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Sandra Capra
AM, PhD, MSocSc, BSc(Hons), Dip Nutr&Diet, APD

Director for Australia

Sandra has had a long career in nutrition and dietetics which has encompassed clinical, community, food service, management, research and teaching roles. Her experience has been gained in several states within Australia as well as in New Zealand, UK and Fiji. She is currently Professor of Nutrition and Dietetics in the School of Health Sciences at the University of Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia. Sandra has been recognised as a leader in dietetics in Australia and has received a number of awards for this. She was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia in 2003 for her contribution to community health, nutrition and dietetics education and Guiding (Girl Guides/Scouts). She has always been actively involved in the professional association holding office bearing positions as well as membership of key committees. At present she is the Immediate Past President of the Dietitians Association of Australia. She is the author of many scientific works in nutrition and dietetics and has presented keynote and invited addresses as well as offered papers at national and international conferences. Australia was elected to the Board of ICDA in 2000 and Sandra has been elected by the Dietitians Association to fill the role. She is editor of Dietetics Around the World as well as making a contribution in other areas.

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