Service Description

Jessica Turton is an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) and the Director of Ellipse Health. In 2022, Jessica completed a PhD where she formally investigated the role of low-carbohydrate diets in the management of diabetes at the University of Sydney under the supervision of Associate Professor Kieron Rooney and Professor Grant Brinkworth (CSIRO). Jessica has a passion for translating research into practice. In 2019 she published the first evidence-based protocol for developing low-carbohydrate diets, titled: ‘An Evidence-based Approach to Developing Low-carbohydrate Diets in Type 2 Diabetes: A Systematic Review’ in Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism. In June 202, Jessica was invited to present at the American Diabetes Association’s 80th Scientific Sessions in Chicago on the evidence for low-carbohydrate diets and nutritional ketosis in the treatment of diabetes and obesity. In 2021-22 she conducted an Australian-wide clinical trial to investigate the use and efficacy of a low-carbohydrate dietary intervention in adults with type 1 diabetes. As the Director of Ellipse Health and the Lead Dietitian at The Centre For Gastrointestinal Health, Jessica manages a team of Accredited Practising Dietitians across multiple private practice locations in NSW. She has over six years of clinical experience consulting with hundreds of patients each year via both online and in-person communication. Jessica prides herself on helping individuals lose weight and regain control of their health by eating MORE food, not less. Jessica aims to translate high quality scientific evidence into clinical practice by developing evidence-based resources, articles, infographics, and programs for her clients and the public. She has a special interest in the role of nutrition in various clinical populations, including diabetes (Type 1 and Type 2), overweight and obesity, PCOS, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), disordered eating, and cardiovascular disease. Jessica has been a guest on numerous national and international podcasts, and she has participated as an invited speaker at many nutrition conferences.