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1 Curriculum Vitae: Irene Labuschagne HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION: University of Stellenbosch ( ) DEGREE : B.Sc in Dietetics (1997) HPCSA Registration: DT Member of Association Dietetics Southern Africa (ADSA FULL NAMES: Irene Lize Labuschagne DATE OF BIRTH: 1 February 1974 WORK ADDRESS: NICUS (Nutrition Information Centre Stellenbosch University Menslike Voeding / Human Nutrition Fakulteit Geneeskunde en Gesondheidswetenskappe / Faculty of Medicine and Health Science Universiteit Stellenbosch University Francie van Zijl Rylaan / Drive; Tygerberg; Kaapstad / Cape Town Posbus / PO Box 241; Kaapstad / Cape Town; 8000 Suid-Afrika / South Africa Tel: / e-pos / irene@sun.ac.za NATIONALITY: South African EMPLOYMENT HISTORY NICUS (Nutrition Information Centre University of Stellenbosch): Full Time Manager Current: Part-Time Principle Dietitian, NICUS: ongoing Media Interaction Telephonic consultations (mostly public, dietitians and the media on all aspects of nutrition and health) Provision of relevant and scientifically correct nutrition information to the public. PAST INVOLVEMENT WITH NUTRITION EDUCATION Lecturer: University of Stellenbosch: M B Ch B IV 4 Modules: Nutrition and Obesity, Nutrition and Endurance, Clinical aspects of Obesity, and Anthropometry and Body Mass Lectures to the Public and Health Professionals on request 1

2 FIELDS OF SPECIAL INTEREST Publication of sound nutrition information in the lay media and active participation in radio programmes broadcasting scientific correct nutrition information. Provision of relevant and scientifically correct nutrition information to the public and health professionals. RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS : 1. LABUSCHAGNE IL, SCHÜBL C. Feeding Babies: Birth to Six Months. Modern Medicine. October, SCHÜBL C, LABUSCHAGNE IL. Feeding children: One to Three Years. Modern Medicine. March LENNOX M, LABUSCHAGNE IL, LABADARIOS D. The effect of nutrition education on the attitudes, beliefs, and dietary practices, with special emphasis on dairy intake, of Afrikaans and English-speaking primary school children in the Western Cape Metropole. S Afr J Clin Nutr 2004 (Supplement); 17(2): S LABUSCHAGNE I, LABADARIOS D. The Nutrition Information Centre at the University of Stellenbosch. S Afr J Clin Nuntr 2002 (Supplement); 15: S22 5. PIETERSEN CD, LABUSCHAGNE I, DU PLESSIS K, WOODLEY HM, Labadarios D. The design for a selfteaching nutrition web page. S Afr J Clin Nuntr 2002 (Supplement); 15: S22 6. PRINSLOO M, LABUSCHAGNE IL, SCHÜBL C. Feeding Babies: Six to Twelve Months. Modern Medicine. January, LABUSCHAGNE IL. SCHÜBL C. Feeding Children Four to Six Years of Age. Modern Medicine. May LABUSCHAGNE IL, LABADARIOS D. Diet and Diarrhoea: Which supplements can be used in community acquired infectious diarrhoea in children? S Afr Pharm J 2005; 72(4): LABUSCHAGNE IL, LABADARIOS D, NAUDE CE. Probiotics: Uses and Limitations. S Afr Pharm J 2005; 72(1): DU PLESSIS LM, LABUSCHAGNE IL, NAUDE CE. Pregnancy and Lactation. In: Steyn NP, Temple NJ eds. Community nutrition in South Africa a rights based approach. (Final draft submitted, scheduled publication date: 30 January 2008) 11. NAUDE CE, LABUSCHAGNE IL. Nutrition for PLWHA and tuberculosis. In: Steyn NP, Temple NJ eds. Community nutrition in South Africa a rights based approach. (Final draft submitted, scheduled publication date: 30 January 2008) 12. LABUSCHAGNE IL, NAUDE CE, LABADARIOS D. Weaning Recommendations 6-12 months. : The very first menu has a lifeling effet. The Specialist Forum, 2008 ; 8(4) :

