Diet and Nutrition

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. Copyright 2014 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

What becomes more important nutritionally the older you get? Dr Andrea Bramley. Copyright 2014 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

Is pregnancy really eating for two? What is a healthy weight to gain during pregnancy? Dr Regina Belski. Copyright 2014 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

Is fruit juice good for you, or is it just pushing too much sugar into our diets? Dr Andrea Bramley. Copyright 2014 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

Are nuts good for you or bad for you? What is a 'good nut'? Dr Regina Belski has the answer. Copyright 2014 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

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. Copyright 2013 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

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. Copyright 2013 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

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. Copyright 2013 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

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. Copyright 2013 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

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. Copyright 2013 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

What does vitamin K have to do with blood health? This lecture focusses on the micronutrients that have important roles in blood health. It describes the interactive roles and functions of : Vitamin K, Folate, Vitamin B12, Iron and Iodine in maintaining blood health. Copyright 2013 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

What does vitamin K have to do with blood health? This lecture focusses on the micronutrients that have important roles in blood health. It describes the interactive roles and functions of : Vitamin K, Folate, Vitamin B12, Iron and Iodine in maintaining blood health. Copyright 2013 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

What are antioxidants? What are they good for? Where do I get them from? This lecture focusses on the micronutrients that act as antioxidants in the body scavenging free radicals. It describes the interactive roles and functions of the main nutrients that act as antioxidants in the body, including: Vitamin E, Vitamin C, Beta-carotene and Selenium. Copyright 2013 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

What are antioxidants? What are they good for? Where do I get them from? This lecture focusses on the micronutrients that act as antioxidants in the body scavenging free radicals. It describes the interactive roles and functions of the main nutrients that act as antioxidants in the body, including: Vitamin E, Vitamin C, Beta-carotene and Selenium. Copyright 2013 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

This lecture focusses on the micronutrients that play a key role in energy metabolism. It describes the interactive roles and functions of the main nutrients involved in Energy Metabolism including the B-vitamins: thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, B6 and biotin. Copyright 2013 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

This lecture focusses on the micronutrients that play a key role in energy metabolism. It describes the interactive roles and functions of the main nutrients involved in Energy Metabolism including the B-vitamins: thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, B6 and biotin. Copyright 2013 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

How is alcohol metabolised in the body? Is a glass of wine or a stubby of beer the same as a standard drink? This lecture introduces alcohol, how it is metabolised in the body and it’s short and long term effects. Copyright 2013 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

How is alcohol metabolised in the body? Is a glass of wine or a stubby of beer the same as a standard drink? This lecture introduces alcohol, how it is metabolised in the body and it’s short and long term effects. Copyright 2013 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

Is red meat really the only good source of Iron? What can happen if I don’t consume enough micro-minerals? This lecture introduces the micro-minerals, also often called trace minerals, their roles in the body, NRVs and good food sources including: copper, fluoride, iodine, iron, manganese, molybdenum, selenium and zinc. Copyright 2013 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

Is red meat really the only good source of Iron? What can happen if I don’t consume enough micro-minerals? This lecture introduces the micro-minerals, also often called trace minerals, their roles in the body, NRVs and good food sources including: copper, fluoride, iodine, iron, manganese, molybdenum, selenium and zinc. Copyright 2013 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

How much calcium does the body need, and are there any other good food sources apart from milk? What can happen if I don’t consume enough minerals? This lecture introduces the marco-minerals, their roles in the body, NRVs and good food sources. Minerals discussed include: calcium, chloride, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium and sulphur. Copyright 2013 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

How much calcium does the body need, and are there any other good food sources apart from milk? What can happen if I don’t consume enough minerals? This lecture introduces the marco-minerals, their roles in the body, NRVs and good food sources. Minerals discussed include: calcium, chloride, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium and sulphur. Copyright 2013 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

Are carrots really good for your eyes? What about vitamin C supplements? Have you always wondered what the different vitamins in your multivitamin tablet do, and how much your body needs? Or whether you even need to take a multivitamin? This lecture introduces fat and water soluble vitamins, their roles in the body, NRVs and good food sources. Copyright 2013 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

Are carrots really good for your eyes? What about vitamin C supplements? Have you always wondered what the different vitamins in your multivitamin tablet do, and how much your body needs? Or whether you even need to take a multivitamin? This lecture introduces fat and water soluble vitamins, their roles in the body, NRVs and good food sources. Copyright 2013 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

