Diet and Nutrition
45 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 9 years ago - ★★★ - 95 ratingsThere's a lot that isn't understood about the relationship between food and health, and the role it plays in the management of diseases and conditions. These interviews and talks will cover some of these areas.
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Celiac Disease: Gluten-Free or Wheat-Free?
November 25, 2014 01:36 - 3 minutes - 5.56 MBCeliac disease is a disease of the small intestine related to gluten intake. So should those with it be avoiding gluten, wheat or both? Dr Regina Belski. Copyright 2014 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.
What is a Healthy Diet for an Older Person?
August 11, 2014 00:18 - 5 minutes - 5.56 MBWhat becomes more important nutritionally the older you get? Dr Andrea Bramley. Copyright 2014 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.
What is a Healthy Pregnancy Weight?
August 07, 2014 00:23 - 6 minutes - 6.11 MBIs pregnancy really eating for two? What is a healthy weight to gain during pregnancy? Dr Regina Belski. Copyright 2014 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.
Is Fruit Juice Good for You?
July 08, 2014 06:17 - 3 minutes - 3.84 MBIs fruit juice good for you, or is it just pushing too much sugar into our diets? Dr Andrea Bramley. Copyright 2014 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.
Are Nuts Good for Your Health?
June 10, 2014 01:14 - 2 minutes - 2.4 MBAre nuts good for you or bad for you? What is a 'good nut'? Dr Regina Belski has the answer. Copyright 2014 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.
Health Benefits of the Mediterranean Diet
November 15, 2013 03:54 - 46 minutes - 27 MBAssoc Professor Catherine Itsiopoulos (Head of Dietetics and Human Nutrition, La Trobe University) on the health benefits of a Mediterranean diet, one of the most respected and prescribed diets in the world. Copyright 2013 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.
Over and Under-Nutrition
June 03, 2013 05:03 - 56 minutes - 32.8 MBThis lecture introduces the concepts of over and under- nutrition, discussing some of the causes and problems associated with obesity as well as introducing current approaches to weight management. It then moves to introducing under-nutrition and discussing causes and consequences with a focus on the developing world. Copyright 2013 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.
Over and Under-Nutrition (handout)
June 03, 2013 05:02 application/pdfThis lecture introduces the concepts of over and under- nutrition, discussing some of the causes and problems associated with obesity as well as introducing current approaches to weight management. It then moves to introducing under-nutrition and discussing causes and consequences with a focus on the developing world. Copyright 2013 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.
Nutrients for Bone Health
May 29, 2013 01:57 - 37 minutes - 21.7 MBWhat do bones and Aero chocolates have in common? This lecture focusses on the micronutrients that have important roles in bone health. It describes the interactive roles and functions of: Vitamin D, Vitamin K, Calcium, Magnesium and Fluoride in maintaining bone health. Copyright 2013 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.
Nutrients for Bone Health (handout)
May 29, 2013 01:56 application/pdfWhat do bones and Aero chocolates have in common? This lecture focusses on the micronutrients that have important roles in bone health. It describes the interactive roles and functions of: Vitamin D, Vitamin K, Calcium, Magnesium and Fluoride in maintaining bone health. Copyright 2013 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.
Nutrients for Blood Health
May 29, 2013 00:18 - 1 hour - 39 MBWhat does vitamin K have to do with blood health? This lecture focusses on the micronutrients that have important roles in blood health. It describes the interactive roles and functions of : Vitamin K, Folate, Vitamin B12, Iron and Iodine in maintaining blood health. Copyright 2013 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.
Nutrients for Blood Health (handout)
May 29, 2013 00:17 application/pdfWhat does vitamin K have to do with blood health? This lecture focusses on the micronutrients that have important roles in blood health. It describes the interactive roles and functions of : Vitamin K, Folate, Vitamin B12, Iron and Iodine in maintaining blood health. Copyright 2013 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.
Micronutrients as Antioxidants
May 20, 2013 23:48 - 1 hour - 38.3 MBWhat are antioxidants? What are they good for? Where do I get them from? This lecture focusses on the micronutrients that act as antioxidants in the body scavenging free radicals. It describes the interactive roles and functions of the main nutrients that act as antioxidants in the body, including: Vitamin E, Vitamin C, Beta-carotene and Selenium. Copyright 2013 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.
Micronutrients as Antioxidants (handout)
May 20, 2013 23:47 application/pdfWhat are antioxidants? What are they good for? Where do I get them from? This lecture focusses on the micronutrients that act as antioxidants in the body scavenging free radicals. It describes the interactive roles and functions of the main nutrients that act as antioxidants in the body, including: Vitamin E, Vitamin C, Beta-carotene and Selenium. Copyright 2013 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.
Micronutrients in Energy Metabolism
May 20, 2013 23:43 - 49 minutes - 23.2 MBThis lecture focusses on the micronutrients that play a key role in energy metabolism. It describes the interactive roles and functions of the main nutrients involved in Energy Metabolism including the B-vitamins: thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, B6 and biotin. Copyright 2013 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.
