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< Our Work page consulting & Advisory Services  [Implementation Research and Consulting in Nutrition] key Implementation research outputs to date See Papers Advisory Services Since 2024, our external consulting has been offered primarily through Ray Advisory Services , drawing on the collective expertise of the NNEdPro ecosystem and our Chief Scientist to provide a range of services, including clinical consulting through healthcare delivery partners. We regularly advise on a non-profit basis to government agencies, multilaterals, and third-sector organisations in the UK and internationally. We also undertake corporate consulting with industry, providing independent scientific expertise and advice around shared ethical goals for population benefit. Key Areas of Work Advisory support to government, multilateral, and third-sector organisations Clinical and healthcare consulting through delivery partners Corporate consulting providing independent scientific expertise Design and delivery of education, training, and implementation programmes Support for integration of nutrition into healthcare, education, and organisational systems Implementation and impact evaluation Aim To seek implementation strategies for the embedding of good nutrition practices into education as well as food and health systems across sectors through action-orientated research and solution-focused consulting. Structures and platform Virtual Core, Memberships by Invitation & Partnerships Our Consultancy Booklet The International Virtual Core is the central steering and delivery group of the NNEdPro Global Institute for Food, Nutrition and Health. It: provides input across projects and advisory activities; is supported by panels and committees for governance and oversight; includes the Projects, Operations and Strategy Team (POST); and includes all Directorial members. Past Activities UK Nutrition Implementation Coalition (2019-2023) The UK & Ireland Network hosts ‘The Nutrition Implementation Coalition ', a strategic alliance between NNEdPro, ERimNN, Nutritank and Culinary Medicine UK with a collective vision to improve nutrition education for health care professionals. In turn, this will improve the care provided and hold benefits for population health. Aims: Expand dialogue around the role of nutrition in health for patient benefit; Increase representation of nutrition competencies in health professionals’ curricula; Design and implement nutrition education resources for health professionals and students; To support the implementation and evaluation of nutrition education and healthcare nutrition practices; Engage with stakeholders and regulatory bodies to ensure nutrition competencies are assessed. Power of Nutrition Training Project Diverse Nutrition Association Project NELICO (Nutrition Education and Leadership for Improved Clinical/Public Health Outcomes) India - 2015-19 GODAN-NNEdPro Strategic Partnership on Agriculture and Nutrition in Developing Countries - 2017-19 Urban Slumdwellers Teaching Kitchens Project Phases 1 and 2 - 2017-20 RCUK Global Challenges TIGR2ESS Programme in India (Cambridge University) - 2017-21 RCUK Global Challenges SAFEWATER Programme in Latin America (Ulster University) - 2017-21 Further Informat-ion advisory Services If you are interested in our advisory services or collaboration in implementation research/evaluation, please contact us for a preliminary assessment of your needs. Contact Us

< Key Outputs page useful educational resources The following resources were identified through collaborative efforts by NNEdPro, Culinary Medicine, ERImNN & Nutritank as part of the UK Nutrition Coalition , a commitment of collaboration to further nutrition education for UK health professionals. Note: Whilst NNEdPro works and collaborates on projects with each of the coalition organisations around the topics of nutrition and health as well as related educational pieces, we are not involved in the review of content for each organisation and their outputs except for where it is stated. As such, we continue to be proud of the work we are completing together but cannot endorse the accuracy or quality of all outputs or statements from individual organisations outside of explicitly stated collaborative projects. e-Learning for Healthcare, accessible to NHS members Canadian Malnutrition Task Force and 'More-2-Eat' Learning Materials Malnutrition includes both the deficiency and excess (or imbalance) of energy, protein and other nutrients. Relevance of nutrition in Healthcare Elaine MacAninch RD / NEPHELP Oxford Handbook of Nutrition and Dietetics (3 ed.) Edited by Joan Webster-Gandy, Angela Madden, and Michelle Holdsworth Abstract This online resource provides an integrated approach which facilitates the links between all aspects of nutrition and dietetics. Including nutritional science and based on clinical evidence, it covers everything you will need to be able to carry out your role effectively and confidently. Nutrition in Medicine - Online Medical Nutrition Education Continuing Medical Education/Continuing Education. Users who support the Nutrition in Medicine Project with a donation receive access to a wide range of instructional materials, including continuing education certification for physicians, nurses, and nurse practitioners at no charge. online courses for everyone Introduction to Nutrition and Healthcare The NNEdPro Global Centre for Nutrition and Health presents a ~10 hour package of online learning materials, developed from recorded materials from specific segments of our flagship Cambridge Summer Schools over the past 3 years. Recorded particularly over the Summer Schools of 2017 and 2018, the topics are taught by researchers, university professors, students and other NNEdPro members dealing with simple concepts such as an introduction to NCDs right up to management of more complex disease states such as malnutrition in intestinal failure to multi-morbid obesity. 6-Week Plan for Healthy Eating Ecourse - Harvard Health Harvard experts have created a 6-week plan that can boost your health by showing you simple ways to eat more healthfully. This all-new online course is an engaging, empowering and exciting way to learn. The Doctor's Kitchen | The Doctor's Kitchen Lifestyle School Hi, I’m Dr Rupy from The Doctor's Kitchen and welcome to my course! I've developed this 4 week programme to help everybody learn about the key aspects of healthy eating that have the biggest impact on your wellbeing. Monash course - Food as Medicine - FutureLearn This course introduces the concept of food as medicine. You will explore how food can be important both in preventative health and as an aid in the management of certain chronic diseases today, in the past and in the future. FAO Nutrition Related Portfolio of Courses The thematic areas covered are Nutrition sensitive food systems, Nutrition situation analysis, gender empowerment, sustainable food value chains, food waste and food losses management, responsible management of natural resources among others. Online courses for healthcare professionals Monash course - Food and Inflammation - Free Online Courses In this accredited Monash online course for healthcare professionals, learn how to advise your patients on the relationship between food and inflammation. Plant-Based Nutrition With eCornell's certificate program you'll learn why a plant based diet is optimal for health and how to implement such a lifestyle. Learn the steps for practical. Harvard CME | Lifestyle Medicine in Day-to-Day Practice Lifestyle Medicine Education and Skills Development Programs. Lifestyle Medicine in Day-to-Day Practice offers a new series of targeted lifestyle medicine educational and skills development programs. Lifestyle Medicine Core Competencies Program, 2nd Edition American College of Preventive Medicine Select individual modules or enroll in the full program. Save 20 percent by purchasing the full 32-credit program — required to earn a certificate of completion and accepted by the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine as fulfilling the online/non-live CME prerequisite for Board certification. BAPEN e-Learning Portal Through this e-Learning portal you can access a range of e-Learning modules designed for doctors, nurses, dietitians and other health and social care workers. Courses to attend in the UK for healthcare professionals and medical students Summer School in Applied Human Nutrition & International Summit on Medical Nutrition Education and Research Prescribing Lifestyle Medicine IBLM/BSLM Certification Culinary medicine UK - Teaching doctors and health professionals basics of nutrition and how to cook The Leeds Course in Clinical Nutrition

< Regional Networks page mobile teaching kitchen (mtk) MTK Website The 'Mobile Teaching Kitchen' (MTK) is an award-winning initiative launched by NNEdPro and its partners. It empowers communities by sharing knowledge and skills through culinary nutrition education linked with micro-enterprise . The MTK aims to enhance health and wellbeing for women, children and families across communities, especially marginalised communities, and those at risk of nutritional deficiencies, as well as beyond. To learn more about the project, please visit the MTK website . To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key.

