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        • I’ve heard I need 2 serves of fruit & 5 serves of vegetables, but what is a serve?
        • I’m tired all the time, should I try a detox diet?
        • The low-down on Paleo – Welcome to our three part series on the Palaeolithic diet.
        • How much exercise do I need to stay healthy?
        • What’s the best type of fat for a healthy heart?
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        • Can food additives affect my child’s behaviour?
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        • What extra nutrients do I need in pregnancy?
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        • Why do pregnant and breastfeeding women need more iodine?
      • Nutrition for Men
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        • Pumping iron
        • Anaemia: my doctor says I need more iron
        • Why do we need calcium?
        • Carbohydrates – what you need to know
        • Fat: to cut or not to cut, that is the question
        • Where do I find saturated fats in food
        • The ins and outs of unsaturated fats
        • Should I be worried about trans fats?
        • All about plant sterols and stanols for cholesterol management
        • All about protein
        • Dietary fibre: key for a happy, healthy gut
        • Folate: crucial for women under 50
        • What are the current Nutrient Reference Values (NRVs)?
      • Food and Food Products
        • 5 minutes with Matthew Evans – The gap between nourishment and pleasure
        • Fast facts: all about avocados
        • Is organic food better for my health?
        • I don’t eat a lot of fruit and vegetables, should I take a supplement instead?
        • What’s healthier: fresh, frozen or canned foods?
        • Can I eat eggs if I want to be healthy?
        • Are artificial sweeteners safe to eat?
        • Extra Virgin Olive Oil – the latest update
        • If I have high cholesterol, can I eat foods with cholesterol?
        • Which type of milk should I drink?
        • Which drinks are the best choice?
        • Top take-away food tips
        • Legumes: what are they and how can I use them?
        • Why dietitians are nuts about nuts
        • The facts on coconut oil – is it the best choice?
        • Food waste – a bigger issue that you’d think
      • Food Labels
        • How are food products regulated in Australia?
        • What are health claims and what do they mean?
        • Making sense of the glycaemic index
        • What does low fat mean?
        • What does low salt mean?
      • Medical
        • What to eat for health… when you have gallstones
        • Orthorexia: The unhealthy side of healthy eating
        • FODMAPs and IBS: What’s the deal?
        • Can I lower my blood pressure by following a healthy eating plan?
        • How can what I eat improve high blood pressure?
        • Eating less salt
        • The ins and outs of cholesterol
        • Can I lower my cholesterol through dietary changes?
        • What is coeliac disease?
        • Dental health – looking after your teeth and gums
        • Is there a diet to prevent and treat cancer?
        • Is there a diet to treat arthritis?
        • The facts on overweight & obesity in Australia
        • My doctor has told me I have impaired glucose tolerance, what should I do?
        • Diabetes – the basics
        • What is insulin resistance?
        • What is metabolic syndrome?
        • What can I do if I am worried that a friend has an eating disorder?
        • What’s the difference between food allergy and food intolerance?
        • Understanding food intolerance & sensitivity
        • A guide to irritable bowel syndrome
        • My doctor said I’ve got diverticular disease, what should I eat?
        • Helping to ease the pain of gout through diet
        • Understanding lactose intolerance
        • Are you underweight?
        • Is malnutrition an issue in Australia?
        • Malnutrition – who is at risk and things to consider
        • Things to consider with haemochromatosis
      • Weight Management
        • Weight loss goals other than the scales
        • Smart eating for weight management
        • How to spot a dodgy weight loss diet
        • Are carbohydrates fattening?
        • How can I choose the right weight loss plan for me?
        • How can I stay motivated to maintain a healthy diet for weight loss?
        • What should I do to lose weight?
        • I need to gain weight, what should I eat?
