Nutrition Futures Live 2020
Due to the uncertainty of the ongoing COVID-19 situation, the Society has made the decision to change this year ’s Nutrition Futures conference to an online event. Nutrition Futures Live 2020 will be a diverse and interactive experience for all nutrition science students and graduates or perspective students intending to study food and nutrition and dietetics related subjects, created by the Nutrition Society Student Section in partnership with Coventry University.Attendees will have the opportunity to develop essential skills to help build their career from learning how to effectively communicate research with othe...
Source: The Nutrition Society - December 6, 2019 Category: Nutrition Authors: Miss Emily Ooi Source Type: news
Behaviour change and food – perspectives from an interested non-expert
Behaviour change approaches are being increasingly utilised to support populations towards healthier diets in order to improve the health of nations and reduce ill health. This 60 minute webinar led by Professor Louis Levy, will use evidence from both published and grey literature to consider learning from the perspective of an interested but non-expert (ie the facilitator).The webinar will consider different theories and strategies of behaviour change as well as impact and unintended consequences, with the aim of providing a realistic but pragmatic view of behaviour change and the food/drink environment.Thursday, 9 Jan...
Source: The Nutrition Society - November 14, 2019 Category: Nutrition Authors: Jade Mitchell Source Type: news
New Academy of Nutrition Sciences launched
TheAssociation for Nutrition (AfN),British Dietetic Association(BDA),British Nutrition Foundation(BNF) and Nutrition Society (NS) have today (15 October 2019) launched the Academy of Nutrition Sciences (ANS), a new charitable organisation which aims to provide a powerful and unified voice to promote evidence-based nutrition science.The formation of the Academy of Nutrition Sciences has been announced at the Federation of European Nutrition Societies (FENS) European Nutrition Conference in Dublin, Ireland. The announcement was made by Professor Harry McArdle, Emeritus Professor at the Rowett Institute University of Aberdeen...
Source: The Nutrition Society - October 15, 2019 Category: Nutrition Authors: Rebecca Tobi Source Type: news
Application of stable isotope techniques in Human Nutrition Research
The topic is of direct relevance to The Nutrition Society ’s Whole Body Metabolism theme which supports and enables the application of whole body metabolism approaches to the study of nutrition. However, the topic will also cover cell models of human nutrition and therefore overlaps with the ‘Cellular and Molecular Nutrition’ theme. The meeting aims to highlight recent research that have used stable isotope tracer techniques. Such studies have irrefutably shaped our current understanding of in vivo metabolism and yet remain a bit of a mystery to many.This programme will aim to de-mystify their use both under steady s...
Source: The Nutrition Society - October 11, 2019 Category: Nutrition Authors: Miss Emily Ooi Source Type: news
Irish Section Postgraduate Conference 2020
The Nutrition Society Irish Section are delighted to host the 29th Irish Section Postgraduate Conference in the Clayton Hotel, Leopardstown, Ireland. This interactive and diverse conference has been designed specifically to provide postgraduate students with a platform to share current research with peers and colleagues and network with the wider nutr ition community. Students will also have the chance to attend career talks given by guest speakers and build their professional skills. The programme will be complimented by social functions including ice breakers and a conference gala dinner. The social functions will...
Source: The Nutrition Society - October 11, 2019 Category: Nutrition Authors: Miss Emily Ooi Source Type: news
Iodine supplementation in pregnancy – international recommendations and the evidence base
This 60 minute webinar, by Dr Sarah Bath from the University of Surrey, will cover the role of iodine supplements, rather than diet, in meeting recommendations during pregnancy. It is well known that adequate iodine intake is essential in pregnancy for correct brain development, but the role of iodine supplements is less clear. In some countries there are official recommendations for women to take iodine-containing supplements during pregnancy, but that is not the case in many countries (including in the UK). The webinar will cover the variation in international policies on iodine supplementation and will review the curren...
Source: The Nutrition Society - September 30, 2019 Category: Nutrition Authors: Jade Mitchell Source Type: news
Omega-3's: A place in performance sport?
This webinar aims to critically evaluate the scientific literature that examines the role of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3PUFA) in improving athlete performance. Specifically, the contexts of promoting muscle adaptation, energy metabolism, muscle recovery and injury prevention (e.g. muscle loss during immobilisation, or concussion) will be discussed. In brief, this webinar argues that n-3PUFA ingestion may have benefits in promoting recovery from muscle damaging exercise and improving endurance capacity by reducing the oxygen cost of exercise. Although there is insufficient evidence to support the claim tha...
Source: The Nutrition Society - September 18, 2019 Category: Nutrition Authors: Anonymous Source Type: news
SACN's'Saturated fats and health' Report
The Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN) has now published their comprehensive review of the evidence onsaturated fats and health. SACN have reviewed the considerable body of evidence published since the last review of the scientific evidence by the UK’s Committee on Medical Aspects of Food and Nutrition Policy in 1994.Based on 47 systematic reviews and meta-analyses, SACN has concluded that:higher saturated fat consumption is linked to raised blood cholesterolhigher intakes of saturated fat are associated with increased risk of heart disease andsaturated fats should be swapped with unsaturated fatsthere i...
