Beyond kilojoules: New science about nuts & weight management
About the webinar:
Can nuts be successfully incorporated into a healthy diet while supporting weight management? In this webinar, Professor Alison Coates will crack open the latest science on kilojoule consumption vs kilojoule absorption from nuts. Alison will dive into the surprising benefits of enjoying nuts for weight management, debunking concerns about their energy density, and provide an update on the ever-expanding list of health benefits of nut consumption. We’ll then be joined by dietitian and managing director of Sprout Food Group, Themis Chryssidis, for a delicious culinary adventure demonstrating creative ways dietitians can motivate their clients to eat more of these nutty nutrition superstars.
About the speakers:
Professor Alison Coates is a Professor in Human Nutrition and Dean of Research in Allied Health and Human Performance at the University of South Australia. Her research focuses on dietary strategies to improve cardiovascular and metabolic function with a focus on bioactive nutrients in foods and supplements, as well as the impact of altered timing of eating. Alison has worked on numerous dietary intervention trials over the past 20 years and is currently working on weight loss trials in adults focused on a wide range of health outcomes.
Themis Chryssidis has a Masters of Nutrition and Dietetics, a Bachelor of Psychology, a Graduate Certificate of Human Nutrition, a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, a Certificate IV in Fitness and he is currently the managing director of Sprout Food Group. In 2011 he co-founded Sprout, a 100% hands on interactive cooking school, followed by Sprout Health Studio in 2015 and Sprout Training in 2017. Themis is a regular media contributor and consults privately. When he’s not at Sprout, you’ll find him cooking, eating, drinking wine or playing or watching some kind of sport!
US dietitians: CE from CDR is unavailable for this webinar.
CPD/CEU hours are applicable for Australia and New Zealand dietitians. Check your local country requirements to see if you can claim for continuing education.
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| Duration | 1 hour |
| CPEUs Awarded | N/A |
| Performance Indicators | N/A |