Knowledge of Dietitians on Gut Microbiota in Health - The Outcomes of an EFAD Online Survey

The outcomes of this online survey, recently published in Nutrients and conducted by EFAD Project Officer, Evdokia Mitsou, ESDN Gastroenterology Lead Christina Katsagoni, and EFAD Project Manager Katarzyna Janiszewska, shed some light on the current knowledge of dietitians across Europe.

The survey delves into the perceived and existing knowledge of European dietitians regarding gut microbiota and its impact on systemic health, the influence of nutrition on the gut ecosystem, and the roles of probiotics and prebiotics.

By identifying potential gaps, it highlights areas where future educational initiatives can significantly contribute to the exploration of this relatively uncharted territory.

Based on these insights, the EFAD Learning Course "Health through Gut" was crafted to address these identified gaps. If you are yet to obtain your certificate, you can do so by visiting the EFAD Learning platform.

 Access the Paper.

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

Identifying and treating malnutrition is an interdisciplinary team effort.
For the nutrition and dietetics profession, GLIM offers a great opportunity for moving both the scientific and clinical knowledge of malnutrition management forward.

However, while the GLIM framework has been extensively studied since its launch, various knowledge gaps remain. For the nutrition and dietetics profession, these knowledge gaps mainly relate to the GLIM implementation process, the role of GLIM concerning the nutrition care process, and treatment strategies for various nutrition-related conditions.

The recently published opinion paper entitled Global Leadership Initiative on Malnutrition (GLIM) for the Diagnosis of Malnutrition - a Framework for Consistent Dietetic Practice - ScienceDirect, aims to describe the rationale for implementing the GLIM framework in clinical dietetic practice and propose a research agenda based on knowledge gaps from a dietetic point of view. The paper is now available online in Clinical Nutrition ESPEN, with great contributions from EFAD Members, Elisabet Rothenberg, Amalia Tsagari, Nicole Erickson, Christina N. Katsagoni, Darija Vranesic Bender, and Harriët Jager-Wittenaar.

 Read the Opinion Paper.

ESDN Older Adults webinar on "Nutrition & Dementia"

Don't miss the webinar on "Nutrition and Dementia", organized by ESDN Older Adults, coming next month, on March 14th 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.

EFAD Breakfast Toolkit Survey Published in Nutrients

Explore the most recent article from the EFAD Balanced Breakfast Toolkit Project!

Dive into the latest insights on incorporating nutrient recommendations for breakfast in Europe. Check out the findings of the EFAD Breakfast Toolkit Survey, featured in the Proceedings of The 14th European Nutrition Conference FENS 2023, available in the Nutrients Journal.

 Visit the EFAD Breakfast Toolkit.

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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.

Apply for the ENDietS National Key Contact positions

ENDietS is looking for enthusiastic nutrition and dietetic students to apply to be part of the ENDietS Team. The call is open for National Key Contacts.

📅 Application Deadline: March 11th 2024, 23:59 CET"

 Find out more about the position and apply.

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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Consumer perceptions unwrapped: ultra-processed foods

A new pan-European study from the EIT Food Consumer Observatory reveals that consumers across Europe are concerned about the impact of ultra-processed foods on their health. Yet, a lack of awareness, understanding, and means are preventing people from making informed, healthy choices.

The "Consumer perceptions unwrapped: Ultra-processed Foods" report also makes a series of recommendations to food authorities, manufacturers, and retailers to support consumers in making informed decisions. 

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The Double Burden of Malnutrition: New Data and Policy Responses

The World Health Organization (WHO) Departments of Noncommunicable Diseases (NCD) and Nutrition and Food Safety (NFS) invite you to the launch of the Lancet paper The Double Burden of Malnutrition: New Data and Policy Responses, taking place on 1 March 2024 at 2pm CET. 

📌 When: 1 March, 2024
📍 Where: Online

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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

 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

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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

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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

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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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