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2 Having seen an increase in Australians seeking dietetic services for eating disorders, Dietitians Australia is pleased to see the $26.9 million spend to support people with eat ing disorders and the ir families.
Funding has been expanded for mental health prevention and treatment, key area s where APDs can support.
“There is a strong connection between food and mood, and the inclusion of dietitians as a key healthcare provider in mental health is vital to ensure Australians can access the care they need,” said Robert.
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PLOS Medicine made headlines around the world for finding that eating more eggs – as few as three a week – was linked to earlier death. Researchers had examined health data of more than 520,000 Americans, aged 50 to 71, who were recruited in the mid-90s and followed up about 16 years later, at which point almost 130,000 participants had died, with egg consumption thought to be associated. But health experts are not convinced. Dr Evangeline Mantzioris, accredited practising dietitian and nutrition scientist at the University of South Australia, warns against getting carried away by the findings. “It is just an observational study and we have to treat those carefully,” Mantzioris says.