June 2013 - Monthly Archive

Links to Useful Resources on Childhood Nutrition: A Guide for Parents and Teachers

14 Jun

Children's health

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Links to Useful Resources on Childhood Nutrition: A Guide for Parents and Teachers

This factsheet provides useful information on websites, leaflets, healthy eating guidelines and books with reliable nutrition and physical activity information for children and their families, and any... read more..

Childhood Weight Management Algorithm: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals

14 Jun

Children's health

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Childhood Weight Management Algorithm: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals

There are common worries about speaking to a parent about their child’s weight, but they shouldn’t be a reason to stop you from talking to them. The key is to build up a positive relationship with th... read more..

14 Jun

Children's health

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Drinks for children aged 5-12 years

Milk and water are the best drinks for children. The amount of fluid a child needs depends on a number of things. These include: child’s age; weight; body fat; physical activity and exercise; ... read more..

Drinks for babies from birth to 12 months

14 Jun

Children's health

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Drinks for babies from birth to 12 months

Breast milk is the best drink for babies. Alternatively, infant formula milk (and water) can be given. These are the only drinks that should be offered before 6 months. See the image below to deter read more..

14 Jun

Diabetes

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CODE: Community Oriented Diabetes Education

Would you like more information about Diabetes? Diabetes Ireland the national charity for people with Diabetes in Ireland run a structured group education course (CODE) for people with Type 2 Diabete... read more..

14 Jun

Diabetes

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Access to a Dietitian through the X-PERT Diabetes Education Programme

WHAT IS X-PERT? The local X-PERT programme is a FREE six-week (2½ hours a week) group programme to help people with diabetes look after the condition. You will learn all about the up-... read more..

14 Jun

Diabetes

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Healthy Eating For People With Type 2 Diabetes

These booklets have been prepared for those who have recently been diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes. Type 2 Diabetes is a very common medical condition. While it is a condition that is on the increase, ... read more..

13 Jun

News for Public

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Position of the INDI: Weight management

It is now well accepted that obesity is not merely the result of over-indulgence but is a complex medical syndrome. Spiraling increases in the prevalence of obesity coupled with a greater understandin... read more..

Presentations from AGM 2007 available in "Members News"

13 Jun

News for Public

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Presentations from AGM 2007 available in "Members News"

The 2007 INDI AGM was a great success. Full details of all presentations at the AGM will be posted on the Members section of the website soon.Congratulations to Margaret Doyle (Dietitian of the ... read more..

13 Jun

News for Public

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Weigh2Live - New Website Launched

A new online resource which helps people to lose weight in a healthy way, developed by safefood and the Irish Nutrition and Dietetic Institute, www.weigh2live.eu, has been launched today. The lau... read more..

13 Jun

News for Public

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Nutrition in conception and pregnancy

Obstetrician and gynaecologist Dr Louis Keith will be coming to Dublin to give a presentation on pregnancy, fertility, conception and nutrition. Time: 7pm, Thursda... read more..

Standardising terminology for modified consistency diets and fluids

13 Jun

News for Public

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Standardising terminology for modified consistency diets and fluids

Irish Association of Speech and Language Therapists (IASLT)/INDI working group on standardising terminology for modified consistency diets and fluids. 2008-2009 A working group has been set up with t... read more..

13 Jun

News for Public

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World Cancer Day

Cancer is a leading cause of death around the world. WHO estimates that 84 million people will die of cancer between 2005 and 2015 without intervention. Each year on 4 February, WHO joins with the sp... read more..

Reduce your Risk of Cancer with 3 Simple Steps

13 Jun

News for Public

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Reduce your Risk of Cancer with 3 Simple Steps

The leaflets below are from the Irish Cancer Society and give guidance on how simple lifestyle changes can reduce your risk of cancer. Irish Cancer Society: Reduce your risk of cancer by taking ... read more..

XVth International Congress on Nutrition and Metabolism in Renal Disease

13 Jun

News for Public

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XVth International Congress on Nutrition and Metabolism in Renal Disease

During this Congress, a large panel of lectures and symposia will cover the latest advances in basic and clinical research, as well as up-to-date information regarding the clinical care of patients wi... read more..

