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EFAD to host first live General Meeting in two years

From 20 - 22 October this year, EFAD will host its extended General Meeting (GM) in Budapest. It will be the first live meeting in two years, and we look forward to meeting in person again.

The GM is for our member delegates from our Dietetic Associations and Higher Education Institutes. The meeting will be extended with additional workshops to which our European Specialist Dietetic Networks (ESDNs) and committees are also invited.

Keep an eye on the coverage of this via your personal email.

In 2023 we will have a scientific conference for all dietitians. EFAD Conference is organized every two years. We will keep you informed of the date and the programme. 

21 June webinar: Nutritional Prehabilitation:what is it and what are the benefits?

Join us on 21 June (7pm CEST) for a free webinar with the ESDN Oncology where Dr Clare Shaw, Consultant Dietitian and Kelly Wade-McBane, Cancer Prehabilitation Transformation Fellow will discuss the theory and practice of prehabilitation.

Optimising people with cancer prior to and during cancer treatment aims to increase their resilience and support a speedy recovery. What does this mean for Dietitians? Who would most benefit from prehabilitation?

 Register for free.

Did you miss our webinar on protein?

If you missed the 'From athletes to older adults: food-focused approaches for maximising the health effects of protein' webinar on 8 June, you can now watch it back on demand. The webinar examines food-focused approaches for optimising protein nutrition - from athletes to the elderly, in particular, the effects of the food/dairy matrix.

 Watch it back now.

An update on what the European Network of Dietetic Students (ENDietS) committee has been working on.

In the past few months, ENDietS has been focusing on building a fundamental National Key Contacts (NKC) network around Europe, that will strengthen the bonds between the European students, their Higher Education Institutions, EFAD and ENDietS. Five new National Key Contacts have recently joined the ENDietS team and brought new ideas and their fresh energy in the NKC General Meeting that was held in May.

ENDietS Joint President Marianna Kalliostra travelled to Antwerp, Belgium for the Thomas More International Days and delivered an in-person presentation to students and international guests, joined online by EFAD Executive Committee member, Daniel Bucholz. Marianna also gave an online presentation at VIVES University, Belgium.

ENDietS is also a partner of the Thematic Network “Integrated Nutrition Cancer Care” consortium, led by the European Nutrition Health Alliance. We proudly endorse the Joint-Statement on the essential role of integrated nutrition care throughout the cancer care continuum as part of patient-centered care, that was presented at the EU Health Policy Platform annual meeting, on 5 May.

As the academic year is coming to its end, two new motivated and enthusiastic Presidents, will be soon taking the lead from current ENDietS Joint Presidents Marianna Kalliostra (Greece) and Stella Miric (Croatia). Reflecting on their time in role, they said:

"It has been an absolute honour to have been leading ENDietS for the past four years. ENDietS represents the European Nutrition and Dietetic Students and we have met many of them throughout the years. They, and we all, have something in common; We share the same passion for nutrition science and profession and the same sparkle when connecting with people with common interests.

"Even though COVID restrained us from meeting in person in the past two years, that did not stop us from delivering the vision we set in Berlin, 2019. We aimed to make a difference. And here we are, almost ready to hand over the baton to our two new successors that will continue the work that started in 2014, feeling fulfilled that we have achieved our goal and that we have set the base for great things to come.

"We are grateful for what the ENDietS journey has offered us, and we will always be a part of the ENDietS family. #bettertogether"

Influence of Mediterranean Diet on Human Gut Microbiota

The available evidence suggests that the microbiota of subjects with a Mediterranean-type diet is significantly different from that of subjects with a Western food model.

 Read it here for free.

British Dietetic Association (BDA) celebrates annual Dietitians Week

This Dietitians Week (20-24 June), the BDA is encouraging Dietitians to talk about their role, what they do and how they make a difference. Help raise the voice and visibility of Dietitians to show the value and impact you make every day. There are downloadable resources and lots of suggestions about how you can get involved on the BDA website.

 Find out how you can get involved in Dietitians Week.

Join the Integrated Nutrition Cancer Care Exchange Network

The 2021 Thematic Network cycle has reached its conclusion after nearly a year of productive work, with the three networks interacting with hundreds of health stakeholder organisations through a series of webinars. Slowly but surely the organisations leading these networks gathered the input received and presented their final Joint Statements at the EU Health Policy Platform annual meeting that took place on 5 May 2022.

The Integrated Nutrition Cancer Care Thematic Network, which EFAD has been involved in, is led by the European Nutrition for Health Alliance.

