I'm Valeria Viademonte, the founder and Chief Accredited Practising Dietitian of Food Answers. As a Spanish speaker, I am very understanding of the passion, cultural and social elements to eating food, so we ensure all our accredited dietitians are sensitive to the cultural needs of immigrant Australians. I hold many qualifications from Australia and abroad as a Member of the Dietitians Association of Australia and Accredited Nutritionist, including a Master of Nutrition and Dietetics, Bachelor of Nutrition and several specialist courses.
These qualifications have given me a firm foundation, motivation and commitment to help make a positive difference in people's lives. Food Answers specialises in aged care and disability group homes across NSW, offering medical nutrition consultations, ACFI accreditation support, menu planning, food services monitoring, and supplement reviews.
Approach: Compassionate, culturally sensitive, and relationship-focused; dedicated to best practice and tailored resident care.
Weight Loss Approach
Preventing unplanned weight loss in aged care/disability settings; weight reviews for elderly clients at risk. No specific individual weight loss philosophy stated for general population clients.
“APD & AN with 10+ years experience, formerly at a private mental health facility. Evidence-based, non-judgemental approach. Specialises in invisible illnesses, eating disorders, gut health & metabolic conditions.”
Weight management and obesity · Type 2 Diabetes · Diabetes in pregnancy · PCOS
“Chantelle Wardini is an APD & AEP at Bites Health Clinic, Bella Vista NSW. Founded in 2010, she leads a team helping 6000+ Australians with weight loss, diabetes, PCOS, gut health & sports nutrition.”
“Paediatric dietitian with 10+ years experience specialising in childhood feeding difficulties, ARFID, autism, and gastrointestinal conditions. Offers clinic, telehealth and home visits in Oran Park, NSW.”
Weight Management · Bariatric Surgery (pre and post) · Anti-Obesity Medications · Disordered Eating
“Amanda Clark (AAPD) has 25+ yrs experience in weight management, bariatric surgery & anti-obesity medication support. Author of Portion Perfection for Bariatrics. Clinics at Gold Coast, Tweed Heads & Lismore + Australia-wide telehealth.”
Paediatric nutrition (infants to teens) · Fussy eating · ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder) · Child and teenage nutrition
“Dr Fiona Arrowsmith, PhD APD, paediatric dietitian with 25 years experience. Specialises in tube feeding, fussy eating, ARFID, allergies, NDIS, and child growth from infants to teens.”