Nutrition, Cardiometabolic and Vascular Health Tracker Last updated on 04/05/2022 Further Info via iKANN Portal Current Highlights Building on years of expertise in the nutrition, vascular and cardiometabolic domains, NNEdPro has established a group of interdisciplinary researchers with the aim to produce cutting-edge research to support the achievement of the Global Development Goals to reduce by one-third premature mortality from chronic diseases by 2030, in particular, cardiometabolic and cardiovascular diseases. The Nutrition and cardiometabolic and vascular health evidence tracker represents a living collection of published original research and reviews which underpins research related to cardiometabolic and vascular health. The evidence is organised by thematic area based on different known pathways linking diet, cardiometabolic and vascular health. Recent Resources include Vimaleswaran KS, Zhou A, Cavadino A and Hyppönen E. Evidence for a causal association between milk intake and cardiometabolic disease outcomes using a two-sample Mendelian Randomization analysis in up to 1,904,220 individuals . International Journal of Obesity, 2021. Recent BMJ Nutrition Articles include Huang M, Lo K, Li J, Allison M, Wu WC and Liu S. Pasta meal intake in relation to risks of type 2 diabetes and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease in postmenopausal women: findings from the Women’s Health Initiative . BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health, 2021. The connections depicted in the tracker below represent evidence from reviews only. You can click on the boxes below to be redirected to the content: Anchor 13 Dietary Patterns Original Research Coming soon Reviews Healthy vs unhealthy dietary patterns A systematic review and meta-analysis showed that an unhealthy dietary pattern, characterised by an intake of fast food, snacks, sugared drinks, candies, trans-fat and saturated fat sources, fried foods, sugar intake and others, was associated with poor mean values of cardiometabolic risk factors among adolescents. Moreover, they found no evidence of a protective effect of healthier dietary patterns. Dietary patterns characterised by the highest intake of unhealthy foods resulted in a higher mean body mass index and waist circumference compared with low intake of unhealthy foods. Controversially, patterns characterised by a low intake of healthy foods were associated with a lower mean body mass index and waist circumference. De Magalhães Cunha, et al. 2018. Meta-analysis investigating observational studies; including cross-sectional and case-control studies, found that the ‘Healthy/Prudent’ dietary pattern, characterised by high factor loadings for fruit and vegetables, fish and whole grains, was inversely associated with risk of Metabolic syndrome. In contrast, the ‘Unhealthy/Western’ dietary pattern had a significant positive association with risk of Metabolic syndrome. Shab-Bidar, et al. 2018. Another, systematic review and meta-analysis found that a ‘Healthy’ diet, characterised by a high loading of vegetables and fruit, poultry, fish, and whole grains, was associated with reduced risk of Metabolic syndrome and significantly decreased the risk in both sexes and in Eastern countries, particularly in Asia. Whereas, a ‘Meat/Western’ dietary pattern, characterised by a high loading of red meat, processed meat, animal fat, eggs and sweets, was associated with an increased risk of Metabolic syndrome, and this association persisted in stratified analysis by geographic area and study design. Fabiani et al., 2019. Vegetarian or vegan diets A systematic review and meta-analysis investigating the association of vegan and vegetarian diets with inflammatory biomarkers, found that a vegan diet was associated with lower levels of C-reactive protein compared to omnivores. This association was less pronounced in vegetarians. In patients with impaired kidney function, the association between vegetarian nutrition and CRP was much stronger. No substantial effects were observed for all other inflammatory biomarkers. Menzel, et al., 2020. Dietary inflammatory index (DII) Another meta-analysis investigating vegan and vegetarian with cardiovascular biomarkers found that compared to controls vegans had a lower body mass index, waist circumference, low density lipoprotein cholesterol, triglycerides, fasting blood glucose, and systolic and diastolic blood pressure. Benatar and Stewart, 2018.  A systematic review and meta-analysis of cross-sectional, case–control and cohort stdueis found that higher dietary inflammatory index scores were associated with higher odds of hypertension, systolic blood pressure, fasting blood sugar, insulin, HbA1c and homeostatic model assessment of insulin resistance values compared with lowest dietary inflammatory index categories. Farhangi et al., 2020. Breakfast frequency or breakfast skipping Meta-analysis of Prospective Cohort Studies provides evidence that breakfast skipping is associated with an increased risk of type 2 diabetes, and the association is partly mediated by BMI. Skipping breakfast 4–5 days a week was associated with 55% increased risk of type 2 diabetes. Ballon et al., 2019. Another review found that skipping breakfast increases the risk of overweight/obesity and abdominal obesity. Analysis of cross-sectional and cohort studies found a positive association between skipping breakfast and prevalence of overweight/obesity. Ma, et al. 2020. Additional resources: Dinu M, Pagliai G, Casini A, Sofi F. Mediterranean diet and multiple health outcomes: An umbrella review of meta-analyses of observational studies and randomised trials. Eur J Clin Nutr. 2018. Bhat S, Mocciaro G, Ray S. The association of dietary patterns and carotid intima-media thickness: A synthesis of current evidence. Nutr Metab Cardiovasc Dis. 2019;29(12):1273-1287. doi:10.1016/j.numecd.2019. Schwingshackl L, Chaimani A, Schwedhelm C, et al. Comparative effects of different dietary approaches on blood pressure in hypertensive and pre-hypertensive patients: A systematic review and network meta-analysis. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr. 2019. Ghaedi E, Mohammadi M, Mohammadi H, et al. Effects of a Paleolithic Diet on Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Adv Nutr. 2019. Anchor 1 Foods or Food Groups Original Research Coming soon Reviews Coffee consumption Meta-analysis of cohort studies found the risk of hypertension was reduced by 2% with each cup per day increment of coffee consumption. However, they found no evidence of a nonlinear dose–response association of coffee consumption and hypertension. Xie, et al. 2018. Moreover, a dose–response meta-analysis of prospective studies showed a non-linear relationship between coffee consumption and risk of hypertension (D'Elia et al., 2019). Although, they found that a habitual intake of one or two cups of coffee per day, compared with non-drinking, was not associated with risk of hypertension, a significantly protective effect of coffee consumption was found starting from the consumption of three cups of coffee per day, and was confirmed for greater consumption. D'Elia et al., 2019. Meta-analysis of prospective studies found that the relative risk of developing type 2 diabetes was 0.71 for the highest category of coffee consumption vs the lowest category. The risk of type 2 diabetes decreased by 6% for each cup-per-day increase in coffee consumption. These results were similar for caffeinated coffee consumption and decaffeinated coffee consumption. Carlström, and Larsson, 2018.  