subject: Dieticians In Australia [print this page] Dieticians (or dietitians, to use the term favoured by the professionals) are experts in the field of food, health and nutrition. They tell you eating what, when and how much is going to have what kind of an effect on your body and thereby help plan your diet. Because the term diet has become synonymous with the concept of weight loss, people generally think of dieticians as professionals who can help you reduce weight. While this is not entirely wrong, the field of work of a dietician encompasses much more than just losing a few kilos.
There are a number of different types of dieticians who specialise in different fields of nutrition. These include
Clinical dieticians working with hospitals and clinics
Community dieticians working with wellness programs and international health organisations
Foodservice dieticians working with large scale food planning and service
Gerontological dieticians specialising in nutrition and aging
Paediatric dieticians specialising in nutrition for kids
Research dieticians involved with the research part of diets and nutrition
Business dieticians serving as resources for people for the media
Consultant dieticians working under private practice
Amanda Clark, author of 'Portion Perfection' and designer of the Portion Perfection Product range, is an Advanced Accredited Practising Dietician (Adv APD) and a leader within her field. Amanda completed a bachelor degree in biochemistry and human physiology from Macquarie University and postgraduate qualifications in Nutrition and Dietetics at the University of Sydney. Amanda has over 20 years experience and runs her own successful Gold Coast-based practice, Great Ideas in Nutrition, which specialises in delivering clear, concise and realistic advice about food and nutrition. This online nutrition resource shop stocks practical and trusted books and resources. To have a glance at these resources and order something that you like, please visit www.greatideas.net.au