3 13. POTGIETER S, LABADARIOS D, LABUSCHAGNE I. Body composition, dietary intake and supplement use among triathletes residing in the Western Cape. South African Journal of Sports Medicine. 2011;23(3): ACKERBERG TS, LABUSCHAGNE IL, LOMBARD MJ. The use of prebiotics and probiotics in infant formula. South African Family Practice (Geneeskunde: The Medicine Journal) 2012; 54(4) : LABUSCHAGNE IL, LOMBARD MJ. Understanding lactose intolerance and the dietary management thereof. South African Family Practice (Geneeskunde: The Medicine Journal) 2012; 54(6) : LOMBARD MJ, VAN NIEKERK E, LABUSCHAGNE IL. Prescribing infant formula to allergic babies. South African Family Practice (Geneeskunde: The Medicine Journal) 2012; 54(3) : OWENS CJW, LABUSCHAGNE IL, LOMBARD MJ. Infant formula for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease. South African Family Practice (Geneeskunde: The Medicine Journal) 2012; 54(2) : OWENS CJW, LABUSCHAGNE IL, LOMBARD MJ. The basics of prescribing infant formulas. South African Family Practice (Geneeskunde: The Medicine Journal) 2012; 54(1) : ACKERBERG TS, LABUSCHAGNE IL, LOMBARD MJ. The use of prebiotics and probiotics in infant formula. Professional Nursing Today 2012; 16(4) : LABUSCHAGNE IL, ACKERBERG TS, LOMBARD MJ. Optimal nutrition during pregnancy and lactation. Professional Nursing Today 2012; 16(1) : LABUSCHAGNE IL, LOMBARD MJ, VAN NIEKERK E. Basic nutrition and additional requirements for children who are diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. Professional Nursing Today 2012; 16(6) : Il Labuschagne. Nutrition and ADHD: The role of Elimination Diets. Pedmed 2013; 2: IL LABUSCHAGNE, C GOOSEN, LM REID, MJ LOMBARD. Bottle Feeding: African Perspectives. In: Preedy VR, Watson RR, Zibadi S, editors. Handbook of dietary and nutritional aspects of bottle feeding. Wageninningen Academic Publishers, 2014; p LABUSCHAGNE IL, GOOSEN C, REID LM, LOMBARD MJ. Prebiotic, probiotic and symbiotic use in infant formulae. In Handbook of dietary and nutritional aspects of bottle feeding, Wageningen Academic Publishers, Wageningen, Netherlands, 2014: IL LABUSCHAGNE & E VAN NIEKERK (2015): Diet and childhood asthma: review, South African Family Practice, DOI: / U RAUSCH, IL LABUSCHAGNE, MJ LOMBARD. Development of a diabetes mellitus nutritional management manual for South African healthcare professionals. South African Family Practice, 2015; 57(1): CONSULTANCY AND COMMISSIONED REPORTS: PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS Merc 2003: Report on the role of zinc in health and defined clinical settings 3

4 MRC Afroaidsinfo 2004, Editorial Support Other training and Ad Hoc Consultancy: Avroy Slain, Medscheme, Cipla Med, Betavir, Ceres, Unilever,Nestle, Kelloggs, Pioneer, Kauai, Fruit and Veg City, Parmalat; Product development: Cipla Med, Avroy Shlain; NICUS successfully conducted the training on nutrition and HIV/AIDS as part of the national Comprehensive Plan for HIV and AIDS, Care, Management and Treatment of the government in the Northern Cape and Mpumalanga Provinces; University of Cape Town 2005: Evaluation of the South African Primary School Nutrition Programme The Division has also acted in advisory capacity to the Department of Health: Directorate Nutrition for the formulation of the multimicronutrient supplement for the forthcoming nutrition supplementation programme for people living with HIV/Aids and TB, NICUS was involved with the development of the Western Cape Provincial HIV Manual AND Pocket Guide for Dietitians; Training of Nutrition advisers and Health Promoters, Western Cape; Department of Trade and Industry: NICUS collaborated with the DTI since 2005 and submitted two reports as follows: The Evaluation of the Average Energy Consumption Data in South Africa. June 2006 An estimation of the average cost of a typical food basket, which is nutritionally adequate to feed a family of four, for a period of 7 days. August 2006 Household Food Basket: 2007 Nutrition for the Elderly An estimation of the average cost of an average food basket, which is nutritionally adequate to feed a typical urban household, for a period of 7 days. An estimation of the average cost of an average food basket, which is nutritionally adequate to feed a typical rural household, for a period of 7 days. SAFCA: The nutritional value of canned fruit and vegetables within a balanced diet 2009 Menu planning for meal packs for babies and toddlers. Organic Kitchen Tiger Foods: Updated Category Specific Nutrient Criteria: Eat Well Live Well Symbol, Updated emergency food parcels for emergency workers. City of Cape Town Recipe development for CalCacchio pizzeria.2012 Updated criteria for the heart mark restaurant programme. Heart and Stroke Foundation Foodbook Shoreline Trust 2013 Shoprite Checkers Educational Pamphlets

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