2023
Ultra-processed foods – an update by Dr Priscila Machado, PhD, Research Fellow
Anthea Talliopoulos, APD
In Australia, ultra-processed foods have become mainstream, with many children and adults frequently consuming these products. Not only are ultra-processed foods harmful for our health when consumed excessively, increasing our risk of obesity, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, depression, gut dysbiosis, cancer, and associated mortality, but they are also harmful for our…
2023
Semaglutide presented by Dr Terri-Lynne South
The once-a-week injectable GLP-1 medication semaglutide is a hot topic. Although indicated for type 2 diabetes, it has potential for application in other cardiometabolic disease and for weight loss. Dual qualified as both a medical doctor and a dietitian, Dr Terri-Lynne South introduces us to semaglutide which is known in…
2023
Eating disorder foundations for AEPs presented by Jessica Luke
Every practitioner can recognise warning signs and contribute to better care Diagnoses of eating disorders are increasing and continue to be under-identified and under-treated in our community. They occur in individuals of all age, weight, size, shape, gender identity, sexuality, cultural background or socioeconomic group. Put simply we are seeing…
2023
Gender inclusive healthcare practices presented by Max Jones APD (They/ He)
Gender inclusive healthcare respects and supports a client's gender identity. When a person's gender identity differs from the sex they were assigned at birth and is not affirmed, higher rates of anxiety, depression, and suicidality result. Approximately 5% of the population identify as trans and gender diverse (TGD) and Accredited…
2023
Nutrition for people with acute kidney injury in hospital by Anthony Meade, Advanced Renal Dietitian
Anthea Talliopoulos, APD
The management of acute kidney injuries and chronic kidney disease in the hospital setting can vary greatly, being dependent on the clinical scenario. As with the management of any condition, there is no one-size fits all approach that can be adopted, and with the complexities of renal conditions, this is…
2023
Perimenopause by Lara Briden BSc, ND
Anthea Talliopoulos, APD
Perimenopause is often overlooked, with standard medical treatments and recommendations, such as hormonal treatments, being offered and promoted after menopause, when it is often too late to offer symptom treatment. In reality, perimenopause, also known as ‘the second puberty’, is the time of greatest symptoms, occurring two to ten years…
2023
Fibromyalgia presented by Jennifer Smallridge AEP and Florence Kelly AEP
A holistic approach for movement professionals We start at an unexpected place with a few ‘F-words’. That is frequent widespread pain; unexplained flare-ups; fatigue; foggy; and results coming back “fine”. These speak to the major symptom presentations and lack of tissue damage or definitive testing that results in fibromyalgia being…
2023
Exercise for Parkinson’s Disease. Presented by Jason King AEP
Recalibrating the brain Exercise makes a difference to the lives of individuals with Parkinson’s Disease (PD) and contributes to slowing down symptom progression. PD Warrior’s Jason King AEP shares a framework for using a neuro-active and goal-directed approach to exercise intervention. In describing the pathophysiology of PD and it’s…
2023
Body image. Presented by Terrill Bruere, APD, Nutritional Counsellor and Supervisor
The relationship we have with our body and ourselves profoundly impacts our life choices. Many of the clients we see are unhappy with their bodies, and how we appreciate and respond to this requires insight and skills development. Should we mention body image? How do we start a conversation about…
2023
Prehab nutrition by Kristy-Lee Raso, APD, PhD candidate
Anthea Talliopoulos, APD
The health of our ageing population is becoming increasingly complex with multiple comorbidities as well as the requirement for surgeries. Alongside the increased incidence of surgeries, 30-50% of patients will develop post-operative complications, and some will not return to their baseline function, may nutritionally decline and have a reduced quality…