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Just $25 for Academy members; register by August 28!
Evidence-based policy decisions about nutrition should improve health outcomes on a large scale. This conference will focus on emerging research methodologies and
interpreting research outcomes to inform policy. Topics include:
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Methods for building an evidence base: What is new in nutrition policy research?
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Real-life examples of moving from evidence to policy
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Science or Spin: Impact of media coverage on nutrition science and policy
The General Assembly of the United Nations' proclamation of 2016 as the "International Year of Pulses" focuses attention on pulse crops, such as beans, peas, lentils,
and chickpeas. This diverse group of staple foods has been cultivated by civilizations across the globe for over 10,000 years. Global activities throughout 2016 will explore the integral role these nutrient-dense foods can play in small-holder sustainable
cropping systems and meeting the global nutrition and agricultural challenges of our time. This inaugural conference will look at the contribution of pulses in healthy and sustainable diets, examine how pulses can make significant impacts on public health,
and explore opportunities for enhancing these benefits broadly through food system innovations.
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 The
Sackler Institute is seeking research institutions to join a collaborative initiative aimed at using existing datasets to conduct research on adolescent women's nutritional status. Learn more here.
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Recent Nutrition
eBriefings - free to members
This
eBriefing is a multimedia report from the conference of the same title held on April 16, 2015. The talks highlighted advances made through systems-based approaches, including systems epidemiology and
genetics. Speakers discussed how the findings could inform individual choices and food policies aimed at reducing the obesity epidemic.
On March 26-27, 2015, nutrition and dementia researchers and practitioners gathered for a two-day conference focusing on nutrition and dementia. An opening session focused
on the myriad neurological and physiological changes that unfold during the course of aging, and how these changes might be influenced by nutrition. A second session focused on how diet, lifestyle, and nutrient supplementation impact dementia prevention, and
a final session looked at nutrition and distinct nutritional requirements in the management of dementia.
Can
We Prevent Dementia Through Our Diet? A recent conference held at the Academy asked a downright outrageous question: Can dementia be prevented by making changes to your diet?
In this podcast we look at what the answers might be.
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Research funded by the Sackler Institute is posted on the NPR blog
Goats and Soda! Malnutrition often starts in the womb, and many adolescent mothers in the developing world suffer from acute malnutrition. An intervention in Malawi can help healthcare professionals
understand the specific needs of this highly vulnerable group.
Worldwide protein demands are expected to grow by 72 percent in 2050, and sustainability will be a key factor when considering animal-source protein production.
Dr. Amy Beaudreault of The Sackler Institute for Nutrition Science at the New York Academy of Sciences offers her perspective on how to create sustainable solutions to proactively tackle malnutrition
and create enough nutrient-rich food to satisfy growing demand.
Related Readings on Agricultural Sustainability
Frontiers in Agricultural Sustainability: Studying the Protein Supply Chain to Improve Dietary Quality
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