Tuesday 31 October 2017, 7.30-8.45pm. Join Dr Christine McIntosh, Susan Reid and Hayden McRobbie used case studies to discuss childhood obesity, and how to address the issue of talking with parents/caregivers about an overweight child.
Dr Hayden McRobbie talks about about childhood obesity. Haydon is a Professor of Public Health Intervention and has a PhD in Medical Psychology. He has many years of experience in the provision of behaviour change intervention in weight management. Haydon is the Ministry of Health’s “Raising Healthy kids” Clinical Practice champion for childhood obesity.
PODCAST: Dr Marion Roberts talks about atypical eating disorders. Marion is a clinical psychologist specialising in eating disorders. She is a senior lecturer at the University of Auckland and consults at Shelly Beach practice in Ponsonby, Auckland.
Rod Jackson talks about “where have all the heart attacks gone”. Rod is a professor of epidemiology in the Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics at the School of Population Health, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Auckland.
Dr Jennifer Crowley talks about nutrition and advice in cardiovascular disease. Jennifer's doctorate in health sciences thesis topic was “New Zealand GPs and nutrition care: perceptions, perceived competence and barriers to provision”. Jennifer is a registered dietitian, registered sports dietitian and secondary teacher with extensive experience in teaching nutrition education.
Dr Jennifer Crowley talks about nutrition and advice to give type two diabetics. Jennifers Doctorate in health sciences thesis topic was “New Zealand GPs and nutrition care: perceptions, perceived competence and barriers to provision”. Jennifer is a registered dietitian, registered sports dietitian and secondary teacher with extensive experience in teaching nutrition education.
