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By SDA member, Nic Berlin Most people would agree that when we age, it feels like everything changes. Many physiological…
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Following the recent Sports Dietitians Australia (“SDA”) Annual General Meeting and Board Meeting, we are pleased to announce the following…
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SDA is pleased to invite members to attend our full day F2F event at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre…
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SDA is recruiting for an appointed Non-Executive Director Combine your love of sports with your love of business! Join an…
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A critical aspect of managing the COVID-19 pandemic is that healthcare workers prioritise their own health so that they can…
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Skinfold measurements are one of the tools that can be used to monitor and track athletes’ adaptation to training and…
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Sports Dietitians Australia (SDA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Gaye Rutherford to President of the Board. This follows…
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Welcome to the Coaches Toolkit developed for you by Australia’s leading Sports Dietitians. We are thrilled to release and provide…
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Welcome to the Coaches Toolkit developed for you by Australia’s leading Sports Dietitians. Australia’s coaches have asked and we have…
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Sports Dietitians Australia recommends that you eat a wide variety of food with wholesome ingredients that provide rich sources of both…
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Junior sport half-time snacks: Oranges still the winner! Kids all over Australia spend their weekends playing junior sport which is…
Read MoreAustralia’s top sports scientists and dietitians guide your nutrition in the heat A team of Australia’s top sports scientists, medical…
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Game Changing? Or just misleading? Athletes all around the world are asking themselves if they should become vegan following the…
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Athletes can find themselves in hot water Australia is reeling with the news of one of its athletes testing positive…
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The protein industry is synonymous with exuberant advertising and false promises of six-pack abs and mega muscles, but sports supplement…
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Whether you’re fuelling for a competition or recovering from an intense training session, a sandwich is the perfect ‘throw together’…
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One fad diet which has withstood the test of time is the Alkaline Diet, but what effect does it really have for athletes?
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Many athletes heading off on training camps pay a lot of attention to the training schedule and packing essential gear, but they often overlook nutrition – which can be the difference in your results!
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Due to strict weight requirements in their sport, jockeys typically prioritise foods that provide maximum energy for minimum weight.
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Whilst they may not be at the top of your mind, footy season is also a demanding time for the umpires. So what are the nutrition needs of umpires and if you’re an umpire, what should you eat?
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Australian Marathon champ Jess Trengove (Glasgow Commonwealth Games bronze medallist) shares with us her top 10 marathon tips for race day success.
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By Andrew Hall, AccSD. What is a muscle cramp A muscle cramp is a sudden, involuntary, painful contraction of a…
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By Hannah Every-Hall, AccSD. Avoid crash dieting and make weight for competition the right way As we know, many sports…
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Cycling is synonymous with a café culture that, for some, is the motivation for jumping on the bike. For others…
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By Alison Patterson, AdvSD. Carbohydrate loading, or carb loading, is a key sports nutrition practice that has permeated public consciousness,…
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By Ai Jerome, SDA Member. Even kids get ‘hangry’ and when it hits it can be tough getting the…
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By Demi-Maree Faulkner, Provisional Member. Does the thought of eating bugs make you cringe? You may want to think…
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Intermittent fasting diets have grown in popularity over recent years; touted to promote weight loss, superior fat ‘burning’, increase insulin…
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By Gemma Sampson, AccSD. Regardless of your preferred physical activity, exercise fundamentally places stress on the body. But what…
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The start of a new year is always filled with tough decisions and resolutions: what are my race goals? What…
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By Holly Smith, AccSD. Holidays are a time for spending with family and friends. As the number of social…
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There has been a whole lot of press about sugar recently. Turn on the TV, pick up a magazine, scan…
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By Sally Garrard, AdvSD. We all know the cheeseburger-and-fries competitor, the one who, despite using a drive-through after training…
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By Kathy Benn, AccSD and Peta Hood, AccSD. Bodybuilding is a tough sport to compete in, regardless of gender….
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As the weather starts to warm up again, it’s time to ditch the winter thermals and start re-focusing on your…
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With the mornings becoming cooler and days getting shorter, it’s a good time to look at some of the myths…
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By Alan McCubbin, AdvSD. It’s July again. If you live in the southern half of the country it’s freezing…
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It is important to consider the purpose of these products. Typically, the main purpose is to provide a convenient source…
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By Andrew Hall, AccSD. This article first appeared on Apple to Zucchini. There are certainly many benefits to including…
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We are not going to sugarcoat it (pardon the pun!) – diabetes management is complex. Recently, a popular media outlet…
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Interest in health and wellness is growing; with blogs and magazines full of fresh, healthy recipes and fitness tips. Perfect. But with…
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By Steph Gaskell, APD, Accredited Sports Dietitian, IOC Diploma in Sports Nutrition There may be various reasons why you as…
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Protein shakes, and other supplements, are not a replacement for good food. You should always aim to eat nutrient…
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I often get muscle cramps when running, should I be taking a magnesium supplement? Anyone who has suffered from a…
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By Felicity Curtain, Student Dietitian The last few years has seen food trucks take over as the dining trend of…
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By Joel Feren, Provisional Sports Dietitian As we all know, men’s health is a topic most blokes tend to…
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Accredited Sports Dietitian Jessica Spendlove sat down with Jack Steele, a first year draftee at the GWS GIANTS, to ask…
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By Kerry Leech, SDA Fellow. During the 2013 V8 supercar season I was fortunate to be given the opportunity…
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2013-2014 was an interesting year in Australian sport – a year where the extensive use of questionable supplements and alleged…
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It’s no surprise to see a row of bikes against the cafe wall at a mid-ride stop but what is it about caffeine? Can it really be that good for your ride?
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The Australian Open is one of the country’s biggest international events. Nearly 650,000 spectators entered the gates to be part…
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By Alicia Edge, AdvSD. Despite the numerous advantages to being a female triathlete, the drive to achieve and succeed…
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Most participants in any given marathon cover the second half of the race slower than the first, many slow down…
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THURSDAY 22nd OCTOBER 9.00AM – 4.30PM MC’d by SDA Fellow Kerry Leech, leading presenters in the field will unpack the…
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