ICN: Leveraging the ILSI Network
International Congress of Nutrition
15 - 20 October 2017
Buenos Aires, Argentina
The International Union of Nutritional Sciences (IUNS) organizes the International Congress of Nutrition (ICN) every four years. ICN 2017, to be held in Buenos Aires, Argentina, is IUNS’ 21st congress.
ILSI believes collaboration among scientists from geographically diverse regions of the world results in better understanding, and ultimately resolution of, complex science and health issues through a sharing of unique skills, insights, and perspectives.
Like IUNS, ILSI is committed to promoting cooperation on science internationally. ICN is a perfect venue to hear diverse views on nutrition and health issues important to people in their everyday lives.
ILSI is proud to be part of the ICN program for this reason. ILSI, the ILSI Research Foundation, and ILSI branches worldwide have organized seven scientific sessions with speakers coming from Asia, Europe, and North and South America. Sessions are on healthy aging; the human microbiome; safety and efficacy of low-cal sweeteners; physical activity and health; the importance of up-to-date, accurate food composition databases; and what dietary patterns can tell us about coordinating nutrition strategies.
Join us in exciting Buenos Aires for an exciting nutrition program.
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ILSI Research Foundation and US Food Systems
Special Announcement from ILSI Research Foundation (PDF):
ILSI Research Foundation Co-Leads New Effort to
Improve US Fruit & Vegetable Supply Chains
A Review of Characteristics of Dietary Fibers Relevant to Appetite and Energy Intake Outcomes in Human Intervention Trials
ILSI Europe
American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
Many intervention studies have tested the effect of dietary fibers on appetite-related outcomes, with inconsistent results. However, dietary fibers comprise a wide range of compounds with diverse properties, and the specific contribution of these to appetite control is not well characterized. Therefore, the authors assessed the influence of specific dietary fiber characteristics on appetite-related outcomes in healthy humans.
The article is Open Access and available here: Dietary Fiber
Dietary Fiber in Europe – Current State of Knowledge on Definitions, Sources, Recommendations, Intakes and Relationships to Health
ILSI Europe
Nutrition Research Reviews
The intent of this paper is to provide more detailed guidance on the types of fiber which should be consumed for good health. National dietary survey data showed that intakes do not meet recommendations and very few European countries provide guidance on the types of fiber that are preferable to achieve recommended intakes. The authors identify research gaps and suggest ideas for more detailed advice about which specific food sources should be consumed to achieve health benefits.
This article is Open Access and available here: Dietary Fiber in Europe
Comunicação e Saúde na Mídia: Um Novo Tempo
ILSI Brasil
The proceedings from the December 2016 workshop of the same title "Comunicação e Saúde na Mídia: Um Novo Tempo" (Health Communication and the Media: A New Era) capture ideas from the comprehensive and innovative program of speakers who addressed topics ranging from the impact of new technology on communications, the psychology of social media, and how science communicators can interact responsibly with journalists. The report includes case studies of successful health communication strategies.
This publication is in Portuguese: Health Communication
DIETARY PATTERNS
ILSI South Africa
One-Day Workshop: Are South African Consumers Moving Towards Healthy Eating?
9 September 2017
Cape Town, South Africa
This one-day workshop seeks to understand whether South African consumers are mindful of healthy eating and what this entails. While food innovation and renovation is top of mind globally, it is important to understand the needs and expectations of all stakeholders, while elucidating the possibilities that science can offer in providing food that contributes to a healthy lifestyle.
Program and Registration: Healthy Eating
BIOSAFETY
ILSI Research Foundation
5th Annual South Asia Biosafety Conference
11 - 13 September 2017
Bangalore, India
The South Asia Biosafety Conference (SABC) is the preeminent regional gathering of scientists, regulators and other stakeholders who are interested in biotechnology applications for sustainable development, environmental risk assessment, and biosafety regulation in South Asia. Under the auspices of the South Asia Biosafety Program, SABC is co-organized by the ILSI Research Foundation and Biotechnology Consortium India Ltd, with cooperation from the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (Government of India) and other regional partners.
Complete information at: SABC
BIOACTIVE ENRICHED FOODS
ILSI Europe
PATHWAY-27 Workshops on "Guidelines for the Substantiation of Health Claims on Bioactive Enriched Foods"
21 - 22 September
Brussels, Belgium
The PATHWAY-27 consortium consists of 25 partner organizations, coordinated by the University of Bologna. The consortium studies bioactives (docosahexaenoic acid, beta-glucan, and anthocyanins) added to three different widely consumed food matrices (dairy, bakery, and egg products). The overall objective is to determine the impact of bioactive-enriched foods on physiologically-relevant endpoints related to Metabolic Syndrome risk and to deliver a better understanding of the role and mechanisms of action of the bioactive-enriched foods.
Registration deadline is 25 August: PATHWAY-27
ILSI ANNUAL MEETING
Save the dates!
19 - 24 January 2018
Southampton, Bermuda
Watch for more information to come soon: AM2018