Spring Seminar for the Association of Lactation Consultants in Ireland

13 Jun

News for Public

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Spring Seminar for the Association of Lactation Consultants in Ireland

This year's Spring Seminar of the Association of Lactation Consultants in Ireland takes place on March 13th in the University College Hospital, Galway. The day promises to be a stimulating one; highli... read more..

The Nutrition Support Reference Guide (2010)

13 Jun

News for Public

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The Nutrition Support Reference Guide (2010)

The Nutrition Support Reference Guide (2010) is now available to download in the Members section of the website. This update of the 2002 guide covers similar topics such as nutritional screenin... read more..

13 Jun

News for Public

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Weight Management Resources

The WMIG Weight Management Resource Pack on CD is now available to order from the INDI office (cost €150). It provides a range of resources to support behavioural dietetic interventions underpinned b... read more..

Nutrition and Health in an Ageing Population

13 Jun

News for Public

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Nutrition and Health in an Ageing Population

Nutritional issues play a key role in a wide range of age-related diseases and debility. The potential for good nutrition and physical activity programmes to improve health outcomes in later years are... read more..

13 Jun

News for Public

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World Diabetes Day

To celebrate World Diabetes Day the Diabetes Federation of Ireland will be hosting its seventh Diabetes Health Awareness Exhibition which will be held in the Burlington Hotel, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, o... read more..

13 Jun

News for Public

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Vitamin D Supplementation in Children

A national public awareness campaign will be launched tomorrow by the HSE, in collaboration with the Food Safety Authority of Ireland and Department of Health & Children on Vitamin D Supplementati... read more..

13 Jun

News for Public

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Nutrition Screening Week 2011

Be part of the most comprehensive and powerful dataset addressing malnutrition on admission to care homes, hospitals and mental health units across the UK and Ireland. Join the fourth and final BAPE... read more..

12 Jun

News for Public

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New website for Trainers

A new website has been developed by the BSc Human Nutrition & Dietetics Programme in TCD/DIT. It is aimed at all dietetics practice placement educators throughout the country.Usernames and p... read more..

12 Jun

News for Public

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Nuts about Nuts

Halloween is just around the corner. It conjures up the images of pumpkins, fancy dress and of course trick or treats. One of the food items that often makes it into the trick or treat bags is nuts bu... read more..

12 Jun

News for Public

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Reading Food Labels

When it comes to clothes, labels are everything....When it comes to food, the story is quite similar. Consumer interest in food labeling is growing. Unfortunately a big barrier to reading food l... read more..

PRESS RELEASE - Gluten-free food cut for most vulnerable

12 Jun

News for Public

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PRESS RELEASE - Gluten-free food cut for most vulnerable

See press release below Related documents Gluten-free food cut for most vulnerable... read more..

12 Jun

News for Public

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Suzanne Doyle wins ASOI award

Congratulations to Suzanne Doyle pictured here with Grace O'Malley, Interim Chair of ASOI and Professor Donal O’Shea, Interim Communications Officer of ASOI. Suzanne won the first ever ASOI (Associati... read more..

12 Jun

News for Public

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UPDATE: Formal CPD Activities

INDI will begin to endorse formal CPD activities from January 2013. This is a feature of the INDI CPD system, designed to provide quality assurance that the learning activity has been reviewed by the ... read more..

12 Jun

News for Public

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Seanad Public Consultation Committee

Last year, the INDI fed into a consultation from a Seanad Public Consultation Committee on Changes in Lifestyle can prevent approximately one third of Cancers. How does Government and society respond ... read more..

INDI Nourish Children Week starts on 15th April

12 Jun

News for Public

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INDI Nourish Children Week starts on 15th April

The INDI is delighted to launch its inaugural INDI Nourish Children Week on Monday 15th April. With 1 in 4 primary school children deemed to be overweight or obese, the focus is on what support parent... read more..