The European Federation of the Associations of Dietitians (EFAD)

𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰: 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗡𝗼 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗱 Today, on #WorldFoodDay, EFAD reflects on the 𝗕𝘂𝗱𝗮𝗽𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, which emphasizes that every European citizen should have access to safe and appropriate nutritional care provided by dietitians. This commitment aligns with our vision for a healthier population, ensuring 𝗻𝗼 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗹𝗲𝗳𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗱. Yet, the global picture reminds us of persistent hunger. According to FAO, despite producing enough food to feed the world, around 733 million people still face hunger, exacerbated by weather shocks, conflicts, economic challenges, inequality, and the pandemic. This deeply impacts vulnerable communities, many of whom are agricultural households, highlighting the widening disparities across and within nations. In Europe, #FoodInsecurity is also a growing concern, highlighting the urgency of addressing these inequalities and ensuring that everyone regardless, has the right to adequate and nutritious food. On this day, let’s renew our efforts to ensure that everyone, everywhere, can exercise their right to adequate food—𝘢 𝘧𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘩𝘶𝘮𝘢𝘯 𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵—and strive to support sustainable and resilient food systems for all. 📌 https://lnkd.in/dQb-C9qy

🤝 𝗘𝗙𝗔𝗗 𝗘𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗱𝗲𝘅 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 The EFAD Codex Committee (ECC) was established to ensure that EFAD, as an observer member of the Codex Alimentarius, can effectively contribute its knowledge, opinions, and expertise. The first meeting was held on February 6, with all five committee members in attendance: Koch Susanne, Antonis Vlassopoulos, Elena Patra, Fionna Page, and Manuel Moñino as chair. EFAD is currently participating in six working groups (eWGs), with specific members assigned to each: Dietary Guidelines, Foods for older infants and young children, Nutrient Reference Values (NRVs) for ages 6–36 months, Food Labelling in Emergencies, Precautionary Allergen Labelling and Joint Presentation and Multipack Formats. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/dDxRX_Df

How can we link Research & Innovation in #food, #health and #sustainability? Today, 11 partners from 9 countries of the HDHL #Food4Health project kicked off in Paris to explore just that.   Food4Health zooms in on 2 pressing issues that demand immediate attention: ❤️🩹The increasing burden of diet-related Non Communicable Diseases #NCDs 🔥The escalating threat of #ClimateChange   If we want to contribute to the European Commission’s Mission goals on Climate Change and Cancer, we need to shift towards a healthy and sustainable dietary pattern for all citizens.   HDHL has heavily supported the alignment, promotion and funding of research in the fields of nutrition, citizens’ health and food. HDHL is thus in a key position to break down silos and increase alignment in R&I priorities, and to align research, policy and other stakeholders such as the Horizon Europe partnerships FutureFoodS, ERA4Health, Agroecology Europe Association, and other initiatives.   With a grant of €2.4 million from the European Commission’s #HorizonEurope programme, this Coordination and Support Action (CSA) addresses the intertwined challenges of food and diet-related Non Communicable Diseases and Climate Change by fostering collaboration and aligning research efforts across food, health, and environment domains.   We thank all our partners for kickstarting this joint effort and INRAE for hosting this first meeting! "Together, we achieve more" ZonMw, Instituut voor Landbouw, Visserij- en Voedingsonderzoek (ILVO), National Institute of Research and Development for Food Bioresources - IBA Bucharest, Kaunas University of Technology, Izglītības un zinātnes ministrija, Ministero dell'Agricoltura, della Sovranità alimentare e delle Foreste, European Public Health Alliance (EPHA), ILSI Global (International Life Sciences Institute), The European Federation of the Associations of Dietitians (EFAD), Institut za razvoj i inovacije, EU Science, Research and Innovation, European Research Executive Agency (REA) See our project announcement 👉 https://lnkd.in/ghy-7Xng

Varje år producerar DRF en infografik för att belysa ett aktuellt ämne på ett lättillgängligt och inspirerande sätt. I år handlar infografiken om åldrandets matresa. Vi har skapat den här infografiken för att belysa de olika behov och förutsättningar som finns för god nutrition under åldrandets olika faser. Syftet är att lyfta äldre som en heterogen grupp där det finns utrymme att prata om hälsosamma levnadsvanor, samtidigt som vi visar på vikten av ett gott omhändertagande kring nutrition och måltider för att våra äldre ska hålla sig friska så länge som möjligt. Infografiken kan användas som inspiration till ditt eget arbete eller i samtal med patienter. Den finns tillgänglig som pdf eller i bildformat för den som önskar skriva ut större kopior. Här hittar du årets infografik tillsammans med de från tidigare år: https://lnkd.in/dn_naZaN Låt oss gärna veta vad du tycker och tänker om materialet och innehållet! #dietist #nutrition #äldre #geriatrik #infografik

