Nutrition information by Meredith Beil. Meredith is a registered pharmacist working for Capital Chemist. She has completed a post-graduate diploma in Human Nutrition though Deakin University and is currently undertaking her Masters in Nutrition and Dietetics at the University of Canberra.
Approximately 50% of the Australian population are currently overweight or obese and the rates are rising. This extra weight that we are carrying is associated with greatly increased health risks, which not only shorten our lives, but also...
Whilst breast milk or infant formula remains a major source of nutrition, and the primary source of milk, throughout the second 6 months of life, other foods and beverages are required for nutritional and developmental reasons. There is...
Why is iron so important in our diet? The mineral iron has many essential functions in our bodies. A few examples of the vital functions of iron include the generation of...
Optimising the nutritional intake of a breastfeeding mother contributes to the best possible health outcomes for both infant and mother, both in the short and long-term. Breastfeeding mums should eat a balanced and varied diet...
Approximately 1 million Australians have been diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes, whilst a similar number live with the condition but are yet to be diagnosed. It is the fastest growing chronic disease in Australia, yet up to 60% of cases...
