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10 Tips for applying for Nutrition and Dietetics.

As the summer holidays come to an end and the new term starts, many Year 12 (and Year 11) students will be thinking about the university application process. Here are some of my top tips from my experience last year as an applicant for Nutrition/Nutrition & Dietetics. Make a choice between Nutrition and/or Nutrition & …

The Hadza hunter-gatherer diet

The Hadza people are an ethnic group who reside in north-central Tanzania (East Africa) with a population of only 1,000-1,500. The popularity of their diet has recently gained the attention of many experts in the field of gastroenterology and nutrition due to the presence of an array of bacteria in the gut of The Hadza …

Macro & Micro Nutrients: What’s the difference?

Nutrients are a vital aspect of our heath and without them we would suffer from a variety of deficiency symptoms that can lead to other severe health issues. So what are macro and micro nutrients? According to Google: Micro nutrient: a chemical element or substance required in trace amounts for the normal growth and development …

#recipe Yogurt marinated salmon, stir fried veg and couscous salad.

This recipe is fairly quick and easy to make, it's also quite inexpenisve, so perfect for a weekday dinner. Salmon is an example of  an oily fish containing omega-3, health experts recomend we eat oily-fish at least once a week. So why not try this recipe to get your oily fish intake for this week. …

Chronic renal disease: causes and a diet to treat it.

Firstly, what is chronic renal (kidney) disease? (CKD) It is a disease where the kidneys do not function as well as they used to, or should. What is the function of our kidneys? The kidneys are an organ and come in pairs, located at the back of the abdomen. Each kidney is approximately 4/5 inches …

Nutritionist Vs. Dietitian. What is the difference?

Understanding the difference between a nutritionist and a dietitian is key since they both conduct different roles in the health setting. Many people seem to confuse these two titles and use them interchangeably although this is not the case, as you will find out. According to the Association for Nutrition a Registered Nutritionist (RNutr): ...provides …

#recipe Super quick (and healthy!) stir fry.

This fairly quick and straight forward recipe is perfect for dinner or lunch. It is packed with vegetables so you can be sure that your 5 a day target can be achieved. This recipe uses chicken breast although you can use any other meat (adjust cooking time) or replace with vegetarian alternatives such as tofu, …

Technology, Obesity and Nutrition

Obesity is usually defined as a BMI (Body Mass Index) score of greater than 30 kg/m². BMI is calculated by; However, many people think that using this formula as an indicator of obesity is misleading since it doesn’t take into consideration the location of fat, for example; nor does it take into account the presence of muscle …

What is Nutrition?

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