 Check it out here.

New pan-European strategy set to transform primary health care across the Region

World Health Organization (WHO) Europe has released its region-wide strategy on primary health care (PHC), setting out a vision to transform PHC over the next years based on lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Over the past two years, countries have taken bold actions to adapt and respond to the pandemic; many of these actions have transformed the way PHC is delivered to people in their communities. Inspired by these actions, the new strategy was endorsed by all 53 countries in the European Region at the 71st session of the WHO Regional Committee for Europe in 2021.  

 Find out more.

WHO publishes four policy briefs addressing the promotion of healthy diets

WHO has recently published four policy briefs to provide policy-makers, programme managers, health professionals and advocates with information and policy options related to the promotion of healthy diets.

 Fiscal policies to promote healthy diets
 Reformulation of food and beverage products for healthier diets
 Nutrition labelling
 Protecting children from the harmful impact of food marketing

NCD Progress Monitor 2022

WHO has launched its latest edition of the non-communicable diseases (NCD) Progress Monitor, which highlights the actions WHO member states are taking to prevent and control major NCDs through setting targets, developing policies and plans. Findings include:

• Out of 194 countries, 122 have set targets for NCDs that are time-sensitive and based on WHO guidelines.
• More progress on NCDs has been achieved in 2022 than published in previous progress monitors.
• However, 54 countries have lost ground, achieving fewer indicators than in 2020. There have also been major declines in physical activity awareness campaigns, and NCD surveillance.

 Read the full report here.

Food chain collaboration key to safety

Europe's agri-food chain partners have released a statement celebrating World Food Safety Day and reiterating their joint commitment to keep European food and drink the safest in the world. 

 Read it here.

Updated advice on acceptable intake for copper – consultation open

The Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) for copper from all sources in food will be reduced from 0.15 mg/kg of body weight (bw) to 0.07 mg/kg bw based on an updated evaluation of the scientific evidence.

The European Food Safety Authority's draft scientific opinion on copper in food is open for comments until 1 August.

 Have your say.

Annual Hydration for Health Conference
22 June, 3pm - 6pm CEST

Hydration for Health invites you to virtually join the 14th Annual Hydration for Health Conference to discuss the latest research and findings in hydration science. This year's edition, entitled "From Behaviour to Health: Where does Hydration science stand?", will bring together experts from crossroad disciplines in the one and only international scientific event completely dedicated to hydration science. 

Pauline Douglas and Katerina Belogianni, representing EFAD, will speak on 'SPLASH': healthy hydration for children.

 Register here.

Webinar: Healthier Together - EU Non-Communicable Diseases Initiative
22 June, 3pm - 4.40pm CEST

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) represent 80% of the disease burden in the European Commission Member States. Complementing the Europe's Beating Cancer Plan, the Commission is addressing the main NCDs in a newly ambitious and systematic approach. The Healthier Together - EU NCD Initiative is a toolkit to help EU countries reduce the burden of NCDs and improve citizens' health by supporting action of the Member States and stakeholders. It identifies effective policies and best/promising practices selected by Member States and stakeholders. It also maps the legal and financial tools that can be used to implement those actions.

 Register here.

Summer school on dairy nutrition and health for professionals
4-15 July

FrieslandCampina Institute and Wageningen University and Research collaborate to bring to you the second edition of the 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 for plant based diets? Are you eager to learn how processing affects nutrient values of dairy products? Interested 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.

EFPC Conference 2022: Integrated Community Care: a new opportunity for Primary Care
25-27 September
Ghent, Belgium or online

The European Forum for Primary Care (EFPC) Organizing Committee is now also facilitating the EFPC 2022 Conference virtually - so all those interested in joining, but who cannot get to Ghent, can register for online participation and access the main lectures.

 Find out more and register.

11th Central European Congress on Food and Nutrition
27-30 September
Čatež ob Savi, Slovenia

The theme for this congress is "Food, technology and nutrition for healthy people in a healthy environment". Abstract submission is still open.

 Find out more and register.

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Strategic Plan 2022-2026 unveiled

We are proud to announce the EFAD Strategic Plan 2022-2026.

The new Strategic Plan shows our mission, vision and ambitions which contribute to our overall aim that every European citizen should have access to nutritional and dietary advice.

Our ambitions are to Lead to impact health of European citizens, Build to support and serve our members and Connect to advocate and promote our profession.  

Over the next couple of months, we will discuss the future working plans of EFAD and our standing committees and dietetic specialist networks (ESDNs). The Strategic Plan helps us to continue previous projects and lead us on building an organization that remains fit for purpose.  

