Prader Willi Syndrome
Insights and dietetic management
The presentation covers:
- Background (causes, diagnosis, incidence)
- Clinical features and symptoms
- Dietetic management
- Hyperphagia
- Reduced energy requirement and nutritional needs
- Multidisciplinary approach
- Medical management (including replacement of growth hormone)
- Behaviour management
- Exercise (muscle tone, temperature control)
- Parental support
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About the Presenter
Dr Terri-Lynne South is dual qualified as both a Medical Doctor and Dietitian. She is the Medical Director of a specialised health service: Lifestyle Metabolic.
Terri-Lynne has more than 25 years of experience in the health profession. She is passionate about metabolic health with a focus on providing a holistic health service that achieves positive outcomes anchored in evidence, innovation, and experience. Terri-Lynne is dedicated to breaking down the stigma, bias and shame associated with the label “obesity” and promoting the science behind the concept of obesity as a chronic medical condition. She sits on several advisory committees at the state and national level to ultimately help clients with diabetes, metabolic syndrome and other health conditions associated with living in a larger body.
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- Access to a recording of the presentation
- Presentation notes
- Assessment quiz and certificate
- Suggested further reading
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