MEND on July 6th 2009 (4 day a week basis from March 1):

 MEND stands for Mind, Exercise, Nutrition, Do it.  Up to now the organisation has focused on obesity in children, but has now begun to consider obesity in adults and the period surrounding childbirth, which is where my involvement is.  MEND Mothers also hopes to cover up to one year after birth-getting mum back into shape and focusing on breast feeding, weaning and parenting support.

I have been extensively research the area, including a literature search, following the development of NICE guidance in this area and working with experts in the area to develop the programme

I have helped to develop a facilitated self help adult healthy lifestyle programme, partnering with change4life and the Fitness Industry Association.

As part of a programme for weight loss in adults, I have developed a carbohydrate quality calculator, designed to identify the best kind of carbohydrates to base meals around, especially when some form of insulin resistance is present

I am also hoping to do a PhD through this work.

Current freelance work

General roles

I write for several publications, including books, magazines, journals, and websites.  I am asked to speak at a variety of conferences on a wide range of diet and health issues.

June 09-Present: Nutrition Adviser to ScanSure: ScanSure is devising a device to scan bar, codes using mobile phones,  which will give a variety of nutritional data on that food including its traffic light and GDA signpost.

December 2008 -Present: Member of DEFRAs Family Food Panel, which provides detailed statistical information on the purchase and consumption of food and drink and looks at nutritional and demographic trends in intake. 

Feb’07-Present: Dietitian to St George’s Nursery in Tunbridge Wells. My role includes evaluating the food service and the menus plus advising the chef and talking to the parents about their concerns

June 1994-Present: Dietary Adviser to a variety of women’s health organisations.  My role includes advising the organisations on dietary issues, addressing conferences, writing articles and fact sheets and answering queries on diet from members.

April 1992-Present:  I have been seeing a variety of private patients (but specialise in women’s health and eating disorders) for dietetic consultation