Nutrition & Dietetics: The Journal of the Dieticians Association of Australia articles from December 2005

Nutrition & Dietetics: The Journal of the Dieticians Association of Australia archives from December 2005

From the editor.(Editorial)
December 1, 2005... This December issue demonstrates the range of scientific reporting that befits the journal, with a strong focus on contemporary food and nutrition issues such as supplements versus foods, and the nature of scientific evidence. The Editorial...

The scientific narrative.(Editorial)
December 1, 2005... An understanding of the scientific basis of food and nutrition lies at the core of nutrition and dietetic practice. Competent practitioners keep up to date with the latest scientific developments, which by nature demand critique and a form of...

Future events.(Calendar)
December 1, 2005... 12th Australian Food Microbiology Conference in conjunction with 2nd International Conference on Microbial Risk Assessment--Foodborne Hazards 20-23 February 2006, Sofitel Wentworth Sydney. Contact Julie Bennett. Tel: 02 8399 3996. Email:...

Taking supplements: dilemmas for nutrition practice and policy.
December 1, 2005... There have been a number of recent events and discussions that have focused attention on the use of supplements in the diet and provided a number of challenges to health professional practice. Recent data confirm that consumption of...

Dietary supplements: characteristics of supplement users in New Zealand.
December 1, 2005... Abstract Objective: To determine the characteristics of adult New Zealand (NZ) supplement users. Design: Secondary data analysis of a cross-sectional national survey. Subjects: A total of 4636 adults aged 15 years and above. ...

Bioavailability of long-chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid enriched luncheon meats.(Original research)
December 1, 2005... Abstract Objective: To determine the acute and chronic effects of low doses of long chain (LC) n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) on plasma LC n-3 PUFA levels. Design: In the acute study, six healthy omnivores, avoiding fish meals...

Does scientific evidence support the use of non-prescription supplements for treatment of acute menopausal symptoms such as hot flushes?(Review)
December 1, 2005... Abstract The objective of the present review was to critically evaluate the scientific evidence for efficacy of non-prescription supplements (NPS) available for treatment of acute menopausal symptoms; and where available, to identify...

Paradigm shifts in the history of dietary advice in Australia.(Viewpoint)
December 1, 2005... Abstract Dietary advice in Australia, understood as recommendations as to a 'better' way of eating directed to the general population, has changed significantly as a result of advances in nutritional science and, in accordance with the...

Marketing the dietetics profession to consumers and stakeholders: a social and professional imperative.(Dietitians Association of Australia )
December 1, 2005... Abstract In the present paper we argue that despite the potential impact of dietetic practice on public health, the use of professional dietetic services appears to be stagnant. To redress this position, dietitians may need to increase...

Phytoestrogens: dietary sources and metabolism.(Continuing education)
December 1, 2005... Continuing education and the APD program This quiz is an ideal activity for APD members to include in your CPD log, where it relates to personal learning goals. Record the time taken, to the nearest hour, to complete the quiz and any...

Eating at School--Making Healthy Choices.(Book Review)
December 1, 2005... Eating at School--Making Healthy Choices Young I, Council of Europe Publishing, Strasbourg, 2005, 201 pages $35.00, ISBN 92-871-5574-7 The Australian media has publicised the alarming increase in childhood obesity and several state...

Why Some Like it Hot: Food, Genes, and Cultural Diversity.(Book Review)
December 1, 2005... Why Some Like it Hot: Food, Genes, and Cultural Diversity Nabhan GP, Shearwater Books Island Press, Washington, 2004, 240 pages, $48.00, ISBN 1-55963-466-9 I must admit I just love to read books like this one and I know I'm not the...

Let's Eat Right! For Kids.(by Ingrid Hickman)(Book Review)
December 1, 2005... Let's Eat Right! For Kids Karen I, Brolly Books, Malvern, 2004, 136 pages, $19.95, ISBN 1-877035-39-4 If you had to pick some of the hottest nutrition topics in the popular press at the moment, childhood obesity would be one of them....