Caffeine A systematic review of observational studies found a significant influence of recent caffeine intake on cardiac perfusion measurements during adenosine and dipyridamole induced hyperemia in healthy subjects or patients with known or suspected coronary artery disease. Van Dijk, et al. 2018 . Alcohol intake Meta-analysis of cohort studies found an association between average alcohol consumption of 1 to 2 drinks per day and risk of hypertension with men showing an increased risk, whereas women showed no difference in risk compared with abstainers. Additionally, alcohol intake beyond 2 drinks per day was associated with increased incidence of hypertension in both men and women. Roerecke, et al. 2018 Meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies and case-control studies found that among Asian men, there was a significantly elevated risk of hypertension observed even in the low alcohol dose group in comparison with the group with no alcohol consumption, and the risk increased in a dose-dependent manner. Among Western men, a similar dose-response relationship was noted in general, but a significantly elevated risk was evident only in the high-dose group. Jung et al. 2020. Dairy foods A systematic review and a meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies and cross-sectional studies found an inverse relationship between specific types of dairy food consumption and incidence or prevalence of the Metabolic syndrome. Total dairy food consumption was associated with lower risk of Metabolic syndrome components, including hyperglycaemia, elevated blood pressure, hypertriacylglycerolaemia and low HDL- cholesterol. Dose–response analysis found a one-serving increment of total dairy food consumption was associated with a 9% lower risk of the Metabolic syndrome. Additionally, a one-serving increment per day of milk and yogurt consumption was related to a 13 and 18% lower risk of the Metabolic syndrome, respectively. A one-serving per day increment of milk was related to a 12 % lower risk of abdominal obesity, and a one-serving per day increment of yogurt was associated with a 16 % lower risk of hyperglycaemia. Lee, et al. 2018 . Red meat, poultry, and egg consumption Meta-analysis of the prospective cohort studies showed a positive association between red meat consumption and the risk of hypertension. Subgroup analysis showed that both processed and unprocessed red meat were associated with a higher risk of hypertension. Moreover, poultry consumption was also associated with a higher risk of hypertension. Additionally, egg consumption was associated with a lower risk of hypertension. Zhang, and Zhang, 2018. Another, meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies found that moderate egg consumption was associated with higher risk of type 2 diabetes among US studies, but not among European or Asian studies. Drouin-Chartier etal., 2020. Sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) and food sources of fructose-containing sugars A systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies found that sugar‐sweetened beverages were associated with an increased incidence of hypertension, whereas fruit and yogurt showed protective associations with incident hypertension throughout the dose range. In addition, one hundred percent fruit juice showed a protective association only at moderate doses (U-shaped association). Moreover, no association was found between dairy desserts, fruit drinks or sweet snacks with hypertension. Liu et al., 2019. This was supported by another meta-analysis, which found high consumption of sugar‐sweetened beverages was associated with an increase in systolic blood pressure in children and adolescents. However, there was no significant difference in diastolic blood pressure. Additionally, high sugar‐sweetened beverages consumers were more likely to develop hypertension compared with low sugar‐sweetened beverages consumers. Farhangi, et al. 2020. Another Meta-analysis found an adverse association of sugar-sweetened beverages with the incident of metabolic syndrome, however this association did not extend to other major food sources of fructose-containing sugars; yogurt, fruit, 100% fruit juice, and mixed fruit juice all had a protective association with incident metabolic syndrome. Semnani-Azad et al., 2020. Legume consumption (Legumes and soy products) Meta-analysis of cross-sectional, cohort and case–control studies found legume consumption was not associated with the odds of Metabolic Syndrome. Jiang et al., 2020. Additional resources: Pagliai G, Dinu M, Madarena MP, Bonaccio M, Iacoviello L, Sofi F. Consumption of ultra-processed foods and health status: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Br J Nutr. August 2020. Xi B, Huang Y, Reilly KH, et al. Sugar-sweetened beverages and risk of hypertension and CVD: A dose-response meta-analysis. Br J Nutr. 2015. Fontecha J, Calvo MV, Juarez M, Gil A, Martínez-Vizcaino V. Milk and Dairy Product Consumption and Cardiovascular Diseases: An Overview of Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses. Adv Nutr. 2019 Anchor 2 Macronutrients Original Research Ho FK, Gray SR, Welsh P, et al. Associations of fat and carbohydrate intake with cardiovascular disease and mortality: prospective cohort study of UK Biobank participants. BMJ. 2020. Reviews Fibre intake Meta-analysis of observational studies found the highest versus lowest fibre intake was associated with a reduced risk of Metabolic syndrome, with moderate heterogeneity across studies. The benefit of fibre intake was significant among cross-sectional studies but not among cohort studies. Dose–response analysis found a curvilinear relationship between fibre consumption and prevalence of Metabolic syndrome. Wei, et al. 2018. A systematic review of cohort studies found improvements in body weight, blood lipids, blood pressure, glycaemia and other outcomes, with higher intakes of dietary fibre and high-fibre foods. However, large differences between studies precluded formal synthesis and meta-analysis of the data. Reynolds, et al. 2020. Carbohydrate intake The highest versus the lowest carbohydrate intake values were associated with increased risk of Metabolic syndrome. Dose-response analysis found a linear association between carbohydrate consumption and Metabolic syndrome risk. Liu et al., 2019. Dietary Fat intake A systematic review found that the data suggested that replacing carbohydrates with any fat, but particularly polyunsaturated fat, will lower triglycerides, increase high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, and lower blood pressure, but have no effects on fasting glucose in normal volunteers or insulin sensitivity. Additionally, monounsaturated fat was preferable to polyunsaturated fat for fasting insulin and glucose-lowering. The addition of 3–4 g of omega-3 will lower triglycerides and blood pressure and reduce the proportion of subjects with metabolic syndrome. Moreover, cohort studies suggested that dairy fat was related to a lower incidence of metabolic syndrome. Clifton, 2019. A systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of prospective observational studies found no association between total fat intake and the incidence of type 2 diabetes. Dose–response curves provided insights for significant associations between specific fats and fatty acids with type 2 diabetes. In particular, a high intake of vegetable fat was inversely associated with type 2 diabetes incidence. Neuenschwander et al., 2020. Meta-analysis of case-control, cross-sectional and prospective cohort studies found that higher omega-3 polyunsaturated fat levels in diets or blood were associated with a reduction in the risk of Metabolic syndrome. An inverse association was found among studies with Asian populations, but not among those with American/European populations. No association was found between circulating/dietary omega-6 polyunsaturated fats and Metabolic syndrome. Jang & Park, 2020. Additional resources: Noto H, Goto A, Tsujimoto T, Noda M. Low-Carbohydrate Diets and All-Cause Mortality: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies. PLoS One. 2013. Reynolds A, Mann J, Cummings J, Winter N, Mete E, Te Morenga L. Carbohydrate quality and human health: a series of systematic reviews and meta-analyses. Lancet. 2019. Threapleton DE, Greenwood DC, Evans CEL, et al. Dietary fibre intake and risk of cardiovascular disease: systematic review and meta-analysis. BMJ. 2013. Noto H, Goto A, Tsujimoto T, Noda M. Low-Carbohydrate Diets and All-Cause Mortality: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies. PLoS One. 2013. Seidelmann SB, Claggett B, Cheng S, et al. Dietary carbohydrate intake and mortality: a prospective cohort study and meta-analysis. Lancet Public Heal. 2018. Chen Z, Glisic M, Song M, et al. Dietary protein intake and all-cause and cause-specific mortality: results from the Rotterdam Study and a meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies. Eur J Epidemiol. 