Today we’re presenting FoodScholar, one of the three innovative applications that will result from the WiseFood Project! FoodScholar will empower you to make smarter, healthier, and more sustainable food choices. You’ll be able to ask questions about the nutritional content and environmental impact of the foods you consume and receive trustworthy answers, thanks to: 📌 AI systems that resemble experts 📌 A user-friendly chat interface 📌 Factual, academic knowledge at your fingertips Stay tuned and track the progress of the WiseFood Project https://lnkd.in/dP-kvAQP #wisefoodproject #wisefood #HorizonEurope #ResearchImpactEU

🚨 Samenwerking NVD en Buikbelang 💡De NVD en Buikbelang (Gut4u) gaan samenwerken om meer kennis te verspreiden over het darmmicrobioom. 🦠 Met deze samenwerking wil de NVD bijdragen aan het vergroten van kennis over het darmmicrobioom. Het darmmicrobioom speelt een cruciale rol in onze gezondheid. In samenwerking met experts van Buikbelang, zoals microbiologen en maag-darm-leverspecialisten, willen we nieuwe inzichten krijgen over de werking van het microbioom en de invloed van voeding. 🗓️ Op 26 maart organiseren we de kennissessie feiten en fabels over het microbioom. 👉 Meld je nu aan via onze website  https://buff.ly/3EuUdQ7

📢 Calling European Dietitians to share their views and perceptions about low/no calorie sweeteners! The European Federation of the Associations of Dietitians (EFAD) and ESDN Diabetes invites you to take part in a short survey exploring dietitians’ knowledge, views, and attitudes toward low/no calorie sweeteners like aspartame, sucralose, and stevia. 🍬 Your insights are valuable in understanding perceptions about their safety and health effects, as well as their use as sugar substitutes in dietetic practice. ✅ It only takes 5-10 minutes! 🔗 Share your thoughts here: https://lnkd.in/dKHaCJfv 📌 This survey is supported by the International Sweeteners Association (ISA).

Thank you to Seminars in Nursing Oncology for showcasing our publication!! Oncology Nurses and Oncology Dietitians working in tandem are an essential foundation for Patient Centered Care. Virpi Sulosaari Erin Stella Sullivan RD PhD Joost Wesseling Alessandro Laviano Wineke Remijnse Annemieke Van Ginkel-Res Uta Köpcke Sebastian Theurich Dr. Theres Fey The European Federation of the Associations of Dietitians (EFAD)

📚 Weekend Read Alert! 📚 Take some time this weekend to explore this latest edition of Kompass Nutrition and Dietetics, packed with research to empower evidence-based approaches in pediatric nutrition and dietetics! ✨ Featured Highlight: A powerful knowledge transfer article by Derya Dikmen 👉 Save the Future: Climate Change is a Threat to Child Health and Nutrition 🔍 Key Takeaways: 🌍 Climate change increases risks of malnutrition, respiratory diseases, and foodborne illnesses in children. 🥦 Dietitians can advocate for climate-friendly, nutrient-dense diets using local, sustainable foods. 💡 Vulnerable children in low-income communities need targeted support for access to healthcare, clean water, and stable food supplies. 📢 Raising awareness is crucial. Families and communities must learn about reducing food waste, portion control, food safety, and plant-based nutrition. 🌱 By integrating these strategies, dietitians can safeguard children’s health and contribute to a more sustainable future. ❗️This is the first systematic review and meta-analysis that highlights the most pressing climate health risks for children. 🔗 Read more: https://lnkd.in/dJhAYmmz

🍾🍷🍸🍹🍵 The WHO and many other experts agress that Alcohol is a toxic substance and that in any amount increases the risk for cancer · Alcohol is classified as a Group 1 carcinogen by the IARC, meaning it has a proven link to cancer development. · Even moderate consumption increases the risk of cancers such as breast, liver, and colorectal cancer. 🚴♀️⛹️♂️🏊🏃♀️ One more recommendation is indirectly related to nutrition: “Maintain a Healthy weight range”: Did you know that Excess body weight contributes to around 20% of all cancer cases in Europe, with obesity increasing the risk of at least 13 different cancers, including breast, colorectal, and pancreatic cancer? (WHO, 2020) 🥗🍲🍱 Tip: Integrating the healthy plate concept into you eating plan and avoiding alcoholic and other beverages high in energy will help you maintain your weight goals.