Department of Nutrition, Dietetics and Food

Our current food system is fuelling climate change and leaving the sustainability of our growing population in question. But is Australia's nutrition workforce ready to fight on the frontlines towards food system reform and a sustainable future for all? Based on the university training our nutritionists and dietitians are receiving, the answer is not yet. http://bit.ly/2Ko6d7w

⚗National Science Week 🔬 in Australia commences tomorrow and we encourage you to get out and enjoy the celebration of science across the country with hundreds of events running. So how do we 'do science'? Nutrition science is considered a relatively new field of science and encompasses so many aspects of what might be considered more traditional scientific disciplines including biology, molecular biology, physiology, chemistry, biochemistry, and neuroscience. It is a rapidly growing field of science AND medicine and we are proud to be contributing to the growing knowledge pool around nutrition science and how food truly can be medicine. Happy National Science Week.

Food is essential for humans to not only survive but to thrive. Yet how often do we consider the impact that the food we eat every day is having on our natural environment? Our nutrition workforce can influence practice in a variety of settings and are well-positioned to promote healthy and environmentally sustainable food practices. But in reality, how well is the Australian nutrition workforce being equipped to apply their skills to effect the changes required to improve environmental outcomes? The answer may surprise you. http://bit.ly/2Ko6d7w

HOT TOPIC: Nutrition and fertility! Next month, alongside leading fertility researchers, Dr Nicole Kellow will be discussing her latest research into Advanced glycation end products (AGEs). These AGEs are harmful compounds that are formed when protein or fat combine with sugar in the bloodstream. AGEs can also form in foods that have been exposed to high temperatures, including by grilling, frying or toasting. Her talk will explain how AEGs can impact fertility and that fertility may be improved by reducing AGEs in the diet. Check out the post below for more information about the event 👇.