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We are seeking additional responses from Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, and the UK. We encourage you to share this survey with your professional and student networks.

Your Participation and Perspective Matters: Deadline August 31, 2024

Thank you for your time and contribution!

Call for Nominations: Lead of ESDN for Food Service

📣 EFAD is seeking dietitians to lead the European Specialist Dietetic Network (ESDN) for Food Service from 2024 to 2028. This role focuses on advancing the field of food service dietetics, for vulnerable groups and others.

Join EFAD in driving initiatives to enhance nutritional health, reduce health inequalities, and promote sustainability within the food service sector.

⏳ Deadline for application: 1 August 2024

 Find more and apply.

🔎 Call for Chairperson and Members for EFAD's Professional Practice Committee 

EFAD is seeking qualified and dedicated individuals to serve as the Chair and Members of the Professional Practice Committee (PPC).

⏳ Deadline for application: 23 August 2024

 You can find out more.

Kompass Nutrition and Dietetics - Submit your content by August 30th

The preparation of the Kompass Nutrition and Dietetics issue for autumn 2024 has started.

Don't miss the chance to share information in the sections Kaleidoscope and Calendar of Events.

 Find out more and submit.

🔎Become a Healthy Nutrition Ambassador with EFAD!

EFAD is looking for early-career dietitians and nutrition and/or dietetic students to serve as “Healthy Nutrition Ambassadors” in the HealthyW8 project: Empowering Healthy Lifestyle Behaviours, from Denmark, Germany, Luxembourg, Netherlands and Spain.

What You'll Do:

• Create delicious and nutritious recipes
• Put a healthy twist on traditional favourites
• Boost nutrition literacy among children, youth, and adults

Why Join?

• Make a real impact on people's lives
• Be a part of a dynamic, international team
• Enhance your skills and grow your career

 Find out more and apply.

Is Time-Restricted Eating (Eating 12–8pm) More Effective for Weight Loss and Glycaemic Control than Calorie Restriction?
 
This 6-month randomized clinical trial evaluated the effectiveness and safety of time-restricted eating (TRE) compared to daily calorie restriction (CR) in individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and obesity. The study involved 75 participants and measured changes in body weight, haemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) levels, and metabolic risk factors. 

 Read the full knowledge transfer article by Alyson Hill.

The new Kompass Nutrition and Dietetics is out!
 
Explore the Latest Issue of Kompass Nutrition and Dietetics with a special spotlight on Nutrition in Vulnerable Populations.


 Find more on the latest issue here.

ENDietS Fall School: "Gather to Nourish" - Secure your spots

ENDietS Fall School: Gather to Nourish will take place in Antalya from October 25th to 27th, 2024.

The program offers interactive sessions, inspiring lectures, and a variety of workshops to help you develop your skills. Engage with experts and professionals and create lifelong friendships! Check the reasons why you should attend!

Registration is open to all levels of degree students in Nutrition and/ or Dietetics, recent graduates, and young nutritionists & dietitians. The registration fee includes the program, two nights' accommodation, and meals. The standard fee is 250 euros! 
 
🗓️ When: 25-27 October 2024

 Find out more and register.

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WHO/Europe sets the course for reducing obesity in Southern European countries

WHO/Europe recently gathered country representatives and experts to set a course for the reduction of childhood obesity in southern European countries: Croatia, Cyprus, Greece, Italy, Malta, Portugal, San Marino, Slovenia, Spain and Türkiye.

The WHO Office on Quality of Care and Patient Safety in Athens, Greece organized the first round of subregional policy dialogues on obesity prevention on 18–19 June in collaboration with WHO/Europe’s Special Initiative on Noncommunicable Diseases and Innovation (SNI) and the Ministry of Health of Greece. 

The policy dialogue in Athens provided a platform for key stakeholders to brainstorm evidence-based policies to address specific health challenges. The discussions will form the basis of the Athens statement, which will outline priority areas for action. 

 Read more.

💃 Explore the Spanish Balanced Breakfast Toolkit

The Balanced Breakfast Toolkit and the Balanced Breakfast Recipes Booklet are now available in Spanish! 

 Read more and download the kit in English or Spanish.

Clinical nutrition in primary care: ESPEN position paper

EFAD, representing Primary Care Dietitians, has contributed to this paper with insights from EFAD's President, Annemieke van Ginkel-Res, and ESDN Primary Care Lead, Isabel Monteiro.

 Access the Position Paper.

New ESPEN Factsheet on Disease-Related Malnutrition

Stay tuned for all the latest news and relevant studies on Clinical Nutrition.

 Find all ESPEN Factsheets.

11th ESPEN Symposium

Save the date for the 11th ESPEN Symposium on "Home nutritional care: from general practice to parenteral nutrition".

📌 When: 1 - 2 December, 2024
📍 Where: Sintra, Portugal




 Stay informed.

AFDN National Congress 2024

The French Association of Dietitians Nutritionists (AFDN) is delighted to invite attendees to their annual national congress, celebrating their 70th anniversary. The event will take place on September 26-28, 2024, at the Belfry of Montrouge.

📌 When: September 26-28, 2024
📍 Where: Paris, France

 Discover the full program.

46th ESPEN Congress

The 46th ESPEN Congress on Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism will be held in Milan, Italy this September. Register until July 24th and save on your attendance fees.

📌 When: 7 - 10 September 2024
📍 Where: Milan, Italy

 Find out more.

EASO Masterclass

This Masterclass focuses on training European healthcare professionals, including colleagues working in primary care, in the prevention and management of obesity.

📌 When: 16 - 18 September 2024
📍 Where: Budapest, Hungary

 Find out more.

EFPC 2024 Conference

The EFPC association announces its 2024 annual conference with a focus on Sustainability in Primary Care. 

📌 When: 15 - 17 September 2024
📍 Where: Ljubljana, Slovenia

 Find out more.

NNEdPro-Cambridge Summer School & Foundation Certificate in Applied Human Nutrition 

The NNEdPro-Cambridge Summer School offers a comprehensive Foundation Certificate in Applied Human Nutrition, covering a broad spectrum of basic nutritional concepts and their applications in healthcare, policy, and prevention.

As EFAD members, you are eligible for a 10% discount on registration, by using the code NNEDPROP24. 
📌 When: April/ September, 2024
📍 Where: Cambridge/ Online

 Find out more.

17th European Public Health Conference 2024

The European Public Health Conference Foundation and the European Public Health Association are organizing the 17th EPH Conference: "Sailing the Waves of European Public Health: exploring a Sea of Innovation."

📌 When: 13 - 15 November 2024
📍 Where: Lisbon, Portugal

 Find out more.

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