In addition to teaching Foodservice Systems to third year dietetics students at The University of the Sunshine Coast, Jodie works with schools and day care centres to promote nutritious foods and establish positive eating habits for all children. Jodie also works with local restaurants and cafes to provide guidance on specific menu items, allergen claims and healthy eating. If you need assistance in the planning stages of menu development or simply want a dietitian’s input to review and endorse existing menus and practices, Jodie offers a number of services.

 

Daycare and School Based Menu Planning and Review

All advice and compliance is based upon The National Quality Framework specifically The National Law and National Regulations and The National Quality Standards.

• Day-care Centre/OSHC/Tuckshop full menu development in line with The Australian Dietary Guidelines

• Report detailing results of compliance against standards

• Recommendations for improvement to help you make changes smoothly, efficiently and within budget

• Recipe suggestions if required

• Promotion of menu to parents- current and prospective

 

Healthy Eating and Nutrition Policy

Having a policy around healthy eating is key to promoting the importance of nutrition within your school or centre.

• Review or assistance in the development and communication of your Healthy Eating Policy.

 

Restaurants and Cafes

Including dietitian input can verify nutrition and allergen claims and help your menu stand out from the crowd

• Dietitian designed menus or meals

• Allergen checks, food/nutrient/health claims

• Dietitian designed kids menus

 

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