be a confronting and upsetting experience. Brenton describes the significant role dietitians have in working with men with prostate cancer. He explains the prostate cancer…
2020
FREE Cancer-related malnutrition and sarcopenia. Presented by Dr Nicole Kiss, PhD, AdvAPD
Multiple Australian and international evidence-based guidelines support the early identification and treatment of cancer-related malnutrition and sarcopenia, however there is considerable variation in practices across health care settings. The Clinical Oncology Society of Australia (COSA) position statement is designed to provide a framework to achieve optimal care and help us…
2020
Doing no harm with Health At Every Size® Presented by Anneke Hobson, MPH, MA, RD, Canada
Anneke describes the research which has been the backbone of the HAES® movement. She explains the findings of two areas in particular. The association between weight and health, and the harms and ineffectiveness of weight-loss attempts. She then details the application of the five principles of Health At Every Size…
2020
Paediatric Dietetics: Popular Questions and Practical Tips. Presented by Alexia O’Callaghan, APD
Alexia uses the example of a toddler to outline the principles of dietetics which are relevant to any paediatric age group. She begins by considering how to prepare for the appointment. Setting up your clinic room so it is safe and child friendly. Structuring the appointment involves having a flexible…
2020
Approaches to management of IBS. Presented by Joanna Baker, APD
Clients presenting to us with irritable bowel syndrome can have a whole array of symptoms including indigestion, reflux, nausea, abdominal pain, bloating, wind, diarrhoea and constipation. Many of our clients may have trialled the Low FODMAP already and are seeing us because it has not helped significantly. Deciding on…