Advanced Practitioners Leading The Way In Nutrition, Australia

The Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA) is proud to announce the latest recipients of the Advanced Accredited Practising Dietitian (AdvAPD) credential.

Regular Family Meals Are A Body Blow To Childhood Obesity

According to the Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA), children who regularly eat meals with their families eat more fruit, vegetables, whole grains and calcium-rich foods, and drink fewer soft drinks than other children their age. DAA Spokesperson Lisa Renn said: ‘Family meals encourage slower eating, compared with grab-and-go meals…

Dietitians: Host A Healthy Aussie Day Event

With Australia’s Healthy Weight Week coinciding with Australia Day, the Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA) is encouraging people to host a healthy barbeque or picnic in their community or for family and friends. DAA Spokesperson Melanie McGrice said: ‘There is nothing more Australian than a barbeque on Australia Day…

Fad Dieters Risk Dieting Themselves Fatter, Australia

To mark the start of the new year, thousands of Australian women give fad diets a go to try and shift unwanted Christmas kilos. But according to dietitians, fad diets are not only unhealthy, but often dangerous. According to the Dietitians Association of Australia, there are plenty of fad diets to choose from: lemon detox, Atkins, cabbage soup…

Cardiovascular Disease: Diet, Nutrition and Emerging Risk Factors …

Cardiovascular Disease: Diet , Nutrition and Emerging Risk Factors.: An article from: Nutrition & Dietetics: The Journal of the Dietitians Association of Australia.