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

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

From the editor.(Editorial)
June 1, 2005... This issue of the journal represents a landmark stage as we move online with Blackwell Publishing and look to the future. The logistics of the change has meant that we have a bumper issue for June/September with an extended range of articles....

Nutrigenomics and the future of dietetics.(Editorial)
June 1, 2005... The role of the genome and the interaction of the environment on the genome and its products are of increasing importance to health care. Genetic principles are now recognised as being fundamental to health and disease, a realisation that is...

Improving adolescent eating habits and prevention of child obesity: are we neglecting the crucial role of parents?(Leading article)
June 1, 2005... Nutrient intakes in adolescents Adolescence is a time of rapid physical growth and development, and the enormous pubertal increases in height, weight, lean muscle mass, fat, organ size and bone density require large nutritional intakes....

Health and nutrition beliefs and perceptions of Brisbane adolescents.(Original research)
June 1, 2005... Abstract Objective: To examine the health and nutrition beliefs and perceptions of Brisbane adolescents. Design and methods: Adolescents completed individual, semi-structured, face-to-face qualitative interviews that were transcribed...

Survey of canteens and food services in Victorian schools.(Original research)
June 1, 2005... Abstract Objective: To examine the characteristics of food services in Victorian government primary and secondary schools. Design and methods: A cross-sectional postal survey of all high schools and a random sample of one quarter of...

Infant feeding practices in home countries and Australia: Perth Chinese mothers survey.(Original research)
June 1, 2005... Abstract Objective: This study aimed to document the infant feeding practices of Chinese-Australian mothers in their home countries and following migration to Australia. The factors that influenced infant feeding practices are also...

Supplement utilisation patterns of older Australians: results from a randomly selected national sample.(Original research)
June 1, 2005... Abstract Objective: The aim of the present study was to measure the prevalence and patterns of dietary and health supplement utilisation of older Australians. Design: A self-administered mail questionnaire. Subjects and setting:...

Modified Constipation Assessment Scale is an effective tool to assess bowel function in patients receiving radiotherapy.(Original research)
June 1, 2005... Abstract Objectives: To determine the reliability and relative construct validity of the Modified Constipation Assessment Scale (MCAS) and use it to assess bowel function in oncology outpatients receiving radiotherapy. Design:...

Australian food regulations public consultation process: teaching postgraduate dietetics students to participate.(Original research)
June 1, 2005... Abstract Objective: To assess a teaching strategy to develop competency, familiarity and willingness of dietetic students to participate in food regulation development. Design: Qualitative evaluation of self-perceived learning...

Aspiring dietitians study: a pre-enrolment study of students motivations, awareness and expectations relating to careers in nutrition and dietetics.(Insight)
June 1, 2005... Abstract Objective: To qualitatively explore the attitudes, expectations and career plans of aspiring dietetic students. Design: Qualitative study involving open-ended semi-structured face-to-face interviews. Subjects: Sixty-three...

OCEANIAFOODS conference, Wellington, New Zealand, April 2005.(Conference report)
June 1, 2005... Kia ora tatou! The seventh OCEANIAFOODS Conference was held in 2005 in Wellington, New Zealand. Wellington was covered with fog restricting many flights and limiting the attendance of conference goers at the welcome reception. Held previously...

Complementary medicine.(Continuing education)
June 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...

Positive Food for Kids.(Book Review)
June 1, 2005... Positive Food for Kids O'Dea J, Random House Australia, Milson's Point, 2005, 270 pages, $27.95, ISBN 1-86471-091-8 This book, according to the back cover, is written for adults looking after children, to provide easy and proven...

A Sociology of Food and Nutrition: The Social Appetite. Second edition.(Book Review)
June 1, 2005... A Sociology of Food and Nutrition: The Social Appetite. Second edition Germov J, Williams L, eds, Oxford University Press, South Melbourne, 2004, 461 pages, $59.95, ISBN 0-195-51625-7 This is a comprehensive book, which focuses on food...

The New Glucose Revolution: Managing PCOS.(Book Review)
June 1, 2005... The New Glucose Revolution: Managing PCOS Brand-Miller J, Farid NR, Marsh K, Hodder Australia Pty Ltd, Sydney, 2004, 198 pages, $19.95, ISBN 0733618472 When I first saw this book I initially thought the authors were pushing the...