Nutrition & Dietetics: The Journal of the Dieticians Association of Australia articles from December 2002

Nutrition & Dietetics: The Journal of the Dieticians Association of Australia archives from December 2002

A sponsor's profile: Meat and Livestock Australia.
December 1, 2002... Dr Margaret Allman-Farinelli, Editor of Nutrition & Dietetics, recently asked the following questions of Veronique Droulez, Project Manager--Nutrition Research, Meat and Livestock Australia N&D: Nutrition & Dietetics is positioning itself...

A sponsor's profile: Kellogg.
December 1, 2002... Dr Margaret Allman-Farinelli, Editor of Nutrition & Dietetics, recently asked the following questions of Rebecca Boustead, Manager, Nutrition and Regulatory Affairs, Kellogg N&D: The new food labelling laws will soon he in place. Are there...

From the Editor.
December 1, 2002... Well we have come around to the December issue again--is it me or do the years seem to go more quickly now? This issue opens with an editorial by our President, Peter Williams, and another by one of our regional members of the Editorial...

Nutrition and patients--whose responsibility? (Editorial).
December 1, 2002... A recent Australian study reported that on average over one third of hospital patients consumed only 50% of the total energy provided by hospital meals, suggesting a large proportion of the hospital patient population may not be meeting their...

The need for appropriate BMI cut-off values to define obesity among Asians. (Editorial).
December 1, 2002... The issue of definition of obesity among Asians has received considerable attention in recent years. The debate has centred around the question of whether the classifications of overweight and obesity using the WHO's definitions based on body...

Nutritional assessment in a falls clinic--unanswered questions. (Leading Article).
December 1, 2002... People hospitalised with hip fractures secondary to falls are often undernourished (1). Tertiary preventive strategies after fractures can be initiated and coordinated by attendance at a falls clinic, and this approach has been recommended (2)....

Nutrition screening and assessment of patients attending a multidisciplinary falls clinic. (Original Research).
December 1, 2002... Abstract Objective: To describe the nutritional health and current nutritional management of a representative sample of patients attending an Australian falls clinic. Design: Descriptive study. Subjects: Ninety adults (65 years...

Effect of black tea on the fasting concentrations of chylomicrons and chylomicron remnants in humans. (Original Research).
December 1, 2002... Abstract Objective: This study aimed to investigate effects of chronic black tea consumption on concentrations of chylomicrons and chylomicron remnants using plasma concentrations of apolipoprotein B-48 as a marker. Subjects and study...

Adolescents' food-related beliefs and behaviours: A cross-sectional study. (Original Research).
December 1, 2002... Abstract Objective: To examine differences in food and nutrition-related beliefs, behaviours and concerns across school years in a northern Australian provincial high school population. Design: A cross-sectional study of high school...

Constipation and diet in a community sample of older Australians. (Original Research).
December 1, 2002... Abstract Objective: To estimate the prevalence of constipation and laxative use in a sample of people 65 years and over and examine relationships between usual diet and constipation. Design: A mailed survey using validated instruments...

Original research; pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy: adherence to guidelines. (Insight).
December 1, 2002... Abstract Objective: To assess adherence to fat-based pancreatic enzyme doses in children with cystic fibrosis (CF). Design, subjects and setting: Dietary and pancreatic enzyme intake and faecal fat balance studies were measured on a...

Letter to the Editor.(Letter to the Editor)
December 1, 2002... Tackling the obesity epidemic In his editorial in the September issue of Nutrition & Dietetics, David Crawford has raised issues regarding the determinants of the obesity epidemic (1). Arguments recently aired on the conference circuit...

Eat to Live. (Book Reviews).(Book Review)
December 1, 2002... Radd S, Setchell K, Hodder Headline, Sydney, 2002, 335 pages, $29.95, ISBN 0-7336-1459-0 Eat to live is designed to provide a 'phyto-protection plan for life'. It combines an informative evaluation of the current scientific evidence on...

Naturally Dangerous. (Book Reviews).(Book Review)
December 1, 2002... Collman JP, University Science Books, Sausalito, 2001, 270 pages, $49.95, ISBN 1-891389-09-2 The author is a professor of chemistry at Stanford University. The subtitle of the book is 'Surprising Facts about Food, Health and Environment'....

Nutrition Almanac. Fifth edition. (Book Reviews).(Book Review)
December 1, 2002... Dunne LJ, McGraw-Hill, New York, 2002, 291 pages, $44.95, ISBN 0-07-137338-1 This large compendium would be better titled 'Nutrition and Alternative Therapies Almanac, as its leaning towards the more alternative in food, supplements and...

Nutrition and Huntington's Disease, A practical guide--A multidisciplinary approach. (Book Reviews).(Book Review)
December 1, 2002... van Broekhoven-Grutters E, Gassbeek D, Veninga-Verbans M, Atlant Zorgroep, Apeldoorn, 2000, 70 pages, $30.00, ISBN 90-805882-1-0 This book is the result of the extensive knowledge and practical expertise of a dietitian, nursing home...

Nutrition in the prevention and treatment of disease. (Book Reviews).(Book Review)
December 1, 2002... Coulston A, Rock C, Monsen E (editors), Academic Press, San Diego, 2001, 801 pages, $238.70, ISBN 0-12-193155-2 This is a major review text, edited by leaders in the field, and designed to 'provide an update of current knowledge in clinical...

Salmonella: A practical guide to the organism and its control in foods. (Book Reviews).(Book Review)
December 1, 2002... Bell C, Kyriakides A, Blackwell Science, Oxford, 2002, 330 pages, $139.70, ISBN 0-632-05519-7 This book is a refreshing approach to the subject of control of salmonella in the food manufacturing industry. As well as supplying relevant...

Books received.(Bibliography)
December 1, 2002... The changing chicken Dixon J, University of NSW Press, Sydney, 2002, 220 pages, $39.95, ISBN 0-86840-477-2 Food and nutrition. Second edition Wahlqvist ML editor, Allen & Unwin, Sydney, 2002, 624 pages, $69.95, ISBN 1-86508-692-4...

Snack food. (New Products).
December 1, 2002... Snack food Composition * AVG QTY AVG QTY Per 45 g + Per 100g Key features Energy 718 kJ 1595 kJ New Kellogg's K-time[R] ...

Beverage. (New Products).
December 1, 2002... Beverage Composition Per Serve Per 100 mL Energy (kJ) 10 2 Energy (Cal) 2 < 1 Protein (g) 0.0 0.0 Fat total (g) ...

Soy protein and health.
December 1, 2002... New Heart Health Claim for Soy Protein in the UK The Joint Health Claims Initiative (JHCI) in the UK has determined that a heart health claim in relation to soy protein is appropriate based on the evidence demonstrating that soy protein can...