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…
2020
Nutrition support in frailty, Andrea Alano, APD
In Andrea’s presentation she provides the current definitions of frailty, methods of assessing it and the most recent guidelines on managing it. The nutritional management of frailty includes ensuring our clients are not only having enough protein to preserve muscle mass and stimulate muscle protein synthesis, but that it is…
2020
Diabetes care planner
Dr Nicole Kellow’s presentation earlier this year on preventing complications in type 2 diabetes was the inspiration behind our diabetes care planner. Managing type 2 diabetes can feel overwhelming at times. Our planner is designed to assist clients manage their diabetes. You can download it here
2020
Food sensitive IBS: case studies. Presented by Joan Breakey, APD (retired) and Ashleigh Jones, APD
Following on from their presentation on the step-by-step management of food sensitive IBS Joan and Ashleigh present three clinical cases which demonstrate their management of IBS: Amy, a 17 yr-old nursing student who reported bad gut pain, “acid reflux” for years, yellow unformed stools. GI investigations were NAD. Amy was…
2020
Renal nutrition: A series of six presentations to assist with managing impaired renal function
Kelly Lambert, AdvAPD presents a two-part series on the basics of renal nutrition and acute kidney injury and haemodialysis 1. Basics of renal nutrition Understanding what eGFR means Polypharmacy Dietary factors which influence the progression of kidney disease Managing multiple diets in people with renal disease eg. Diabetes, Dietary education…