Dear ADSA Western Cape Branch Members
A very happy 2011 to you all - may it be a very prosperous one!
We have a packed program for the year, so please diarise the confirmed meeting dates and join us for our CPD events.
We ended off the year with some good news - public relations branch comm. members Nadia Bowley and Deborah Hoepfl won the ADSA PR award - promoting the awareness of the field of dietetics. Well done and thank you for all the hard work done by all the committee members!
July 2011 sees the start of a new term for ADSA committee members, and we are always looking for enthusiastic dietitians to join the Western Cape branch. Please contact me if you are interested.
Our big focus for the end of the year will be an ADSA WESTERN CAPE EXCELLENCE AWARDS!!
We want to reward dietitians that are making a difference and going the extra mile in their field of work.
To be able to organise such an event, we will have to rely on sponsorship of the trophies and prizes. If you or your company might be interested, please contact us soonest.
Megan Pentz-Kluyts presented a fantastic update on cancer at our year end function and gave us an inspiring slide show of her Kilimanjaro expedition.
If you have anything that you might like to advertise or share in our electronic newsletter, feel free to contact us - we are always looking for new and exciting ideas.
Have a fabulous summer.
Regards
Dianne Ivison
ADSA W-CAPE CHAIRPERSON
ivison@iafrica.com
We know now that 90% of cancers are caused by environmental and lifestyle related factors. Megan Pentz-Kluyts worked through some of the latest studies to help us educate our clients on prevention.
Body weight
Studies using overweight clients aged 65-91 showed that with telephonic conversations about healthier eating, the clients made more progress toward eating more fruit and veg, less saturated fat and managed to lose more weight, significantly reducing the rate of functional decline in these clients.
Whole-grains
Studies have shown that an increased consumption of whole-grains brought about a modest reduction of colorectal cancer, while others have shown that whole-grains are inversely associated with risk for colorectal and breast cancer. The recommendation for a positive effect is 3 servings of whole-grain per day, and the effect has been found to occur through non-oestrogen pathways in postmenopausal women.
Meat, poultry and fish
Studies are consistently showing that red and processed meat increases cancer mortality. This includes bacon, beef, cold cuts, ham, hamburgers, hotdogs, mince etc. A decrease in meat consumption may cancer outcome through improvement of weight management. A higher consumption of poultry and fish have been found to reduce the risk of ovarian cancer.
Soya
Studies with soya intake and cancer have shown a decreased risk in prostate cancer risk (thought to be through an endocrine-related path), and a decreased risk of breast cancer (through the isoflavones, specifically geistein). The results have generally been found to be better with soya and tofu than with miso (this is thought to be because of the salt content of miso). There are still many unanswered questions as the types and quantities of soya used differs widely within the studies, and a meta-analysis showed a decrease in cancer risk for the Aisin population but not for the Western population.
Trans-fats
There is consistent increase in inflammation with an increase in Ω-6:Ω -3 ratio, and with an increase in trans- and saturated fat. Studies have shown a positive association of these fats with prostrate, breast and ovarian cancer.
Salt
Salt has consistently been associated with an increased risk in stomach cancer.
Vitamin B6 and D
Vitamin supplements generally show no benefits in cancer survivors, and high-doses may even be harmful. The vitamins that are showing interesting results are vitamin B6 and vitamin D. Studies using vitamin B6 show blood PLP levels (the active form of vitamin B6) are inversely associated with the risk of colorectal cancer. Vitamin D has been seen to be inversely related to colorectal cancer, although an inverse association is unconfirmed in prospective studies.
Bisphenol A
Bisphenol A (BPA) acts as an artificial hormone, disrupting the body’s normal development. It is detected in the urine of 93% of the US population. BPA is found in the lining of tinned foods, polycarbonate baby bottles, other plastic water bottles, plastic in the recycle category 3 (PVC), category 6 (polystyrene – carcinogen), and category 7 (new inert plastics and all other odd balls e.g. Triton
Four, five… one and two, all the rest are bad for you!
Plasticizers
Plasticizers are flexible vinyl plastics used for consumer products (cling wrap), flooring, wall coverings, and additives (phthalates and adipates). They make the products more flexible and durable. Phthalates metabolites are found in 82% woman of childbearing age, a concern as prenatal exposure affects the Leydig cell function in the postnatal testis. DEHP and DEHA migrate into fatty food and are absorbed into the cells of the human body. The greatest threat is cling wrap around fatty food heated in the microwave and bottled water.
Gladwrap and Tuffie are plasticizer free
Acrylomides
Acrylomide occurs naturally during the cooking of carbohydrate rich meals (specifically if they are fried, baked or microwaved). It is of concern that it is a possible carcinogen.