2020. Berger S, Raman G, Vishwanathan R, Jacques PF, Johnson EJ. Dietary cholesterol and cardiovascular disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Am J Clin Nutr. 2015. Zhong VW, Van Horn L, Cornelis MC, et al. Associations of Dietary Cholesterol or Egg Consumption with Incident Cardiovascular Disease and Mortality. JAMA - J Am Med Assoc. 2019. Anchor 3 Micronutrients Original Research Wang T, Xu L. Circulating vitamin E levels and risk of coronary artery disease and myocardial infarction: A mendelian randomization study. Nutrients. 2019. Reviews Serum Vitamin D A meta-analysis and systematic review found that serum vitamin D level was negatively associated with carotid atherosclerosis, with substantial heterogeneity among the individual studies. Furthermore, subgroup analysis suggested that hypovitaminosis D was associated with an 0.85-fold decrease in the odds of having a higher carotid intima-media thickness. Additionally, the pooled analysis also indicated that the serum vitamin D level was a protective factor against increased carotid plaque. Chen, et al. 2018 In both diabetic and non-diabetic subjects, meta-analyses found a significant inverse relationship of vitamin D status with glycemic level (Rafiq and Jeppesen, 2018) and an overall inverse relationship between serum vitamin D status and body mass index. Rafiq and Jeppesen, 2018. Calcium intake Higher dietary calcium intake, independent of adiposity and intake of other blood pressure-related minerals, is slightly associated with a lower risk of developing hypertension. Jayedi, and Zargar, 2019. Vitamin B12, vitamin B6, folate and homocysteine A systematic review did not establish an inverse association (or J-curve) between serum or plasma B12 concentrations and body mass index. However, based on the results of the meta-regression, in an exploratory sub-network meta-analysis, showed lower levels of B12 in people with higher body mass indices. Wiebe, et al. 2018 Meta-analysis of Prospective cohort studies found a higher intake of folate and vitamin B6, but not vitamin B12, was associated with a lower risk of coronary heart disease in the general population. Jayedi & Zargar, 2019. Sodium Meta-analysis of observational studies showed that subjects with the metabolic syndrome had significantly higher levels of sodium compared to healthy controls. They found that body sodium level increases with the number of metabolic syndrome components. Also, participants with highest dietary/urinary or serum sodium levels had 37% higher chance of developing metabolic syndrome when compared with participants with the lowest sodium levels. Soltani et al., 2019. Serum vitamin C Meta-analysis of observational articles including cross-sectional studies, case-control studies, and cohort studies found that individuals with hypertension had lower levels of serum vitamin C when compared with normotensive individuals. Additionally, serum vitamin C was inversely associated with both systolic blood pressure and diastolic blood pressure. Ran, et al. 2020. Additional resources: Barbarawi M, Kheiri B, Zayed Y, et al. Vitamin D Supplementation and Cardiovascular Disease Risks in More Than 83000 Individuals in 21 Randomized Clinical Trials: A Meta-analysis. JAMA Cardiol. 2019. Jenkins DJA, Spence JD, Giovannucci EL, et al. Supplemental Vitamins and Minerals for CVD Prevention and Treatment. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2018. Anchor 4 Body Weight and Adiposity Original Research Li K, Yao C, Yang X, et al. Body Mass Index and the Risk of Cardiovascular and All-Cause Mortality Among Patients With Hypertension: A Population-Based Prospective Cohort Study Among Adults in Beijing, China. J Epidemiol. 2016. Chen Q, Li L, Yi J, et al. Waist circumference increases risk of coronary heart disease: Evidence from a Mendelian randomization study. Mol Genet genomic Med. 2020. Singh P, Subramanian A, Adderley N, et al. Impact of bariatric surgery on cardiovascular outcomes and mortality: a population-based cohort study. Br J Surg. 2020 Kelley GA, Kelley KS, Stauffer BL. Obesity and cardiovascular outcomes: another look at a meta-analysis of Mendelian randomization studies. J Investig Med. 2020. Huang Y, Xu M, Xie L, et al. Obesity and peripheral arterial disease: A Mendelian Randomization analysis. Atherosclerosis. 2016. Yusuf S, Hawken S, Ôunpuu S, et al. Obesity and the risk of myocardial infarction in 27 000 participants from 52 countries: a case-control study. Lancet. 2005. Lv WQ, Zhang X, Fan K, Xia X, Zhang Q, Liu HM., et al. Genetically driven adiposity traits increase the risk of coronary artery disease independent of blood pressure, dyslipidaemia, glycaemic traits. Eur J Hum Genet. 2018. Reviews Price AJ, Wright FL, Green J, et al. Differences in risk factors for 3 types of stroke: UK prospective study and meta-analyses. Neurology. 2018. Chen H, Deng Y, Li S. Relation of Body Mass Index Categories with Risk of Sudden Cardiac Death. Int Heart J. 2019. Aune D, Schlesinger S, Norat T, Riboli E. Body mass index, abdominal fatness, and the risk of sudden cardiac death: a systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of prospective studies. Eur J Epidemiol. 2018. Scarale MG, Fontana A, Trischitta V, Copetti M, Menzaghi C. Circulating Adiponectin Levels Are Paradoxically Associated With Mortality Rate: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2019. Hsueh Y-W, Yeh T-L, Lin C-Y, et al. Association of metabolically healthy obesity and elevated risk of coronary artery calcification: a systematic review and meta-analysis. PeerJ. 2020. Huang M-Y, Wang M-Y, Lin Y-S, et al. The Association between Metabolically Healthy Obesity, Cardiovascular Disease, and All-Cause Mortality Risk in Asia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2020. Yeh T-L, Chen H-H, Tsai S-Y, Lin C-Y, Liu S-J, Chien K-L. The Relationship between Metabolically Healthy Obesity and the Risk of Cardiovascular Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Clin Med. 2019. Barzin M, Valizadeh M, Serahati S, Mahdavi M, Azizi F, Hosseinpanah F. Overweight and Obesity: Findings from 20 Years of the Tehran Lipid and Glucose Study. Int J Endocrinol Metab. 2018. Chen Y, Yang X, Wang J, Li Y, Ying D, Yuan H. Weight loss increases all-cause mortality in overweight or obese patients with diabetes. Medicine (Baltimore). 2018. Karahalios A, English DR, Simpson JA. Change in body size and mortality: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Int J Epidemiol. 2016. Simonsen MK, Hundrup YA, Obel EB, Grønbaek M, Heitmann BL. Intentional weight loss and mortality among initially healthy men and women. Nutr Rev. 2008. De Stefani F do C, Pietraroia PS, Fernandes-Silva MM, Faria-Neto J, Baena CP. Observational Evidence for Unintentional Weight Loss in All-Cause Mortality and Major Cardiovascular Events: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Sci Rep. 2018. Kane JA, Mehmood T, Munir I, et al. Cardiovascular Risk Reduction Associated with Pharmacological Weight Loss: A Meta-Analysis. Int J Clin Res trials. 2019;4(1). Scarale MG, Fontana A, Trischitta V, Copetti M, Menzaghi C. Circulating Adiponectin Levels Are Paradoxically Associated With Mortality Rate: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2019. Chen H, Deng Y, Li S. Relation of Body Mass Index Categories with Risk of Sudden Cardiac Death. Int Heart J. 2019. Di Angelantonio E, Bhupathiraju SN, Wormser D, et al. Body-mass index and all-cause mortality: individual-participant-data meta-analysis of 239 prospective studies in four continents. Lancet. 