PhD; Maternal health & nutrition; Nutrition advocate; life-long learner; Registered Dietitian lecturing at a South African University
Joined February 2015
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CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
STIAS invites early to mid-career scholars from research centres and academic institutions on the African continent to apply for the #IsoLomsoFellowship.
The deadline is 15 February 2024. See the link for details:
stias.ac.za/fellowships/iso-…
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Further evidence, in both men (a) & women (b), that lower birthweight is associated with a higher risk of later type 2 diabetes at all ages from age 40-70 years doi.org/10.1007/s00125-023-0…
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In South Africa, many are against nutrition professionals working for industry. This poses a challenge to engage with industry & have an impact on our food system. Q: what impact can a junior intern have in such a large institution? Away with super-sized meals be a good start!
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This is an excellent opportunity to get experience in the food industry and be influential in making changes to improve diet.
We can't change the food system if we don't engage with those who are part of it.
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9 Oct 2023
It's National Nutrition Week 2023.
Useful tips and resources: nutritionweek.co.za
#NNW2023
#Feelgoodwithfood
@HealthZA
@ADSA_RD
@UNICEF_SA
@growgreatza
#NSSA
How to feel good with food - Association for Dietetics in South Africa bizcommunity.com/Article/196…
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21 Jul 2023
Leading across a system requires a massive & ongoing commitment to the practice of collaboration. A new report from @TheKingsFund sets out six areas of practice for effective collaborative leadership:
1) create a safe, inclusive & trusting environment
2) build & maintain healthy relationships
3) create a shared purpose
4) manage power dynamics
5) surface and manage conflict
6) promote shared decision-making
kingsfund.org.uk/publication…. Thank you @nicolawalshkf
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28 Jul 2023
🇿🇦Tatjana SCHOENMAKER with an amazing last 50m takes home gold 🥇 in the 200m Breaststroke #AQUAFukuoka23
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Spar Group willing to help education dept in KZN school nutrition programme, says CEO news24.com/news24/southafric…
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28 Apr 2023
This is an eye opener...
The Outlier’s grocery basket: April 2023 theoutlier.co.za/news/84480/…
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1/3 "The greatest challenges demand a multidisciplinary approach to address their deeper underlying causes. We can do much more if we move from working in silos to applying a systems-thinking approach", Prof Walsh, NSSA President at the 2023 Nutrition Congress.
#NutritionSA2023
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It is Day 1 of the 2023 Nutrition Congress and for the first time since the COVID pandemic disruptions, nutrition and dietetic health professionals from South Africa, Africa and further afield are gathering in-person here in Somerset West.
#NutritionSA2023 #NutritionCongress
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18 Apr 2023
Happening now, the "Sustainable Food Systems" parallel session at #NutritionSA2023, chaired by CoE-FS grantee, Dr Tamryn Frank.
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4/4 More than 3 billion people in the world cannot afford a healthy diet (Prof Anna Lartey)
#NutritionSA2023
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18 Apr 2023
The expense of obesity in South Africa.... R701 billion per year.
Prof Andries Monyeki presenting on the strategy for the prevention and control of obesity.
@HealthZA @theNWU @ADSA_RD #nutritionSA2023
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17 Apr 2023
Re-connecting in a diverse nutrition world #nutritionSA2023 bizcommunity.com/Article/196… | @ADSA_RD #bizpressoffice via @Biz_Healthcare
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1 Apr 2023
Balance rarely comes from increasing efficiency. It usually involves reducing responsibilities.
The more priorities we have, the harder they are to juggle. It's better to do a few things well than be overwhelmed by many.
A key to avoiding burnout is deciding what doesn't matter.
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The next ICN will be held in Paris, France.
That will be wonderful congress as well.
Follow the Twitter accounts(@icnparis2025 ) and Facebook of the next ICN and check the official website.
facebook.com/ParisICN2025
icn2025.org/
#ICN2022 #ICN2025
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4 Dec 2022
Electrical storm seen from Constantia kloof
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