Calls for ESDNs, World Health Day, Manifesto for Health Equity and more..

Call for Leaders and Members of EFAD European Specialist Dietetic Networks

Join EFAD's ESDN Diabetes and elevate your dietetics career in diabetes care. Dive into advanced educational programs, engage in collaborative webinars, and connect with a dedicated community of dietitians committed to excellence. By securing your seat, you not only advance your professional development but also contribute to shaping the future of diabetes management. Embrace this opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those living with diabetes.

Interested in other Specialized Areas? Last week EFAD invited nominations for specialist dietitians interested in contributing to the work of the following European Specialist Dietetic Networks committees from 2024 to 2028. 

 Food Service
 Gastroenterology
 Oncology
 Older Adults
 Obesity
 Primary Care
 Public Health

⏳Deadline for nominations: April 28, 2024.

 You can find out more.

Call for Members for EFAD's Standing Committees

Another way to join EFAD's dynamic community is by becoming a member of one of our three Standing Committees for the 2024-2028 term!

🔍 Whether your passion lies in shaping education and lifelong learning, driving professional practice forward, or advancing research and evidence-based practices, there's a committee for you:

 Education & Life Long Learning Committee Membership
 Professional Practice Committee
 Research & Evidence-Based Practice Committee

⏳Deadline for nominations: May 10, 2024

World Health Day - "My Health, My Right"

Every year on April 7, we celebrate the World Health Day. The World Health Day 2024 theme from the World Health Organization is "My health, my right".

This year’s theme was chosen to champion the right of everyone, everywhere to have access to quality health services, education, and information, as well as safe drinking water, clean air, good nutrition, quality housing, decent working and environmental conditions, and freedom from discrimination.

In alignment with this theme, EFAD reaffirms its commitment to advocating for the Human Right to Safe and Appropriate Nutritional Care for Every European Citizen. As an organization representing dietitians from 27 European Member States, EFAD stands united in its belief that everyone deserves access to safe and appropriate nutritional care.

 The EFAD Budapest Resolution, issued in October 2022, further solidifies this stance, emphasizing the essential role of dietitians in supporting all European citizens in practising this right.

Abstracts from the 14th EFAD Congress published in the Annals of Nutrition & Metabolism

The abstract journal from the 14th EFAD Congress is out now! Held under the theme "Dietetic care, a human right: moving forward into a new era" in Budapest last October, this event delved into the future of dietetic care and its fundamental importance as a human right.

Dive into cutting-edge research, innovative practices, and discussions featured in the Annals of Nutrition and Metabolism Journal.

 Explore the Abstracts.

ENHA calls for Health Equity in the EU

The European Nutrition for Health Alliance (ENHA) launched its Manifesto for Health Equity in the European Union (EU). This manifesto addresses the critical issue of health disparities and malnutrition across EU Member States and outlines key recommendations to prioritize patient-centered care, integrate nutritional support within healthcare systems, and combat malnutrition effectively.

EFAD proudly supports and endorses the Manifesto which calls upon the upcoming EU mandate (2024-2029) to develop a comprehensive strategy on nutritional care that builds upon the EFAD Budapest Resolution & Vienna Declaration, on nutritional care as a human right.

  Find out more.

April - Oesophageal Cancer Awareness Month

The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) observes Oesophageal Cancer Awareness Month in April.

Amidst this awareness month, EFAD's ESDN Oncology highlights the important role dietitians play in supporting individuals navigating life with and after oesophageal cancer. From managing shifting food consistencies to guiding the reintroduction of foods post-surgery, and providing essential nutritional support throughout treatment, dietitians stand as pillars of strength and guidance.

  Find out more.

INPRO website interprofessional education and practice

The INPRO consortium invites you to read the results on the project website. EFAD is a proud associate partner of the INPRO Project.

You can find information about 4 topics in the menu: Interprofessional Education, Interprofessional Practice, Interprofessional Competencies or ICF Person-centred practices.

  Find out more on the project website.

ENDietS Webinar: How to Build an Online Platform as a Dietitian

Register free for the ENDietS Empowering Dietetic Students webinar "How to Build an Online Platform as a Dietitian" by Maeve Hanan, RD & Founder of Dietetically Speaking.
 
🗓️ When: April 20, 2024, 6 pm CEST

 Register for the webinar.

Survey - Co-Designing a Sustainable Food Systems Education Framework

The EAT-Lancet Commission called for a "Great Food Transformation" to ensure current and future generations can eat a healthy diet within the boundaries of our Earth’s natural systems. A framework to guide educators so that they can better equip our future nutrition and dietetics workforce to contribute to food system transformation is being co-designed. To ensure this framework is (i) internationally relevant, (ii) anchored in practice and (iii) fit for purpose, we are requesting your valuable input on an online survey.

Who can complete the survey? Nutritionists and dietitians who are new graduates, educators, placement partners and practitioners from all areas of practice.

 Take the survey.

Call for experts to develop WHO food-based dietary guidelines

The World Health Organization (WHO) is currently seeking experts to develop guidelines on optimal intake of animal-source foods and plant food alternatives.

⏳ Deadline for submission: 28 April 2024

  Find out more.

EFSA Traineeships Call 2024

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), based in Parma, Italy is opening positions for a 12 month-traineeship.

For this occasion, EFSA organises the webinar EFSA’s 2024 traineeship call, on 16 April 2024, at 11:30 CEST.

  Find out more and apply.

ESPEN Clinical Nutrition Journal - April 2024

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

 You can find out more.

The 66th German Congress - Interdisciplinary Nutrition Therapy 2024, organized by VDD

60+ invited speakers will present and discuss the most up-to-date evidence on science and its relevance to evidence-based practice. The annual conference is devoted to the topic: "Dietetics and Networking live in Wolfsburg again!"

📌 When: 11 - 13 April, 2024
📍 Where: CongressPark Wolfsburg, Germany
*The official language of the congress is German.*

 Find out more & register.

46th ESPEN Congress

The 46th ESPEN Congress on Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism will be held in Milan, Italy this September. Early registration is now open.

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

 Find out more.

EFPC 2024 Conference

The EFPC association announces its 2024 annual conference with a focus on Sustainability in Primary Care. The Call for Abstracts is open until May 1st.

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

 Find out more.

WHO Europe Summer School

WHO/Europe’s Special Initiative on NCDs and Innovation (SNI), Université Côte d’Azur, and Ulysses European University organize an in-person 4-day summer-school course to explore systems thinking and innovation for the prevention of non-communicable diseases and a healthy aging population in the WHO European Region.
📌 When: 16 - 19 June, 2024
📍 Where: Nice, France

 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.

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