We send our sincere condolences to the Turkish and Syrian people after this terrible earthquake. We stand in solidarity, we support the work of the rescue teams and we wish a speedy recovery to the injured.
We are in close contact with the Turkish Dietetic Association (TDD) and will update you on the ways we can all support and help via our website and social media.
Photo: Adem Altan | AFP | Getty Images

EFAD calls for offices

EFAD is looking for leads/members to 3 European Specialist Dietetic Networks: Diabetes, Public Health and Sports and also for members to the Research and Evidence-Based Practice Committee.

 Membership of the Research and Evidence-Based Practice Committee
 Leadership/ membership of the specialist network for Diabetes
 Leadership/ membership of  the specialist network for Public Health
 Leadership/ membership of the specialist network for Sports and Physical Activity

 Find out more and apply for the positions
⏳ Deadline for applications: 28 February 2023

ESDN Gastroenterology webinar: Dietary Management of Crohn’s Disease; Enteral Nutrition, Novel Diets and Beyond - Save the date

Don't miss the ESDN Gastroenterology webinar on: "Dietary Management of Crohn’s Disease; Enteral Nutrition, Novel Diets and Beyond", on Tuesday, February 21st, at 18:00 CET.

More information will be announced soon. 

 Register here.

WHO/EU online survey on alcohol and label information

The WHO regional office for Europe is launching an anonymous short online survey, which targets adult current drinkers, i.e. 18+ people, who have consumed alcohol in the past 12 months, as part of a newly launched WHO/EU study on the provision of health-related information through alcohol labels.

The survey is targeted at the following countries in Europe: Austria, Belgium, Estonia, France, Germany, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, and Sweden.

EFAD invites its members from these countries to fill out this 10-min survey that is available in all the local languages (English, Spanish, French, German, Dutch, Portuguese, Slovenian, Swedish, Estonian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Norwegian). 

 Click on the corresponding language to complete the survey.

Breakfast Toolkit Project survey

We need your voice!
The aim of the Breakfast Toolkit survey is to gather the views of dietitians on recommending breakfast as part of a balanced diet, and their sources to educate patients about healthy breakfasts as well as understand the breakfast patterns of European countries. The survey is addressed to European dietitians and intern dietitians.

If you are interested in participating in a focus group about breakfast, you can leave your contact information at the end of the survey. Please fill in the survey below to share your experience, it takes less than five minutes to complete.

ENDietS is looking for enthusiastic Nutrition & Dietetic Students to apply for the positions of:
 Social Media Anchorship
 Junior Conference Anchorship
 Junior Promotion & Recruitment Anchorship.
⏳ Deadline for applications: 12 February 2023

  Find out more.

Do you want to grow your dietetic practice business and/or translate nutrition knowledge into practice to inform and engage with your audience? 

EFAD is welcoming you to the Digital Nutrition Communication online course developed by experts in the field of digital communication. 

By the end of the course, you will be familiar with using social media platforms to share information and engage with your audience, create your own written and visual content (e.g. infographics), create your own website and measure your success. You will also get a good understanding of the standards of ethics and professionalism and get practical advice on how to behave when using social media for professional development and communication.

 Become an EFAD Learning member now and start exploring.

The preparation of the Kompass Nutrition and Dietetics issue 1/23 has started

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World Obesity Day Europe 2023 is on 4 March — The ECPO & EASO Award Applications are open!

The European Coalition for People living with Obesity (ECPO) and the European Association for the Study of Obesity (EASO) are pleased to announce the 2023 awards programme for European activities held in conjunction with World Obesity Day.

The Awards are presented annually in recognition of excellence, innovation and best practice in advancing the understanding of obesity, and the importance of its prevention and treatment.

 Find out more.

Call for Expressions of Interest for Membership of the Scientific Panels and the Scientific Committee of EFSA 2023

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has published a call for expressions of interest to renew its Scientific Panels and the Scientific Committee in 2024. 
This opportunity is open to experts with relevant scientific expertise and a motivation to contribute to the protection of human and animal health, as well as the environment in Europe, who wish to be considered for membership in one of EFSA’s 10 Scientific Panels or the Scientific Committee. 

⏳ Deadline: April 3rd, 2023

 Find out more.

English summary of the Norwegian report on the socioeconomic analysis of malnutrition

In this report, was estimated that approximately 114,000 persons in Norway suffer from disease-related
malnutrition. This results in a total social cost in excess of NOK 31 billion in 2022. There are large variations in the healthcare system throughout Norway with regard to identifying and following up with persons with a risk of disease-related malnutrition. 

 Read the report.

Pulses for a sustainable future by FAO

📌 When: 10 February 2023, 14:00 CET
📍 Where: Online

 Register here.