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      • Medical Nutrition Therapy in Bariatric Surgery
      • National Paediatric Dietetic Training
      • Psychology of Eating, Weight, and Body Image
      • Sports Nutrition Essentials
    • PEN – Practice-based Evidence in Nutrition®
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    • Board of Directors and Executive
      • Past Presidents
    • Annual Report
    • Constitution and By-laws
    • Celebrating Member Achievements
      • Awards
      • Prizes
        • Josephine (Jo) Rogers AM
      • Research Grants and Scholarships
      • Fellows of DAA and Advanced APDs
    • Partnerships and Alliances
    • Definition of a Dietitian
    • Professional Affiliations
    • Public Policies
      • Advertising policies
      • Alliances and Partnerships
      • Endorsement
      • Website Link Policy
      • Privacy Policy
    • Membership
  • What Dietitians Do
    • Dietitian or Nutritionist?
    • Why Choose an Accredited Practising Dietitian?
      • Your Rights and Responsibilities
    • Where do Dietitians Work?
    • Information for Healthcare Professionals
      • APD Roles
  • Becoming a Dietitian in Australia
    • Australian Dietetics Council (ADC)
      • ADC Policies
    • Accreditation of Dietetics Education Programs
      • Accredited Dietetics Education Programs
      • Accreditation Standards and Processes
    • Recognition of Dietetic Qualifications
      • Dietetic Skills Recognition (DSR)
        • Overseas educated dietitians – Assessment Stage
        • Overseas educated dietitians – Examination stage
        • Appeals Process
      • Mutual Recognition
        • Mutual Recognition – New Zealand
        • Mutual recognition profiles
        • New Zealand FAQs
      • Skills Migration Assessment
      • Fees
      • FAQs
    • Membership of DAA
  • Maintaining Professional Standards
    • Accredited Practising Dietitian Program
    • How to Join the APD Program
    • Dietitian Scope of Practice
    • National Competency Standards for Dietitians
    • Dietetic Credentialing Council
    • Professional Standards and Code of Conduct
    • Supporting Best Practice in Dietetics
    • Register of Accredited Practising Dietitians
      • APD registration number FAQ
    • How to make a complaint
  • Voice of Dietitians
    • News Room
      • Media Releases
      • Hot Topics
      • Dietitians Making News
      • Our Spokespeople
    • Editorial
    • Challenging Misinformation
    • DAA’s approach to social media
    • Advocacy
      • Call for a New National Nutrition Policy
    • Submissions
      • 2018 Submissions
      • 2017 Submissions
      • 2016 Submissions
      • 2015 Submissions
    • Joint Statements
    • Public Announcements
  • Smart Eating for a Healthier You
    • Smart Eating Fast Facts
      • Healthy Eating
        • Dietitians’ top (healthy) Christmas gift ideas
        • Healthy eating on a budget
        • Can I drink alcohol?
        • Health and Wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
        • I’ve heard I need 2 serves of fruit & 5 serves of vegetables, but what is a serve?
        • I’m tired all the time, should I try a detox diet?
        • The low-down on Paleo – Welcome to our three part series on the Palaeolithic diet.
        • How much exercise do I need to stay healthy?
        • What’s the best type of fat for a healthy heart?
        • Vegan diets: everything you need to know
        • Vegetarian diets – the basics
        • Breakfast – how to eat brekkie like a boss!
        • Australia’s Healthy Weight Week
        • The Australian Dietary Guidelines
      • Children
        • Five ways to help tackle fussy eating
        • Should we be concerned about a child’s weight?
        • How can I prevent my child from becoming overweight?
        • My child is overweight, what should I do?
        • How can I get my child to eat more fruits and vegetables?
        • What can I put in my child’s lunchbox?
        • How much television can my children watch if I want them to be healthy?
        • Can food additives affect my child’s behaviour?
      • Teens
      • Pregnancy
        • Nutrition for pregnancy
        • Is there a special diet I should follow while trying to get pregnant?
        • What extra nutrients do I need in pregnancy?
        • What do I need to eat if I’m breastfeeding?
        • Why do pregnant and breastfeeding women need more iodine?
      • Nutrition for Men
      • Nourishing Nutrients
        • Pumping iron
        • Anaemia: my doctor says I need more iron
        • Why do we need calcium?
