Nutrition and Hydration

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Diet and lifestyle considerations in thyroid disease

Haley Williams - 16-10-2019

There is no special diet for those taking thyroid hormone medication, with a few exceptions. However, aiming for a diet rich in fruit, vegetables and whole grains, and adopting

Nutritional psychiatry and the mood-food connection

Haley Williams - 19-02-2019

Conventional wisdom tells us we are what we eat, and a lack of nutrients has been shown to contribute to

Diet a neglected - but integral - part of aged care

Nicole Madigan - 09-10-2017

As the population continues to age and increasing numbers move into aged care facilities, Australia has seen a renewed focus on the quality of care, with recent calls for

A Balancing Act: Maintaining accurate fluid balance charting

HealthTimes - 07-12-2016

By Dimitra Georgiades Fluid balance charting is not a new practice based issue in nursing. Evidence reveals that fluid balance charts have been poorly

Dietitians key to tackling obesity in pregnancy

Karen Keast - 11-08-2016

A regional Victorian health service is using dietetic intervention to combat obesity in pregnancy and excessive gestational weight gain. With maternal obesity

How dietitians can nourish our mental health

Karen Keast - 12-02-2015

Nutrition is linked to our physical health and also our mental health. A pioneering group of Australian dietitians working in the field of mental health have created role

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