The 65th German Congress - Interdisciplinary Nutrition Therapy 2023, organized by the German Association of Dietitians (VDD)  – an EFAD member - takes place virtually on 4-6 May 2023.

100+ invited speakers from Germany and abroad will present and discuss the most up-to-date evidence on science and the relevance to evidence best practice. The annual conference devotes to the topic: Nutrition between deficiency and abundance.

The official language of the congress is German.

📌 When: 4 - 6 May 2023
📍 Where: Online

 Find out more & register.

16th European Public Health Conference: "Our Food, Our Health, Our Earth: A Sustainable Future for Humanity"
📌 When: 8-11 November 2023
📍 Where: Dublin, Ireland

 You can find out more.

"30th European Congress on Obesity"
17-20 May 2023
Dublin, Ireland

 You can find out more and apply.

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Dear colleagues and friends,
 
I hope the new year has started prosperously for all of you.
At EFAD we are back to work and we look forward to meeting and working with you in 2023.
Last week, the Executive Committee discussed the 2023 work plan and concluded that we are on the right track and excited to continue the work and explore new options to achieve our strategic goals.
This year's first activity, a webinar organised by ESDN Diabetes on "Diet management and sports in people with type 1 diabetes" was successfully held. If you missed it, you can watch it on demand at the EFAD Learning platform.  
We plan to develop more webinars and new learning courses this year.
Keep tuned via our Newsflash and social media.

The EFAD Budapest Resolution that we launched in October 2022, will be the common thread this year. We will keep you updated on activities on The Dietitian’s Role in Supporting the Human Right to Safe and Appropriate Nutritional Care for Every European Citizen.
Don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any queries or see any opportunities. We are more than open to discussions.
Ultimately, our big event this year is the 14^th EFAD congress "Dietetic care, a human right: moving forward into a new area". The congress will be an in-person event held from 13-14 October in Budapest, Hungary.
We welcome dietitians from all over Europe. So save the date! The congress website will be opened soon with more information.

 

Wineke Remijnse
EFAD Executive Director

EFAD calls for offices

EFAD is looking for leads/members to 3 European Specialist Dietetic Networks: Diabetes, Public Health and Sports and also for members to the Research and Evidence-Based Practice Committee.

 Membership of the Research and Evidence-Based Practice Committee
 Leadership/ membership of the specialist network for Diabetes
 Leadership/ membership of  the specialist network for Public Health
 Leadership/ membership of the specialist network for Sports and Physical Activity

 Find out more and apply for the positions
⏳ Deadline for applications: 28 February 2023

Watch on-demand - ESDN Diabetes webinar:

"Diet management and sports in people with Type 1 diabetes"

Last Tuesday ESDN Diabetes organised the webinar "Diet management and sports in people with Type 1 diabetes" which aimed to provide the basics regarding the management of nutrition and insulin therapy in people with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus, who practice physical exercise.

 Watch the webinar on demand.

Breakfast Toolkit Project survey

We need your voice!
The aim of the Breakfast Toolkit survey is to gather the views of dietitians on recommending breakfast as part of a balanced diet, and their sources to educate patients about healthy breakfasts as well as understand the breakfast patterns of European countries. The survey is addressed to European dietitians and intern dietitians.

If you are interested in participating in a focus group about breakfast, you can leave your contact information at the end of the survey. Please fill in the survey below to share your experience, it takes less than five minutes to complete.

As the primary goal of EFAD is to improve nutritional health and promote sustainable diets in Europe, Sustainable Dietary Patterns is standing in the focus of the work of the European Specialist Dietetic Network for Public Health Committee (ESDN PH). The ESDN PH takes part in public consultations and surveys issued by the concerned European bodies.

In the context of the ‘‘European Green Deal”, the European Commission adopted a comprehensive Farm to Fork Strategy, which recognises the inextricable links between healthy people, healthy societies and a healthy planet. The Strategy recognises that the individual and sector-specific actions can neither alone, nor in combination with each other fully ensure policy coherence at the EU and national level, so they launched a public consultation in order to gather opinions and evidence from the public and relevant stakeholders on the key issues, the initiative aims to address.
 
The ESDN PH took part in this consultation, highlighting, that for achieving effective and equitable change, the legislative framework should establish responsibilities on food businesses and public authorities, creating the appropriate conditions for different players to change their activities.

The ESDN PH produced a Position Paper on Sustainable Dietary Patterns, which was accepted in 2021 October. The paper points out, that sustainable diets are complex rather than simple, as they must address a lot of aspects. These include health and wellbeing; environmental pressure and impact; accessible, affordable, safe and equitable supply; cultural acceptance and localization; as well as standards on animal welfare.

