Childhood eczema, food allergy and nutrition
An evidenced-based approach
Jemma Weidinger, Eczema Nurse Practitioner covers:
- What is eczema?
- Causes of eczema
- Managing eczema well
- Examples of suitable skin products
- Helpful resources
Ingrid Roche, APD covers:
- Food allergy and eczema
- Impact on growth
- Food elimination process and consequences
- Allergy prevention in eczema context
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About the Presenters
Ingrid Roche has been an Accredited Practising Dietitian since 1995 and has developed her expertise in food allergy working at the Perth Children’s Hospital (formerly Princess Margaret Hospital) in the field of allergy and immunology. She also has a private practice in Perth. Ingrid was chair of the Dietitian’s Committee of the Australasian Society for Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA) from 2012 – 2018, during which time the ASCIA e-training dietitians was developed; as well as the ASCIA-CAL advanced learning course in food allergy in partnership with Dietitians Australia. She remains an active member of ASCIA and Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia and is currently project co-lead on the food service project of the National Allergy Strategy. Ingrid is committed to providing and improving training in food allergy for health and other professionals, as well as improving the quality life for consumers and families living with food allergy.
Jemma Weidinger is a registered nurse and nurse practitioner. She has postgraduate studies in child health and allergy nursing and a Master of Nursing (Nurse Practitioner). Jemma currently works as a nurse practitioner in the Department of Dermatology, Immunology and Allergy at Perth Children’s Hospital. Her role includes seeing and treating children with eczema, establishing a new rapid eczema allergy support service for infants and young children at Perth Children’s Hospital and developing eczema resources to educate and support health professionals. Jemma is the founder of Children’s Eczema Care.
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