Micronutrients in Energy Metabolism (handout)
May 20, 2013 23:42 application/pdfThis lecture focusses on the micronutrients that play a key role in energy metabolism. It describes the interactive roles and functions of the main nutrients involved in Energy Metabolism including the B-vitamins: thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, B6 and biotin. Copyright 2013 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.
Alcohol
May 13, 2013 05:56 - 52 minutes - 30.5 MBHow is alcohol metabolised in the body? Is a glass of wine or a stubby of beer the same as a standard drink? This lecture introduces alcohol, how it is metabolised in the body and it’s short and long term effects. Copyright 2013 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.
Alcohol (handout)
May 13, 2013 05:55 application/pdfHow is alcohol metabolised in the body? Is a glass of wine or a stubby of beer the same as a standard drink? This lecture introduces alcohol, how it is metabolised in the body and it’s short and long term effects. Copyright 2013 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.
Micro-Minerals
May 13, 2013 04:27 - 44 minutes - 26.1 MBIs red meat really the only good source of Iron? What can happen if I don’t consume enough micro-minerals? This lecture introduces the micro-minerals, also often called trace minerals, their roles in the body, NRVs and good food sources including: copper, fluoride, iodine, iron, manganese, molybdenum, selenium and zinc. Copyright 2013 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.
Micro-Minerals (handout)
May 13, 2013 04:26 application/pdfIs red meat really the only good source of Iron? What can happen if I don’t consume enough micro-minerals? This lecture introduces the micro-minerals, also often called trace minerals, their roles in the body, NRVs and good food sources including: copper, fluoride, iodine, iron, manganese, molybdenum, selenium and zinc. Copyright 2013 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.
Macro-Minerals
May 06, 2013 03:59 - 41 minutes - 23.8 MBHow much calcium does the body need, and are there any other good food sources apart from milk? What can happen if I don’t consume enough minerals? This lecture introduces the marco-minerals, their roles in the body, NRVs and good food sources. Minerals discussed include: calcium, chloride, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium and sulphur. Copyright 2013 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.
Macro-Minerals (handout)
May 06, 2013 03:53 application/pdfHow much calcium does the body need, and are there any other good food sources apart from milk? What can happen if I don’t consume enough minerals? This lecture introduces the marco-minerals, their roles in the body, NRVs and good food sources. Minerals discussed include: calcium, chloride, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium and sulphur. Copyright 2013 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.
Vitamins
April 30, 2013 00:12 - 1 hour - 52.5 MBAre carrots really good for your eyes? What about vitamin C supplements? Have you always wondered what the different vitamins in your multivitamin tablet do, and how much your body needs? Or whether you even need to take a multivitamin? This lecture introduces fat and water soluble vitamins, their roles in the body, NRVs and good food sources. Copyright 2013 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.
Vitamins (handout)
April 30, 2013 00:11 application/pdfAre carrots really good for your eyes? What about vitamin C supplements? Have you always wondered what the different vitamins in your multivitamin tablet do, and how much your body needs? Or whether you even need to take a multivitamin? This lecture introduces fat and water soluble vitamins, their roles in the body, NRVs and good food sources. Copyright 2013 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.
Fats
April 30, 2013 00:08 - 46 minutes - 27 MBThis lecture introduces fats, their structure and functions in the body as well as how the body digests and metabolises them. It also talks about the different types of fats present in the foods that we eat. The final part of the lecture is designated to discuss how fat intake can impact on health. Copyright 2013 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.
Fats (handout)
April 30, 2013 00:06 application/pdfThis lecture introduces fats, their structure and functions in the body as well as how the body digests and metabolises them. It also talks about the different types of fats present in the foods that we eat. The final part of the lecture is designated to discuss how fat intake can impact on health. Copyright 2013 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.
Proteins
April 15, 2013 04:36 - 1 hour - 65.4 MBDid you know that proteins are not simply needed in the diet to build strong muscles but that they have many other critical roles in the body, including being involved in; acid-base balance, the immune system as well as acting as hormones? This lecture introduces proteins, their building blocks and roles and functions in the body as well as how the body digests and metabolises them. Copyright 2013 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.
Proteins (handout)
April 15, 2013 04:35 application/pdfDid you know that proteins are not simply needed in the diet to build strong muscles but that they have many other critical roles in the body, including being involved in; acid-base balance, the immune system as well as acting as hormones? This lecture introduces proteins, their building blocks and roles and functions in the body as well as how the body digests and metabolises them. Copyright 2013 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.
Carbohydrates
April 08, 2013 04:39 - 1 hour - 61.5 MBThis lecture introduces carbohydrates and discusses the different types of dietary carbohydrates, common food sources, artificial sweeteners and fibre. Designed to help you understand how the table sugar we know as ‘sugar’ is different to the chemical definition of a sugar. Copyright 2013 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.
Carbohydrates (handout)
April 08, 2013 02:45 application/pdfThis lecture introduces carbohydrates and discusses the different types of dietary carbohydrates, common food sources, artificial sweeteners and fibre. Designed to help you understand how the table sugar we know as ‘sugar’ is different to the chemical definition of a sugar. Copyright 2013 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.