  Read the Position Paper.

ENDietS is looking for enthusiastic Nutrition & Dietetic Students to apply for the positions of:
 Social Media Anchorship
 Junior Conference Anchorship
 Junior Promotion & Recruitment Anchorship.
⏳ Deadline for applications: 12 February 2023

  Find out more.

Are you in search of Sustainable & Healthy Meal Recipes? 

EFAD is welcoming you to the Sustainability in Dietetics online course developed by experts in the field of sustainability. 

The course aims to provide background information and increase knowledge on sustainability and sustainable healthy diets and provide dietitians with materials and resources to embed sustainability in practice.

Among others, you will find a practical recipe booklet that includes recipes with light and main meals from regions across Europe, as well as general practices for sustainable and healthy diets

 Become an EFAD Learning member now and start exploring.

 Is the Focus on Healthy Eating Drowning in the Discussion About Sustainable Food?

Health authorities increasingly recommend a more plant-based diet, rich in fruits, vegetables, pulses, whole grains and nuts, low in red meat and moderate in dairy, eggs, poultry and fish which will be beneficial for both health and the environment. A systematic review of observational and intervention studies published between 2000 and January 2020 was conducted to assess nutrient intake and status in adult populations consuming plant-based diets with that of meat-eaters. 

 Read the knowledge transfer article.

The preparation of the Kompass Nutrition and Dietetics issue 1/23 has started

If you have information to share in the sections Kaleidoscope and Calendar of Events, please forward the information to Christine Schiller (Aquesta adreça de correu-e està protegida dels robots de spam.Necessites Javascript habilitat per veure-la.), by the 1st of March 2023.

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Plant-based protein factsheet by EUFIC - Available in 5 languages

EUFIC developed a handy plant-based protein factsheet, that acts as a useful guide to help with daily protein consumption when transitioning from meat to plant-based foods.

The factsheet is available in 5 languages. Download from the links below:

 English
 Spanish
 French
 Italian
 German

World Obesity Day Europe 2023 is on 4 March — The ECPO & EASO Award Applications are open!

The European Coalition for People living with Obesity (ECPO) and the European Association for the Study of Obesity (EASO) are pleased to announce the 2023 awards programme for European activities held in conjunction with World Obesity Day.

The Awards are presented annually in recognition of excellence, innovation and best practice in advancing the understanding of obesity, and the importance of its prevention and treatment.

 Find out more.

Last chance to become a nutritional education volunteer at the Special Olympics 2023 in Berlin

The German Association of Dietitians (VDD) is calling for colleagues from all over Europe - who can speak in German and/or English - who will join in and volunteer in the Health Promotion part at the Special Olympics 2023 in Berlin, coming up this June.

📌 When: 17 - 25 June 2023
⏳ Deadline: January 31st, 2023

 Find out more.

Survey on prescription of artificial nutrition products by dietitians

The practices for the prescription of artificial nutrition products vary from country to country.
Ordem dos Nutricionistas, the Portuguese Regulatory Body for nutritionists/dietitians is studying these different practices, with a focus on the autonomy that clinical nutritionists/dietitians have in the prescription of products designed for nutritional support, including oral nutrition supplements, enteral nutrition formulas and parenteral nutrition solutions in several contexts (hospital, community, etc.).

 Take the 5-min survey

JPI HDHL webinar  "Food (in)security due to crisis"

The drivers such as conflicts, climate change, COVID-19, the growing world population and rising costs are worsening hunger and famine around the world. Since 2019 the number of those facing acute food insecurity has more than doubled. To prevent the hunger catastrophe and save lives we need to step up!

📌 When: 31 January 2023, 14:30 CET
📍 Where: Online

 Find out more & register.

The 65th German Congress - Interdisciplinary Nutrition Therapy 2023, organized by the German Association of Dietitians (VDD)  – an EFAD member - takes place virtually on 4-6 May 2023.

100+ invited speakers from Germany and abroad will present and discuss the most up-to-date evidence on science and the relevance to evidence best practice. The annual conference devotes to the topic: Nutrition between deficiency and abundance.

The official language of the congress is German.

📌 When: 4 - 6 May 2023
📍 Where: Online

 Find out more & register.

"30th European Congress on Obesity"
17-20 May 2023
Dublin, Ireland

The Abstract, E-Poster and Symposium suggestion submission system is open.

 Find out more and apply.

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From all of us at EFAD we wish you a wonderful, successful and prosperous New Year 🥂

EFAD call for Education Officer

A few days left to apply for the EFAD Education Officer position:
 The Education Officer will be responsible to manage the further development of the EFAD Learning Library.

