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Did you know dietitians with the Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) credential are Australia's most trusted dietetics professionals?
They're university-qualified experts. They take part in ongoing education and use the latest evidence to treat health conditions. When it comes to managing lifestyle through food and nutrition, an APD should be your first port of call. You can find an APD using our Find a dietitian tool.
This Dietitians Week, see an APD and go in the running to have your out-of-pocket expenses covered.
Dietitians Week questions and answers
Test your knowledge this week on how #DietitiansImproveLives. Find new content here every day during Dietitians Week, Monday 20 - Sunday 26 March 2023.
#DidYouKnow? Iron
Question - Which of the following is NOT a source of iron?
a. Pink lady apples
b. Almonds
c. Eggs
Answer - Pink lady apples are NOT great sources for dietary iron intake.
Question - Which of the following is NOT a great way to incorporate protein into your diet?
a. snacks on greek yoghurt, nuts or cheese and crackers
b. incorporate eggs into your meals - make an omelet, frittata or eggs on toast
c. eat plenty of fruit and vegetables - tomatoes, broccoli and greens go with almost everything
Answer - C, while fruit, vegetables, tomatoes, broccoli and greens are healthy for you, they are NOT great sources of protein.
#DidYouKnow Malnutrition
Question - What percentage of older Australians are currently malnourished or at risk of, in Australia?
a. 33% (1 in 3)
b. 50% (1 in 2)
c. 25% (1 in 4)
Answer - 50% (1 in 2) older Australians are currently malnourished or at risk of.
Question - 2g is our daily limit of healthy salt intake. What does 2g of salt look like?
a. 1 tablespoon
b. 1/2 a teaspoon
c. 1 teaspoon
Answer - Our daily limit of healthy salt intake looks the same as 1 teaspoon.
Question - Which of the following plant based milks is closest to fitting the nutritional profile of cows milk?
a. soy milk
b. almond milk
c. oat milk
Answer - of the plant based milks currently available, soy has the closest nutritional profile to cow's milk.
Dietitians give practical, easy-to-follow advice. They'll help you understand how to improve your nutritional health.
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