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Busting myths and fads: superfoods, paleo, organics and other popular diets
Distinguish between credible, science-based sources of nutrition information and unreliable sources in order to ensure patient safety in primary care.
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Dr Ingrid Hickman
Principal Research Fellow, Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Princess Alexandra Hospital and Mater Research Institute-UQ
Dr Ingrid Hickman is a Principal Research Fellow with the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics at the Princess Alexandra Hospital and the Mater Research Institute-UQ in Brisbane, Australia. Ingrid’s work specialises in investigating the metabolic factors that contribute to obesity-related chronic disease, particularly the role of diet and exercise as potential treatment options for chronic liver disease.
Ingrid collaborates nationally and internationally with multidisciplinary teams to deliver scientifically robust evidence for better management of obesity-related disease. The focus of her research team is to translate medical research findings into improved evidence-based practice for clinicians treating people with obesity-related chronic disease.
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Professional Certificate of Clinical Nutrition
Learn the role of therapeutic diets in the treatment of chronic illnesses and nutritional disorders.
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