What is an Accredited Practicing Dietitian (APD) and how can they help me?

An APD is a university trained professional with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide expert nutrition and dietary advice. They translate scientific information into realistic and practical advice for their clients.

An APD is trained to help treat or manage a range of health conditions through nutrition, such as diabetes, cardiovascular (heart) disease, gastrointestinal disorders, obesity, and many more. An APD will provide their clients with the education necessary to make diet and lifestyle changes, helping them to improve symptom management or their general health and wellbeing.

Services offered

Rebecca Downes Consulting offers a range of services to meet the varying needs of the community, including:

• Individual consultations and Home visits 
• Corporate Health packages 
• Group talks 
• Shopping tours 

Conditions treated include:

• Diabetes
• Cardiovascular (heart) disease
• High cholesterol
• Hypertension (high blood pressure)
• Overweight and obesity
• Weight gain
• Gastrointestinal disorders
• Constipation
• Coeliac disease
• Paediatric (child) nutrition
• Maternal health
• Food intolerances
• Sports nutrition
• Vegetarian eating
• General nutrition