Diabetes and Ramadan - Infographic by ESDN Diabetes

As the holy month of Ramadan unfolds from March 11th to April 9th, EFAD's ESDN Diabetes is pleased to present its latest infographic, meticulously crafted to not only mark the significant dates but also resonate deeply with the spirit of reflection and community that defines Ramadan.

Dive into the infographic, tailored to empower dietitians and healthcare professionals navigating the intersection of diabetes management and Ramadan observance.

 Find out more and download the infographic.

REBPC Marks 10th Year Anniversary and 100th Meeting Milestone

In a remarkable testament to its enduring commitment to research and evidence-based practice, the Research and Evidence-Based Practice Committee (REBPC) recently celebrated a dual milestone: its 10th year anniversary and the convening of its 100th meeting since February 2014.

Reflecting on this momentous occasion, Sophie Joosens, one of the founding members and a current member of the REBPC, shares her heartfelt reflections: "As I reflect on my decade-long involvement with the R&EBP committee, I take this opportunity to express my gratitude to all the people that I have met and worked with during this membership.

Above all, the privilege of collaborating with inspiring individuals has been and still is the most rewarding for me.

Teams evolve but the REBP spirit endures: let’s keep going!"

 You can find out more.

Coming tonight: ESDN Older Adults webinar on "Nutrition & Dementia"

Don't miss the webinar on "Nutrition and Dementia", organized by ESDN Older Adults, tonight at 6 pm CET.

 Register for the webinar.

ICDA webinar: Developing NDA SFS Positions/Guidance - March 26

Engage in a valuable peer-to-peer learning opportunity with the International Confederation of Dietetic Associations (ICDA) #SustainableFoodSystems Toolkit. Open to all ICDA NDA members, this session invites participants to delve into recordings and presentations prepared by ICDA SFS Toolkit Advisors, sharing their insights into the development of Sustainable Food Systems (SFS) positions and guides.

Before attending, participants are encouraged to familiarize themselves with these resources, which include the EFAD's Position Paper on Sustainable Dietary Patterns. Notably, Manuel Moñino, SFS Advisor and EFAD EC Member, provides a comprehensive recording on this topic.

📌There will be 2 sessions to choose from on March 26:
 14:00 - 15:30 CET  - access the resources & register here.
 20:00 - 21:30 CET – access the resources & register here.

📊Join the FEED Europe Study

Are you a passionate dietitian looking to make a real impact in your field?

EFAD, in collaboration with the Global Research on Wellbeing (GRoW) research group, invites you to participate in an exciting research project: “European Dietitians’ Household Food Insecurity Knowledge and Practice.” 
  
This study aims to delve deep into the practices, understanding, and confidence levels of European dietitians regarding Household Food Insecurity (HFI).
  
🔍 What's Involved: 
 Complete an online anonymized survey.
 Share your professional background, knowledge, and perceived needs regarding educational materials on Food Insecurity.
 Help us understand the challenges and opportunities in addressing HFI among European dietitians.

Whether you're a seasoned professional or a last-year undergraduate student in Human Nutrition and Dietetics, your input matters! 
Let's FEED Europe together! 🌍

 Find out more and take the survey.

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A Pan-European Survey for Nutrition and Dietetics Students

ENDietS has just launched the Pan-European Survey of Nutrition and Dietetics Education: Insights into Curriculum, Support, and Satisfaction. This survey aims to uncover the current state of nutrition and dietetics education across Europe, evaluate existing curricula, and explore students’ aspirations for the future and support needs. 

Please forward the survey to your networks of Nutrition and Dietetic students.
 
🗓️ Survey Open until: March 1st, 2024

🌐 Languages currently available: English, Croatian, Czech, Greek, Portuguese, Turkish

 Access the survey.

Become a part of the European PRImary care Multi-prOfessional Researcher network (PRIMORE)

The Coordinator of the European Forum for Primary Care (EFPC), invited Primary Care Dietitians to collaborate on the European Primary Care Forum's PRIMORE project.

The collaboration aims to map research projects on interprofessional collaboration in Primary Care. This mapping should result in an overview of existing research carried out by dietitians who are part of multi-professional research projects, at the Primary Care level.

Incentives for young members involved in mapping are:
financial support by the PRIMORE project for participation in the PRIMORE masterclass on Sustainability and Primary Care in Maribor
registration for the EFPC main conference in Ljubljana
access to the Community EFPC online platform where the Interprofessional Primary Health Care research group is active

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GLIM for the diagnosis of malnutrition - a framework for consistent dietetic practice

This recently published opinion paper aims to describe the rationale for implementing the GLIM framework in clinical dietetic practice

 You can find out more.

ESPEN Clinical Nutrition Journal - March 2024

Stay tuned for all the latest news and relevant studies on Clinical Nutrition.

 You can find out more.

Ultra-Processed Foods Webinar

Join tomorrow the HDHL webinar on Ultra-processed foods and policy recommendations, part of the Bioeconomy Changemakers Festival.

📌 When: 15 March, 2024
📍 Where: Online

 You can find out more & register.

Stakeholder webinar on the Novel Food Guidance

EFSA is organising a webinar explaining the main elements of novelty in the updated guidance document, regarding the scientific requirements for an application for authorization of a novel food in the context of the Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 on Novel Foods.

📌 When: 21 March, 2024
📍 Where: Online

 You can find out more & register.

EuroHealthNet webinar: Does manipulation of food culture impact food system policy?

This webinar aims to deconstruct the usage of food cultures as external and fixed and to highlight, instead, the dynamic nature of food cultures in several regards.

📌 When: 26 March, 2024
📍 Where: Online

 You can find out more & register.

Challenges to achieving nutritional adequacy through a healthy, sustainable diet

This webinar explores potential challenges in meeting nutrient requirements, especially in vulnerable groups, in the shift towards a plant-forward diet that is healthier for humans and the planet.

📌 When: 28 March, 2024
📍 Where: Online

 You can find out more & register.

SO-NUTS symposium

The SO-NUTS project, in which EFAD is a partner is organizing a symposium titled: "Strong together against sarcopenia and obesity: the synergy of nutrition and exercise."


📌 When: 22 March, 2024
📍 Where: Amsterdam, Netherlands

 You can find out more & register.

46th ESPEN Congress

The 46th ESPEN Congress on Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism will be held in Milan, Italy this September. Early registration is now open.

📌 When: 7 - 10 September 2024
📍 Where: Milan, Italy

 Find out more.

EFPC 2024 Conference

The EFPC association announces its 2024 annual conference with a focus on Sustainability in Primary Care. The Call for Abstracts is open until May 1st.

📌 When: 15 - 17 September 2024
📍 Where: Ljubljana, Slovenia

 Find out more.

WHO Europe Summer School

WHO/Europe’s Special Initiative on NCDs and Innovation (SNI), Université Côte d’Azur, and Ulysses European University organize an in-person 4-day summer-school course to explore systems thinking and innovation for the prevention of non-communicable diseases and a healthy aging population in the WHO European Region.
📌 When: 16 - 19 June, 2024
📍 Where: Nice, France

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NNEdPro-Cambridge Summer School & Foundation Certificate in Applied Human Nutrition 

The NNEdPro-Cambridge Summer School offers a comprehensive Foundation Certificate in Applied Human Nutrition, covering a broad spectrum of basic nutritional concepts and their applications in healthcare, policy, and prevention.

As EFAD members, you are eligible for a 10% discount on registration, by using the code NNEDPROP24. 
📌 When: April/ September, 2024
📍 Where: Cambridge/ Online

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