Nutrition Live 2023

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the inaugural Nutrition Live event on October 24, 2023, hosted by Healthy Food Guide Pro. This ground-breaking conference brought together leading experts and passionate professionals in nutrition and health for a day of learning, connection and inspiration.

We were honoured to have an exceptional line-up of speakers who shared their cutting-edge insights and research:

  1. Dr Nick Fuller, University of Sydney
  2. Dr Tim Crowe, Thinking Nutrition
  3. L/Prof Clare Collins, University of Newcastle
  4. A/Prof Sara Grafenauer, Grains & Legumes Nutrition Council
  5. Nicole Dynan, The Good Nutrition Co.
  6. A/Prof Dorit Samocha-Bonet, Garvan Institute of Medical Research
  7. Christel Leemhuis, Dietitians Australia

The conference program explored a diverse range of cutting-edge topics, focusing on the latest advancements in nutritional science and their practical applications. Attendees gained valuable insights into areas such as weight management, gut health, plant-based nutrition and the role of grains and legumes in health. The event also covered important subjects like nutrition misinformation, diabetes management, and the future of dietetic practice.

2023 Speakers

Dr Nick Fuller

Charles Perkins Centre Sydney University

Dr Tim Crowe

Thinking Nutrition

L/Prof Clare Collins

University of Newcastle

A/Prof Sara Grafenauer

University NSW

Nicole Dynan

The Gut Health Dietitian, APD

A/Prof Dorit Samocha-Bonet

Garvan Institute of Medical Research and UNSW, Sydney

Christel Leemhuis

Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ)

A/Prof Evelyn Smith

University of Western Sydney

Dr Alan Barclay

PhD, APD, Chef, Consultant

Kathleen Alleaume

Nutrition Scientist, Host

Shivaun Conn

Accredited Health Coaching Australia, APD

Susie Burrell

Media Dietitian, Co-Host The Nutrition Couch Podcast

2023 Agenda

8:30 am
Registration And Expo Area
9:00 am
Welcome Address
9:15 am
Session 1 - Nutritional Evolution: Evidence and Personalisation
1

What’s the best diet for health and wellbeing? An evidence-based analysis

L/Prof Clare Collins, AO, University of Newcastle

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2

Algorithm-based personalised diet to improve glycaemia in prediabetes or early-stage type 2 diabetes

A/Prof. Dorit Samocha-Bonet, Garvan Institute of Medical Research and UNSW, Sydney

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10:45 am
Morning Break
11:15 am
Session 2 - Lasting Change: Transformative health outcome in dietetic practice
1

Overcoming the barriers to long-term weight-loss success

Dr Nick Fuller, Charles Perkins Centre Sydney University

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2

Intrinsic Motivation: Utilising evidence-based motivational interviewing tools

A/Prof Evelyn Smith, Clinical Psychologist, University of Western Sydney

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3

Navigating the ‘how’: Unlocking the hidden barriers that hinder sustainable behaviour change

Shivaun Conn, Accredited Health Coaching Australia, APD

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12:45 pm
Lunch
1:45 pm
Session 3 - Nutrition Frontiers: Research, Communication and Impact
1

Unpacking research and being an effective nutrition science communicator

Dr Tim Crowe, Thinking Nutrition

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2

‘I is for Impact’ – How the media works and how to get cut through for your message and business

Susie Burrell, Media Dietitian, Co-Host The Nutrition Couch Podcast

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3

Building a branded food database

Christel Leehmuis, Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ)

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3:15 pm
Afternoon Break
3:45 pm
Session 4 - Delving Deeper: Exploring Food Realities and Health Narratives
1

Is bread in Australia really ultra-processed? The Sourdough #sourfaux story

A/Prof Sara Grafenauer, University NSW

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2

Beyond Trends: Revealing the truth about probiotics and fermented foods

Nicole Dynan, The Gut Health Dietitian

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3

Sweeteners. If not sugar, then what?

Dr Alan Barclay, PhD, APD, Chef, Consultant

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5:00 pm
Closing Remarks