FROM THE EDITOR
WELCOME Emma Coates Editor
This bumper August/September issue of NHD includes our own carnival of dietetic and nutritional wonders. They flow between these pages like the parade at London’s Notting Hill. After each article you’ll be wondering what’s coming next! Leading us in this month is Rebecca Gasche as she takes us through an overview of Malabsorption after surgery, looking at the types of surgery that can cause malabsorption and the current thinking behind managing the complication. Following on closely behind is an article from Jacqui Lowdon updating us on events at the European Cystic Fibrosis Conference held in Belgrade in June. The latest CF research and hot topics discussed at the conference make interesting reading. Our paediatric articles come from Mary Feeney, who discusses the BSACI/ BDA FASG guidance for UK healthcare professionals on preventing food allergy in higher risk infants. Martha Hughes takes a look at preterm infant feeding highlighting the important role that specialist dietitians play in providing the nutritional support and intervention required for these infants. We welcome back Jenni Simmons too, Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist, with an article focusing on the management of paediatric dysphagia in the community.
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Emma has been a registered dietitian for 12 years, with experience of adult and paediatric dietetics.
It’s that time of year when the sun is shining, the sandals are on and there’s so much to do. It’s another summer of music festivals and seasonal events for making happy memories and for releasing some of those feel-good endorphins. Maeve Hanan asks the question, Sweeteners: friend or foe? looking at the current evidence and clearing up some of the confusion around these much used sugar replacers. Looking further into the psychology of eating, Nikki Brierley sheds some light on the potentially hidden epidemic of eating disorders in the elderly population. Another question from one of our contributors places the spotlight on Huel, a controversial meal replacement product with big ambitions. Alice Fletcher investigates whether Huel is the future of food for human health and sustainability of the planet. Our second winner of the NHD British Lion eggs writing competition is Freelance Dietitian Cordelia Woodward. In a thoroughly researched article, Cordelia reports on the safety and benefits of eating eggs during pregnancy. A worthy winner! And don’t forget, we have our regular feature Dietitian’s Life plus Ursula’s F2F this month with Prescribing Support Dietitian, Alison Smith. Do you think these stripy socks go with these gladiator sandals? Or should I be daring and give my toes a proper airing under my festival kaftan? Enjoy the read! Emma
www.NHDmag.com August/September 2018 - Issue 137
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