Malnutrition is a major cause and consequence of poor health, but it can be treated with early identification and intervention. In this webinar with Professor Carol Wham, you’ll learn about nutrition screening tools and the factors contributing to increased risk of malnutrition in community, hospital and residential aged care settings.…...
Malnutrition • Webinars & courses • Free webinars
Introducing Dietitian To Dietitian – a new accredited webinar series, hosted by NBC’s Today Show nutrition and health expert Joy Bauer, which delves into different ideas and perspectives on some of the hottest topics in Dietetics. In this episode, we dive into the question: Can traditional weight management and a…...
Dietitian to Dietitian • Weight management • Webinars & courses • Free webinars
In this webinar with Professor Peter Davies, you’ll explore key aspects of contemporary infant feeding. Peter will cover up-to-date data on breastfeeding rates in Australia, touch on the reasons why women stop breastfeeding and explore new developments in the evidence behind human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs). The link between high protein…...
Infant and children • Webinars & courses • Free webinars
Almost 1 million Australian adults (5% of the population) have Type 2 Diabetes – and the prevalence of this chronic disease is increasing. In this webinar, dietitian Geraldine Georgeou will explore the tools every dietitian should have in their toolbox for managing Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). She will touch on…...
Diabetes • Webinars & courses • Free webinars
As nutrition science advances, so too does our understanding of and appreciation for the inextricable link between the gut and brain. In our upcoming webinar with Dr Wolfgang Marx from The Food & Mood Centre at Deakin University, you’ll learn the latest on the influence of diet on the gut…...
Free webinars • Gut health • Webinars & courses
In 2020, the NHMRC announced the review of the Australian Dietary Guidelines. This four-year process involves looking at the best and most recent scientific evidence to guide updates to current recommendations. A lot has changed since the 2013 Guidelines were released, so what should dietitians expect to be covered as…...
General nutrition • Webinars & courses • Free webinars
Nuts about peanuts? Join Dan O’Connor and Inga Baselier in our upcoming webinar to explore the ins and outs of producing peanuts, the factors that influence the delicious taste of peanut butter and the journey of growing peanuts in Australia from the plant to your plate. You’ll also delve into…...
General nutrition • Webinars & courses • Free webinars
In contrast to the 2013 Australian Dietary Guidelines which recommend regular consumption of dairy products, global sustainability recommendations like the EAT-Lancet Commission suggest animal-based foods, such as dairy, should be minimised due to environmental concerns. In this webinar, Dr Brad Ridoutt tackles the latest evidence supporting the role of dairy…...
Free webinars • Sustainability • Webinars & courses
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) impacts up to 15% of people in the US. While the low-FODMAP diet has been shown to have good efficacy for symptom management in IBS, it is not appropriate for all IBS patients or patients with IBS-like symptoms in conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease or…...
Gut health • Webinars & courses • Free webinars
Prebiotic fibre is like fertiliser for our gut microbiome and the gateway to good gut health. What defines a prebiotic fibre continues to broaden, as do the health links being made. This webinar will cover the evolving research into the different types of dietary prebiotic fibres and how they have…...
Webinars & courses • Free webinars
Despite being preventable, there has been a resurgence of vitamin D deficiency in Australia, which is concerning given that Vitamin D facilitates calcium absorption from the gut. Maternal vitamin D levels dictate foetal and newborn vitamin D, so consequently, there has been an increase in cases of paediatric hypocalcaemia and…...
Free webinars • Infant and children • Webinars & courses • Women's health
In this webinar with Professor Robin Daly, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the importance of skeletal muscle to health and disease. You’ll explore the factors that regulate skeletal muscle and contribute to loss with age and disease. Professor Daly will touch on the importance of screening, identification and diagnosis,…...
Free webinars • Healthy ageing • Webinars & courses
Join Professor Peter Davies in this webinar to delve into the science behind the benefits of breast feeding. You’ll learn why naturally occurring human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) from breast milk are incredibly important for a baby’s optimal growth and development – so much so, they’ve recently been approved for addition…...
Free webinars • Infant and children • Webinars & courses • Women's health
When it comes to gut health, trendy products like kombucha, kimchi and kefir take most of the limelight, leaving everyday high fibre foods like whole grains in the dark. In this webinar, Dr Emma Beckett shifts the spotlight back to whole grains, exploring why these often-forgotten nutrition powerhouses are key…...
General nutrition • Gut health • Webinars & courses • Free webinars
In this webinar, Senior Clinical Dietitian Keryn Coster will provide an overview of the current evidence for enteral feeding infants and children, highlight current issues and challenges facing dietitians and provide practical tips to ensure successful and effective tube feeding in hospital and at home. About the speaker: Keryn Coster…...
Infant and children • Nutrition support • Webinars & courses • Free webinars
It’s estimated that 80% of people with advanced cancer suffer from cachexia, a disease that significantly hinders quality of life and effectiveness of cancer treatment. In this webinar, Dr Aleksandra Kapała will share her expert insights as she covers: The pathophysiology of cancer cachexia The impact of cachexia on functional…...
Malnutrition • Oncology • Webinars & courses • Free webinars