Dietitian Connection Podcast

The energy needs of burn patients vary greatly depending on burn severity. In this podcast, we are joined by dietitian Caroline Nicholls to learn more about using indirect calorimetry proactively to help target your interventions . Caroline discusses where to start with your clinical assessment of burns patients , the benefits and barriers to using indirect calorimetry to determine energy needs, a...

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) can be tricky for healthcare professionals to navigate – especially for dietitians and their tube fed patients . Tune into this engaging conversation with community dietitian Lina Breik to learn about her journey of becoming a registered NDIS provider , including its challenges and benefits. Lina shares her advice for tube fed referrals , including t...

A gut-wrenching 75% of Australian parents rate their gut health as fair or poor, according to a recent community survey. Luckily, there's a gut-ful of ways dietitians can address common misconceptions about what to eat (or not eat) to improve digestive wellbeing . In this podcast, we're joined by 'The Gut Health Dietitian' Nicole Dynan to explore the primary gut health concerns of Australians and...

There's a sad reality in residential aged care facilities: the nutritional value of foods served is often inadequate and fails to meet Australian Dietary Guidelines for older adults . In this podcast, we're joined by Dr Sandra Iuliano to explore the extent to which food in aged care facilities impacts a resident's health . Sandra talks through the key findings of The Fractures Trial , a world firs...

The OzFITS study is the first-of-its-kind Australian-wide survey of infant and toddler feeding practices and food intake . In this podcast, we're joined by Dr Merryn Netting to talk through the key findings of the study, including Australia's breastfeeding rates , l ow iron intakes and an alarmingly high proportion of calories coming from discretionary foods . Merryn explores practical ways dietit...

Pancreatic Exocrine Insufficiency (PEI) has a profound negative impact on quality of life – but a simple treatment called pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy (PERT) can make a huge difference. Tune in to this engaging conversation with dietitian Lauren Atkins to learn the what and why of this under-recognised condition , as well as the important role dietitians play in managing it. Lauren also c...

Nutrition is integral to a healthy pregnancy and breastfeeding journey – and recently, research has cracked open the importance of choline for mums-to-be . With a staggering 99% of pregnant and breastfeeding women not eating enough of this essential nutrient, Dr Joanna McMillan joins us in our latest podcast to share practical guidance on meeting daily choline requirements . Jo also uncovers the l...

Join us and NBC's Today Show nutrition and health expert Joy Bauer to dive into the  ever-changing research on dietary patterns for weight management . In this webinar, Joy, Dr. Amy Goss and Christine Tenekjian explore the notion that  one size does  not  fit all  when it comes to the scales. What  really  works? Where do 'good' and 'bad' fats fit in, and how do they impact weight and health? And...

After making his way up the university ranks over almost two decades, Dr Tim Crowe decided to take a leap towards a new nutrition niche – and he's now one of the most prolific media dietitians in Australia . In our latest podcast, we sat down with Tim to hear his story of taking the bold jump into becoming his own boss and starting his business, Thinking Nutrition . Tim touches on the challenges h...

"You are the builder of your power," says Kemi Nekvapil, one of Australia's leading credentialled coaches for female executives and entrepreneurs. In this podcast, Kemi shares a snippet of her inspiring story of finding her power , and empowering others. We cover Kemi's five-step framework for power , and discuss do-able ways to become more present and get more delight in your day-to-day . For the...

A healthy diet with a low environmental impact is the ultimate goal – but many of the common suggestions to achieve this are overly simplified. The current Australian evidence suggests there are two key areas for improving the sustainability of our food supply: production and reducing food waste both in and out of the home. In this podcast, we're joined by Dr Brad Ridoutt and Dr Gilly Hendrie to u...

Human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) are the third most abundant component of human breast milk, and scientific research is slowly recognising their importance in infant health and development . Tune in to this fascinating chat with Professor Lars Bode to learn about the potential health benefits of HMOs and how and why their composition varies between women across the globe. Professor Bode also div...

Join us and NBC's Today Show nutrition and health expert Joy Bauer to discuss the  current recommendations for type 2 diabetes  and how to really make them work for  patients from various cultural backgrounds . In this podcast, Joy speaks to diabetes experts Angela Ginn-Meadow, RD, RN, CDCES and Kathaleen Briggs Early, PhD, RDN, CDCES about the lifestyle factors RDNs should consider when looking f...

