Belfast, Ireland
The first edition of this congress previous organised as a Summer conference, will be held on 2-5 July 2024 in Belfast (Ireland).
The Society’s conferences bring together a global audience from a diverse range of disciplines within the field, including academics, students, HCPs, industry, freelancers, and policy leaders.
Topic of the congress:
The theme of these edition will be “new data – focused approaches and challenges”.
The aim is to provide an overview of the diversity of the data collected and used within the field of nutrition science and how analysis of this data has and can be used to progress the discipline.
EuroFIR Session: Balancing the Scale – Micronutrient deficiency and protein quality in European diets
In this comprehensive 75-minute session, we will delve into critical aspects of food composition, focusing on two prevalent issues in Europe: micronutrient deficiencies and the significance of protein quality. We will begin with an overarching view of food composition data, identifying key challenges and opportunities. Following this, the session will explore in-depth micronutrient deficiencies across different demographics and regions within Europe, and the essential role of protein quality in enhancing dietary patterns for better health outcomes. The session aims to equip delegates with the latest research findings, practical strategies for improvement, and an interactive platform for discussion on implementing these strategies in various settings.
1. Opening Remarks and Introduction (10 minutes) – Siân Astley, EuroFIR AISBL BE
– Welcome and introduction to the session’s objectives
– Brief overview of the current state of food composition data in Europe
2. Keynote 1: Hidden Hunger – Addressing Micronutrient Deficiency in Europe (20 minutes) – Mairead Kiely UCC, IE
– Overview of prevalent micronutrient deficiencies in European populations
– Causes and consequences of these deficiencies on public health
– Successful case studies of interventions and policies that have improved micronutrient intake
– Q&A and discussion (5 minutes)
3. Keynote 2: Protein quality at the meal level – A cornerstone of wellness (20 minutes) – Sander Biesbroek, Wageningen University, NL
– Defining and measuring protein quality and a balanced diet
– Impact of protein quality on health outcome
– Practical strategies for protein intake in a plant-based and sustainable diet
– Q&A and discussion (5 minutes)
4. Panel Discussion: Integrating solutions into everyday life (15 minutes) – Mairead Kiely, Sander Biesbroek, Siân Astley
– Open floor for audience questions and contributions
5. Closing Remarks (5 minutes)
– Recap of key points discussed.
– Additional resources for further exploration.
– Thanking attendees and speakers.
Learning Objectives:
– Understand the scope and impact of micronutrient deficiencies in Europe
– Learn about the importance of protein quality in daily meals
– Discover more about food composition data and data quality
– Engage with experts to discuss challenges and solutions for better nutritional health in Europe.
This session is designed for healthcare professionals, dietitians, nutritionists, policy makers, and anyone interested in public health and nutrition. Attendees will leave with a deeper understanding of the critical nutritional issues facing Europe today and innovative approaches to addressing these challenges.
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