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        • Can I eat eggs if I want to be healthy?
        • Are artificial sweeteners safe to eat?
        • Extra Virgin Olive Oil – the latest update
        • If I have high cholesterol, can I eat foods with cholesterol?
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        • Which drinks are the best choice?
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        • How can what I eat improve high blood pressure?
        • Eating less salt
        • The ins and outs of cholesterol
        • Can I lower my cholesterol through dietary changes?
        • What is coeliac disease?
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        • Is there a diet to prevent and treat cancer?
        • Is there a diet to treat arthritis?
        • The facts on overweight & obesity in Australia
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        • What is insulin resistance?
        • What is metabolic syndrome?
        • What can I do if I am worried that a friend has an eating disorder?
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        • Understanding food intolerance & sensitivity
        • A guide to irritable bowel syndrome
        • My doctor said I’ve got diverticular disease, what should I eat?
        • Helping to ease the pain of gout through diet
        • Understanding lactose intolerance
        • Are you underweight?
        • Is malnutrition an issue in Australia?
        • Malnutrition – who is at risk and things to consider
        • Things to consider with haemochromatosis
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      • Cooking during COVID-19
      • Healthy Eating
        • Dietitians’ top (healthy) Christmas gift ideas
        • Healthy eating on a budget
        • Can I drink alcohol?
        • Health and Wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
        • I’ve heard I need 2 serves of fruit & 5 serves of vegetables, but what is a serve?
        • I’m tired all the time, should I try a detox diet?
        • The low-down on Paleo – Welcome to our three part series on the Palaeolithic diet.
        • How much exercise do I need to stay healthy?
        • What’s the best type of fat for a healthy heart?
        • Vegan diets: everything you need to know
        • Vegetarian diets – the basics
        • Breakfast – how to eat brekkie like a boss!
        • Australia’s Healthy Weight Week
        • The Australian Dietary Guidelines
      • Children
        • Five ways to help tackle fussy eating
        • Should we be concerned about a child’s weight?
        • How can I prevent my child from becoming overweight?
        • My child is overweight, what should I do?
        • How can I get my child to eat more fruits and vegetables?
        • What can I put in my child’s lunchbox?
        • How much television can my children watch if I want them to be healthy?
        • Can food additives affect my child’s behaviour?
      • Teens
      • Pregnancy
        • Nutrition for pregnancy
        • Is there a special diet I should follow while trying to get pregnant?
        • What extra nutrients do I need in pregnancy?
        • What do I need to eat if I’m breastfeeding?
        • Why do pregnant and breastfeeding women need more iodine?
      • Nourishing Nutrients
        • Pumping iron
        • Anaemia: my doctor says I need more iron
        • Why do we need calcium?
        • Carbohydrates – what you need to know
        • Fat: to cut or not to cut, that is the question
        • Where do I find saturated fats in food
        • The ins and outs of unsaturated fats
        • Should I be worried about trans fats?
        • All about plant sterols and stanols for cholesterol management
        • All about protein
        • Dietary fibre: key for a happy, healthy gut
        • Folate: crucial for women under 50
        • What are the current Nutrient Reference Values (NRVs)?
      • Food and Food Products
        • 5 minutes with Matthew Evans – The gap between nourishment and pleasure
        • Fast facts: all about avocados
        • Is organic food better for my health?
        • I don’t eat a lot of fruit and vegetables, should I take a supplement instead?
        • What’s healthier: fresh, frozen or canned foods?
        • Can I eat eggs if I want to be healthy?
        • Are artificial sweeteners safe to eat?
        • Extra Virgin Olive Oil – the latest update
        • If I have high cholesterol, can I eat foods with cholesterol?
        • Which type of milk should I drink?
        • Which drinks are the best choice?
        • Top take-away food tips
        • Legumes: what are they and how can I use them?
        • Why dietitians are nuts about nuts
        • The facts on coconut oil – is it the best choice?
        • Food waste – a bigger issue that you’d think
      • Food Labels
        • How are food products regulated in Australia?
        • What are health claims and what do they mean?
        • Making sense of the glycaemic index
        • What does low fat mean?
        • What does low salt mean?
      • Medical
        • What to eat to reduce your risk of gallstones
        • Orthorexia: The unhealthy side of healthy eating
        • FODMAPs and IBS: What’s the deal?
        • Can I lower my blood pressure by following a healthy eating plan?
        • How can what I eat improve high blood pressure?
        • Eating less salt
        • The ins and outs of cholesterol
        • Can I lower my cholesterol through dietary changes?
        • What is coeliac disease?
        • Dental health – looking after your teeth and gums
        • Is there a diet to prevent and treat cancer?
        • Is there a diet to treat arthritis?
        • The facts on overweight & obesity in Australia
        • My doctor has told me I have impaired glucose tolerance, what should I do?
        • Diabetes – the basics
        • What is insulin resistance?
        • What is metabolic syndrome?
        • What can I do if I am worried that a friend has an eating disorder?
        • What’s the difference between food allergy and food intolerance?
        • Understanding food intolerance & sensitivity
        • A guide to irritable bowel syndrome
        • My doctor said I’ve got diverticular disease, what should I eat?
        • Helping to ease the pain of gout through diet
        • Understanding lactose intolerance
        • Are you underweight?
        • Is malnutrition an issue in Australia?
        • Malnutrition – who is at risk and things to consider
        • Things to consider with haemochromatosis
      • Weight Management
        • Weight loss goals other than the scales
        • Smart eating for weight management
        • How to spot a dodgy weight loss diet
        • Are carbohydrates fattening?
        • How can I choose the right weight loss plan for me?
        • How can I stay motivated to maintain a healthy diet for weight loss?
        • What should I do to lose weight?
        • I need to gain weight, what should I eat?
    • Smart Eating Recipes
  • Events and Marketplace
    • I’m a Dietitian Podcast
    • Centre for Advanced Learning
      • Aged Care
      • Bariatric Surgery
      • Counselling
      • Diabetes
      • Eating Disorders
      • Food Allergy and Intolerance
      • Nutrition Support
      • Paediatrics
      • Sports Nutrition
    • PEN – Practice-based Evidence in Nutrition®
    • Showcase your product or service
    • Find a Locum or Consultant
    • Publications & Resources
      • Resources available for purchase
      • Nutrition & Dietetics Journal
        • Editorial Board
        • For Authors
        • For Reviewers
        • Associate Editor Centre
        • Nutrition & Dietetics Journal App
        • Lectures in Honour & Obituaries