FROM THE EDITOR
WELCOME . . . Emma Coates Editor
Emma has been a registered dietitian for nine years, with experience of adult and paediatric dietetics. She specialised in clinical paediatrics for six years, working in the NHS. She has recently moved into industry and currently works as Metabolic Dietitian for Dr Schar UK.
This double issue of NHD for August and September is filled with glorious dietetic treats for us all to enjoy whilst hopefully lounging in the sun with a long cool drink. OK, I’m really stretching my imagination here with the British summer having been a bit of a damp squib, but the fantastic articles we have for you this time are definitely real. Dietetics always promotes healthy lifestyle choices and achieving a healthy weight. We have two great articles this issue, with quite contrasting approaches to these goals. An alternative approach comes from Dr Lucy Aphramor who shares her insights into the ‘Well Now’ way, where health gain and body respect become the focus of therapy in healthy weight services. Our second article on weight management is by Maria Dow, Freelance Dietitian, who discusses the clinical nutritional management of the bariatric patient; explaining surgical options and post-operative care required for this patient group. Adult metabolic dietitians, Suzanne Ford (North Bristol NHS Trust) and Louise Robertson (University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust), bring this issue’s IMD Watch to us, focusing on Maple Syrup Urine Disease management in the adult patient. Specialist Dietitian, Maeve Hanan explores a multi-disciplinary approach to malnutrition and we welcome back Rychelle Winstone, Clinical Lead Paediatric Dietitian, with her thorough overview of specialist infant formulas and their use in practice. The handy Reference Table on pages 36-37 is a very useful resource. Don’t miss too, Dr Carrie Ruxton’s look at fatty acid supplements and school performance, with evidence supporting the role these can play in children’s learning and behaviour. We also feature an article from the BSNA on the prescribing of oral nutritional supplements (ONS) in medical management.
The world of freelance dietetics is a growing area where practice should be safe and evidence based. Freelance Dietitian, Anne Wright provides an ethical discussion about the management of cancer care in freelance practice, where boundaries for safe practice are vital in maintaining safety for both practitioner and patient. Be sure to visit our Subscriber zone on our website to access more great articles via our digital supplement NHD Extra: www.nhdmag.com. You’ll find an interesting sports nutrition case study from Helen Phadnis on the dietary management of an experienced climber and some stimulating and curious Food and Drink articles. Ursula Arens delves into the world of energy drinks and Michelle Sadler gets a taste for crickets, locusts and mealworms, as she discusses the use of insect protein in the diet. Also, ever wondered what a meals on wheels nutritionist gets up to throughout the day? Annabelle de la Bertauche, Registered Nutritionist takes us through a Day in the Life of a Meals on Wheels Nutritionist. On top of all that, don’t forget our online Student zone. This month we have a great article from Joe Alvarez, University of Chester student, where men in dietetics are discussed. A must read for Guyatitians! If you are lucky enough to have some time off over the next few weeks, enjoy your summer break and we’ll see you in October for more excellent NHD articles and nuggets of dietetic information. Emma
www.NHDmag.com August / September 2016 - Issue 117
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