Starving for truth: Nutrition myths and controversies

about this event

Media and public interest in food and health in the UK has never been higher. But, despite a consistent evidence-base that highlights the importance of diet in relation to chronic disease risk and the dietary patterns that may help to prevent ill health, we are amidst a sea of reported contradictions to the government’s dietary guidelines. This is resulting in confusion amongst the public and health professionals alike, and risk of clinical inertia for dietary change, with negative implications for the health of the population, now and in the future.

This one day conference will bring together leading experts to explore some of the complexities of nutrition research, and explain why there seems to be some controversy over some of our evidence based population guidelines. The conference will seek to identify where there is robust evidence for clear advice for prevention and management of diet and health related conditions.

key speakers in the media

Professor Christine Williams	Science Media Centre
Dr Marie-Ann Ha	The Conversation
Professor Susan Fairweather-Tait	Medical News Bulletin
Dr Megan Rossi	Authority Nutrition
Emeritus Professor Tom Sanders	BBC R4

prices

Early bird rates

RSM members: £30 - £110
Non members: £40 - £140

Standard rates - from Wednesday 1 November 2017

RSM members: £40 - £125
Non members: £50 - £155

Please note that the British Nutrition Foundation have had no financial involvement in this meeting. Following registration you will be contacted appropriately by email with; your booking confirmation, feedback survey and attendance certificate. For full details of the RSM privacy policy, click here. Programme subject to change.