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Dietitians Australia

Dietitians Australia is the leading voice in nutrition and dietetics.

They are the peak industry body for dietetic and nutrition professionals, representing more than 8000 members around Australia and overseas.

Its members work in all areas of dietetics and nutrition in both clinical and non-clinical relationships with patients or clients, communities and populations and can be working in management, administration, education, research, advisory, communication, program development and implementation, regulatory or policy development, food service, food security, food supply, sustainability and any other roles that impact on safe, effective delivery of services in the profession and/or using professional skills.

Mission

To champion the professional nutrition and dietetic workforce to empower people and communities.

How Dietitians Australia can help

They help build healthier communities by communicating credible and timely nutrition messages to the public. Through advocacy, they campaign for healthy food systems that are accessible for Australians. They also work to foster world-class research to support evidence-based practice.

Dietitians Australia recommends looking for the Accredited Practising Dietitian (APDs) credential to find a dietitian.

APDs are university-trained nutrition experts. They can help you with personalised, easy-to-follow and evidence-based advice.

APDs are Australia's most trusted dietetics professionals.

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Last reviewed: March 2023

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Diabetes | Dietitians Australia

Diabetes is a serious health condition that comprises two main but different conditions: type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes. A healthy diet can help to manage diabetes and prevent other health complications.

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Pregnancy and breastfeeding | Dietitians Australia

Your body needs extra nutrients during pregnancy and breastfeeding. You should also limit or avoid some foods and drinks. Here we look at the do's and don't's of eating while pregnant and breastfeeding, and when you should seek the services of an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD).

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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) | Dietitians Australia

PCOS is a common hormonal condition of the ovaries that can cause problems such as an irregular menstrual cycle, weight gain, impaired fertility and poor mental health. Diet and lifestyle changes are the first steps to manage PCOS, and an Accredited Practising Dietitian specialising in PCOS is the most qualified professional to help.

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Protein | Dietitians Australia

Protein is an important nutrient that our bodies use to function properly. Most Australians get enough protein, but there are some groups of people who may need to monitor the amount of protein they eat. Here are some easy ways to increase the protein in your diet.

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Vitamin D | Dietitians Australia

Vitamin D is both a nutrient we eat and a hormone our bodies make. We need vitamin D, but it doesn't all have to come from your diet. That’s important to know because there are few foods that are reliable sources of vitamin D. If you spend enough time in the sun, then your body can make all the vitamin D it needs.

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Salt | Dietitians Australia

Salt contains sodium and chloride – both important minerals. But eating too much salt is linked to health problems, and most Australians eat more salt than they need. Here's the best way to cut the amount of salt in your diet.

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Enteral nutrition | Dietitians Australia

Enteral nutrition or tube feeding is a method of supplying nutrition through a feeding tube. This tube goes directly into the stomach or small intestine, bypassing the mouth and oesophagus.

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Mediterranean diet | Dietitians Australia

The Mediterranean diet has long been considered a benchmark for a model of a healthy diet. There is no one best way to eat for everybody, but a person can look to the Mediterranean diet as a guide to help make positive choices for eating healthier.

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Fad diets | Dietitians Australia

A fad diet is an eating plan that often promotes quick and easy weight loss or radically improved health. Fad diets can be tempting as they offer a quick fix to either real or perceived problems. But they have little scientific evidence to support their claims.

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The facts about fats | Dietitians Australia

Fats provide flavour to many foods. There are different types of fats, and some are healthier than others. Here we explain the fats that are an important part of a healthy diet, as well as the truth about saturated fats.

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