Eating Green: Meeting Nutritional Needs on a Vegetarian Diet

AUD $53.40

Author

Dr Kate Marsh

Accreditation

2CECs/CPDs

Duration

2 HOURS

Course Type

Network Original

Course Overview

Research has shown that a varied and balanced plant-based diet can provide all the nutrients needed for good health. However a vegetarian diet does not mean just cutting out meat. Careful planning along with knowledge of practical ideas for using a variety of plant foods is needed to ensure nutritional requirements are still met.

Learning Outcomes

  • Explore the different types of vegetarian diets & why people choose this option
  • Understand the health benefits of a vegetarian diet
  • How to meeting nutritional needs of vegetarians
  • Explore the food sources of important nutrients in vegetarian diets including protein, iron, zinc, calcium, vitamin B12, omega 3, and vitamin D
  • Learn how to do a basic meal plan and provide practical tips to your clients
  • Explore supplements and if are they needed for vegetarians
  • Understand the common misconceptions surrounding vegetarian diets.

About the Author

Kate is an Advanced Accredited Practicing Dietitian with a Masters of Nutrition and Dietetics and PhD in nutrition from the University of Sydney. She works in private practice in Sydney and has a particular interest in diabetes, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), vegetarian nutrition and nutrition in pregnancy & pre-conception. Kate is convenor of the Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA) National Vegetarian Interest Group, and writes and speaks regularly on the topic of vegetarian nutrition. She is co-author of The Low GI Vegetarian Cookbook and has published articles on vegetarian nutrition for a number of nutrition and medical journals including a recent supplement in the Medical Journal of Australia. Kate is a longtime vegan and is passionate about the health and environmental benefits of vegetarian and plant-based eating.

Pre-Requisites

N/A

CECs/CPDs | Access Period

CEC Expiry Date: 28/02/2025.

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