2013;26(3) S Afr J Clin Nutr Kirsten AP, MSc, Clinical Dietitian, Division of Human Nutrition, Stellenbosch University Marais D, PhD, Senior Teaching Fellow, Division of Applied Health Sciences, University of Aberdeen Schübl C, BNutrition, Assistant Director, Division of Human Nutrition, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Tygerberg Academic Hospital; and Stellenbosch University Correspond...

2014;27(3) S Afr J Clin Nutr Egal AA, Public Health Nutritionist Senior Researcher, Vaal University of Technology, Centre of Sustainable Livelihoods Oldewage-Theron WH, Dietitian, Community Nutritionist Director , Vaal University of Technology, Centre of Sustainable Livelihoods Correspondence to: Abdulkadir Egal, e-mail: [email protected]

Abstract Aim: Dietitian and general practitioner collaboration in the nutrition care of a patient is important to assist patients to achieve their nutrition goals. This paper aims to review the published literature on dietitians’ correspondence practices with recipient general practitioners regarding nutrition interventions recommended to patients. Methods: A literature search was conducted of ...

An Ethics Opinion reflects the interpretation or application of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (Academy)/Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)Codeof Ethics for the Profession of Dietetics by the Ethics Committee. This interpretation or application by the Ethics Committee is in response to a specific ethics issue facing the Registered Dietitian/Nutrition (RDN) or Dietetic Technician,...

AIM This prospective, single-group, pre-post design trial was conducted to evaluate the effect of individualised Medical Nutrition Therapy intervention administered by a dietitian in individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus on glycaemic control, metabolic parameters and dietary intake. METHODS Subjects (n=104; age=56.4 ±9.9 years; 37% male; years of diagnosis = 6.3 ±4.9 years) treated with d...

The Nutrition Care Process (NCP) provides registered dietitians (RDs) with a framework for critical thinking and decision making regardless of the practice setting. Nutrition support RDs can use the NCP to streamline and provide focus in identifying nutrition problems, determining the appropriate nutrition intervention, and evaluating the effectiveness of those interventions. Nutrition diagnosi...

Abstract Dysphagia in older adults can have a profound adverse influence nutrition and hydration status, quality of life, morbidity, mortality healthcare costs adults. Identification management dysphagia are most effective when implemented by team, including nurse, physician, speech-language pathologist, dietitian occupational therapist. However, each professional’s role may vary according to t...

An Ethics Opinion reflects the interpretation or application of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics/Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) Code of Ethics for the Profession of Dietetics by the Ethics Committee. This interpretation or application by the Ethics Committee is in response to a specific ethics issue facing the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) or Nutrition and Dietetics T...

JUDITH SCHOEMAN, BDietetics, BCompt, MSc Dietetics Principal Dietitian: Oncology. Stew Biko Academic Hospital Oncology Complex. Pretoria tody Schoeman started her career in 1998 and time then has gained experience in various fields of dietetics. During 2001 site became involved in the nutritional management of paediatric oncology patients. Since then her work has become her passion to work with...

1. Specialist in Paediatrics, Clinical Assistant Professor (Hon.), University of Hong Kong 2. Senior Dietitian, Allergy Centre, Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital 3. Director, Allergy Centre, Hong Kong Sanatorium and Hospital, Clinical Professor (Hon.), University of Hong Kong 4. Professor and Chairman, Department of Paediatrics, The Chinese University of Hong Kong 5. Specialist in Paediatrics, Cl...