Elize Symington

PhD; Maternal health & nutrition; Nutrition advocate; life-long learner; Registered Dietitian lecturing at a South African University

[STIAS @STIAS_SA]

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS

STIAS invites early to mid-career scholars from research centres and academic institutions on the African continent to apply for the #IsoLomsoFellowship.

The deadline is 15 February 2024. See the link for details:

https://t.co/aAFQXUxshO

[Keith Godfrey, MBE @KeithMGodfrey]

Further evidence, in both men (a) & women (b), that lower birthweight is associated with a higher risk of later type 2 diabetes at all ages from age 40-70 years https://t.co/4vzkRrthwL

[Elize Symington @Syminea]

In South Africa, many are against nutrition professionals working for industry. This poses a challenge to engage with industry & have an impact on our food system. Q: what impact can a junior intern have in such a large institution? Away with super-sized meals be a good start!

[Gunter Kuhnle @ggkuhnle]

This is an excellent opportunity to get experience in the food industry and be influential in making changes to improve diet.

We can't change the food system if we don't engage with those who are part of it.

[Elize Symington @Syminea]

It's National Nutrition Week 2023.

Useful tips and resources: https://t.co/cZVdciaRDo

#NNW2023
#Feelgoodwithfood

@HealthZA
@ADSA_RD
@UNICEF_SA
@growgreatza
#NSSA

How to feel good with food - Association for Dietetics in South Africa https://t.co/eu7ghvqgeR

[Helen Bevan @HelenBevan]

Leading across a system requires a massive & ongoing commitment to the practice of collaboration. A new report from @TheKingsFund sets out six areas of practice for effective collaborative leadership:
1) create a safe, inclusive & trusting environment
2) build & maintain healthy relationships
3) create a shared purpose
4) manage power dynamics
5) surface and manage conflict
6) promote shared decision-making
https://t.co/AKHpRIcOlc. Thank you @nicolawalshkf

[World Aquatics @WorldAquatics]

🇿🇦Tatjana SCHOENMAKER with an amazing last 50m takes home gold 🥇 in the 200m Breaststroke #AQUAFukuoka23

[Elize Symington @Syminea]

Spar Group willing to help education dept in KZN school nutrition programme, says CEO https://t.co/0hrTt8Lhww

[Elize Symington @Syminea]

This is an eye opener...
The Outlier’s grocery basket: April 2023 https://t.co/NA2K3XU3zd

[Dietitians South Africa🇿🇦 @dietitiansza]

2023 Nutrition Congress
#nutritionSA2023

[Association for Dietetics in South Africa @adsaorgza]

1/3 "The greatest challenges demand a multidisciplinary approach to address their deeper underlying causes. We can do much more if we move from working in silos to applying a systems-thinking approach", Prof Walsh, NSSA President at the 2023 Nutrition Congress.
#NutritionSA2023

[Association for Dietetics in South Africa @adsaorgza]

It is Day 1 of the 2023 Nutrition Congress and for the first time since the COVID pandemic disruptions, nutrition and dietetic health professionals from South Africa, Africa and further afield are gathering in-person here in Somerset West.
#NutritionSA2023 #NutritionCongress

[Food Security SA @FoodSecurity_za]

Happening now, the "Sustainable Food Systems" parallel session at #NutritionSA2023, chaired by CoE-FS grantee, Dr Tamryn Frank.

[Association for Dietetics in South Africa @adsaorgza]

4/4 More than 3 billion people in the world cannot afford a healthy diet (Prof Anna Lartey)
#NutritionSA2023

[Elize Symington @Syminea]

The expense of obesity in South Africa.... R701 billion per year.
Prof Andries Monyeki presenting on the strategy for the prevention and control of obesity.
@HealthZA @theNWU @ADSA_RD #nutritionSA2023

[Elize Symington @Syminea]

Re-connecting in a diverse nutrition world #nutritionSA2023 https://t.co/6YIzc4Ffxm | @ADSA_RD #bizpressoffice via @Biz_Healthcare

[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

Balance rarely comes from increasing efficiency. It usually involves reducing responsibilities.

The more priorities we have, the harder they are to juggle. It's better to do a few things well than be overwhelmed by many.

A key to avoiding burnout is deciding what doesn't matter.

[Elize Symington @Syminea]

The Outlier’s grocery basket: February 2023 https://t.co/O3q24z8sfI

[Elize Symington @Syminea]

@Case4Health @ADSA_RD @NutritionSoc @dietitiansza @robinclaired It is certainly being reviewed. NSSA (https://t.co/ql6jEgG2nd) and @ADSA_RD are collating comments from members to submit. Others are encouraged to comment directly.

[Elize Symington @Syminea]

@Case4Health @dietitiansza @urbandietitian @khuthadzo_diet @diabetessa_org @HPCSA_ @ADSA_RD Main difference is Nutritionists work at population (groups) level with a preventative focus while Dietitians also work with individuals and therapeutically.
The Scope of Profession of Nutritionists was published in 2020 for comments. https://t.co/g2xDkSqnHY

[Elize Symington @Syminea]

First time a #Netball World Cup to be hosted on African soil. 👏 #NWC2023 #CapeTown