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New study: Malnutrition rife among older Australians
A new study has found malnutrition is rife in community-living older Australians, with more than 40 per cent either malnourished or at risk of malnutrition…more
Fish findings good news for heart disease sufferers
New Australian research has found eating fish may have the edge over fish oil capsules when it comes to lowering blood pressure, a known risk factor for heart disease…more
Experts give cracking advice this Easter
Before Aussies crack open their Easter treats, the country’s leading nutrition experts share their tips to keep weight in check during the Easter break…more
Dietitians Association launches new partnership and advertising campaign
The nation’s peak nutrition organisation, the Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA), and Australia’s horticulture industries have joined forces in a bid to help Australians eat better…more
Take–away trend a worry for health of young women
New research shows the majority of young women eat take-aways for dinner at least weekly, with one in ten opting for fast foods many times a week. The survey of 200 women aged 18-24 found pizza tops their take-out choices…more
New research: Protein and professional advice help curb obesity in young women
A new Australian study has found the winning combination of regular dietitian sessions and higher protein diets to be effective in helping young women manage their weight…more
Survey: Young women pledge to eat better and lose weight in 2012
New research shows almost two thirds (64 per cent) of young Australian women will have made a New Year’s resolution eat better in 2012…more
Kick-start healthy habits this Australia Day
With Australia’s Healthy Weight Week coinciding with Australia Day, dietitians are calling on Australians to do their country proud by hosting a healthy barbeque or picnic on Australia Day…more
Young women serial breakfast skippers
Almost one in two young women skip breakfast at least once a week, a new survey has found…more
Dietitians urge Aussies to make 2012 the year to wise up on weight: Australia’s Healthy Weight Week 22-29 January 2012
With more than 62 percent of adults and one in four children overweight or obese, the nation’s dietitians are calling on Australians to kick start the year by taking part in a healthy ‘pledge’ campain..more
Fad diets get the thumbs down from dietitians
In an attempt to steer young women away from fad diets, dietitians have voted on the three worst diets to avoid in the New Year…more
Young women detox to diet
Dietitians are appealing to young women to ‘ditch the detox’ and instead pledge to eat a properly-balanced diet, after new research finds many are resorting to unproven detox diets to try to shift unwanted kilos…more
Nutrition experts welcome release of new Dietary Guidelines
Australia’s peak nutrition body, the Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA), has today welcomed the release of the new draft Australian Dietary Guidelines…more
Eat, drink and . . . avoid weight gain this festive season
Christmas is traditionally a time to eat, drink and be merry, with the average person gaining around two kilos over the Christmas period. But with some nutrition know-how, you can still enjoy Christmas catch-ups, office parties and New Year’s celebrations, without putting on weight…more
Calls for young Australians to take the ‘pledge’ as new study finds most don’t know their fruit and vege
A new survey of young Australians has found one in two don’t know how much fruit and vegetables they should eat in a day, and even fewer know the serving sizes of common fruit and vegetables…more
Nutrition experts warn: Food labelling scheme not just about curbing overweight and obesity
Australia’s peak nutrition body has welcomed the Federal Government’s position to begin work on developing a single front-of-pack labelling system to make it easier for Australians to choose healthy foods appropriate to their needs…more
Obese people not getting enough nutrients after weight loss surgery
The country’s leading nutrition organisation is calling for Medicare rebates for dietitians to see people after weight-loss surgery, after a new report suggests nutritional deficiencies are common in people who have had obesity surgery…more
Dietitians urge student to ‘break the fast’ on exam day
Dietitians are appealing to year 12 students to ‘break the fast’ during final year exams, following recent reports that many Australian students are going to school without eating breakfast…more
Dietitians Association elects new board members
Australia’s peak nutrition body, the Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA), has recently announced the election of four Board members – Julie Dundon, Liz Kellett, Leigh Reeve and Lisa Yates..more
Dietitians: Telehealth missing the mark
Dietitians are fuming in the wake of the launch of the Gillard Government’s new telehealth services scheme, which largely ignores the role of dietitians and other allied health professionals in providing health services…more
Dietitians warn: Winter pounds stay all year round
Dietitians are warning the side-effects of a winter ‘vege out’ could last well beyond the turn of the season…more
Dietitians weigh into MasterChef challenge
