Publications and Resources

DAA produces numerous publications and resources.  Some items are available to the public, others are for members* only.

  or download a Publication Order form (for non-members only).
Members should visit the Publications and Resources page on the Members section.

Professional and Nutrition Education Resources

• The Collaboration of Exercise Physiologists and Dietitians in Chronic Disease Management.  A joint position statement of the Australian Association of Exercise and Sport Science (AAESS) and the Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA), March 2008.
• Joint Statement on the Role of Accredited Practising Dietitians and Diabetes Educators in the Delivery of Nutrition and Diabetes Self Management Education Services for People with Diabetes. Approved by the Boards of the Australian Diabetes Educators Association and the Dietitians Association of Australia - June 2005
• Enteral Feeding Manual for Adults in Health Care Facilities: a practical resource for managing enteral nutrition support in everyday health care settings, to be used in consultation with an Accredited Practising Dietitian. May be downloaded (using the link) or to order a hard copy use the Publication Order form.
• Parenteral Nutrition Manual for Adults in Health Care Facilities: a practical resource for managing adult parenteral nutrition support in acute settings. To be used in consultation with an Accredited Practising Dietitian. May be downloaded or to order a hard copy use the  Publication Order form. 
• Family Food DVD/Video (Order form) (Produced by DAA [Tasmanian Branch] and the Community Nutrition Unit, Department of Health and Human Services, Tasmania).
• National Competency Standards for Entry-level Dietitians.
• Make Every Mouthful Count and Healthy Eating, Healthy Ageing (Reprinted 2009). These brochures are client education resources for aged care which have been developed by the Rehabilitation and Aged Care Interest Group.  Minimum order - 5 per item.
• Model Contracts for Dietitians in the Private Sector (2002) - Sample employment/consultancy agreement for employing dietitians.
• Nutrition Manual, 2009 Edition  A concise, practical manual with: easy to follow guides to special diets, comprehensive Food Choices Charts and suggested menus. An essential resource for Hospital, Aged Care Facilities, Residential centres, Community Centres, Libraries and Hospitality and Food Industries.
• Easy Family Eating for Healthy Kids (November 2007) This brochure highlights that healthy eating habits need to involve the whole family and includes practical information and tips for parents and carers to help get their families eating better.
  
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Journal - Nutrition & Dietetics and other journals Online
DAA publishes Nutrition & Dietetics (previously titled Australian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics) quarterly.

DAA members can download full copies of the Journal

Non-DAA members can access information regarding the Journal, including Author Guidelines Subscriptions, Table of Contents and Advertising visit the Blackwell Publishing website: Nutrition & Dietetics Information. Note: current from Volume 62, number 1 March 2005.

Free member access to journals Online!
Instant, full-text access to an entire stable of health and medical journals Online.

DAA members can log on to ProQuest and access a wide range of journals of interest to the broadest cross-section of the profession. Clinicians, researchers, educators, community and public health nutritionists will find something to interest them and support their practice.

DAA Newsletter
DAA publishes 10 Newsletters each year. These are received by over 4,000 DAA members within Australia and overseas.

DAA members can download full copies of the DAA Newsletter from this website.

DINER
The Dietetic Information and Nutrition Education Resources (DINER) database provides DAA members with access to a database of nutrition education resources including: 

• DAA Endorsed resources
• Information sheets, brochures and pamphlets
• Books and booklets
• Manuals and magazines
• Videos, slides and websites
• Practice guidelines
• Other resources
• Scopes of practice
   

Marketing and Business Resources
There are a number of useful resources available to assist APD's in promoting their services to other health professionals and the public .

Many of these resources are available free of charge for members from the Marketing and Business resources  page in the Members section.

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