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Annual Dairy Council Nutrition and Health Conference Uncovers ‘What’s New’ in Nutrition Research

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Mindful mealtimes for children and dietary shifts to improve nutrition and sustainability were among the key discussion points at this year’s Dairy Council Nutrition and Health Conference, which welcomed academics, nutrition students and health professionals to W5, Odyssey in Belfast.

Chaired by Professor Sean Strain from Ulster University, the conference shed light on new developments in nutrition science and practice, including those in relation to dairy foods, and featured a virtual presentation from Dr Sandra Iuliano from the University of Melbourne whose research shows that improving dairy consumption in residential care homes is an effective way to reduce malnutrition and prevent falls and fractures among older people.

The audience also heard from Dr Claire McEvoy (Queen’s University Belfast) asking if diet can protect against cognitive decline during ageing, and Dr Michael Crowe (Dublin Dental University Hospital) who shared insights around the potential role of dairy foods in good dental health.  Professor Ciarán Forde (Wageningen University) and Professor Marion Hetherington (University of Leeds) also spoke on the research challenges for processed food and health and the role of reading infant cues in responsive feeding, respectively.

Dairy Council for Northern Ireland nutritionist, Dr Carole Lowis commented: “It was fantastic to be back in person again to uncover some of ‘what’s new’ in nutrition research. Our annual conference serves as a platform for acclaimed experts to present the latest science helping us to understand more about nutrition and health including the important role that dairy has to play in a healthy, sustainable diet.”

Pictured from left are Professor Sean Strain OBE (Ulster University), Dr. Claire McEvoy (Queen’s University Belfast), Dr. Michael Crowe (Dublin Dental University Hospital & Trinity College Dublin), Dr. Carole Lowis (Dairy Council NI), Professor Ciarán Forde (Wageningen University) and Professor Marion Hetherington (University of Leeds)

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