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.

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.

Celiac Disease: Gluten-Free or Wheat-Free?

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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.

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.

Health Benefits of the Mediterranean Diet

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.

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.

Over and Under-Nutrition

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.

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 Bone Health

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.

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.

Nutrients for Blood Health

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.

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 as Antioxidants

There'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.

Diet and Nutrition

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.

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.

Vitamins

Why 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.

Why 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

This 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.

This 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

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.

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.

Alcohol

Dr 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 University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

Dr 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 University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

The Right Food Choices for Healthy Eating

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.

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.

Carbohydrates

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