Applying the Mediterranean diet to a multicultural population
How to adapt the traditional MD in a multiethnic context
The presentation covers:
- Defining the Mediterranean diet
- Evidence for the health benefits of the Mediterranean diet
- How to apply the principles of the diet in a Western (Australian) context
- The feasibility of the Mediterranean diet for multicultural populations
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About the Presenter
Dr Elena George is a Senior Research Fellow, Advanced APD and ECR. She is interested in translational research, in particular enhancing evidence-based practice in dietetics through research. Her interests are in development and delivery of dietary interventions, especially Mediterranean diet, for the prevention and management of chronic diseases including non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular disease. Elena has experience as a clinician running her own successful private practice for over 10 years and as a research dietitian in tertiary hospitals. Elena is passionate about building the future of nutrition and dietetics through mentoring and student supervision, through the APD program, informal mentoring and honours, Masters and PhD supervision.
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