 Find out more and apply for the position
⏳ Deadline for applications: 15 January 2023

Launch of BRIEF manual: toolkit on brief interventions in primary care to reduce risks of noncommunicable diseases

On 15 November, WHO/Europe launched a new BRIEF manual that explains how brief interventions in primary care can reduce the risks of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), which account for 90% of deaths in the WHO European Region.

To present the BRIEF manual, the NCD Office together with the WHO European Centre for Primary Health Care held a hybrid webinar in Almaty, Kazakhstan. EFAD's Executive Director, Wineke Remijnse, attended the event and highlighted the importance of integrating nutritional care with multidisciplinary teams to tackle NCDs.

 Read the BRIED manual.

Joint EASO - EFAD Position Statements on Childhood and Adult Medical Nutrition Therapy

In case you missed it, EASO and EFAD shared new position statements on Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) in the management of overweight and obesity in children, adolescents and adults, which were published today in Obesity Facts, the European Journal of Obesity.

 Read the Position Statement on MNT for the Management of Overweight and Obesity in Adults

 Read the Position Statement on MNT for the Management of Overweight and Obesity in Children and  Adolescents

EFAD is welcoming you to the Health Through Gut online short course developed by experts in the field of the human microbiome. The course has been built upon dietitians’ voices as its content and resources are based on research undertaken among dietitians across Europe. 

The course aims to provide background information and increase the knowledge of the role of diet and gut microbiome in health and disease. At the end of the course, you will be familiar with the factors affecting gut microbiota and the role of gut microbiota in health and diet-related diseases. You will also be familiar with the terminology and use of fermented foods, probiotics and prebiotics in dietetic practice.

 Become an EFAD Learning member now.

 Sustainability in Hospital Food Catering: How We Can Adapt to the New Reality

The healthcare sector is an important area for sustainable food initiatives, given its inherent mission to heal and its substantial impact on the food system. Food service managers can take part in these initiatives by using sustainable menu practices (SMPs). This study aimed to explore managerial perceptions of barriers and facilitators to adopting SMPs in Québec healthcare institutions.

 Read the knowledge transfer article.

The preparation of the Kompass Nutrition and Dietetics issue 1/23 has started

If you have information to share in the sections Kaleidoscope and Calendar of Events, please forward the information to Christine Schiller (Aquesta adreça de correu-e està protegida dels robots de spam.Necessites Javascript habilitat per veure-la.), by the 1st of March 2023.

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Global Leadership Initiative on Malnutrition (GLIM) Implementation Survey – Your Input is Needed

In 2018, global nutrition leaders published a standardized approach to the diagnosis of malnutrition; the GLIM Criteria for the Diagnosis of Malnutrition: A Consensus Report. The GLIM Implementation Working group would like to know your perception of factors that may influence the implementation of the GLIM diagnostic approach in both practice and research. Results from the survey will guide global implementation efforts. Your participation in this survey is voluntary and consent is provided by your participation. Individual responses to the survey will remain anonymous.

 Complete the 10-minute survey.

BDA developed the "No Thank You" toolkit to tackle misinformation about nutrition

Dietitians know all too well that the New Year sparks a huge amount of interest in lifestyle and diet changes. And, it’s easy to see why especially after the festive period. Brands use this time to prey on potential customers and encourage them to think they need to invest in a new product or new diet.

Download and use BDA's resources with your patients and clients and across your own social media channels to help spread the message!

 Find out more.

New WHO toolkit for tackling misinformation on noncommunicable diseases

Noncommunicable disease-related and health misinformation is a growing concern as more and more individuals obtain their health information from digital venues such as search engines or social media platforms. While increased access to information on health issues can be seen as generally positive, the spread of inaccurate medical information is of course problematic. It can lead to harmful lifestyle or dietary choices, self-medication, the abandonment of medical treatment and incorrect diagnoses.

The WHO collected insights on the spread of inaccurate medical information from key stakeholders - including representatives from Member States, the media and social media sectors, and civil society - in its new toolkit.

 Find out more.

Become a nutritional education volunteer at the Special Olympics 2023 in Berlin

The German Association of Dietitians (VDD) is calling for colleagues from all over Europe - who can speak in German and/or English - who will join in and volunteer in the Health Promotion part at the Special Olympics 2023 in Berlin, coming up this June.

📌 When: 17 - 25 June 2023
⏳ Deadline: January 31st, 2023

 Find out more.

"How to have effective career development in obesity research with Dr Arya M. Sharma"
17th January 2023 12 pm CET
Online

 Register here.

"30th European Congress on Obesity"
17-20 May 2023
Dublin, Ireland

The Abstract, E-Poster and Symposium suggestion submission system is open.
Deadline: 13th January 2023

 Find out more and apply.

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