Dietitians are riding Australia’s culinary wave with an innovative ‘Back to Basics’ kids cooking club, which is substantially increasing fruit and vegetable intake in Aussie children…more
Dietitians win top nutrition award
Five dietitians have been named recipients of a prestigious national award from the Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA) for their contribution to the Association…more
Love of food helps dietitian win innovation award
The prestigious Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA) President’s Award for Innovation has gone to a dietitian with a knack for combining good health, tasty food and the latest technology…more
Newcastle researcher wins national dietitians award
The Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA) has presented its 2011 Emerging Researcher Award to Melinda Neve, a Newcastle-based dietitian with a passion for nutrition research…more
Leading dietitian recognised with prestigious honour
The Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA) has named Melbourne-based dietitian Kay Gibbons as an Honorary Life Member of the Association. Ms Gibbons’ achievements will be acknowledged at the DAA National Conference in Adelaide this week…more
Young achiever wins top nutrition award
Sydney-based dietitian Joanne Turner has been honoured with a national award by the Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA) less than 10 years after graduating from her nutrition studies…more
Dietitian awarded top nutrition honour
The Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA) this week awarded Adelaide-based dietitian Anthea Magarey with an Honorary Life Membership of the Association. Dr Magarey will be acknowledged at the DAA National Conference, which is being held in Adelaide this week…more
New research: Aussies overdosing on salt
Australian researchers have shown overweight and obese people with type 2 diabetes are eating dangerously high levels of salt – or more than double what they should for good health…more
Healthy food options in fast food outlets? Nobody’s buying it!
A new Australian study shows that while healthier menu options are now on offer at many fast food restaurants, less than three per cent of customers are actually buying them…more
Dietitians Association launches new website
Peak nutrition body, the Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA), has given its website an overhaul. The fresh, easier-to-use site, at www.daa.asn.au, was launched this week…more
Good things come in small packages – including chocolate Easter eggs!
The Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA), Australia’s leading nutrition organisation, is encouraging parents to think small when giving children Easter treats… more
Research: Obese pregnant women falling short on nutrition
Already overweight expectant mothers are piling on excess weight and choosing fat-laden foods over fruits and vegetables, putting them and their babies at risk of chronic health problems… more
Advanced practitioners leading the way in nutrition
The Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA) is proud to announce the latest recipients of the Advanced Accredited Practising Dietitian (AdvAPD) credential… more
Dietitians launch new advertising campaign
Peak nutrition body, the Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA), has launched a new advertising campaign urging Australians to take control of their health – with the help of an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD)… more
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Reducing waste is food for thought
Australia’s peak nutrition body is calling on Australians to put an end to food waste on the eve of Clean Up Australia Day, where thousands of Australians will help clean up their local environments by collecting and removing rubbish…. more
Dietitians: Home enteral nutrition scheme ‘problematic and fragmented’
The nation’s peak nutrition body is urging the Federal Government to make access to feeding tubes and specialised nutrition drinks fair and equitable across the country, by setting up a national home enteral nutrition (HEN) scheme…more
Malnutrition: A skeleton in the health care closet
Many elderly Australians are either admitted to hospital suffering malnutrition, or become malnourished while in hospital, which increases hospital length of stay and health care costs…more
Families: Kick start the new year with a body blow to child obesity
Australia’s peak nutrition body is calling on Australian families with school-aged children to kick start the year with a resolution to eat more meals together…more
Australians urged to consult the right health professional for weight loss advice
A study commissioned by Australia’s leading nutrition body, the Dietitians Association of Australia, has found nearly half of Australian adults tried to lose weight in 2010, but only 25 per cent considered their efforts to be ‘very successful’[i]…more
Obesity linked to poorer mental health: new study
A new Australian study has found middle-aged Australians carrying excess weight are more likely to be anxious and depressed than their healthy weight counterparts[i]….more
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…more
Fad dieters risk dieting themselves fatter
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…more