EFAD News _May2

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A letter from EFAD Executive Director Judith Liddell

It is with really mixed feelings that I have decided to resign as Executive Director of EFAD.

EFAD has grown incredibly since I joined 23 years ago and it has been my absolute pleasure to grow with it. I have loved getting to know colleagues from all across Europe and I’ve taken great pleasure in supporting the growth of EFAD’s standing committees, specialist networks, student network and congress – which now all contribute so much to the advancement of dietetics across Europe.

It has also been my privilege to represent EFAD at the WHO, the European Commission and to many other stakeholders. I’ve greatly enjoyed working with five EFAD presidents, many wonderful Executive Committee members and EFAD’s exceptional office staff, project manager and project officers. The role of Executive Director would have been impossible without the unfailing support of all of them.

I know that EFAD will continue to grow and to advocate for dietetics across the European region and I hope to continue to contribute, albeit in a much smaller role, because I still have many things I wish to achieve outside dietetics and I don’t wish to delay starting on them any longer.

I’d like to thank you for all your support over the wonderful years we’ve shared together.

Kindest regards, as always,

Judith Liddell
EFAD Executive Director

Dear all,

It is with regret that we have to say goodbye to Judith after so many years. 

We are so grateful to Judith for her excellent work in EFAD. It is thanks to her insights into European dietetics, and her enthusiasm and hard work over 23 years, that EFAD has grown to the organisation it is today. Thank you Judith!

Now we have to find a successor who is able to continue this important work. Please spread this exciting job opportunity in your network - we are happy to welcome applications at short notice!

Annemieke van Ginkel-Res
EFAD Honorary President

Could you be the new Executive Director?

EFAD is searching for an Executive Director with a passionate Voice for European Dietetics!

Click here to download the job description and find out how you can apply. The deadline is 14 June.

EFAD responds to WHO consultation on total intake of fats for adults and children

In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, evidence reviews indicate that obesity is an important, independent prognostic factor for many non-communicable diseases, and patients with obesity are at increased risk for adverse outcomes of COVID-19.

The WHO Department of Nutrition and Food Safety has developed updated guidance on total fat intake. EFAD's European Specialist Dietetic Network (ESDN) for Public Health has submitted a response, which you can read here.

Have you visited Splash! yet?

Splash! is an educational programme aimed at promoting the hydration reflex in a fun and creative way. It will provide a library of downloadable and printable content dedicated to children aged from three to 13, parents and educational staff around the world. 

The project was initiated by Hydration for Health and developed by Danone Nutricia Research with the support and educational expertise of EFAD and the European Association for the Study of Obesity. 

Help us develop the new EFAD Education Hub

EFAD is currently developing an online Education Hub that will be an incredibly useful resource for members across Europe. 

We want to make sure the courses are extremely useful to you, based on your educational needs - and we still need your help by filling in three short surveys on different topics to shape the direction of the Hub.

? Digital Nutrition Communication

? Sustainable Dietary Patterns

? Health through Gut Survey

Click here to find out more about the surveys and the Education Hub.

An update on what the ESDN Diabetes Committee has been working on.

• The main project is the review of the clinical guidelines for the prevention and nutritional management of diabetes in European member countries. We have gathered the official guidelines by the medical and dietetic associations and diabetes associations and the Diabetes and Nutrition Study Group of European Association for the Study of Diabetes, aiming to produce official guidelines and recommendations for dietitians in Europe.
• We are planning two webinars. The first webinar will be on gestational diabetes and the second on topics related to meal planning, the order of macro-nutrients in the diet for diabetes and the suggested number of meals.
• We are preparing a revision of the EFAD ESDN Diabetes Statement Paper on the Role of the Dietitian in the Prevention and Management of Gestational and Type 2 Diabetes.
• ESDN Diabetes will take part in the 13th EFAD Congress Scientific Programme Committee (ECSPC).

Article spotlight: Customised Care: Post Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS)

Physiotherapy, Dietetics and Occupational Therapy have been collaborating over recent years to develop an optimal healthcare programme for patients with PICS. This case is an example of PICS symptomatology and focuses on the collaboration between Physiotherapy and Dietetics.

Read it for free here.

NOURISHING and MOVING databases expanded further

A number of new policies were added to these World Cancer Research Fund databases, including physical activity guidelines for people with diabetes from Norway and a mandatory regulation in Croatia on the reduction of salt in bread and cereal products.

Find details for all new policies here.

2020 Regional Overview of Food Security and Nutrition in Europe and Central Asia launched

The report monitors trends and progress made towards reaching SDG 2 (Zero Hunger) food security and nutrition targets in the region.

