Outcomes of Dietitian Interventions

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Q: What is the effectiveness of nutrition counselling given by dietitians (or international equivalent) for the management of chronic disease?

Last Updated: 2024-02-27
Q: Is telephone nutrition counselling delivered by dietitians effective for improving health behaviour and clinical outcomes in healthy adults and adults with chronic disease?

Last Updated: 2017-07-05
Q: Should adults with malnutrition or at risk of malnutrition be recommended nutrition intervention in hospital?

Last Updated: 2024-02-23
Q: What is the role of nutrition counselling in women with gestational diabetes (GDM)?

Last Updated: 2018-06-07
Q: Does dietitian involvement affect birth outcomes (e.g. birth weight, preterm birth, infant mortality) during pregnancy?

Last Updated: 2024-02-26
Q: How many dietitians are required in primary care practice?

Last Updated: 2018-10-15

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