Optimum Intake Dietitians

02/09/2026

Optimum Intake Dietitians are at the Newcastle Aged and Disability Expo at the Newcastle Showgrounds today 💜

We have two of our Team Leaders - Holly and Courtney attending our expo booth- ready to meet and chat with you!

Have questions about funding?
Want to know what a dietitian does?
Want to see if a dietitian could help improve your health or functioning?
Have a burning food question?
Want to see and speak to two friendly faces / humans?

We would love for you to pop down and check out our booth and have a conversation with our team.

We also have some freebies to give away too!

01/09/2026

When you put time, energy and effort into your training, you want to feel like your body can keep up.

Maybe you’re training consistently but still feel tired. Your recovery seems slower than it should be. You’re getting sick or injured more often. Perhaps your performance has plateaued, even though you’re putting in the work.

Or maybe you simply want reassurance that you’re eating enough and giving your body what it needs to train, recover and perform.

This is where working with a sports dietitian can help.

At Optimum Intake Dietitians, we support athletes and active people across the Central Coast and Newcastle to better understand their individual nutrition needs and develop practical strategies that support both health and performance.

Read more on our blog post here:

Always tired after training or struggling with recovery? Learn about sports nutrition, under-fuelling and RED-S, and when to see a sports dietitian.

26/08/2026

We’re excited to be exhibiting at the Newcastle Aged & Disability Expo.

📆 Wednesday, 2 September 2026. 9am - 3pm

📍Newcastle Racecourse

💵Free entry – register here:
https://book.disabilityexpo.com.au/visitor/register

Come along and connect with our dietitians Holly and Courtney and other organisations supporting people with disability, ageing Australians, carers and families.

18/08/2026

Booking an appointment with an Optimum Intake Dietitian just got easier 💜

With our online booking option, you can browse available appointments, choose a time that works for you and book when it suits you. No need to wait until business hours to get started.

Whether you’re looking for support with your nutrition, health, sporting goals or a specific dietary concern, our team is here to help.

✨ Book anytime
✨ See available appointments
✨ Choose the time and dietitian that suits you
Ready to get started? Book online via our website today.

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07/08/2026

🏓 Community. Connection. A little healthy competition. 💜
What a fantastic afternoon representing Optimum Intake and Myrtle Oak Clinic at the inaugural Hunter Children’s Research Foundation Pickleball Classic!

Our teams, The Optimum Aces and The Mighty Oaks, had an absolute ball stepping onto the court alongside other local allied health professionals and businesses, all coming together to support an important cause.

While there were plenty of laughs, rallies and a little friendly rivalry, one of the best parts of the day was the opportunity to connect with so many passionate people from our local community. Building relationships across organisations strengthens the care we can provide and reminds us just how valuable collaboration is in healthcare.

We’re proud to have supported the Hunter Children’s Research Foundation, helping raise funds for research that aims to improve the health and wellbeing of children and families. It was inspiring to see so many people donating their time, energy and enthusiasm to make a real difference.

A huge thank you to the organisers for putting together such a fun, well-run event, and to everyone we met throughout the afternoon. We loved getting to know you and can’t wait to do it all again next year!

Now the only question is... who came out on top? You’ll have to swipe through the photos and decide for yourselves! 😉🏆

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16/07/2026

The right advice only works if people can remember it, understand it, and put it into practice.

That’s why resource development is an important part of the nutrition care we provide at Optimum Intake Dietitians.

Every person learns differently. During a consultation there can be a lot of information to take in, particularly when managing a chronic health condition, recovering from illness, living with disability, or supporting an older loved one.

Our dietitians create personalised resources that transform nutrition advice into practical, easy-to-follow tools that clients can use every day.
These may include:
✔️ Personalised meal and snack ideas
✔️ Shopping guides
✔️ Food lists and portion guides
✔️ Nutrition comparison charts
✔️ Visual handouts and infographics
✔️ Goal trackers
✔️ Resources for carers and support workers
✔️ Educational information tailored to an individual’s health needs

The goal is simple. To help clients feel more confident, more independent, and better supported between appointments.
Well-designed resources also help families, carers and healthcare professionals provide consistent nutrition support, creating better outcomes for everyone involved.

At Optimum Intake Dietitians, we don’t believe your nutrition plan should stay in the consultation room. We create practical resources that support you long after your appointment has finished.

If you’re looking for personalised nutrition advice that is realistic, practical, and designed to fit your life, we’d love to help.

📞 Contact Optimum Intake Dietitians to book an appointment with one of our Accredited Practising Dietitians.

13/07/2026

Most parents don’t wake up one morning and suddenly realise their child has an eating disorder.

More often, it starts with a feeling.

A quiet sense that something isn’t quite right.

Perhaps meals have become more difficult. Maybe your child seems more anxious than usual. Perhaps you’ve noticed foods disappearing from their plate, excuses to skip meals, or an increasing focus on weight, exercise or appearance.

Many parents tell us that when they eventually receive an eating disorder diagnosis, they look back and realise there were signs long before they knew what they were looking at.

If you’re reading this because you’re worried about your child, know that you are not overreacting by paying attention.

Trusting your instincts as a parent is often one of the most important first steps. Read more on our blog:

Worried your child may be developing an eating disorder? Learn the early warning signs, and when to seek professional support.

02/07/2026

Starting a new medication can bring significant benefits for a child’s health, learning, behaviour or daily functioning.

For many families, it can also bring an unexpected challenge.

Suddenly, a child who previously enjoyed food is skipping meals, eating much smaller portions, or saying they’re simply not hungry.

Parents often tell us:

“They used to eat everything and now they’re barely touching their lunch.”
“They seem to forget to eat all day.”
“They’re doing really well on the medication, but I’m worried about their weight.”
“Dinner is the only meal they’ll eat.”
“Their growth has slowed since starting medication.”
These concerns are common and understandable.

At Optimum Intake Dietitians, we regularly support children and families who are navigating the impact medications can have on appetite, eating patterns, growth and nutrition.
Read more on our blog:

Worried your child isn't eating after starting medication? Learn how a paediatric dietitian can support appetite, growth and nutrition.

29/06/2026

You can’t improve what you don’t measure. 📊📉
A diet analysis is far more than a food diary. It’s one of the most valuable tools we use to understand a person’s nutrition, identify nutritional gaps or excesses, and measure the impact of our dietetic interventions over time.

Whether we’re supporting an older adult at risk of malnutrition, someone managing a chronic health condition, a person with disability, or an individual looking to optimise their nutrition, analysing dietary intake helps us make evidence-based recommendations that are personalised, practical, and measurable.

By comparing dietary intake before and after intervention, we can:
✔️ Identify nutrition risks and priorities
✔️ Develop personalised nutrition goals
✔️ Measure progress and outcomes
✔️ Provide objective data to clients, carers, GPs, and the broader healthcare team
✔️ Demonstrate the value and effectiveness of dietetic care

Nutrition advice should never be based on guesswork. Diet analysis provides the data that helps turn good intentions into meaningful health outcomes.

If you’re looking for practical, personalised nutrition support backed by evidence, our Accredited Practising Dietitians are here to help.

📞 Contact Optimum Intake Dietitians to book an appointment and discover how a comprehensive nutrition assessment can help you achieve your health goals.

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23/06/2026

Slow Weight Gain in Children: When Mealtimes Become Stressful and Growth Becomes a Concern

New blog post - check it out here:

Concerned about your child's growth? Learn the causes of slow weight gain and how a paediatric dietitian can support healthy growth and positive mealtimes.