Contact details
PB Nutrition
Address
Boundary Street
Spring Hill, Queensland (QLD), 4000
Australia
[Brisbane region]
Phone
1300 536 363Website
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Dr Amanda Benham
- Dietitian (APD)
Dr Amanda Benham is an Accredited Practising Dietitian and Fellow of the Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine who has been practising as a dietitian specialising in evidence-based plant-based nutrition for over 30 years. She has been enthusiastically eating a completely plant-based diet for over 40 years.
Qualifications/Credentials
Bachelor of Arts (Murdoch University, W.A.)
Bachelor of Science (U.W.A.)
Graduate Diploma in Human Nutrition (Deakin University, Vic)
Graduate Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics (QUT)
Master of Health Science (Nutrition and Dietetics) (QUT)
Certificate in Paediatric Nutrition & Dietetics (RCH, Vic)
Professional Certificate in Paediatric Nutrition and Dietetics (Dietitians Australia)
Complete Health Improvement Program facilitator
PhD (QUT)
Plant Based Education/Experience
- 30+ years practising as a dietitian specialising in plant-based nutrition, helping people with meeting nutrient requirements and achieving better health on a plant-based diet, including management of lifestyle diseases and adopting and maintaining a plant-based diet at any life stage.
- 40+ years of personally being on a completely plant-based diet.
- Successfully raised two children on a completely plant-based diet, which they continue to maintain in their 30's.
- 30+ years of reading scientific papers on plant-based diets.
- Masters thesis was on nutrient adequacy and health aspects of vegan and vegetarian diets.
- PhD thesis was on vitamin B12 in women of reproductive age on a vegan diet in Australia.
- Published in peer-reviewed scientific journals on vitamin B12 in women of reproductive age on a vegan diet and on planning nutritionally adequate plant-based diets.
- Attended CHIP facilitator courses with Dr Hans Diehl.
- Completed vegetarian studies courses and vegan nutrition courses conducted by George Eisman.
Additional Information
- See website for FAQ on having a consultation and to book in for an appointment
- GP management plans accepted
- Medicare rebates apply (for those referred on GP management plans)
- Health fund rebates apply
- Full dietary analysis available
Areas of Special Interest
- PB diet (pregnancy and lactation)
- PB diet (weaning babies)
- PB diet (raising children)
- Fussy eaters
- Weight/loss management
- Healthy aging
- Chronic disease management
Contact details
PB Nutrition
Address
Boundary Street
Spring Hill, Queensland (QLD), 4000
Australia
[Brisbane region]
Phone
1300 536 363Website
VisitTelehealth Available
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