Elize Symington

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/is…

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…

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!

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/196/32…

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 t.co/CK4T6JuK3a. Thank you @nicolawalshkf

🇿🇦Tatjana SCHOENMAKER with an amazing last 50m takes home gold 🥇 in the 200m Breaststroke #AQUAFukuoka23

Spar Group willing to help education dept in KZN school nutrition programme, says CEO news24.com/news24/southaf…

This is an eye opener... The Outlier’s grocery basket: April 2023 theoutlier.co.za/news/84480/the…

2023 Nutrition Congress #nutritionSA2023

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

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

Happening now, the "Sustainable Food Systems" parallel session at #NutritionSA2023, chaired by CoE-FS grantee, Dr Tamryn Frank.

4/4 More than 3 billion people in the world cannot afford a healthy diet (Prof Anna Lartey) #NutritionSA2023

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

Re-connecting in a diverse nutrition world #nutritionSA2023 bizcommunity.com/Article/196/32… | @ADSA_RD #bizpressoffice via @Biz_Healthcare

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.

The Outlier’s grocery basket: February 2023 theoutlier.co.za/news/84308/the…

@Case4Health @ADSA_RD @NutritionSoc @dietitiansza @robinclaired It is certainly being reviewed. NSSA (nutritionsociety.co.za) and @ADSA_RD are collating comments from members to submit. Others are encouraged to comment directly.

Extensive new South African food labelling regs gazetted for 3 mth comment. This is ++ NB area of consumer protection. Please, @ADSA_RD @NutritionSoc @dietitiansza @robinclaired @Syminea do the public a service and review and comment on the proposals. gpwonline.sharepoint.com/sites/gpw-web/…

@Case4Health @dietitiansza @urbandietitian @khuthadzo_diet @diabetessa_org @HPCSA_ @ADSA_RD Main difference is Nutritionists work at population (groups) level with a preventative focus while Dietitians also work with individuals and therapeutically. The Scope of Profession of Nutritionists was published in 2020 for comments. gov.za/documents/heal…

Draft regs defining scope of #Dietitians gazetted for 3 mth comment on 1 Mar 2023. gov.za/sites/default/… Not sure how it materially differs from scope of #Nutritionists. Can anyone advise? @Syminea @dietitiansza @urbandietitian @khuthadzo_diet @diabetessa_org @HPCSA_ @ADSA_RD

First time a #Netball World Cup to be hosted on African soil. 👏 #NWC2023 #CapeTown