How nutritional needs change as you age
Sports Dietitians Australia | SDA Blog
by SDA Administrator
2d ago
By SDA member, Nic Berlin Most people would agree that when we age, it feels like everything changes. Many physiological systems shift affecting nutrient requirements and food preferences. Generally, with ageing there are substantial losses of lean body mass (muscle and bone), decreased absorption and utilisation of nutrients, reduced immunity, gastric issues, decreased sensitivity to taste and smell, and reduced thirst. It is always important to determine energy output (exercise) and energy intake (food) to ensure you are meeting nutritional adequacy and this should be discussed with a s ..read more
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SDA Non-Executive Director
Sports Dietitians Australia | SDA Blog
by SDA Administrator
1y ago
SDA is recruiting for an appointed Non-Executive Director Combine your love of sports with your love of business! Join an engaged and collaborative Board Location: flexible within Australia The SDA Board is charged with the strategic direction and governance of a motivated and dynamic profession that specialises in evidence-based sports nutrition.  With a constantly evolving landscape in which our members work, SDA is specifically seeking a Board member with strategic expertise in commercial settings with particular experience in one or more of the following areas: advocacy, marketing, pa ..read more
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Skinfolds: What’s the deal?
Sports Dietitians Australia | SDA Blog
by SDA Administrator
2y ago
Skinfold measurements are one of the tools that can be used to monitor and track athletes’ adaptation to training and nutrition strategies.  For some athletes, the process of skinfolds is useful and effective in guiding their training and nutrition strategies.  For other athletes, however, skinfolds can initiate and/or exacerbate body image concerns.  You can’t tell by looking at an athlete, whether they will find the process positive or negative.  Therefore, an individualised approach is required.  3 facts to know about skinfolds: Skinfold measurements are only one t ..read more
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SDA Non-Executive Director Finance, Audit & Risk
Sports Dietitians Australia | SDA Blog
by SDA Administrator
2y ago
SDA is recruiting for an appointed Non-Executive Director Finance, Audit & Risk focus + company secretary responsibilities Combine your love of sports with your love of business! Join an engaged and collaborative Board Location: flexible within Australia The SDA Board is charged with the strategic direction and governance of a motivated and dynamic profession that specialises in evidence-based sports nutrition.  With the constantly evolving landscape in which our members work, SDA is specifically seeking a Board member with strategic expertise in the corporate finance/accounting spa ..read more
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Media Release – Gaye Rutherford announced as SDA president of the Board
Sports Dietitians Australia | SDA Blog
by SDA Administrator
3y ago
Sports Dietitians Australia (SDA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Gaye Rutherford to President of the Board. This follows the conclusion of Simone Austin’s tenure, though Ms Austin remains a pivotal member of Sports Dietitians Australia moving forward. Ms Austin says “We are all Sports Dietitians Australia! Our members make up the Sports Dietitians Australia tribe and together we achieve more. Being engaged with your profession is how it and you will grow.  I’m delighted to pass the baton to Gaye and congratulate her on the appointment”. Gaye Rutherford is on her third term on t ..read more
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SDA Female Athlete Symposium: Clarifying the Evidence
Sports Dietitians Australia | SDA Blog
by SDA Administrator
3y ago
THURSDAY 22nd OCTOBER 9.00AM – 4.30PM MC’d by SDA Fellow Kerry Leech, leading presenters in the field will unpack the current research in this space to ensure clarity of the evidence, alongside the athlete’s perspective. This fully online symposium will deliver an update of the current research and its translation into a collaborative and practical sports science approach to female athlete performance. For more information on our presenters, click here. Register here to book your place for the Female Athlete Symposium: Clarifying the Evidence Prerequisite: This symposium is ..read more
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Non Executive Director Vacancy
Sports Dietitians Australia | SDA Blog
by SDA Administrator
3y ago
Combine your love of sports with your love of business! Join an engaged and collaborative Board Location: flexible within Australia The SDA Board is charged with the strategic direction and governance of a motivated and dynamic profession that specialises in evidence-based sports nutrition.  With a constantly evolving landscape in which our members work, SDA is specifically seeking a Board member with strategic expertise in the digital/technology/marketing space.  If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you! Founded in 1996, Sports Dietitians Australia is the peak body ..read more
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SDA Coaches Toolkit – stage 2
Sports Dietitians Australia | SDA Blog
by SDA Administrator
4y ago
Welcome to the Coaches Toolkit developed for you by Australia’s leading Sports Dietitians. We are thrilled to release and provide access to the stage 2 resources to help you support your athletes. Australia’s coaches have asked, and we have responded with a one stop platform for nutrition advice that our members have found works well with athletes and support staff. The following factsheets provide answers and information to common questions we receive from athletes and support staff. To access these resources please click on the links below. Pre – exercise Fuelling Eating & Drinking Duri ..read more
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SDA Coaches Toolkit
Sports Dietitians Australia | SDA Blog
by SDA Administrator
4y ago
Welcome to the Coaches Toolkit developed for you by Australia’s leading Sports Dietitians. Australia’s coaches have asked and we have responded with a one stop platform for nutrition advice that our members have found works well with athletes and support staff. The following factsheets provide answers to common questions we receive from athletes and support staff. To access these resources please click on the links below; A Guide to Supplements A Guide to Supporting Immunity for Athletes A Guide to Protein-Rich Meals A Guide to Healthy Meals for Active People The information is general and w ..read more
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12 Tasty and Nutritious Recipes
Sports Dietitians Australia | SDA Blog
by SDA Administrator
4y ago
Sports Dietitians Australia recommends that you eat a wide variety of food with wholesome ingredients that provide rich sources of both plant and animal based protein. To help you on your journey our members who are all Accredited Practising Dietitians and Sports Dietitians have selected 12 delicious recipes that are rich in antioxidants to support immune health, recovery and repair. Great ideas for individuals and the whole family. We hope you enjoy! The post 12 Tasty and Nutritious Recipes appeared first on Sports Dietitians Australia (SDA ..read more
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