2016. Aune D, Sen A, Prasad M, et al. BMI and all cause mortality: systematic review and non-linear dose-response meta-analysis of 230 cohort studies with 3.74 million deaths among 30.3 million participants. BMJ. 2016. Mongraw-Chaffin ML, Peters SAE, Huxley RR, Woodward M. The sex-specific association between BMI and coronary heart disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis of 95 cohorts with 1·2 million participants. Lancet Diabetes Endocrinol. 2015. Cao Q, Yu S, Xiong W, et al. Waist-hip ratio as a predictor of myocardial infarction risk. Medicine (Baltimore). 2018. Riaz H, Khan MS, Siddiqi TJ, et al. Association Between Obesity and Cardiovascular Outcomes. JAMA Netw Open. 2018. Berger S, Meyre P, Blum S, et al. Bariatric surgery among patients with heart failure: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Open Hear. 2018. Ma C, Avenell A, Bolland M, et al. Effects of weight loss interventions for adults who are obese on mortality, cardiovascular disease, and cancer: systematic review and meta-analysis. BMJ. 2017. Liu X, Zhang D, Liu Y, et al. A J-shaped relation of BMI and stroke: Systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of 4.43 million participants. Nutr Metab Cardiovasc Dis. 2018. Hong X-Y, Lin J, Gu W-W. Risk factors and therapies in vascular diseases: An umbrella review of updated systematic reviews and meta-analyses. J Cell Physiol. 2019. Jayedi A, Shab-Bidar S.. Nonlinear dose-response association between body mass index and risk of all-cause and cardiovascular mortality in patients with hypertension: A meta-analysis. Obes Res Clin Pract. 2018. Yu F, Li J, Huang Q, Cai H. 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NNEdPro Global Institute for Food, Nutrition and Health is an award-winning interdisciplinary think-tank, building upon over a decade of nutrition education, research and innovation. Food Security and Sustainable Food Systems: Interdisciplinary Perspectives from Law, Economics and Nutrition 22nd April 2026 l 10am to 4pm l Johnson Room, St John's Innovation Centre l Invitation only Photos Programme NNEdPro and the University of Parma will jointly host this workshop to discuss food security and sustainable food systems from an interdisciplinary perspective. The workshop will explore how legal frameworks, public policies, economic approaches and nutritional research interact in shaping food systems, with particular attention to sustainability, equity and human rights. The event aims to present ongoing research projects, foster cross-disciplinary dialogue and identify common analytical and policy challenges across different geographical and institutional contexts. FOSTER is a Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence coordinated by the University of Parma, focused on food security and food safety within the European Union and from a global perspective. The project brings together early-career researchers from diverse disciplines to develop research, teaching, and outreach activities that address the legal, economic, policy, and nutritional dimensions of food systems. FOSTER LAB – PLANNED PRESENTATIONS ECONOMICS Michele Maccari and Angelo Buttignol Developing Sustainable Food Value Chains projects: the work of the Department of Agricultural Economics of the University of Parma The presentation will provide a panoramic overview of the work carried out within the Department of Agricultural Economics, focusing on sustainable food value chains. It will refer to different themes, countries and supply chains, with examples drawn from ongoing projects in Rwanda, Brazil, Ivory Coast and Cabo Verde, as well as research on Geographical Indications (GIs). PUBLIC, EU AND INTERNATIONAL LAW Chiara Cerbone Evolution and Establishment of Urban Policies Against Food Waste in Europe European cities are increasingly emerging as key actors in the fight against food waste through integrated policies that combine public education, collective catering planning, and infrastructure for the collection and redistribution of surplus food. Local interventions — from awareness campaigns to support for urban redistribution networks — are essential to achieve the 2030 Agenda’s targets on the sustainability of production and consumption systems. This proposed presentation aims to analyse some of the urban policies established in Europe to demonstrate how urban governance and multi‑stakeholder cooperation can transform waste into solidarity and social value. Nicola Bergamaschi The Nexus between Food Security and Trade Liberalisation in EU Trade Agreements This presentation provides a legal analysis of the clauses on food security contained in EU trade agreements, with a particular focus on two major recent developments: the inclusion of Sustainable Food Systems chapters in newly concluded or negotiated agreements (such as the EU–New Zealand and EU–Chile agreements), and the incorporation of food security clauses in the Samoa Agreement and in the Economic Partnership Agreement with Kenya. Ludovica di Lullo Securing Food, Securing Peace? An International Law Perspective on Food Security Threats While economic factors have long been recognised as primary drivers of food insecurity, the nexus between food insecurity and armed conflict has only recently gained prominence in international discourse. The UN Security Council has acknowledged that armed conflicts contribute to food crises, which in turn threaten the maintenance of international peace and security. Nevertheless, the existing legal framework adopts a narrow approach to food security, overlooking the broader implications of this phenomenon and its interconnected causes and consequences. In this context, the research examines relevant instruments of international security law, with particular focus on UN Security Council practice in sanctions regimes and peacekeeping operations. The analysis reveals emerging attention to guaranteeing access to food not only during armed conflict, but also in pre-conflict and post-conflict phases. By mapping these developments, the study aims to identify gaps in the current framework and assess the potential for more comprehensive legal approaches to conflict-related food insecurity. Luca Romano The International Protection of the Human Right to Food and Food Sustainability This presentation analyses the evolution of the international protection of the human right to food, with a particular focus on the emergence of its sustainability dimension. It examines how environmental and sustainable development considerations are progressively integrated into human rights interpretation and practice, especially through the work of international treaty bodies. The intervention reflects on the implications of this evolution for States’ obligations and food systems governance. NUTRITION Cinzia Franchini and Perla Degli Innocenti An Integrated Assessment of Food Security and Food Safety Awareness among Young Adults in a Developing Country Food security and food safety represent inextricably linked dimensions of sustainable food systems. In developing countries, the absence of an integrated framework for these dimensions often jeopardises the efficacy of public health policies. In this context, this presentation outlines a cross-sectional study that utilises validated food security indices coupled with a structured assessment of food safety literacy within a cohort of university students in Rwanda. As future leaders and decision-makers, university students constitute a pivotal demographic for shaping the resilience of food systems. By synthesising food security status with safety awareness, the study seeks to elucidate the individual-level interactions between these two pillars, providing evidence-based insights to inform integrated policy frameworks. Furthermore, this research aligns with international strategic priorities, including the European Union’s mandate to foster sustainable, safe, and resilient global food systems through collaborative research and international cooperation. PRESENTERS, PANELISTS AND CONTRIBUTORS FROM NNEDPRO Saeeda Ahmed Matheus Abrantes Sarah Armes Francesco Giurdanella Prof Martin Kohlmeier Dr Kathy Martyn Prof Sumantra Ray Participants of the NNEdPro-IANE Cambridge Summer School: A Foundation Certificate in Applied Human Nutrition will also be invited to attend this workshop.

