Jemma Watkins APD
jemmadietitian.bsky.social
Jemma Watkins APD
@jemmadietitian.bsky.social
Jemma is a dietitian with a special interest in gut health & kids nutrition. She has 20+ years experience working with individuals, families and communities.
Support without suffocation & autonomy with abandonment increases children's confidence w food. Punishment=adrenalin=appetite suppression. Praise used correctly (praise effort & process not the person) is the most effective strategy to support a young person with their eating. #feedingtherapy #food
February 5, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Aim to add 1 serve/d plant based foods: fruit, veg, nuts, seeds, wholegrain, herbs & spices & 80%cocoa, including garlic, onion, wheat, banana, watermelon, peas, chickpeas, soy beans, red kidney beans, chicory root fibre & custard apple to promote gut health.
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February 4, 2025 at 10:44 AM
"Eating is the most difficult sensory task that children do!" #Foodrefusal is often mistaken as behavioural, when it is a natural response to compensate for underdeveloped feeding skills & regulation challenges.
#Feedingtherapy can help!
#feedingdifficulties #feedingtherapydietitian #fussyeating
February 4, 2025 at 7:19 AM
#Fussyeating is often a symptom of an underlying cause that can be addressed.

Low muscle tone makes chewing & swallowing harder, causes fatigue, discomfort & avoidance of hard/chewy foods. #feedingtherapy can help.
#feedingdifficulties #sosapproachtofeeding #multidisciplinarycare
February 3, 2025 at 7:39 PM
"Good nutrition is not just WHAT to eat, it's HOW to eat."Children with sensory &developmental challenges gravitate towards foods that are easy to eat: calorie not nutrient dense. Meat &veg are harder to eat
#feedingdifficulties #feedingtherapy #feeding #sosfeedingtherapy #foodinteraction #foodplay
February 2, 2025 at 11:12 PM
"1/2 of families with a paediatric feeding disorder are clinically depressed. It's extremely stressful living with children with feeding disorders. Second only to parents of children with cancer."
#feedingdifficulties #feedingtherapy #feeding #sosfeedingtherapy #foodinteraction #foodplay
February 2, 2025 at 9:55 PM
"When children don't eat it's not because something in their body doesn't work as expected. Feeding issues are not in their head, not in their parents' heads."
#feedingtherapy #feedingdifficulties #sosapproachtofeeding #sosfeedingtherapy
February 2, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Looking forward to sharing some new #feedingtherapy and #foodplay ideas with the families I work with, with children with #feedingdifficulties, after a week of updating knowledge and skills.
#sosapproachtofeeding #feeding #sos
February 2, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Reposted by Jemma Watkins APD
Using a smaller number of versatile cooking oils can help you save precious pantry real estate and money. We asked experts how to make the most of them with taste, budget and health in mind.
Choosing the right cooking oils can save you money and pantry space
Using a smaller number of versatile cooking oils can help you save precious pantry real estate and money. We asked experts how to make the most of them with taste, budget and health in mind.
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February 1, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Honoring Dr. Larry Lundy this Black History Month—born January 4, 1929, and passed February 23, 2024. A pioneering African American podiatrist in Dallas, he broke barriers in medicine and inspired generations of Black medical professionals. #blackhistorymonth
February 1, 2025 at 9:12 PM
It's harder to silence science than given credit for! bsky.app/profile/scif...
Another strain of bird flu has been discovered in California.
In today’s episode, we discuss this and other top science news of the week.

Plus, we explore what a new genetic study reveals about the biology of bipolar disorder.

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February 1, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Extinct variety of rye? I'd love to see the sourdough possible if they can grow this crop again! bsky.app/profile/scif...
February 1, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Sad but true (almost!) 🤣 bsky.app/profile/wulf...
Aged nineteen. Jumped out of an airplane, cracked an ankle. Walked it off.

Aged now. Farted wrong. Dislocated a buttock
February 1, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Support our local food industry and #buyapineapple bsky.app/profile/abcn...
February 1, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Reposted by Jemma Watkins APD
Hey, scientists:

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YOU ARE NOT ALONE

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Pass it on.
January 31, 2025 at 9:32 PM
An advantage of breastmilk is shared antibodies (against infection) that mum makes, however it seems COVID-19 is also transmitted through breastmilk. At this stage breastfeeding is still thought to be best for the collective benefits of breastfeeding. A space to watch. bsky.app/profile/covi...
JUST IN:

H5N1 Infects Mammary Glands, Unlike H1N1

A new study reveals that H5N1 replicates in mammary tissue, whereas H1N1 does not. This discovery raises significant concerns about potential transmission via lactation and the virus's expanding tissue tropism.
February 1, 2025 at 8:28 PM
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January 31, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Bowel cancer prediction test for #IBD 90%accurate www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Bowel cancer prediction test for IBD patients 90% accurate
Scientists hope it could become a blood test to help spot those most at risk.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 31, 2025 at 8:29 PM
“This is most likely caused by the stress of having your symptoms constantly dismissed, but I wouldn’t worry about it.”
#WomensHealth @newyorker.com
January 31, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Mount Sinai’s iNourish program supports Crohn’s & colitis patients with nutrition-focused care & research. A dedicated clinic tackles malnutrition, affecting up to 70% of hospitalized IBD patients. Learn more: bit.ly/4jDlO1u

#IBD #Nutrition #Crohnscolitis #WeFindAWay
January 31, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Back to school routines resulting in #nomoneynotime? Check out these recipes nomoneynotime.com.au/healthy-easy...
Easy Healthy Recipes On A Budget
If it’s not tasty, fast, cheap and packed with good stuff, you won’t find it here.
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January 31, 2025 at 8:08 PM
The future of #IBDmanagement thanks to innovative tech. bsky.app/profile/guth...
Advancements in #IBD care, including wearables and at-home tests, are streamlining treatment and improving patient outcomes. This tech is enabling more proactive disease management:
January 31, 2025 at 7:57 PM
The complex relationship between gut and brain in regards to GIT symptoms: bsky.app/profile/joha...
#DGBI #gutbrain #IBS #gastrointestinalhealth
A recent study found a complex, bidirectional relationship between marital quality and #DGBI symptoms in married Malay women. These findings underscore the importance of considering psychosocial factors when treating women with DGBIs.
January 31, 2025 at 7:56 PM