Tips from Cancer SA (www.cansa.org.za)
- Stop smoking, or even better, never start
- Balance food intake with exercise. Obesity must be avoided at all costs
- Choose to eat unrefined starch, such as brown rice and whole-wheat bread
- Reduce sugar intake
- Reduce salt intake. We eat approximately ten times the quantity of salt that we need
- Reduce the intake of animal fats, whether in the form of meat or dairy products
- Eat more beans
- Increase folic acid intake. This is found in spinach, among other things
- Increase omega-3 fatty acid intake. Use canola oil instead of sunflower oil
- Eat lots of fruit and vegetables
- Eat more tomatoes. Among their many health benefits, tomatoes are also very good protection against prostate cancer. (While researchers are divided on the cancer-fighting properties of tomatoes, everyone agrees that they are nutritious, so you can't go wrong here)
- Use olive oil on salads – the cold-pressed virgin olive oil
- A glass of good red wine a day appears to have beneficial effects
- Drink tea
- Avoid too much sun, or even better, don’t go into the sun unless adequately protected
- If any symptom that suggests cancer persists for more than two weeks, consult a GP
Hi Di and Berna
All I can say is WOW!! Just to show you some of my pics! It was an awesome adventure - but undoubtedly one of the hardest things I have done to date. It really does test the power of the mind.
In the summit pic (Megan at Uhuru Peak) - I am wearing 4 pairs of pants - including my rain pants, 3 tops - including my down jacket - what a winner!!, 3 pairs of gloves, and 3 pairs of socks - both my socks and gloves had 'warmers' in them that helps keep you a bit warmer (or so they say:)) for approximately 4 hours - it was freezing. We started walking at 12pm (midnight) and summitted 7.5 hours later. - the sunrise was spectacular. Was nauseous and had a headache at this point. It then took another 3 hours back to camp - the Swahili guides are amazing - they hook your arm in and you ski down the mountain - on the soft sand - needless to say - a few blisters were picked up along the way.... after a quick lunch, you then descended further(as it is ill advised to stay at the higher altitude for too long) to Mekwa camp which we reached at 6pm that evening -
18 hours on one's feet, really takes on a different meaning.
Thank you for all your support.
Mx
Megan at Uhuru Peak with her ASDA W-Cape sponsored Jacket
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31 World Leprosy Day
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CPD Activity: Tuesday 22nd February 2011, Lunch Meeting
Where: To be confirmed
Topic: Choline: The Newest Essential Nutrient
Speakers: Dr Donald McNamara (from the USA) founder of Eggs for Health Consulting - ‘Promoting the Beneficial Role of Eggs in the Diet’
Time: 12:00 to 14:00
RSVP: Before Thursday 20 Feb to michellemayn@mweb.co.za or SMS Tamlyn 083 234 8522
Cost: R50 for ADSA members, R100 for non-ADSA members
* Will have Branch Meeting at our March CPD activity
CPD Activity and Branch Meeting: Tuesday 15th March 2011, Afternoon Meeting
Where: Netcare Blaauwberg
Topic: Sports, GI and fats
Speakers: Liesbet Delport
Time: 13:00-17:00
CPD Activity: Thursday 14th April 2011, Breakfast meeting
Where: TL and MM to look for venues
Topic: Ethics and Insulin
Speakers: Rene Smallberger for ethics
CPD Activity: July/August 2011
Where: To be confirmed
Topic: Renal update
Speakers: To be confirmed
CPD Activity: September/October 2011
Where: To be confirmed
Topic: Latest on omega 3
Speakers: To be confirmed
Year End Excellence Awards
Watch this space
Portfolio of Treasurer
Portfolio holder: Tracey Moore
Latest bank balance
As of 24-01-2011 - R25 255.33
ADSA W-cape purchased own data projector for meetings, back up projector, wellness days, talks given by dietitians etc…
Family: Married to Chris, two girls aged 7 and 41/2 (going on 7)
Place of birth: Cape Town
High School: Sandown
Hobbies: Cooking, yoga and boogy boarding
Pet: Licorice, my black Labrador
Favourite Holiday Destination:Skiing in the Alps
Favourite Food: My first cup of tea in the morning. Sushi.
Best Gift Ever: My children
Favourite T.V program: Gray's Anatomy
What are you doing when you are not working for ADSA? Working at my practice, lifting children and school homework
What do you like to do on an evening? Go to bed early and read. Mondays watching Gray's anatomy
What do you fear the most? Something happening to my children
What makes you laugh: My children
What is the first thing you do in the morning when you wake up? Make a pot of tea
What annoys you the most? Small mindedness
Best Quality: Organised
Worst quality/habit? Procrastination
Last Book Read: The Girl who kicked the Hornet's nest (Steig Larsson)
Last 3 items purchased? Milk, coffee and dog food
Personal Motto: The Serenity Prayer: God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference.
Pick n Pay cooking demonstration