Dr Minha Rajput-Ray Dundee, Scotland NNEdPro Medical Director, Head of Wellbeing Innovation @ Work Initiative (WInWIn) MBChB BSc (Hons) Ost Med ND DO DOccMed DDAM FRSPH Integrated & Lifestyle Medicine for Pain, Disability & Work Health m.rajput-ray@nnedpro.org.uk Dr Minha Rajput-Ray has a unique skillset in Integrative & Personalised & Lifestyle & Regenerative Medicine. She trained in Conventional Medicine at The University of Dundee, Scotland and was awarded the first NIHR (Walport) Academic Clinical Fellowship in Rheumatology and Pain at The University of Manchester and at The University of Cambridge, followed by further training in Occupational-Environmental and Disability Medicine in London. This is complemented by over 20 years of post-registration experience as a Registered Osteopath and Naturopath (1st Class Honours), thereby bridging disease-health and wellness via the 'toolkit' provided by The Curaidh Clinic in the East of Scotland. The Curaidh Clinic model has led to the successful implementation of integrated care pathways alongside standard medical care in liaison with Primary Care Services and Human Resources for the care of Corporate and Finance employees, NHS workers, Public Services (Teachers, Higher and Further Education staff, Law Enforcement Agencies: Police, Armed Forces, Probation Service), the Safety Critical Sector, Logistics (Road, Rail and Offshore), Heavy industry manufacturing, and Charitable Sector (including SMEs and Social Enterprises). This includes Clinical Nutrition, Botanicals, Manual Therapies, Bio-Feedback, Mind-Body Strategies and identification of environmental factors and infective agents causative of disease. Outcomes include increased productivity, reduced sickness absence; and, sustainable wellness reducing the impact of health-related disability.

Vision, Mission & AIMs VISION To establish the NNEdPro Global Institute for Food, Nutrition and Health as a world-leading and highly innovative think-tank, training academy and knowledge network, bringing together the best of education, research, evaluation and advocacy, particularly in Nutrition-related aspects of health and healthcare systems. MISSION To tackle the global crisis of malnutrition (in all its forms) by conducting research and delivering education in gap areas, empowering professionals, policymakers and the public; to facilitate sustainable improvements in nutrition and health behaviours, accelerating progress towards the United Nations 2030 goals. POSITION Over 15 years of experience as a diverse group of highly skilled researchers and educators as well as food and health professionals located worldwide; enabled by lean and agile digital infrastructure, to function as an action-orientated global nutrition think-tank. PROPOSITION To harness research, innovation and education, in developing rigorous, adaptable, scalable and enduring models; to improve nutrition knowledge, skills and application for public benefit, enabling change across food and health systems. STRATEGIC AIMS 1. To become a globally recognised apex body for interdisciplinary data insights and knowledge exchange in nutrition, health, and closely related domains. 2. To continue to lead sustainable voluntary regional networks for nutrition knowledge exchange and advocacy across the globe, aligning to relevant national and international organisations. 3. To continue to deliver a range of ‘gold-standard' nutrition education programmes that encourage capacity building across international and interdisciplinary networks, driving the inclusion of nutrition in clinical education and practice. 4. To advance high-priority and rigorously conducted nutrition research including human interventions, population studies, evidence syntheses and data science methodologies, as well as curating in an associated peer-reviewed publication platform. 5. To work towards minimising nutrition, social care and health inequities by creating models that empower individuals and drive systemic change for underserved populations. 6. To drive the implementation of nutrition knowledge into policy, practice, and wider food and health systems, by providing leadership, advocacy, as well as encouraging collaboration with like-minded individuals and organisations. 7. To function as an agile nutrition think-tank with high quality infrastructure for provision of consultancy services. 8. To facilitate the funding and commissioning of nutrition related projects in priority areas. 9. To advocate for a focus on sustainability and climate change within food and nutrition related research and practice. APPROACH We prioritise nutrition education as a key strategy to achieve our vision, seeking to improve the health of individuals and populations by embedding nutrition into medical/healthcare systems. We strive for medical, healthcare and public health professionals to have sufficient knowledge, skills and attitudes to provide effective nutrition advice and care to patients as well as the public. We believe in multi- and inter-disciplinary approaches including doctors, dietitians, nutritionists, nurses, pharmacists, researchers, academics and other stakeholders. We collaborate widely with practitioners, students, educators, researchers, professional associations, learned societies, the third sector and industry partners. We promote research capacity building as well as ‘Good Research Practice’ to enhance the quantity and quality of potentially translatable evidence relating to key nutritional problems of clinical and public health importance. We draw from a range of implementation science approaches in line with the ‘Knowledge-to-Action Framework‘. CORE VALUES Individuals in NNEdPro are: Collaborative, Passionate, Committed As an organisation NNEdPro is: Collaborative, Evidence-informed, Impactful NNEdPro processes are: Evidence-informed, Transparent, Democratic Anchor 1 LET'S END MALNUTRITION BY 2030 The NNEdPro Global Institute for Food, Nutrition and Health is aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, the UN Decade of Action on Nutrition (2016-2025) and the UN Decade of Family Farming (2019-2028). We are committed to tackling the burden of malnutrition in all its forms – undernutrition, overnutrition and micronutrient deficiencies – through the effective use of education, research and advocacy as well as developing in-depth and scalable change models for population level impact.

