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Nutrition and Dietetics

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Accredited Practising Dietitians (APDs) are recognised professionals with the qualifications and skills to provide expert nutrition and dietary advice. They know about food and health and can help you sort through the maze of nutrition information. 

Who is this for?

The dietitian may support people with the following contitions;

  • Diabetes & Pre-diabetes
  • High blood pressure
  • High Cholesterol
  • Obesity / Overweight
  • Underweight
  • Diverticulitis
  • Constipation
  • Irritable bowel
  • Coeliac disease
  • Cancer (managing symptoms associated with cancer and/or treatment)
  • Food Allergy and intolerances
  • Fussy Eating
  • Vegetarian or vegan diets
  • Healthy eating or general nutrition advice
  • Maximising energy levels

How can Dietitians assist you?

Dietitians translate scientific information about nutrition into practical advice about what to eat. They:

  • Assess people's nutritional needs; 
  • Develop personalised eating plans and nutritional guidelines;
  • Provide Information on healthy eating and reading food labels;
  • Advise on choosing the best foods when shopping and eating out;
  • Advise healthy ways to prepare food.
  • Sort out nutrition fact from fiction;
  • Undertake nutrition and food research
  • Train health care professionals; and
  • Develop nutrition communications, programs and policies.

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