Body Composition
March 25, 2013 05:56 - 1 hour - 61 MBThis lecture introduces anthropometry- the measurement of body size, weight and proportions, and discusses body composition, specifically how do we assess body size, weight and composition, the tools/methods available, and their strengths and limitations. Topics include: Height, weight BMI, waist and hip circumferences, growth charts, skinfolding and DEXA scanning. Copyright 2013 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.
Body Composition (handout)
March 25, 2013 03:39 application/pdfThis lecture introduces anthropometry- the measurement of body size, weight and proportions, and discusses body composition, specifically how do we assess body size, weight and composition, the tools/methods available, and their strengths and limitations. Topics include: Height, weight BMI, waist and hip circumferences, growth charts, skinfolding and DEXA scanning. Copyright 2013 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.
Introduction to nutrient reference values
March 18, 2013 03:11 - 43 minutes - 25.1 MBThis lecture introduces the Australian and New Zealand Nutrient Reference Values and dietary guidelines, what are they? How are they established? What do they mean in terms of foods and dietary recommendations. Copyright 2013 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.
Introduction to nutrient reference values (handout)
March 18, 2013 03:10 application/pdfThis lecture introduces the Australian and New Zealand Nutrient Reference Values and dietary guidelines, what are they? How are they established? What do they mean in terms of foods and dietary recommendations. Copyright 2013 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.
Introduction to individual nutritional assessment
March 18, 2013 03:09 - 54 minutes - 31.3 MBThis lecture discussed the methodologies used for individual nutritional assessment in nutrition and dietetic practice. How do we actually find out what people are eating. It discussed diet histories, 24-hour recall, food records as well as food frequency questionnaires, and the strengths and limitations of these methods. Copyright 2013 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.
Introduction to individual nutritional assessment (handout)
March 18, 2013 03:08 application/pdfThis lecture discussed the methodologies used for individual nutritional assessment in nutrition and dietetic practice. How do we actually find out what people are eating. It discussed diet histories, 24-hour recall, food records as well as food frequency questionnaires, and the strengths and limitations of these methods. Copyright 2013 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.
Energy From Food and Macronutrients
March 11, 2013 03:03 - 1 hour - 54.6 MBThis lecture discussed biological energy, and reviews some of the key chemical reactions that take place in the body to allow foods to be converted to energy that the human body can use. Energy intake and energy expenditure are also briefly discussed. Copyright 2013 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.
Energy From Food and Macronutrients (handout)
March 11, 2013 03:02 application/pdfThis lecture discussed biological energy, and reviews some of the key chemical reactions that take place in the body to allow foods to be converted to energy that the human body can use. Energy intake and energy expenditure are also briefly discussed. Copyright 2013 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.
Introduction to Human Nutrition
March 04, 2013 03:25 - 1 hourWhy do we eat what we eat? The choice of food is extremely personal, and will have a big impact on our day to day lives. In this introduction lecture we'll examine the underlying building blocks of human nutrition, and have a review of the digestive system. Copyright 2013 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.
Introduction to Human Nutrition (handout)
March 04, 2013 03:24 application/pdfWhy do we eat what we eat? The choice of food is extremely personal, and will have a big impact on our day to day lives. In this introduction lecture we'll examine the underlying building blocks of human nutrition, and have a review of the digestive system. Copyright 2013 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.
Celiac Disease and Gluten Free Foods
February 07, 2013 23:58 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MBDr Sue Shepherd (Dietetics and Nutrition, La Trobe University) on the causes and effects of Celiac Disease, and how it can be treated with a gluten free diet. Copyright 2013 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.
The Right Food Choices for Healthy Eating
January 21, 2013 02:02 - 49 minutes - 28.7 MBDr Regina Belski (Dietetics and Nutrition, La Trobe University) provides some useful information on how to obtain and maintain a healthy weight. With many of us gaining some undesired weight during the festive season, and setting new year’s resolutions to improve our health, this seminar aims to help unlock some of the common dieting myths and support you in making the right food choices for healthy eating. Information on useful resources will also be provided. Copyright 2013 La Trobe Univ...
Can Lupin Improve Your Heart Health?
January 17, 2013 22:51 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBDr Regina Belski (Dietetics and Nurtrition, La Trobe University) on how making a simple substitute of lupin-based grain foods into your diet can improve your blood pressure and heart health. Copyright 2013 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.
The Future of Food, Nutrition and Health
December 20, 2012 03:47 - 52 minutes - 30.6 MBProfessor Mark L Wahlqvist AO (Emeritus Professor of Medicine, Monash Asia Institute, Monash University and a leading expert on nutrition) on the mis-match between food supply and human needs. It is associated with poverty, hunger and infectious disease at one extreme and with excessive and wasteful food usage, inactivity, and overfatness along with muscle and bone disorders at the other. Underpinning these extremes is a food system that does not relate to energy needs or provide the requi...
The Mediterranean Diet
July 17, 2012 02:10 - 12 minutes - 12 MBAssoc Professor Catherine Itsiopoulos (Dietetics, La Trobe University) on the Mediterranian diet and how adopting it can lead to healthier living. Copyright 2012 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.