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EFAD signs a declaration to launch action against disease-related malnutrition
On 5 September Wineke Remijnse, EFAD Executive Director, along with 74 other worldwide health related organisations, signed a landmark international declaration recognising nutritional care as a human right at the ESPEN Congress on Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism.
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EFAD calls for nominations
EFAD is calling for nominations for enthusiastic colleagues who wish to contribute to the work of the various specialist dietetic networks committees from 2022 to 2026. The deadline is Friday 30 September 2022.
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ESDN Older People Spotlight
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So-Nuts project update
SO-NUTS is a project funded by Healthy Diet for a Healthy Life to support people around retirement to prevent obesity by developing a personalised digital intervention for healthy nutrition and physical activity. EFAD is an important stakeholder and is part of the advisory board. EFAD was present at the consortium meeting in Madrid (June 2022) and contributed to the discussions regarding developing the SO-NUTS intervention and application.
Find out more about the project.
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Kompass Nutrition and Dietetics Journal
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Fecal Microbiota Transplantation for The Early-Onset Type 1 Diabetes. Could It Be a Promising Solution?
This study looked into whether Fecal Microbiota Transplantation (stool transportation) could be a good solution for combating Type 1 Diabetes.
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Contribute to the Kompass Nutrition and Dietetics journal
The next edition of the Kompass Nutrition and Dietetics is being compiled. Do you have any news to share in the Kaleidoscope and calendar of events sections? If so, please forward the information by 15 September to Christine Schiller at Esta dirección de correo electrónico está siendo protegida contra los robots de spam. Necesita tener JavaScript habilitado para poder verlo..
We accept press releases in the Kaleidoscope section. Remember to include a headline, the full name of the institute/organisation, a logo and a web address. Please keep copy to no more than 2000 characters. Additionally, we can include a photo/ graphic, but please seek permission before use.
For the events calendar include the name of the event, copy content, location and the website for further information.
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Policy Advocacy For Combating Malnutrition in Women and Girls
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Pandemic lockdowns and containment measures have created four compounding crises that continue to adversely impact women and girls’ nutrition. These are increased poverty, increased food insecurity, reduced access to health services, and extensive school closures.
Standing Together for Nutrition (ST4N) has released a policy brief entitled, COVID-19 and Malnutrition: A Toxic Combination for Women and Girls on the ways COVID-19 is disproportionately exacerbating nutrition challenges faced by women and girls around the world. This policy brief calls for COVID-19 response and recovery efforts to be explicitly gender-responsive in their design, scope, and delivery.
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A call for a global action to reduce the prevalence of Neural Tube Defects worldwide
The International Federation for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus (IF) is calling for urgent action demanding universal mandatory food fortification with vitamin B9 (folic acid) to reduce the risk of Spina Bifida, Anencephaly, or Encephalocele, also called Neural Tube Defects (NTDs).
Read the statement.
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nutritionDay Annual Report
The nutritionDay project is run successfully every year in many countries worldwide. The number of new participating units and countries continues to rise as the interest in nutrition care practices and related structures in healthcare facilities increases. The project is supported by a strong network of healthcare professionals who promote nutritionDay participation and its further developments.
Read the Annual Report.
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#FoodFutures talks
From sustainable packaging and net-zero to healthier living, 23 inspiring speakers delivered TED-style talks with their solutions for sustainable food systems at the #FoodFuture Ideas Festival in June. Don't worry if you missed the event - you can still watch the sessions.
Watch the videos.
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Connect with the digestive health community at UEG Week 2022
Join the United European Gastroenterology (UEG) at their annual congress UEG Week from 8 - 11 October, in Vienna and online to enjoy scientific exchange at the highest level. Check out their special fee for Allied Health Professionals and register to meet thousands of colleagues from all over the world!
Explore the UEG Week online programme and pick your personal highlights. it is recommended to filter via their session pathways - start with “Small intestine & nutrition”.
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#EUChooseSafeFood campaign
Find out how the European Food Safety Authority's (EFSA) EU Choose Safe Food campaign is helping the public make informed decisions about everyday food choices and explain the science behind EU food safety.
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World Health Organization Updates
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Health equity, a key priority of regional development strategies
A series of interviews conducted with the Regions for Health Network (RHN) indicate that achieving health equity is key to improving health and essential to sustainable development.
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Covid-19 still causing 15,000 deaths per week
WHO General Director Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says that learning to live with COVID-19 doesn't mean we pretend it's not there. It means we use all the tools we have to protect ourselves, and protect others. WHO reports currently 15,000 deaths a week from COVID-19. Protect yourself by taking the following steps:
- Get vaccinated (and get your booster)
- Keep a safe distance
- Wear a mask
- Cover sneezes/coughs
- Open windows
- Wash your hands
Find out more here.
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Supporting Ukraine & neighbouring EU States
13 September
The aim of this meeting is to review the work and progress made in recent months and to discuss actions and priorities for supporting Ukraine and neighbouring countries.
Find out more and register.
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EFPC Conference 2022: Integrated Community Care: a new opportunity for Primary Care
25-27 September
Ghent, Belgium or online
The European Forum for Primary Care (EFPC) Organizing Committee is now also facilitating the EFPC 2022 Conference virtually - so all those interested in joining, but who cannot get to Ghent, can register for online participation and access the main lectures.
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11th Central European Congress on Food and Nutrition
27-30 September
Čatež ob Savi, Slovenia
The theme for this congress is "Food, technology and nutrition for healthy people in a healthy environment".
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CODNIB
Colegio Oficial de Dietistas-Nutricionistas de Illes Balears
