That's a wrap for Dietitians Week 2024! We loved meeting members of our community and coming together to celebrate the profession.

Happy Dietitians Week!!

Dietitians Week aims to amplify the leading voice of Accredited Practising Dietitians. This year, the focus is on nourishing the mind, body, and brain and recognising the important role APDs play in supporting mental health. #mindbodybrain

#SDAConf23 Abstract: Usual dietary intake of masters athletes: A systematic review
- Sheran Guo, Gabriella Shaoni, Wendy Stuart-Smith, Alyse Davies, Dr Janelle Gifford
University of Sydney

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Dietitians Australia

Most recognise that we sweat more in the heat and need to drink more, but we dont often factor in other strategies such as deliberate expansion of blood volume before exercise, cooling before a race with ice slushies, or even altering our perception of heat using menthol products

Full text article: Assessment of dietary nitrate supplementation: prevalence of use, knowledge, attitudes and beliefs among active Australians

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#SDAConf23 Abstract: Implications of carotenoid dietary intake questionnaires for sports performance research: Dietary lutein & zeaxanthin screeners in adults

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Dietitians Australia UniSC: University of the Sunshine Coast

Training camp season is upon us! Here are a few tips to make sure you get the most out of your hard work.
- Eat more iron-rich foods at altitude
- Support recovery with antioxidant-rich foods
- Planning is crucial to fuel & recover appropriately
- Weight loss is not the focus

A Summer favourite recipe - Salmon Nicoise Salad

Salmon is a great source of protein and also rich in omega 3 fatty acids. If you've had a big training session, bump up the carbs by adding in rice, an extra potato, or having a piece of bread on the side.

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Full access article: The Potential Role of Nutrition in Overtraining Syndrome: A Narrative Review
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#SDAConf23 Abstract: The compliance to COVID-19 food service safety guidelines by caterers at the Tokyo 2020 summer and Beijing 2022 winter Olympic and Paralympic Games
- Angela Dufour, Fiona Pelly Hattie Wright, Judith Tweedie

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Dietitians Australia

FAD diets eliminate food groups, are rigid & inflexible, preference supplements over wholefoods, foster food guilt & are unsustainable. FAB diets are balanced, varied, flexible & sustainable. They invite you to respond to your hunger & fullness & encourage acceptance of all foods

The Fluid replacement process: Principles of beverage formulation for athletes
- Gatorade Sports Science Institute

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#SDAConf23 Abstract: Preferred nutrition information sources of masters games athletes
- Monica Cvoro, Fiona Halar, Helen O′Connor, Mike Climstein, Peter Reaburn, Xiaojjng Wu, Dr Janelle Gifford
University of Sydney

Abstract available here - bit.ly/47Z75Ye
Dietitians Australia

SDA HQ wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

A big thank you to our wonderful members, sponsors, and active community for a wonderful 2023.

A reminder that the SDA office is closed from COB Thursday 21st December, and will re-open on Monday 8th of January.

The Relationship between Vegetarian Diet and Sports Performance: A Systematic Review bit.ly/3RVrk2D

Are you looking for a refreshing and fruity, alcohol-free alternative to a cocktail to enjoy over the festive season?
These Mojito Cocktails are gut-loving and delicious - bit.ly/3EUNl9Y