editorial
welcome to issue 34 contents
Neil Donnelly - Dietetic Services Manager
NHD editor
6 News with Dr Carrie Ruxton
8 Product/industry news
Some years ago as a member of the Dietitians Board, I
visited a number of hospitals to undertake the infamous 9 Malnutrition screening report
‘Board Visit’. The purpose being to ensure that every-
thing was in place and geared up for the continuation 10 Cover story
of student training. One of the advantages of this role
Crunch time for crisps
was that you got to see the location and facilities within
by Ursula Arens
the Dietetic Department and how they compared with
your own.
12 Fibre in the modern diet
It certainly opened my eyes to where some dietitians
by Jeff D Leach
have to undertake their work and I was usually very
pleased and grateful when I retuned to ‘My Space’
15 Galactosaemia register
– offi ce that is, for the amenities that we had.
by Pat Portnoi
More recently in another capacity I have visited a
few more hospitals and discussed this issue with other
17 Cholesterol and the role of plant oils
colleagues and it seems that, despite considerable
by Caroline Stokes
new developments in many areas, dietetics does not
appear to have moved much further forward in the 18 Diet and dental health
provision of a better standard and the location of de-
by Dr Brian Mouatt CBE
partmental accommodation. Also some Departments
which have increased their staffi ng levels within existing 21 Guide to nutrition analysis software
premises would have a hard job defending the Health
by Pat Bacon & Eileen Steinbock
and Safety Regulations, which apply to provision of of-
fi ce space for each member of staff. 25 Coeliac watch by Emily Kirk
All this of course cannot help the working environ-
ment and the overall satisfaction of the employee. The
26 Into research by Dr Amelia Lake
effect of working in pleasant surroundings can play a Good sport by Jeanette Crosland
very important part in job satisfaction.
This is an area that we have possibly neglected over
28 Healthy weight loss by Dr David Ashton
the years but probably more by luck than judgement
over this time, my very good colleague the Director
30 Prebiotics for infants
of Facilities has emphasised to me the value of hav-
by Heather Caswell
ing a good standard of Departmental accommoda-
tion, which I was pleased to take on board and which
33 Kids corner: case study
should not be underestimated.
by Kate Harrod-Wild
If anyone would like to hold up their Department as a
35 PKU home support
shining example of location and excellent facilities then
I would be happy to report on it in a future issue of NHD.
by Dr Anita Macdonald
Lastly, a big thank you to all those who have upgrad-
36 PKU watch by Eleanor Weetch
ed their subscriptions – your generous and loyal support
of NHD is gratefully received and we look forward to pro-
39 Public health by Tracy Purbrick
viding you with an ever-improving resource in the future.
40 Career: live jobs & upcoming events
Neil is a Fellow of the BDA and Dietetic Services
Manager in Blackpool. His main areas of interest are
42 A little (but important) bit at the end
weight management and eating disorders
by Paul Sacher
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