Diet and Nutrition

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Diet and Nutrition episodes

November 25, 2014 Celiac Disease: Gluten-Free or Wheat-Free?
Celiac disease is a disease of the small intestine related to gluten intake. So should those with it be avoiding gluten, wheat or both? Dr Regina Belski.
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4 min
August 11, 2014 What is a Healthy Diet for an Older Person?
What becomes more important nutritionally the older you get? Dr Andrea Bramley.
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6 min
August 07, 2014 What is a Healthy Pregnancy Weight?
Is pregnancy really eating for two? What is a healthy weight to gain during pregnancy? Dr Regina Belski.
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7 min
July 08, 2014 Is Fruit Juice Good for You?
Is fruit juice good for you, or is it just pushing too much sugar into our diets? Dr Andrea Bramley.
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4 min
June 10, 2014 Are Nuts Good for Your Health?
Are nuts good for you or bad for you? What is a 'good nut'? Dr Regina Belski has the answer.
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3 min
November 15, 2013 Health Benefits of the Mediterranean Diet
Assoc Professor Catherine Itsiopoulos (Head of Dietetics and Human Nutrition, La Trobe University) on the health benefits of a Mediterranean diet, one of the most respected and prescribed diets in the world.
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47 min
June 03, 2013 Over and Under-Nutrition
This lecture introduces the concepts of over and under- nutrition, discussing some of the causes and problems associated with obesity as well as introducing current approaches to weight management. It then moves to introducing under-nutrition and discussing causes and consequences with a focus on the developing world.
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57 min
June 03, 2013 Over and Under-Nutrition (handout)
This lecture introduces the concepts of over and under- nutrition, discussing some of the causes and problems associated with obesity as well as introducing current approaches to weight management. It then moves to introducing under-nutrition and discussing causes and consequences with a focus on the developing world.
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May 29, 2013 Nutrients for Bone Health
What do bones and Aero chocolates have in common? This lecture focusses on the micronutrients that have important roles in bone health. It describes the interactive roles and functions of: Vitamin D, Vitamin K, Calcium, Magnesium and Fluoride in maintaining bone health.
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38 min
May 29, 2013 Nutrients for Bone Health (handout)
What do bones and Aero chocolates have in common? This lecture focusses on the micronutrients that have important roles in bone health. It describes the interactive roles and functions of: Vitamin D, Vitamin K, Calcium, Magnesium and Fluoride in maintaining bone health.
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There's a lot that isn't understood about the relationship between food and health, and the role it plays in the management of diseases and conditions. These interviews and talks will cover some of…