NNEdPro-IANE Awards Symposium Next symposium: September 2026 details coming soon! Event organised by In partnership with Supported by NNEdPro-IANE Awards Symposium about the symposium The NNEdPro-IANE Awards Symposium is a prestigious event dedicated to recognising individuals' outstanding contributions in nutrition education. This annual event is organised by NNEdPro and IANE in partnership with BMJ NPH and supported by The International Food and Nutrition Trust (TIFN). The symposium celebrates excellence within the NNEdPro Global Institute as well as the International Academy of Nutrition Educators (IANE) community, and more widely, honours faculty, professionals, and students who have made significant impacts in nutrition education, curriculum development, and public health initiatives. awards categories During the symposium, winners are announced in the following categories: NNEdPro-IANE Outstanding Achievement Award NNEdPro-IANE Fellowship NNEdPro-IANE Associate Member of the Year NNEdPro-IANE Professional Member of the Year NNEdPro-IANE Faculty Member of the Year NNEdPro-IANE Student Member of the Year NNEdPro-IANE Administrative Member of the Year NNEdPro-IANE Medical Nutrition Education Award BMJ NPH Paper of the Year Celebrating Excellence at the 2025 NNEdPro-IANE Awards Symposium On 30 April 2025, the Annual NNEdPro-IANE Awards Symposium took place at the historic Selwyn College, Cambridge – with simultaneous online participation – to honour excellence and innovation in the field of nutrition education and practice. Scroll down to view this year’s award winners or click the link below to read the full blog. Read the Blog 2025 NNEdPro-IANE Award Winners Outstanding Achievement Award Members of the NICHE B Vitamins Research Group Ulster University Medical Nutrition Education Award - First Prize Dr Richard Pinder and Dr Christopher James Harvey Imperial College London Affiliate Member of the Year and Winner of the Summer School Essay Competition Dr Suvetha Manoharan NNEdPro Summer School Essay Competition - Second Runner Up Eoin Ryan NNEdPro-IANE Fellowship Dr Glenys Jones Associate Member of the Year Ana Ines Estevez Magnasco Professional Member of the Year Prince Ishmael Dimah Healthplus Africa Care Joint Administrative Members of the Year Summit Organising Committee NNEdPro Full list of 2025 NNEdPro-IANE Award Winners Outstanding Achievement Award | Members of the NICHE B Vitamins Group at Ulster University: Prof Helene McNulty Prof Mary Ward Dr Catherine Hughes Dr Leane Hoey Dr Aoife Caffrey Dr Michelle Clements Dr Bethany Duffy Dr Ryan Barlow Dr Shane Gordon Medical Nutrition Education Award – Winners | Dr Richard Pinder and Dr Christopher James Harvey | Imperial College London Medical Nutrition Education Award – 2nd Place | Dr Jenny Blythe and Dr Safiya Virji | Queen Mary University of London Affiliate Member of the Year | Dr Suvetha Manoharan | NNEdPro Associate Member of the Year | Ana Ines Estevez Magnasco | University of Bonn Professional Member of the Year | Prince Ishmael Dimah | Healthplus Africa Care Administrative Members of the Year | 2024 Summit Organising Committee | NNEdPro NNEdPro-IANE Fellowship | Dr Glenys Jones | AFN NNEdPro-IANE Fellowship | Prof Fiona McCollough | University of Nottingham Summer School Essay Competition – Winner | Dr Suvetha Manoharan | NNEdPro Summer School Essay Competition – 1st Runner Up | Gerald Cheruiyot Summer School Essay Competition – 2nd Runner Up | Eoin Ryan

NNEdPro-IANE Cambridge Summer School: A Foundation Certificate in Applied Human Nutrition In partnership with the International Academy of Nutrition Educators Live Sessions in April every year Next Cohort: 23rd and 24th April 2026 Register now Enquiries Foundation level certificate in Applied Human Nutrition covering basic nutritional concepts, through current research and methods, to prevention, healthcare and policy applications: Basic Concepts in Human Nutrition Including dietary assessment, body composition and energy metabolism Nutrition Research Methods Including nutritional epidemiology, nutrigenetics, nutrigenomics and diet-microbe interactions in the gut Nutrition in Disease Prevention Including non-communicable diseases, musculoskeletal health and neurodegenerative diseases Nutrition in Healthcare Including hydration and clinical leadership, clinical ethics, malnutrition in practice and ageing Nutrition Public Health and Policy Including global nutrition, nutrition and health claims regulation, policy formulation and industry BENEFITS Learn from a world-class faculty with leading global nutrition experts. Over 40 hours of content. Self-directed learning followed by mentoring sessions online or in Cambridge, making use of various interactive platforms and case studies. Course accreditation by professional bodies in the UK for the purposes of Continuing Professional Development (to date Royal College of Physicians and Royal Society of Biology). Grow your multi-disciplinary knowledge network with dedicated mentors plus global networking opportunities. Formative assessment in the form of an essay competition and critical appraisal workshop as well as a time-flexible final examination. *CPD accreditation for clinical and scientific candidates Discounted registration for the NNEdPro International Summit on Food, Nutrition and Health. As a delegate of the NNEdPro Summer School, you are entitled to a 20% discount on the cost of publishing an article in BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health. Continue learning with your automatic one-year associate membership of the NNEdPro International Academy of Nutrition Educators (IANE) for FREE. Continue networking with your automatic pathway to one or more of the NNEdPro-IANE Regional Networks. Free registration for the workshop: Food Security and Sustainable Food Systems: Interdisciplinary Perspectives from Law, Economics and Nutrition Programme Roadmap & Overview The event is delivered in an online blended format. The lectures are pre-recorded, and you can register anytime and study at your own pace, with the opportunity to interact and address queries digitally using our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) . As you book your place in the course, you will be prompted to choose to attend the live Q&A and mentoring sessions in person in Cambridge or online. Join us in person in Cambridge: Your registration for in person attendance will cover your lunch for days 1 and 2 and a complimentary walking tour in Cambridge. Learning Journey Register by 31st March to receive access to the Virtual Learning Environment. With the access, you can watch and study all the material available at your own pace. This will include lectures and the essay assignment. You will be able to interact and address queries digitally with faculty in the virtual learning environment. You will be invited to the live Q&A and mentoring sessions in person in Cambridge or online when you will also complete the critical appraisal. You will then complete the final assignment and receive your certificate. Course Overview Live Sessions OPTIONAL (22nd April) Summer School participants receive free registration for the workshop: Food Security and Sustainable Food Systems: Interdisciplinary Perspectives from Law, Economics and Nutrition, organised with the University of Parma Day 1 (23rd April) Core Concepts and Toolkits in Diet and Nutrition Nutrition Research Methods, Hot Topics and Application Day 2 (24th April) Global and Public Health Nutrition Policy, Practice and Case Studies Introduction to Healthcare Nutrition from Primary Prevention to Acute Intervention Assignments The course has three required assignments, please see below: The first deadline is to submit a short essay before the live Q&A and mentoring sessions The second deadline is to complete a critical appraisal during the live Q&A and mentoring sessions After attending the live Q&A and mentoring sessions, you will need to complete your final exam More information will be provided in due course, and a team will be available to support you with your assignments The Venue The live sessions on the 23rd and 24th of April will be hosted at St John's Innovation Centre , regarded as Cambridge’s Innovation destination of choice. Forge meaningful connections, share insights, and elevate your career in the company of fellow nutritionists and professionals. Register now Summer School Accreditation and Endorsements The Summer School continues to be formally affiliated with the University of Parma and endorse d by the International Academy of Nutrition Educators , and to date, it has been accredited by the Royal College of Physicians as well as the Royal Society of Biology. The summer school essay competition is evaluated by the leadership of BMJ Nutrition, Prevention and Health. About the NNEdPro Summer School The Summer School is co-organised with the School of Advanced Studies on Food and Nutrition of the University of Parma , Italy, and delivered by a contingent of internationally recognised lecturers. Over 10 years, we have trained over 315 participants from around the world. In the UK, the NNEdPro Global Institute for Food, Nutrition and Health also works closely with the Ulster University , Kings College London and University of Cambridge . The 2026 Summer School will also see guest contributions from The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine . The event is delivered in an online blended format. The lectures are pre-recorded, and you can register anytime and study at your own pace in an online learning environment, with the opportunity