We cordially invite you to read the Strategic Plan 2022-2026 and we’ll keep you informed about the future projects.

EFAD Congress of Dietetics, a vital link to health 

A five-day virtual journey through four different countries and a broad variety of topics made last week's European Congress of Dietetics a fantastic opportunity for professional development and networking.

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Many thanks to everybody who contributed to and made this event happen.

Remember, participants can watch the presentations back on demand until February 2022.

General Meeting update

EFAD held its 32nd General Meeting on 22 October. Full members adopted the EFAD Strategic Plan 2022-2026, a new Role Paper about Sports Dietitians, a factsheet on Nutrient Profile Models and the EFAD Policy Paper on Sustainable Dietary Patterns.

Congratulations to our newest Honorary Member, Judith Liddell, who has proudly served EFAD and the profession for more than two decades.

Jose Tiebie was elected as Chair of the Professional Practice Committee (PPC) as Constantina Papoutsakis stepped down. Tina has done a fantastic job since the PPC was set up in 2012 and we wish Jose the best of luck in the role.

Fiona McCullough has been re-elected as Chair of the Education and Lifelong Learning Committee.

Observant readers may have noticed a change to our logo at the top of the Newsflash. Say hello to the new look of EFAD!

EFAD is currently working on a new website along with our new branding. Adopted papers and other new information on EFAD will be presented on the new website, which we will be able to share with you soon.

So, keep an eye out for more news!

Students' Days a success once again

More than 100 students attended, interacted and networked at this year's ENDietS Students’ Days on 22 and 23 October.

With the theme of “Dietitians of Tomorrow”, the event encouraged students to unite their voices and achieve great things. It emphasized the importance of networking when it comes to education, internship, career, and experience opportunities.

The ENDietS Executive Committee would like to thank all the attendees, the speakers, and the EFAD Executive Committee for being on the students’ side, supporting their rights and needs #bettertogether.

Third edition of Kompass Nutrition & Dietetics published

This issue of Kompass Nutrition and Dietetics focuses on the topic of e-health and nutrition.

The World Health Organization describes 'e-health' as a broadly defined group of activities, computer applications, and/or services that utilize electronic means to deliver health-related information, resources, and services.

Enjoy learning more about e-health and use this issue to get inspired as to ways you can use e-health to enhance your daily practice!

New EASO report: What’s missing in the EU Research Agenda?

The European Association for the Study of Obesity (EASO) has released a number of recommendations for policy and health decision-makers on health outcomes through the lens of obesity.

Developed in consultation with a total of 32 key organisations including the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, the report identifies critical gaps in the EU Research Agenda which must be addressed to better support understanding, prevention, treatment, and management of obesity as a non-communicable disease.

Find out more and read the full report.

Food Systems Summit Dialogues analysed

The latest Member State Dialogue Synthesis consolidates the outcomes of 446 national Dialogues held by 105 Member States.

These Dialogues brought together over 46,000 participants from multiple sectors and diverse viewpoints to engage and collaborate in building more sustainable food systems good for people, planet, and prosperity.

Read the full report here.

Fruit and vegetables celebrated in 2021 - but messages remain relevant beyond

The International Year of Fruit and Vegetables is nearing its end, but the sound advice this year-long initiative sought to share remains valid.

Eating a varied diet that includes lots of fruit and vegetables is a key component of a healthy lifestyle and greatly reduces the risk of getting many non-communicable diseases, including cancer.

Read more about the initiative's aims and messages here.

European Parliament recommends plans for healthier and more sustainable food production

MEPs have presented plans to revamp the EU’s food systems, to produce healthier food, ensure food security, a fair income for farmers and reduce agriculture’s environmental footprint.

Find out more.

Commissioner Kyriakides addresses World Cancer Leaders' Summit

Health and Food Safety Commissioner Stella Kyriakides presented Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan at this year's World Cancer Leaders' Summit in an opening keynote speech.

She said: "Europe has less than a tenth of the world’s population, yet accounts for a quarter of all cancer cases.

"Around 40% of cancer cases in the EU are preventable; however, only 3% of health budgets are spent on health promotion and disease prevention.

"It is about preventing the preventable, also for the benefit of other major non-communicable diseases, such as cardiovascular disease, obesity and diabetes."

Read the full speech here and find out more about Europe's Beating Cancer Plan here.

