Writer and nutritionist

Tel: 02 4465 1711
Fax: 02 4465 1722
Email: rstanton@shoal.net.au

Qualifications

PhD (public health); BSc (biochemistry & pharmaceutical chemistry majors); D Nutr/Diet, G Dip Admin. AOM.

Special interests

• human nutrition
• obesity
• dietary fatty acids and fibre
• women's health
• health education
• education of medical practitioners

Experience

Author of 30 books, including nutrition textbooks, books for the general public on nutrition and health, and recipe books. She is a regular contributor to Australian Doctor and an occasional contributor to many magazines and newspapers. She has had approximately 3000 articles published. She does regular radio commentaries, presents on Burke's Backyard and appears regularly on news and current affairs programs. She consults to various state and commonwealth government departments when requested and edits material (mainly nutritional or medical), specialising in plain English. She has co authored many pamphlets and publications for the Gut Foundation and regularly reviews surveys and questionnaires for their relevance.