Belinda Martin

Dietitian

Belinda Martin is an Accredited Practising Dietitian with over 20 years of experience, currently working at the Advanced Dietitians Group in Perth, Australia. She specializes in paediatric nutrition, focusing on various aspects such as infant and toddler nutrition, children with disabilities, and nutrition during pregnancy.

Education and Qualifications

Postgraduate Diploma of Dietetics, Curtin University (1998)
Bachelor of Science in Nutrition & Food Science, Curtin University (1997)

Professional Experience

Belinda has held several prominent positions throughout her career, including:

Senior Paediatric Dietitian at The Royal London Hospital and Great Ormond Street Hospital.
Lecturer and clinical placement coordinator in the Masters of Dietetics program at Curtin University for six years.

Areas of Specialization

Belinda has developed expertise in:

Neonatal nutrition
Nutrition for neurodiverse children
Gastroenterology issues, including coeliac disease and low FODMAP diets
Management of fussy eating and malnutrition

Contributions and Publications

She has contributed to the field through various publications, including a notable letter to the editor on enteral feeding practices in paediatric intensive care units in Australia and New Zealand.1 2

Belinda's passion for dietetics is complemented by her personal experiences as a mother, which have further fueled her interest in nutrition related to pregnancy and child development. She enjoys cooking and sharing her knowledge about food with families to help them achieve their nutritional goals.1 3