        • Carbohydrates – what you need to know
        • Fat: to cut or not to cut, that is the question
        • Where do I find saturated fats in food
        • The ins and outs of unsaturated fats
        • Should I be worried about trans fats?
        • All about plant sterols and stanols for cholesterol management
        • All about protein
        • Dietary fibre: key for a happy, healthy gut
        • Folate: crucial for women under 50
        • What are the current Nutrient Reference Values (NRVs)?
      • Food and Food Products
        • 5 minutes with Matthew Evans – The gap between nourishment and pleasure
        • Fast facts: all about avocados
        • Is organic food better for my health?
        • I don’t eat a lot of fruit and vegetables, should I take a supplement instead?
        • What’s healthier: fresh, frozen or canned foods?
        • Can I eat eggs if I want to be healthy?
        • Are artificial sweeteners safe to eat?
        • Extra Virgin Olive Oil – the latest update
        • If I have high cholesterol, can I eat foods with cholesterol?
        • Which type of milk should I drink?
        • Which drinks are the best choice?
        • Top take-away food tips
        • Legumes: what are they and how can I use them?
        • Why dietitians are nuts about nuts
        • The facts on coconut oil – is it the best choice?
        • Food waste – a bigger issue that you’d think
      • Food Labels
        • How are food products regulated in Australia?
        • What are health claims and what do they mean?
        • Making sense of the glycaemic index
        • What does low fat mean?
        • What does low salt mean?
      • Medical
        • What to eat for health… when you have gallstones
        • Orthorexia: The unhealthy side of healthy eating
        • FODMAPs and IBS: What’s the deal?
        • Can I lower my blood pressure by following a healthy eating plan?
        • How can what I eat improve high blood pressure?
        • Eating less salt
        • The ins and outs of cholesterol
        • Can I lower my cholesterol through dietary changes?
        • What is coeliac disease?
        • Dental health – looking after your teeth and gums
        • Is there a diet to prevent and treat cancer?
        • Is there a diet to treat arthritis?
        • The facts on overweight & obesity in Australia
        • My doctor has told me I have impaired glucose tolerance, what should I do?
        • Diabetes – the basics
        • What is insulin resistance?
        • What is metabolic syndrome?
        • What can I do if I am worried that a friend has an eating disorder?
        • What’s the difference between food allergy and food intolerance?
        • Understanding food intolerance & sensitivity
        • A guide to irritable bowel syndrome
        • My doctor said I’ve got diverticular disease, what should I eat?
        • Helping to ease the pain of gout through diet
        • Understanding lactose intolerance
        • Are you underweight?
        • Is malnutrition an issue in Australia?
        • Malnutrition – who is at risk and things to consider
        • Things to consider with haemochromatosis
      • Weight Management
        • Weight loss goals other than the scales
        • Smart eating for weight management
        • How to spot a dodgy weight loss diet
        • Are carbohydrates fattening?
        • How can I choose the right weight loss plan for me?
        • How can I stay motivated to maintain a healthy diet for weight loss?
        • What should I do to lose weight?
        • I need to gain weight, what should I eat?
    • Smart Eating Recipes
    • Latest in Smart Eating
    • Smart Eating Newsletter
    • Dietitians Day – 19 September 2018
  • Events and Marketplace
    • Smart Eating Week Events
    • Professional Events
      • Submit Public Event
    • National Conference
    • Centre for Advanced Learning
      • Communicating with your audience: for Health Professionals
      • Food Allergy and Intolerance
      • Medical Nutrition Therapy in Bariatric Surgery
      • National Paediatric Dietetic Training
      • Psychology of Eating, Weight, and Body Image
      • Sports Nutrition Essentials
    • PEN – Practice-based Evidence in Nutrition®
    • Advertise with us
    • Find a Locum
    • Webinar Recordings
    • Publications & Resources
      • Resources available for purchase
      • Nutrition & Dietetics Journal
        • Editorial Board
        • For Authors
        • For Reviewers
        • Associate Editor Centre
        • Nutrition & Dietetics Journal App
        • Lectures in Honour & Obituaries

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