The May 'Paper of the Month' is from Nutrition Research Reviews and is entitled ‘An insight into the public acceptance of nutrigenomic-based personalised nutrition’.
The development of disease prevention strategies aimed at reducing the incidence of non-communicable diseases is a key priority in nutrition research. With estimates that the majority of these conditions could be prevented through diet and lifestyle changes, we naturally look towards dietary interventions to bring about this reduction in disease risk.
Poor diet and nutrition can be a major health risk factor, with inequalities in diet often reflected in inequalities in health. Figures from the Department of Health show that poor diet is linked to coronary heart disease, cancers, increased fractures and falls in older people, low birth-weight and increased childhood morbidity.
With these issues in mind this Policy Knowledge briefing is the perfect opportunity to discuss and debate the latest developments in reducing food poverty and poor nutrition in communities across the country with fellow professionals and policymakers.
A science for nutrition, health and wellness in the post-genomic era
This is a scientific forum where academic and industrial scientists involved in food and nutrition research will discuss about the most recent advances in the “omics” approach.
Event Dates:
Wednesday, 22 May, 2013 - 14:00 - Friday, 24 May, 2013 - 13:00
The Nutrition Society have a number of media-friendly nutrition experts, with a wide range of backgrounds and expertise, who answer queries from journalists on behalf of the Society. There have recently been a number of articles in the media with response from these experts, including articles on:
In 2012, statistics by the School Measurement Programme showed that not only was childhood obesity on the rise but whereas 1 in 5 children entering primary school are obese, upon leaving primary school this figure rises to 1 in 3.
This year the Nutrition Society Summer Meeting, titled “Translational nutrition: integrating research, practice and policy” was hosted by the Irish Section at Queen’s University Belfast. Alongside this scientific meeting, the Society also organised a public engagement event at W5 with local celebrity chef Jenny Bristow.
The mission of SOMED2013CONGRESS is to present scientific achievements and research advances in the field of microbial ecology and its relation to diseases. SOMED2013CONGRESS provides a comprehensive scientific forum to all stakeholders of microbial ecology in health and disease.
Membership is worldwide and is open to applicants who can demonstrate 'a genuine interest in the science of human or animal nutrition'.
SECTIONS
The Irish Section includes over 250 Nutrition Society members and is chaired by Dr Mary Ward.
The Scottish Section of Nutrition Society has a mailing list of over 300 members and exists to arrange research meetings easily accessible to Scottish Members.
A science for nutrition, health and wellness in the post-genomic era