Professional and Nutrition Education Resources
The purpose of this paper is to:
- Clarify the roles and responsibilities of Credentialled Diabetes Educators and Accredited Practising Dietitians with respect to the delivery of diabetes self management and nutrition education and
- Encourage all diabetes service providers to understand, value and respect the roles and expertise of individual team members.
DAA Best Practice Guidelines for the Treatment of Overweight and Obesity in Adults – Report to inform the 2011 revision of the 2005 guidelines (free download)
Submitted at the end of 2011, this report was developed to guide the revision of the 2005 DAA Best Practice Guidelines for the Treatment of Overweight and Obesity in Adults. It includes key recommendations for DAA moving forward with the review of these guidelines in 2012.
A review of the evidence to address targeted questions to inform the revision if the Australian dietary guidelines 2009: Process manual (free download)
This manual was developed to guide the literature review process for the Review of the evidence to address targeted questions to inform the revision of the Australian dietary guidelines. This was a complex undertaking by DAA under contract to the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) with contributions from more than thirty Australian APDs.
Scope of Practice Decision Framework (free download)
This document aims to outline the role definition of the dietitian and the advanced practitioner; and to provide a framework to guide dietitians and external organisations in determining whether particular activities can be accepted as part of safe dietetic practice, September 2006.
Scope of Practice – Support Staff in Nutrition and Dietetic Services (free download)
This document defines the scope of practice for support workers (i.e. nutrition assistants and dietetic assistants) who provide assistance to dietitians. It includes a framework for best practice models for support staff in nutrition and dietetic services.
Electronic Clinical Consultations (free download)
This document outlines the considerations that are needed when providing electronic clinical consultations.
The Collaboration of Exercise Physiologists and Dietitians in Chronic Disease Management (free download)
A joint position statement of the Australian Association of Exercise and Sport Science (AAESS) and the Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA), March 2008.
Enteral Nutrition Manual for Adults in Health Care Facilities (free download)
A practical resource for managing adult enteral nutrition support. To be used in consultation with an Accredited Practising Dietitian.
Parenteral Nutrition Manual for Adults in Health Care Facilities (free download)
A practical resource for managing adult parenteral nutrition support in acute settings. To be used in consultation with an Accredited Practising Dietitian.
The Family feud Food DVD is produced by DAA and the Community Nutrition Unit, Department of Health and Human Services, Tasmania.
National Competency Standards for Entry-level Dietitians (free download)
Information on the National Competency Standards; what they mean, what they’re used for, and how to use them.
Make Every Mouthful Count and Healthy Eating, Healthy Ageing
(Reprinted 2009). These brochures are client education resources for aged care which have been developed by the Rehabilitation and Aged Care Interest Group. Minimum order – 5: sold in lots of 5.
Nutrition Manual, 2009 Edition
The Nutrition Manual is a concise, practical manual with: easy to follow guides to special diets, comprehensive Food Choices Charts and suggested menus. An essential resource for Hospital, Aged Care Facilities, Residential centres, Community Centres, Libraries and Hospitality and Food Industries. Table of contents
Easy Family Eating for Healthy Kids (free download)
(November 2007) This brochure highlights that healthy eating habits need to involve the whole family and includes practical information and tips for parents and carers to help get their families eating better.