The arena of sustainability is a complex one – and oversimplifying it by encouraging our clients to eat less animal foods and more plant foods is not the answer . Instead of nitpicking single foods or food groups, the most powerful ways our clients can eat more sustainably are by avoiding overconsumption and minimising food waste . In this podcast, Dr Joanna McMillan dives into new sustainability...

Stacey Dunn-Emke is the quintessential nutrition trailblazer . She's got a long list of achievements under her belt, but one of the most impressive is that she created her own online business, Nutrition Jobs , well before the rise of cyberspace. Her career has even seen her make an appearance on The Oprah Winfrey Show ! In this podcast, long-time friends Maree Ferguson and Stacey Dunn-Emke sit dow...

A cheeky email that started with 'I want your life!!' was the first step towards Jenny Westerkamp landing her dream job as the Team Nutritionist at the Chicago Bulls . In addition to being in her fifth season working with the Bulls, Jenny also runs her business, All Access Dietetics which provides coaching, exam prep and career resources to aspiring dietitians. In this episode, Jenny describes the...

It is now well-known that fibre has many benefits beyond just 'keeping you regular' – but the average Australian consumes only 60 to 80 percent of the recommended daily fibre quota . To learn more about prebiotic fibre and its role in gut and overall health , we sat down with dietitian and CEO of NRAUS, Dr Flavia Fayet-Moore. In the podcast, Flavia dives into the findings from her team's research...

Recent consumer research found that only 17% of people had a good understanding of what probiotics do for our gut and few knew where to find good everyday sources. In this podcast with Jaime Rose Chambers, we plunge into the myths that surround these gut-loving goodies so you can help your patients improve their gut health . Do all fermented foods contain probiotics ? Can probiotics change your gu...

Do you have patients who experience symptoms of digestive discomfort after consuming dairy? Patients who struggle to digest dairy could be lactose intolerant or, in some cases, experience sensitivity to a compound found in cows' milk called A1 protein . Leading gut health expert and dietitian Andrea Hardy joins us in this podcast to delve into the science behind this condition. She also highlights...

The results are in: six in ten Australians don't eat enough fibre . That's a real shame, because adequate fibre intake is essential for digestive health , and eating enough can reduce the risk of several chronic diseases . In this podcast, dietitian Joanna Baker discusses how prebiotic fibre differs from other fibres and probiotics , and its specific role in supporting gut health . Joanna also tou...

There is *huge* potential for probiotics to support our health and wellbeing . Scientific research has linked their consumption with improved gut and immune function , and has even been shown to support the specific health concerns of infants, young children and women. In this podcast, Nicole Dynan (aka 'The Gut Health Dietitian') deep dives into the world of probiotics to give you practical strat...

One in four Australians (that's more than six million people!) are affected by constipation. With many different causes and types of constipation now identified, managing this uncomfortable condition is more complex than we once thought. No longer is the remedy just increasing fibre and fluid intake and doing more exercise, science is now discovering how pre- and pro-biotics can play a role in get...

One in ten Australians have non-coeliac wheat intolerance and one in 70 have coeliac disease. If you have a patient in either basket, how can you help them meet their total fibre and prebiotic needs when so many gluten-containing wholegrains are off the menu? Tune into this podcast with Advanced APD and gluten-free nutrition guru Dr Kim Faulkner-Hogg to learn the answer! Kim touches on the most co...

At least 50% us have gut problems some of the time, and about 15% of people experience chronic gut issues. Excitingly, new research is shining the spotlight on the power of probiotics in the gut health space. In this podcast with Dr Joanna McMillan, we discuss what defines these transient visitors to the gut, the importance of using evidence-based strains for specific ailments and how much is enou...

With the increasing focus on sustainable diets, how does this translate into consumer behaviour when making food choices and what are some practical messages that can make a real difference? In this podcast, Dr Joanna McMillan sits down with CSIRO researcher, Dr Brad Ridoutt and the CEO of Pollinate, Howard Parry-Husbands to discuss what the latest science tells us from an Australian perspective,...