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Dieticians Australia

The power of nutrition and Accredited Practising Dietitians in addressing Australia’s mental health challenges

Accredited Practising Dietitians are committed to boosting their role in transforming the mental health of all Australians. This evidence brief is a summary of the growing body of evidence that demonstrates the power of nutrition and dietetic intervention when it comes to nourishing the minds, bodies and brains of individuals. This is a call to action to all those involved in designing solutions to our mental health challenges in this country, to engage and leverage the power of nutrition by embracing the knowledge and guidance of the dietetic profession.

Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE)

Your Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE) is an estimation of how many calories you burn per day when exercise is taken into account. It is calculated by first figuring out your Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR), then multiplying that value by an activity multiplier.

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Since your BMR represents how many calories your body burns when at rest, it is necessary to adjust the numbers upwards to account for the calories you burn during the day. This is true even for those with a sedentary lifestyle. Our TDEE calculator uses the best formulas and displays your score in a way that's easy to read and meaningful.

Depression and anxiety: Exercise eases symptoms

Depression and anxiety symptoms often improve with exercise. Here are some realistic tips to help you get started and stay motivated.

Black Dog Institute

Digital tools & apps. 

Online tools and mobile apps for your mental health and wellbeing developed and successfully tested through research trials that you can access anywhere at no cost.

The reality of menopause weight gain

Many women gain weight as they age, but extra pounds aren't inevitable. To help ease weight gain, step up your activity level and enjoy a healthy diet.

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