Diet and Nutrition

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Celiac Disease: Gluten-Free or Wheat-Free?

2014-11-2503:05

Celiac 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?

2014-08-1105:41

What is a Healthy Pregnancy Weight?

2014-08-0706:18

Is Fruit Juice Good for You?

2014-07-0803:49

Are Nuts Good for Your Health?

2014-06-1046:35

Health Benefits of the Mediterranean Diet

2013-11-1546:351

Assoc 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

2013-06-0356:451

This 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

2013-05-2937:15

What 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

2013-05-2901:07:271

What 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

2013-05-2001:06:14

What 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

2013-05-2039:53

This 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

2013-05-1352:341

How 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

2013-05-1344:58

Is 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

2013-05-0641:03

How 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

2013-04-3001:31:091

Are 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

2013-04-3046:29

This 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

2013-04-1501:53:481

Did 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

2013-04-0801:46:591

This 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

2013-03-2501:46:001

This 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

2013-03-1843:12

This 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.

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