Nutrition & Dietetics: The Journal of the Dieticians Association of Australia articles from June 2004

Nutrition & Dietetics: The Journal of the Dieticians Association of Australia archives from June 2004

From the editor.(Editorial)
June 1, 2004... In keeping with what is emerging as a set of themes, the June issue of the Journal has a strong focus on food. The Editorial by our New Zealand colleagues Skeaff and Green asks 'Do we need more food fortification?'. They note early evidence...

Do we need more food fortification?(Editorial)(Editorial)
June 1, 2004... The science of nutrition went through a tremendous phase of expansion in the first half of the twentieth century with the discovery that some diseases could be treated and prevented by ingesting sufficient amounts of bioactive...

Food allergens and food allergy--complex relationships and responsibilities.(Leading Article)
June 1, 2004... Scientific and medical perspectives The gaps in knowledge surrounding development of food allergy in infants have lead to clinical practices with a poor level of evidential substantiation. This situation arises because of the significant...

Treatment and prevention of food allergies in breastfed infants: practice and evidence.(Original Research)
June 1, 2004... (Nutr Diet 2004;61:76-81) Abstract Objective: To determine whether current Australian dietetic practice is consistent with research relating to maternal dietary restrictions for treatment and prevention of food allergy in breastfed...

General nutrition-related knowledge and beliefs of post-partum women.(Original Research)
June 1, 2004... (Nutr Diet 2004;61:82-87) Abstract Objective: To examine the general food and nutrition-related beliefs and knowledge of post-partum women in Brisbane and Canberra. Design: A cross-sectional study with data collected by trained...

Comparison of fruit and vegetable frequency data from two Australian national surveys.(Original Research)
June 1, 2004... Abstract (Nutr Diet 2004;61:88-97) Objective: To compare the fruit and vegetable intakes reported in the 1995 National Nutrition Survey and the 1999-2000 Australian Diabetes, Obesity and Lifestyle Study. Design: Two national...

Resistant starch in the Australian diet.(Original Research)
June 1, 2004... Abstract (Nutr Diet 2004;61:98-104) We set out to estimate resistant starch (RS) intakes using the 24-hour food intake data from the 1995 National Nutrition Survey (NNS) database of 13 858 Australians. As there are often significant...

Employers' expectations of core functions, credentials and competencies of the community and public health nutrition workforce in Australia.(Original Research)
June 1, 2004... Abstract (Nutr Diet 2004;61:105-11) Objectives: To review position descriptions of the community and public health nutrition workforce in order to assess employers' expectations of workforce functions and competency requirements. ...

Experimental Biology 2004: translating the genome, Washington DC, USA, 17-21 April.(Conference Report)
June 1, 2004... Experimental Biology is the annual meeting of professional research scientists from some 31 societies and associations, including the American Society for Nutritional Sciences and the American Society for Clinical Nutrition. The Nutrition...

Enteral nutrition support.(Continuing Education)
June 1, 2004... 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...

Correction.(Correction Notice)
June 1, 2004... Nutrition & Dietetics 2003;60 Continuing education, pages 266-7 3. Which of the following proteins and peptides is integral to the process of calcium absorption? a. calcitriol b. calmodulin c. calbindin d. calcitonin...

Is it time for a trans-tasman dietetic journal?(Letters to the Editor)(Letter to the Editor)
June 1, 2004... To the Editor: Over the years there have been several proposals to create a shared journal for both the Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA) and the New Zealand Dietetic Association (NZDA). Most recently there was a plan to establish a...

Haemochromatosis.(Letters to the Editor)(Letter to the Editor)
June 1, 2004... To the Editor: The mainstay of treatment for patients with clinical haemochromatois is largely phlebotomy and much less attention is paid to the role of dietary iron restriction, although patients are usually advised not to eat too much red...

Nutrition and metabolism.(Book Reviews)(Book Review)
June 1, 2004... Nutrition and metabolism Gibney MJ, Macdonald IA, Roche HM (editors), Blackwell Publishing, Oxford 2003, 385 pages, $81.00, ISBN 0-632-05025-8 This is the second book published in the United Kingdom Nutrition Society's series of four...

Gastrointestinal nutrition.(Book Reviews)(Book Review)
June 1, 2004... Gastrointestinal nutrition Anderson A, Shepherd S, Monash Medical Centre, Melbourne, 2003, 103 pages, $60 (plus $5 postage and handling), ISBN 0-9750347-0-7 This book provides a guide to the practical application of gastrointestinal...

ABC of nutrition. Fourth edition.(Book Reviews)(Book Review)
June 1, 2004... ABC of nutrition. Fourth edition Truswell AS, BMJ Books, London, 2003, 133 pages, $61.95, ISBN 0-7279-1664-5 ABC of nutrition is one of the most usable, concise, clearly written, and unambiguous sources of information about the science...

Handbook of obesity treatment. Second edition.(Book Reviews)(Book Review)
June 1, 2004... Handbook of obesity treatment. Second edition Edited by Wadden TA, Stunkard AJ. The Guildford Press, New York, 2002, 617 pages, $128.00, ISBN 1-57230-722-6 The obesity epidemic presents a major therapeutic challenge--with so many...

Of interest from the journals.
June 1, 2004... Anti-oxidants Roberts WG, Gordon MH, Walker AF. Effects of enhanced consumption of fruit and vegetables on plasma antioxidant status and oxidative resistance of LDL in smokers supplemented with fish oil. Eur J Clin Nutr 2003;57:1303-10 ...

Books received.
June 1, 2004... Promoting refugee health Victorian Foundation for Survivors of Torture Inc. 2004, 211 pages, $40 (+$5 p & h), ISBN 0-9585657-6-7 Easing the transition Victorian Foundation for Survivors of Torture Inc. 2000, 134 pages, $40 (+ $5 p...

Future events.(Calendar)
June 1, 2004... 7th Annual Hospital & Health Facilities Planning & Development Summit 4-5 August 2004, Melbourne, Victoria. Tel: 02 9080 4307. Fax: 02 9290 3844. Email: enquiries@informa.com.au. Web site: wwwinforma.com.au/healthfacilities 4th...