Rosemary Stanton
Rosemary Stanton OAM | |
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Born |
Rosemary Alison Finley June 5, 1944 |
Nationality | Australian |
Occupation | Nutritionist and dietician |
Known for | Raising public awareness of public health food issues |
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Rosemary Alison Stanton (née Finley) (born, 5 June 1944, Sydney, New South Wales) (OAM) is an Australian nutritionist and dietician.[1] Stanton has been called "the first 'celebrity' dietitian".[2] As of 2018, Stanton had written 33 books, including several textbooks, many scientific papers and over 3500 articles. She has been a regular guest on many TV programs, including The Investigators and the Checkout (ABC) and was a presenter on Burke's Backyard.[3] She was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia in 1998 for her services to community health.[4] She has been awarded with an honorary doctorate for her many publications and role in public health,[5] and is a Visiting Fellow in the School of Medical Sciences at the University of New South Wales.[6]
During her childhood, Stanton's family were members of the Plymouth Brethren. While Stanton had wanted to go to university to become a medical doctor, this was not permitted, so she left the sect. She took up a cadetship with the NSW Department of Health and studied Science, majoring in biochemistry and pharmaceutical Chemistry. She then completed post-graduate qualifications in nutrition and dietetics at the University of Sydney and Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. Stanton worked at the NSW Department of Health in University vacations from 1962-66 and then permanently from 1966 to 1968.[1] Stanton had a regular column in Cleo from its first issue and also wrote for many other magazines.[3]
Stanton is well known for her criticism of sugary drinks, junk foods, supplements with unproven claims and has been described as "renowned for her no-nonsense approach to nutrition advice".[7] She is an advocate for the Stephanie Alexander School Kitchen Garden Program and for [organic food]], arguing that it has fewer contaminants and that production of organic food is less damaging to the environment.[8]
Stanton was a member of the National Health and Medical Research Council's Dietary Guidelines Working Committee, which revised the federal Department of Health's Australian Dietary Guidelines.[5] Stanton also received the Food Media Nutrition Writers Award in 2008, 2001 and 1995.[9]
She writes for The Conversation and is part of their Community Council.
References
- 1 2 "Stanton, Rosemary Alison - Biographical entry - Encyclopedia of Australian Science". Encyclopedia of Australian Science. 1 August 2007. Retrieved 2016-03-12.
- ↑ Evans, Sally (December 2003), "Evolution, evidence and enterprise: women in leadership in the Australian healthcare industry. [This paper is based on the Lecture in honour of Barbara Chester presented at the Dietitians Association of Australia National Conference (21st: 2003)]", Nutrition and Dietetics, 60 (4): 253–257, ISSN 1446-6368
- 1 2 Sweet, Melissa (2001-05-22), "Food fighter", The Bulletin with Newsweek, A C P Computer Publications, 119 (6275): 28(4), ISSN 1440-7485
- ↑ "It's an Honour - Honours - Search Australian Honours". Itsanhonour.gov.au. Retrieved 2016-03-12.
- 1 2 "Dietary Guidelines Working Committee". Eat For Health. 27 July 2015. Archived from the original on 13 March 2016. Retrieved 12 March 2016.
- ↑ "Heart attack | UNSW Newsroom". Newsroom.unsw.edu.au. 2011-03-01. Retrieved 2016-03-15.
- ↑ Gill, Tim (2005-03-01), "A matter of fat: Understanding and overcoming obesity in kids.(Book Review)", Nutrition & Dietetics: The Journal of the Dietitians Association of Australia, Dietitians Association of Australia, 62 (1): 54(1), ISSN 1446-6368
- ↑ Thornton, Mark (2001-11-05), "Experts debate merits of organic, conventional food.", Food Chemical News, Agra Informa, Inc, 43 (38): 16, ISSN 0015-6337
- ↑ http://connectweb.com.au/view-biography.aspx?pid=10754&p=WWA Who's Who in Australia - Online edition (subscription required)
Further reading
- Hill, Robin (1994-04-12), "On a mission for nutrition. -Rosemary Stanton's message about food-", Bulletin (Sydney) (12 Apr 1994): 44–45, ISSN 1440-7485
- Barrowclough, Nikki (1993-09-11), "Has beans. -Why we have stopped eating our vegetables-", Sydney Morning Herald. Good Weekend (11 Sept 1993): 38–40, 43, ISSN 1323-1979
- Bagnall, Diana (1996-03-05), "Vitamin deficiencies. -Not only is the pill approach to staying healthy too simplistic, in some cases it is too risky-", Bulletin (Sydney) (5 Mar 1996): 14–17, ISSN 1440-7485
- Crisp, Lyndall; Day, Annabel (2004), "Big fat profits...and the big fat argument", Australian Financial Review (17-18 Jan 2004): 15–17, ISSN 0404-2018