Choosing environmentally friendly diets

The new Nordic Nutrition Recommendations for 2022 aim to promote sustainable diets in Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden - and inspire countries beyond the Nordic region to consider sustainability aspects as part of their dietary guidelines.

Read more on the WHO Europe website.

2021 EU Health Award

The European Commission has launched the 2021 EU Health Award on the following topics:

• Cancer prevention: rewarding initiatives of cities, NGOs (or other civil society organisations) and educational institutions seeking to promote communication and health literacy on cancer prevention among children and young people (6 to 24 years old).
• Mental health: rewarding community-based initiatives alleviating the mental health impact of COVID-19.

Check the criteria and present details of your initiative by 30 November, using this online submission form.

The winners and shortlisted in each category will receive prizes ranging from €1,500 to €30,000. 

World Cancer Research Fund grant programme

The World Cancer Research Fund is looking for research projects on the links between diet, nutrition (including body composition) and physical activity and cancer.

The deadline for applications is 16 November. Find out more and apply.

nutritionDay worldwide
4 November

Join the ESPEN worldwide initiative on malnutrition and nutrition care in hospitals and nursing homes.

The aim of nutritionDay worldwide is to improve knowledge and awareness of malnutrition in health care institutions and to overall enhance the quality of nutritional care.

Find out more.

EPHA webinar: "Towards a childhood free from unhealthy food marketing"
9 November
3pm - 4.30pm CET

The evidence is clear: unhealthy food marketing affects what children eat, and ultimately, their health and wellbeing.
 
This event will discuss a blueprint Directive to comprehensively tackle young people’s exposure to health-harmful food marketing. Join the European Public Health Alliance (EPHA) to explore what the EU can actually do to protect children’s rights and health.

Find out more and register.

International Whole Grain Day webinars

"Whole Grains: A Game Changer for Public and Planetary Health – Can the Slovenian experience inspire Europe to address its leading dietary risk factor?"
9 November
2pm - 3.55pm CET

"Whole Grains: It's Time to Act for You and the Planet"
16 November
3.30pm - 5pm CET

The International Whole Grain Day is a whole-day celebration aimed at getting to know more about whole grains and discovering how good they are for our health and planetary well-being. 

On 9 November, the virtual policy roundtable will bring together high-level speakers, including policymakers, academics, healthcare professionals and patient representatives to discuss whole grains as a key component of healthy and sustainable diets, and how policy initiatives, underpinned by rigorous science, can help to increase the alarmingly low levels of whole grain intake in Europe. Register here.

The webinar on 16 November will celebrate the third edition of the International Whole Grain Day. Register here.

Among the speakers will be Manuel Moñino, Lead of EFAD's ESDN for Public Health.

Alpro Foundation Annual Online Symposium
17 November
2pm - 6.20pm CET





 

Changing behaviour: from policy to table

Moving the Dial towards Healthy Sustainable Diets

Our food choices and dietary behaviour are having a big impact on our health and that of our planet. But changing people’s habits is notoriously difficult – so what should the approach be if we are to improve, for the sake of both health and sustainability?

During this half day e-symposium, Alpro Foundation welcomes international experts to explore policies, along with scientific insights into how to nudge people into new habits. Topics also include different ways of communicating with consumers about healthier and more sustainable diets.

Register for free now.

Webinar: The EU Mission on Cancer and the Europe's Beating Cancer Plan
24 November
3.30pm - 5pm CET



 

The Mission on Cancer launched in September and aims to improve the lives of more than three million people by 2030 through prevention, cure and for those affected by cancer including their families, to live longer and better.

This webinar will cover the Mission on Cancer, what it intends to deliver and how, and information on the implementation of Europe's Beating Cancer Plan.

Register here.

SCOPE School Global: Obesity & Diabetes
1 - 2 December
9.30am - 12.30pm CET

The aim of this event is to understand the connection between diabetes and obesity and learn about clinical approaches to prevention and optimal management, including treatment barriers and strategies to ensure durable benefits.

The SCOPE School is hosted by World Obesity Federation in conjunction with the International Diabetes Federation.

Find out more and register.

British Nutrition Foundation webinar - Hungry or full: Responsive feeding in young children
14 December
2pm - 3pm CET


 

High rates of childhood obesity have focused attention on the role of early feeding practices and healthy dietary habits. 

This free webinar will explore this important area in early years nutrition looking at what we mean by responsive feeding, why is it important in developing healthy eating habits and for weight management in later childhood and what may be needed to support caregivers to adopt this approach.

Watch it live or back on demand after registering.

Register here.

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