Diet Resources

Professor Donald Naismith discusses the possible links between diet and cancer.

Jean Curry describes the implementation of a lipid clinic led by nurses in Northumberland.

Jean Curry RGN, RM, DipN (Lond), DipHV, BSc(Hons), Community Nursing Science, CPT is a Health Visitor/Community Practice Teacher, Bondgate Surgery, Alnwick, Northumberland.

Article accepted for publication July 1999.

Claire O'Brien discusses the role of carbohydrates in the diet and their importance in disease prevention.

Claire O'Brien SRD is a freelance state registered dietician.

Article accepted for publication September 1999

Dympna Pearson outlines the health benefits of reducing levels of obesity in the general population.
Dympna Pearson, SRD is a Consultant Dietitian and Freelance Trainer. Article accepted for publication: October 2002

Topics:  Health education

Sandra Drummond unravels the mysteries of the diabetic diet
Dr Sandra Drummond Lecturer in Human Nutrition and Public Health Nutrition, Queen Margaret University College, Edinburgh. Article accepted for publication: April 2003

Topics:  Obesity

Nick Puffett examines the management of constipation using natural remedies.
Nick Puffett RN, DN, BSc Hons, BA Hons (Nursing), HE Dip. Cancer Nursing is a Community Nurse/Clinical Nurse Specialist, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.
Article accepted for publication: August 2003

Topics:  Constipation