In Memoriam of beloved Reka Kegyes

In Memoriam...

The news that our respected colleague Reka passed away has deeply affected us.

Reka has been dedicated to EFAD since she became involved in the DIETS project as an Administrative Assistant in 2012. Since then, she has provided administrative services to EFAD and has been the point of contact for many of you as EFAD Office Manager.
 
We are grateful for her dedication and support to EFAD and will continue to remember her as a dear colleague with her kindness, commitment and warm smile.
 
Our thoughts are with her daughter, son, partner, family, and friends.
 

Reka we will miss you.
Rest in peace.

 
On behalf of colleagues at the EFAD office and the Executive Committee.
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EFAD - EMF Webinar: "Nutritional and Health Effects of Whole Foods, Fortified Foods, and Supplements: Does the Food Matrix Matter?"

We are delighted to welcome you to the webinar, "Exploring Differences in the Nutritional and Health Effects of Whole Foods, Fortified Foods, and Supplements: Does the Food Matrix Matter?" organized by EFAD with support from the European Milk Forum.

This webinar will explore the nutritional and health differences between nutrients in whole foods within food matrices versus those from fortification and supplements. We’ll discuss the implications of developing food-based dietary guidelines and the shift towards plant-rich diets.

We’re excited to welcome two distinguished speakers:

Dr. Alida Melse-Boonstra, Associate Professor at Wageningen University & Research, will share her expertise in her presentation, "Bioavailability of Micronutrients from Nutrient-Dense Whole Foods."

Professor Michelle McKinley, an esteemed nutrition expert, will delve into the food matrix concept and how it moves beyond traditional reductionist approaches to nutrition science.

📌 When: 4 December 2024, 18:00 - 19:00 CET
📍 Where: Online

 Register here.

Join the EFAD Codex Committee: Call for New Members

EFAD invites European dietitians to join the newly established Codex Committee! As part of this committee, you’ll play a pivotal role in contributing dietetic expertise to the Codex Alimentarius—a global FAO initiative setting international food standards. This is a unique opportunity to impact consumer health policies, food safety, and nutrition standards worldwide.

Interested dietitians are encouraged to apply and help shape policies that align with public health objectives and protect consumer interests across Europe and beyond.

📅 Deadline for nominations: January 5th, 2025

 Find the call and apply.

Type 1 Diabetes: Associations Between Lifestyle Factors and Overweight and Obesity in Under 19-Year-Olds
 
This review aims to identify and report epidemiological associations between modifiable lifestyle risk factors for overweight or obesity in children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes (T1D). A systematic literature search of medical databases from 1990 to 2023 was undertaken. Inclusion criteria were observational studies reporting on associations between dietary factors, disordered eating, physical activity, sedentary and sleep behaviours and measures of adiposity in children and adolescents (<18 years) with T1D. 

 Read the full knowledge transfer article.

We invite you to explore this insightful issue and engage with the latest research to support evidence-based approaches in pediatric nutrition and dietetics.

 Explore the new issue.

Join the first ENDietS Co-Create webinar, tonight at 6pm CET

Join the first ENDietS Co-Create webinar with the EFAD ESDN Diabetes Committee, featuring three expert dietitians sharing their experiences in diabetes care across different countries. Topics include managing Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, gestational diabetes, “diabesity” interventions, digital tools, and specialized care for pediatric diabetes. 

📅 28th November, 18:00 CET

 Register here.

WHO: Health Talks on Food Systems "Food for Health"

The World Health Organization (WHO) Department of Nutrition and Food Safety is hosting a series of virtual Health Talks on Food Systems under the theme "Food for Health" from 2–6 December 2024. This series will explore the role health systems can play as a platform for delivering healthier foods to those with economic and health vulnerabilities due to diet-related non-communicable diseases. This series illustrates the regulatory, programmatic and financial implications of this novel approach.

 Find out more.

Promoting healthy, sustainable eating in low socioeconomic status groups

In collaboration with Fondazione Diocesana Caritas Trieste Onlus, EUFIC conducted a study to better understand the barriers and communication preferences of people with low socioeconomic status (SES). Insights from focus groups and surveys shaped the development of an evidence-based toolkit with tailored communication recommendations.

 Find out more.

EASO Travel Grants for ECO2025

EASO will offer a limited number of travel grants to accepted abstract presenters for ECO2025. Each grant includes complimentary registration for successful applicants and €500 towards travel and accommodation. 

 Submit applications by 12th January 2025.

4th International Conference Nutrition and Health

Three Latvian universities – Rīga Stradiņš University (EFAD member), the University of Latvia, and the Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies – are implementing a joint intra-university Nutrition Science master's study programme and are inviting you to the 4th International Conference Nutrition and Health.

📌 When: December 5 - 6, 2024
📍 Where: Riga, Latvia

 Early bird fees by November 13.
 

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

 Register here.

NNEdPro Summit 2024: Democratising and Decolonising Food and Nutrition

The NNEdPro Global Institute for Food, Nutrition and Health and the International Academy of Nutrition Educators, in collaboration with BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health, are announcing the "Democratising and Decolonising Food and Nutrition: From Science to Society" Summit.

📌 When: 17 - 20 December 2024
📍 Where: Kolkata, India/ Hybrid

 You can find out more.

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