Source: The Nutrition Society - July 25, 2019 Category: Nutrition Authors: Jade Mitchell Source Type: news
Ideas for Careers
Students, graduates and early career researchers attending FENS 2019 are invited to join the Nutrition Society Training Academy ' s (NSTA) ‘Ideas for Careers’ workshop, which will immediately follow the Society ' s Student Section session at FENS 2019 (17th October). ‘Ideas for Careers’ will provide an excellent networking opportunity for attendees to engage with experts from various areas of nutrition; industry, freelance, clinical and academia.This relaxed 30 minute workshop, with an offering of complimentary refreshments, will see the NSTA’s chosen experts answer all of the questions atten...
Source: The Nutrition Society - July 9, 2019 Category: Nutrition Authors: Jade Mitchell Source Type: news
Environmentally sustainable diets- opportunities for nutrition professionals
During this 60 minute webinar, Dr Clare Pettinger and Dr Pamela Mason will explore opportunities for nutrition professionals surrounding environmentally sustainble diets. Dr Pamela Mason will first set the environmental context, i.e. the impact of the diet on GHG ' s, carbon; water soil and land. Dr Mason will provide evidence to show how dietary change can potentially improve environmental impact, and assess what other countries are doing to date. Dr Clare Pettinger will then introduce the more practical aspects of the topic and how nutritional professionals can better engage and contribute to sustainable diets. Parti...
Source: The Nutrition Society - July 3, 2019 Category: Nutrition Authors: Jade Mitchell Source Type: news
Winter Conference 2019: Diet and Digestive Disease
The Winter Conference this year will be in collaboration with the British Society of Gastroenterology (BSG) and the British Association for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (BAPEN).Interaction between diets, nutrients and the host in the promotion of systemic health is wholly dependent upon effective digestive function. Perturbation of digestive function associates with a range of pathobiologies, but dysfunction may have systemic sequelae. The gut is exquisitely sensitive and senses the nutritional status of the lumen, however the full extent of sensing is still being discovered and its functions remain opaque.This con...
Source: The Nutrition Society - May 14, 2019 Category: Nutrition Authors: Miss Emily Ooi Source Type: news
The Nutrition Society Annual Charity Meeting (ACM) and presentation of the Gowland Hopkins award
All members of the Nutrition Society are welcome to attend the Nutrition Society Annual Charity Meeting (ACM). This meeting will provide members an update about the Society from presenting a financial overview of the Society’s accounts from 2018 – 2019 to updating members with the latest activities and initiatives the Society is planning or involved with. The meeting w ill be hosted by the Society ' s President, Professor Philip Calder and the Trustees (traditionally known as Honorary Officers). The meeting provides members an opportunity to ask the Society’s President and Trustees questions about the future...
Source: The Nutrition Society - April 9, 2019 Category: Nutrition Authors: Danielle Guildford Source Type: news
The Nutrition Society Journal Club (NSJC)
Discussion and engagement with the latest research papersDevelopment of critical appraisal skillsThe interpretation and communication of research findings.Next Journal ClubThe April club will be led by Dr Wendy Hall. The Nutrition Society Paper of the Month:Estimating children ’s food portion sizes: does it make a difference whether the evaluator is a parent or an early educator? Please take the time to read the paper before the club, to maximise your engagement opportunity. To support you in thinking about what questions to ask, you may find theCASP checklists useful, which provide checklists for each study design. Ho...
Source: The Nutrition Society - February 20, 2019 Category: Nutrition Authors: Jade Mitchell Source Type: news
Carbohydrate quality and health (pre-record)
During the webinar, Professor Chris Seal will discuss the different forms and types of carbohydrate in foods, ranging from different types of starches, dietary fibre, small oligosaccharides and free sugars. Does it matter which types of carbohydrate we consume and which should we avoid? How can we improve diet, especially fibre intake, by changing the types of carbohydrate we consume (e.g. switching from refined grain foods to whole-grain foods)?Participation Timings Due to the wide success of the original webinar broadcast, there is an opportunity to register to participate in a simulated live version of the web...
Source: The Nutrition Society - October 19, 2018 Category: Nutrition Authors: Jade Mitchell Source Type: news
Carbohydrate quality and health (pre-recorded webinar)
During the webinar, Professor Chris Seal will discuss the different forms and types of carbohydrate in foods, ranging from different types of starches, dietary fibre, small oligosaccharides and free sugars. Does it matter which types of carbohydrate we consume and which should we avoid? How can we improve diet, especially fibre intake, by changing the types of carbohydrate we consume (e.g. switching from refined grain foods to whole-grain foods)?Participation Timings Due to the wide success of the original webinar broadcast, there is an opportunity to register to participate in a simulated live version of the web...
Source: The Nutrition Society - October 19, 2018 Category: Nutrition Authors: Jade Mitchell Source Type: news
