Share your knowledge on food service challenges related to COVID-19

EFAD's European Specialist Dietetic Network (ESDN) for Food Service is looking for food service dietitians and nutritionists in public and private organisations or institutions in Europe and Israel to take part in a survey.

This study aims to understand the food service challenges related to COVID-19 and comprehend how the food service has responded to them, such as precautions taken and safe food production in food service institutions.

The questionnaire is available in a number of languages to suit you:

• English
• German
• Greek
• Portuguese
• Swedish
• Turkish

Your responses will help EFAD understand the pandemic's impact on food service organisations and medical institutions - thank you for your help!

Join EFAD and be part of our committees

EFAD is looking for enthusiastic dietitian colleagues to become committee members. Applications are open for:

• Research and Evidence Based Practice Committee
• ESDN Food Service Committee (deadline is 15 October)
• ESDN Diabetes Committee
• ESDN Older Adults Committee
• ESDN Oncology Committee
• ESDN Sport and Physical Activity Committee

The deadline for all applications (except ESDN Food Service) is 1 October.

Second sustainability webinar next week

This month, EFAD is inviting you to our webinar series on Sustainable and Healthy Diets. 

The second webinar (29 September) will present the European Farm to Fork strategy and other global initiatives towards more sustainable food systems.

Plus, by registering you can watch the first webinar back on demand.

Have you signed up for the EFAD Congress?

The congress theme is “The Vital Link To Health” and we will be exploring all aspects of this over five vibrant virtual days. You can view the full programme for each day here.

Article spotlight: "Age and Frailty as Key Determinants for Nutritional Therapy Individualization in Elderly Adults with Diabetes"

Globally, the prevalence of diseases and disabilities associated with older age such as diabetes, heart disease, and cognitive decline along with sarcopenia and frailty is on the rise, posing an increasing burden on global health.

These non-communicable diseases which accompany the aging process are often interrelated and share common pathophysiological backgrounds and in some cases common therapeutic interventions.

The next issue of the Journal, published in Autumn 2021, will cover e-health and we are looking for case reports on this theme.

If you have a case report or good example of dietitians using e-health or mobile health, preferably within the last one-and-a-half years, please get in touch. If the original is not in English, Karger will translate it and - if needed - clarify the licence.

The deadline for inclusions is 1 October. Please send case reports to Christine Schiller (Esta dirección de correo electrónico está siendo protegida contra los robots de spam. Necesita tener JavaScript habilitado para poder verlo.). Thank you!

Protecting the nutritional status of patients with cancer: a call to action

At a Joint Policy Seminar earlier this month, experts from the European Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism, European Cancer Patient Coalition, European Cancer Organisation and EFAD stressed the vital importance of nutrition for treatment and quality of life of patients with cancer.

Nicole Erickson, member of the EFAD oncology expert advisory board, highlighted the fact that many patients with serious nutritional problems do not have access to dietetic advice and "therefore multidisciplinary teams should include a specialised oncology dietitian."

A joint call to action - with seven actionable recommendations - was launched, designed to ensure the protection of the nutritional status of patients with cancer across Europe. The recommendations can be used as a template for local activities and are available for download.

New report on meat consumption published

According to Meat Atlas 2021, a newly-published report on meat consumption, world trade and EU policies, the biggest meat and dairy firms emit more greenhouse gas than Germany, Britain or France. 

The report calls for a shift in consumption towards more healthy foods, diets and lifestyle and for enhanced sustainability in all stages of the food chain.

Find out more and read the full report on the EU Health Policy Platform.

Have your say on WCRF's nutrition and physical activity databases

The World Cancer Research Fund International (WCRF)'s MOVING physical activity database was launched in June 2020 and collects physical activity policy actions which are implemented on a national level and are currently in effect.

Their NOURISHING diet database provides an overview of hundreds of implemented policies that promote healthy diets and aim to reduce obesity.

Share your feedback on the databases in this two-minute survey.

Eat Well Global’s first annual impact report published

This annual report looks retrospectively at Eat Well Global's impact in 2020 and presents its ambitions for 2021 and beyond. Download it here.

Physicians Association for Nutrition (PAN)

PAN is looking for a Medical Director to help it make nutrition a core part of healthcare and engage many more health professionals in activities towards healthy and sustainable food environments worldwide.

The position is full time and remote. Find out more here.

EFAD Sustainable and Healthy Diets webinar
29 September
6pm CEST

The webinar, the second in the series, will present the European Farm to Fork strategy and other global initiatives towards more sustainable food systems.

Register for free.

UEG Week Virtual 2021
3 - 5 October

Organised by United European Gastroenterology, UEG Week presents clinical and basic gastrointestinal and liver research, featuring virtual lecture halls and a live TV studio.

Find out more here.

ILSI Europe e-Annual Symposium 2021
5 October

Experts from around the world will meet to shed light on the current and future challenges on nutrition, food safety and sustainability.

Find out more and register here.

3rd National Forum for Responsible Nutrition
19 October
4pm CEST

This forum is an initiative of the General Council of Official Associations of Dietitians-Nutritionists and the Spanish Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to generate debate, reflection and knowledge about food systems so we help to create healthier, more sustainable and fair ones.

The third edition, within the framework of the International Year of Fruits and Vegetables, focuses on the objective of promoting the consumption of fruits and vegetables, produced in a sustainable way, between children and young people. 

Registration includes access to 12 lectures by experts and the chance to ask questions.

Register now.

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