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Melissa Adamski, APD

Practical implications of nutritional genomics

23 Nov, 2020

How should we be advising our clients about this emerging field?

The presentation will cover:

  1. Brief overview of nutritional genomics
    Dietitians’ potential role in nutritional counselling with genomics
     
  2. Nutrigenetic testing services
    An overview of the different genetic tests available
    Critiquing the genetic tests
     
  3. Ethical implications 
     
  4. Case Study:
    methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR)
    Overview of folate metabolism pathway
    Example of MTHFR genetic test
    The MTHFR gene and role in the body
    Results of an MTHFR genetic test and what the outcomes mean from the current evidence.
    Genetic variations in the MTHFR gene and the effect on health and nutrition
    How dietitians can use the results of a MTHFR genetic test as a tool within their practice to provide more personalised recommendations

Watching this presentation and completing the assessment may contribute towards assessable Continuing Professional Development points.

About the presenter

Melissa Adamski is an Accredited Practising Dietitian with the Australian biotechnology company MyGene in the area of nutrigenetics. Melissa is currently working in the area of education and training and works closely with MyGene’s science team including geneticists and other healthcare professionals, educating health care professionals in nutrigenetics. She has presented on nutritional genomics, including at the recent International Congress of Dietetics. Melissa previously worked at the Dietitians Association of Australia, in corporate nutrition and in conjunction with the Flinders Medical Centre managing a cardiovascular disease randomised clinical trial. Establishing a successful private practice in Melbourne has allowed Melissa to continue to improve the health of her clients through evidence-based dietetic advice.

Registration includes

Access to a recording of the webinar
Presentation notes
Multiple-choice questions and answers 
Suggested further reading

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Recording: $38 to receive a recording of the webinar online or DVD via post