This lecture introduces fats, their structure and functions in the body as well as how the body digests and metabolises them. It also talks about the different types of fats present in the foods that we eat. The final part of the lecture is designated to discuss how fat intake can impact on health. Copyright 2013 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

This lecture introduces fats, their structure and functions in the body as well as how the body digests and metabolises them. It also talks about the different types of fats present in the foods that we eat. The final part of the lecture is designated to discuss how fat intake can impact on health. Copyright 2013 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

Did you know that proteins are not simply needed in the diet to build strong muscles but that they have many other critical roles in the body, including being involved in; acid-base balance, the immune system as well as acting as hormones? This lecture introduces proteins, their building blocks and roles and functions in the body as well as how the body digests and metabolises them. Copyright 2013 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

Did you know that proteins are not simply needed in the diet to build strong muscles but that they have many other critical roles in the body, including being involved in; acid-base balance, the immune system as well as acting as hormones? This lecture introduces proteins, their building blocks and roles and functions in the body as well as how the body digests and metabolises them. Copyright 2013 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

This lecture introduces carbohydrates and discusses the different types of dietary carbohydrates, common food sources, artificial sweeteners and fibre. Designed to help you understand how the table sugar we know as ‘sugar’ is different to the chemical definition of a sugar. Copyright 2013 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

This lecture introduces carbohydrates and discusses the different types of dietary carbohydrates, common food sources, artificial sweeteners and fibre. Designed to help you understand how the table sugar we know as ‘sugar’ is different to the chemical definition of a sugar. Copyright 2013 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

This lecture introduces anthropometry- the measurement of body size, weight and proportions, and discusses body composition, specifically how do we assess body size, weight and composition, the tools/methods available, and their strengths and limitations. Topics include: Height, weight BMI, waist and hip circumferences, growth charts, skinfolding and DEXA scanning. Copyright 2013 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

This lecture introduces anthropometry- the measurement of body size, weight and proportions, and discusses body composition, specifically how do we assess body size, weight and composition, the tools/methods available, and their strengths and limitations. Topics include: Height, weight BMI, waist and hip circumferences, growth charts, skinfolding and DEXA scanning. Copyright 2013 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

This lecture introduces the Australian and New Zealand Nutrient Reference Values and dietary guidelines, what are they? How are they established? What do they mean in terms of foods and dietary recommendations. Copyright 2013 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

This lecture introduces the Australian and New Zealand Nutrient Reference Values and dietary guidelines, what are they? How are they established? What do they mean in terms of foods and dietary recommendations. Copyright 2013 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

This lecture discussed the methodologies used for individual nutritional assessment in nutrition and dietetic practice. How do we actually find out what people are eating. It discussed diet histories, 24-hour recall, food records as well as food frequency questionnaires, and the strengths and limitations of these methods. Copyright 2013 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

This lecture discussed the methodologies used for individual nutritional assessment in nutrition and dietetic practice. How do we actually find out what people are eating. It discussed diet histories, 24-hour recall, food records as well as food frequency questionnaires, and the strengths and limitations of these methods. Copyright 2013 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

This lecture discussed biological energy, and reviews some of the key chemical reactions that take place in the body to allow foods to be converted to energy that the human body can use. Energy intake and energy expenditure are also briefly discussed. Copyright 2013 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

This lecture discussed biological energy, and reviews some of the key chemical reactions that take place in the body to allow foods to be converted to energy that the human body can use. Energy intake and energy expenditure are also briefly discussed. Copyright 2013 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

Why do we eat what we eat? The choice of food is extremely personal, and will have a big impact on our day to day lives. In this introduction lecture we'll examine the underlying building blocks of human nutrition, and have a review of the digestive system. Copyright 2013 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

Why do we eat what we eat? The choice of food is extremely personal, and will have a big impact on our day to day lives. In this introduction lecture we'll examine the underlying building blocks of human nutrition, and have a review of the digestive system. Copyright 2013 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

Dr Sue Shepherd (Dietetics and Nutrition, La Trobe University) on the causes and effects of Celiac Disease, and how it can be treated with a gluten free diet. Copyright 2013 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

Dr Regina Belski (Dietetics and Nutrition, La Trobe University) provides some useful information on how to obtain and maintain a healthy weight. With many of us gaining some undesired weight during the festive season, and setting new year’s resolutions to improve our health, this seminar aims to help unlock some of the common dieting myths and support you in making the right food choices for healthy eating. Information on useful resources will also be provided. Copyright 2013 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.