Citation
(2012), "Nutrition and Health Conference 4-5 November 2011 Olympia Conference Centre London", Nutrition & Food Science, Vol. 42 No. 2. https://doi.org/10.1108/nfs.2012.01742baa.023
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Copyright © 2012, Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Nutrition and Health Conference 4-5 November 2011 Olympia Conference Centre London
Article Type: Conference report From: Nutrition & Food Science, Volume 42, Issue 2
Now in its 12th successful year, Nutrition & Health Live Conference and Expo is an annual event for health professionals and nutrition influencers in the UK. Providing unrivalled learning and networking opportunities this two day event attracted over 350 health experts including dietitians, nutritionists, doctors, nurses, media experts and health information service advisers. Bringing together all disciplines this event is for all key influencers in food nutrition and health in the UK.
Papers included
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“Nutrition in childbearing years – a review of the evidence” Dr Emma Derbyshire, Lecturer in Human Nutrition, Health Research Centre.
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“Nutrition and health of schoolchildren – what are the main challenges?”, Dr Elisabeth Weichselbaum, Nutrition Scientist
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“Vitamin & mineral recommendations for 22nd century – where are we? Setting vitamin and mineral targets for optimum health”
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“Practical resolutions of Vit D ‘crisis’ in the UK”, Lisa Cooke, Head of Paediatric Dietetics, Bristol Royal Hospital for Children.
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“Just what should our athletes be eating in 2012?”, Dr Sarah Schenker, Accredited Sports Dietitian.
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“The role of dietary protein in maintenance of lean muscle mass in an aging population”, David Welsby, Science Fellow.
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“A new approach to managing IBS”, Heidi Staudacher.
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“Probiotics, prebiotics and synbiotics – the new flu jab?”, Professor R.A. Rastall.
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“What we really can and can’t say to our patients and consumers the HCP code of practice and article 12c of the health claims regulations”, Alison Nelson, Food and Health Policy Officer.
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“Red meat – the facts behind the headlines”, Dr Laura Wyness.
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“A focus on behavioural change”, Sue Baic.
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“Plant based eating”, Lynn Garton.
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“Are you fit to freelance”, Freelance Dietitians Group.
There was a small exhibition of food and products related to dietetic and nutritional practice.