According to the report, the COVID-19 pandemic has posed serious threats to food security and nutrition, especially for low-income and vulnerable populations in the region.

Find out more here.

Optimal Nutritional Care for All (ONCA) shares latest good practices

With six national Malnutrition Awareness Weeks taking place throughout Europe in 2020, ONCA is starting to collect 'good practices' for this year's events. Find out more about submitting your good practice.

Read Muscle mass monitoring for assessment of malnutrition, a study in patients with complex chronic disorders.

The Department of Health of the Generalitat de Catalunya has published Consensus document for the community approach to disease-related malnutrition in people with polymorbidity. Find out more here. 

Machine learning approaches for nutrition care

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics has published a manuscript in its journal which includes innovative new research that showcases how ANDHII, the Academy’s Health Informatics Infrastructure, can be used to investigate the effectiveness of nutrition care to inform practice and policy decisions.

Read the full article here: Applying Contemporary Machine Learning Approaches to Nutrition Care Real-World Evidence:  Findings from the National Quality Improvement Data Set.

EU4Health priorities revealed in factsheet

EU4Health is a funding programme for 2021-2027 that aims to ensure a high level of human health protection. Take a look at the factsheet to see how €5.3 billion will be invested to support its main objectives.

EFSA updates food additive safety assessment

Following a request by the European Commission in March 2020, Titanium dioxide (E171) is no longer considered safe when used as a food additive. Find out more about the assessment here.

New WHO benchmarks help countries reduce salt intake and save lives

Most people consume double the WHO-recommended 5g of daily salt intake, putting themselves at greater risk of heart diseases and strokes that kill an estimated three million people each year.

WHO has released a new set of global benchmarks for sodium levels in more than 60 food categories that will help countries reduce sodium contents in foods to improve diets and save lives. Find out more here.

If you're attending a webinar or event that our members would love to hear about, let us know!

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24 May
7pm CEST
EFAD Webinar: "Nutritional needs of a) special population of athletes and b) athletes exercising during special environmental conditions" 

In this webinar, the nutritional needs of vegetarian, vegan athletes and also of Muslim athletes during Ramadan will be presented. Furthermore, the increased nutritional needs of athletes will be discussed, who exercise or compete in special environmental conditions such as high altitude, very hot and cold environment. 

Speaker: Papaspanos Nikolaos. Since 2018, Papaspanos has been the leader of the EFAD ESDN for Sports and Physical Activity Committee.

Register for the free webinar here.

27 - 28 May
10.30am - 5pm CEST
Healthy Food, Healthy Planet Forum

The Healthy Food, Healthy Planet Initiative is organising a forum to address the following challenge:
How can we increase collaboration and ambition across Europe to transform the role of animal-source foods in food systems to deliver on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and on the Paris Climate Agreement?

Find the programme and register here.

3 June
7pm CEST
EFAD-EMF Webinar: "Health effects of dairy foods: new insights based on the food matrix concept"

Free webinar co-hosted by EFAD and The European Milk Forum.

Register for free here.

4 June
8am - 1pm CEST
The European Fresh Produce Association Annual Event

The 2021 Freshfel Europe Annual Event will provide detailed insights into opportunities for the sector to lead the way for a healthy and sustainable future for Europe and beyond, starting with the International Year of Fruits and Vegetables 2021.

Find out more and register for free here.

9 - 11 June
NUTRICON 2021 Congress, Ohrid, Republic of Macedonia

NUTRICON 2021 will bring together the scientific and expert work of food professionals to gain comprehensive insight and understanding of today's food quality, safety, health, and nutrition issues.

Register here.

11 June
12pm CEST
ELLLC Webinar - "Salutogenic Principles for the design of positive health strategies"

The salutogenic approach to healthy eating is the origin of the positive approach to health.

It is a holistic orientation towards food and eating. It focuses on how to do things, not to know facts.

After a short introduction to salutogenesis, two cases of salutogenic intervention design will be discussed.

Stay tuned for registration details.

25 - 26 June
Digital conference: Better nutrition for life: for now and generations to come

To celebrate FrieslandCampina Institute’s 20th anniversary this year, international speakers will share their expertise on topics like the impact of nutrition on child and maternal health, healthy ageing, and the role of protein within a healthy and sustainable diet.

Find the programme and sign up here.

5 - 16 July
Online Summer School on Dairy Nutrition and Health

Are you interested in engaging with experts who have both scientific knowledge and practical experience in the world of dairy? Do you want to know more about dairy products, in relation to the current interest in plant-based diets? Are you eager to learn how processing affects nutrient values of dairy products? Interested in translating dairy science into relevant practice? Then this interactive Summer School on dairy nutrition and health is the right programme for you.


Find out more and register here by 15 June.

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