Happy Healthy Me

28/01/2025

Back to school can be a challenging time for parents and kids. Check out this recent article featuring Happy Healthy Me Dietitian, Tania Ferraretto, for some top tips for putting together a healthy kids lunch box.

Leading children’s dietitians are urging parents to scroll past “aesthetically pleasing” back-to-school lunch box compilations in their social media feeds.

11/10/2024

I was so fortunate to have been invited to the Social Media Summit held in Adelaide on Friday. Health Professionals, politicians, young people and community leaders gathered together to discuss the evidence and propose solutions to address the challenges facing our children and youth because of the impact of social media.

17/08/2022

A wonderful few days spent at the 2022 Dietitians Australia National Conference connecting with colleagues and learning about innovative ways to improve health and wellbeing.

22/03/2022

Dietitians are not the food police.

A misconception about dietitians is that they are simply there to tell you what to eat, and what not to eat.

are lovers of food! They know that eating is personal – our preferences are affected by what we enjoy as well as our lifestyle, our mood, culture, convenience, accessibility, lifestyle, and budget.

That’s why during Dietitians Week (21-27 March 2022), we strive to raise awareness of the many ways dietitians improve lives. Their advice is tailored to best suit their clients’ unique goals, needs and life situations.

We would love you to join us – learn how to get involved: www.dietitiansaustralia.org.au/dietitiansweek2022

28/06/2021

😷 From 29 June, masks will be mandatory for all people in health care settings.

Masks are also mandatory for people providing personal care services including hairdressers, nail salons, tattoo parlours, day spas and similar businesses (it is not mandatory for clients to wear a mask).

Masks are highly recommended on public transport, taxis and rideshare.

There are exceptions to these mandatory requirements, including:
▪ people with relevant medical conditions.
▪ people under the age of 12.
▪ cases where a mask would create communications difficulties in situations where a mask will impact the provision of care.

Find out more about the requirements for mandatory face masks, including FAQs, at www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/COVIDmasks

Find more information and the latest Direction here: www.covid-19.sa.gov.au/emergency-declarations

01/12/2020

From 12.01 am 1 December 2020, all people in health care settings must wear a single-use surgical mask (covering mouth and nose) at all times when in the physical presence of other people on the premises.

All people includes:
▪️care providers
▪️patients
▪️clients
▪️residents
▪️administrative and other staff
▪️employees
▪️visitors
▪️students
▪️contractors
▪️any other person on the premises

❗️There are exceptions for mandatory mask use in health care settings. A person is exempt where the mask will hinder the care which is being provided, there is a medical condition, communication with a person who is deaf or hard of hearing is required, the person is under 12 and the person is a live in staff member or a resident of a residential care facility.

The definition of a health care setting includes GP clinics, public and private hospitals and specialist practices (including drug and alcohol facilities), pharmacies, allied health services, dental services and Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services.

ℹ️To learn more about which kind of health services are included under this Direction and the exceptions for mandatory mask use:
▪️Check out our FAQs: www.bit.ly/3ohagUh
▪️Read the latest Direction here: www.covid-19.sa.gov.au/emergency-declarations

😷Learn more about face masks: www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/COVIDmasks

07/07/2020

This article raises important but rarely discussed issues regarding dancers, nutrition and the serious consequences that may arise.

06/05/2020

Today is International No Diet Day!

Dieting is a significant risk factor in developing an eating disorder. It’s important we take a stand and SAY NO to diets. No to society telling us we must look a certain way. No to thinking only one type of body is beautiful. No to the idea that dieting will lead to happiness. We must change the narrative. Your weight does not equal your worth! 🦋