to interact and address queries digitally using our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) . As you book your place in the course, you will be prompted to choose to attend the live Q&A and mentoring sessions in person in Cambridge or online. In addition, you will get discounted access to the NNEdPro International Summit on Nutrition, Food and Health as well as 1-year membership as an associate member of the International Academy of Nutrition Educators (IANE) , providing you with core benefits such as 1:1 mentoring sessions, topical webinars, online journal clubs appraising current research, networking opportunities and much more. Course Faculty (in order of appearance) Prof Sumantra Ray Dr Kathy Martyn Prof Caryl Nowson Prof Mei Yen Chan Dr Rajna Golubic *Dr Celia Laur RNutr Alan Flanagan Dr Dora Pereira Dr Breanna Lepre Gabriele Mocciaro Dr Simon Poole Dr Daniela Martini Dr Giuseppe Grosso Shivani Bhat Shane McAuliffe Helena Trigueiro Jorgen Johnsen Marjorie Lima do Vale Dr Letizia Bresciani Martin Kohlmeier Dr Donato Angelino A/Prof Francesca Scazzina Prof Eleanor Beck APD Dr Beatrice Biasini Dr Francesca Ghelfi Dr Lisa Sharkey Pauline Douglas RD Minha Rajput-Ray Prof Daniele Del Rio James Bradfield RD Prof Clare Wall Guest Faculty Dr Marko Kerac Prof Martin Kohlmeier Dr Rajna Golubic Nirmala Ragbir Day More reasons? Check out the videos below Register now Anchor 1 What are the Terms & Conditions to attend the course? 1. The NNEdPro Summer School is an open-access course for individuals interested in nutrition and its health applications and is also open to undergraduate students as well as adult learners. 2. To ensure that all participants are able to enjoy as well as benefit from studying with us, you will need to be confident understanding and following arguments presented in written and spoken English at University level. 3. Refunds can only be issued for cancellation requests received up to seven days after the access to the material is given, this will be when the email confirmation with your access details to the NNEdPro Virtual Learning Environment is sent. If you cancel after that, no refunds can be issued. Substitute delegates are not accepted. Please note that any transaction fee incurred will be deducted from your refund. To request a refund, please contact us at info@nnedpro.org.uk Who is the course for? The NNEdPro Summer School is an open-access course for individuals interested in nutrition and its health-applications and is also open to undergraduate students and other adult learners. How much time should I set aside for this course? The course consists of: Around 40 hours of pre-recorded lectures you can study at your own pace. You will be invited for a 2-day Q&A and mentoring session with the faculty online or in person in Cambridge, according to your selection when booking the course. The assignments (essay, critical appraisal and final test) should not take longer than 3 hours each to complete. What are the requirements? The NNEdPro Summer School is an open-access course for individuals interested in nutrition and its health applications and is also open to undergraduate students as well as adult learners. To ensure that all participants are able to enjoy as well as benefit from studying with us, you will need to be confident understanding and following arguments presented in written and spoken English at University level. What will I learn throughout the course? The course provides in depth exposure to Applied Human Nutrition including basic concepts in human nutrition; nutritional research methods; nutrition in healthcare and nutrition public health and policy. For a taste of what to expect, check out the previous years content at the bottom of the page. Will I be assessed? Candidates will be able to undertake an assessment at the end of the course to gain a certificate of competence, accredited by professional bodies in the UK for the purposes of Continuing Professional Development. To date, dual accreditation has been provided by the Royal College of Physicians and the Royal Society of Biology in the UK, providing internationally recognised quality benchmarks. What additional support and benefits can I get? In addition to learn and network with an international community of peers and experts, the opportunity to be assessed and gain a certificate of competence, as a member of the International Academy of Nutrition Education (IANE) Members you will receive a post-course 1:1 mentoring session. As a delegate of a NNEdPro event, you are also entitled to a 20% discount on the cost of publishing your article in BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health. Those attending the NNEdPro Summer School will receive discounted registration to the NNEdPro International Summit on Food, Nutrition and Health. This scientific meeting is a opportunity for candidates attending the NNEdPro Summer School to participate in directly relevant international conference proceedings immediately after completing their course. Is there a discount for group reservations? A discount of 10%, 12% and 15% will be applied for groups of over 3, 6 and 10 respectively. Please contact us to learn more. Any more questions? Please contact us at info@nnedpro.org.uk or use the enquire button available on this page Frequently Asked Questions Previous Years Summer School in Applied Human Nutrition 2025 Read More > Summer School in Applied Human Nutrition 2024 Read More > Summer School in Applied Human Nutrition 2023 Read More > Summer School in Applied Human Nutrition 2022 Read More > Summer School in Applied Human Nutrition 2021 Read More > Summer School in Applied Human Nutrition 2020 Read More > Summer School in Applied Human Nutrition 2019 Read More > Summer School in Applied Human Nutrition 2018 Read More > Summer School in Applied Human Nutrition 2017 Read More > Summer School in Applied Human Nutrition 2016 Read More >

LETTERS OF SUPPORT 10TH INTERNATIONAL SUMMIT We received some letters of support for our 10th International Summit on Food, Nutrition and Health held in December 2024 in Kolkata, India. We have collated these the messages below: Lord Richard Balfe of Dulwich Power of Nutrition: Jim Emerson, CEO Power of Nutrition is delighted to support NNEdPro Global Institute’s International Summit on Food, Nutrition, and Health, titled "Democratising and Decolonising Food and Nutrition: From Science to Society." At Power of Nutrition, we are dedicated to improving access to essential nutrition and tackling the barriers that perpetuate health inequalities. This summit’s focus on decolonising food systems and making nutrition science accessible strongly aligns with our mission to create lasting impact for vulnerable communities worldwide. We are pleased to partner with NNEdPro and other global leaders to champion equitable and sustainable solutions that empower societies to thrive. British Society for Lifestyle Medicine: Emma Mulligan, COO The British Society for Lifestyle Medicine (BSLM) is proud to support NNEdPro Global Institute’s International Summit on Food, Nutrition, and Health, titled "Democratising and Decolonising Food and Nutrition: From Science to Society." At BSLM, we believe that fair access to good nutrition and sustainable food systems is essential for building healthier societies. This summit’s focus on decolonising food systems and making nutrition science accessible reflects our shared commitment to reducing health inequalities. We are proud to stand with our global partner NNEdPro in working toward a future where everyone has the knowledge and resources they need to lead healthier, more sustainable lives. RISTOLAB: Sofia Cavalleri and Amabile Cortiglia, Co-Founders Ristolab is proud to support the NNEdPro Global Institute’s International Summit on Food, Nutrition, and Health, titled "Democratising and Decolonising Food and Nutrition: From Science to Society." As an organisation deeply rooted in ethnobotanical research and the heritage of Cilento cuisine, Ristolab recognises the significance of preserving and promoting indigenous food traditions within sustainable, health-promoting food systems. The Summit’s emphasis on decolonising food systems and making nutrition science accessible resonates strongly with our mission: "translating complex research into more digestible gastronomic outputs". The Mediterranean diet, particularly as embodied in the Cilento region, offers a rich tapestry of plant-based foods, traditional preparation methods, and ecological harmony that aligns seamlessly with the principles of decolonisation and cultural preservation. By connecting ethnobotanical research with culinary traditions, we aim to highlight the Mediterranean diet not only as a model for balanced and sustainable nutrition but also as a living legacy of indigenous wisdom. We are excited to collaborate with NNEdPro and its global partners to drive positive change in food, nutrition, and health systems, leveraging the Mediterranean diet as a bridge between scientific innovation and ancestral knowledge. LETTERS OF SUPPORT 15TH ANNIVERSARY As part of our 15th Year Anniversary celebrations, we received many letters of support from our partner Academic Institutions and Specialist Organisations. We have collated all the messages below: The Future Food Institute is an Italian-based non-profit with global horizons that aims to build a more equitable world by enlightening a world-class breed of innovators, boosting entrepreneurial potential and improving agri-food expertise and tradition. The 15th anniversary of NNEdPro is an opportunity for the Future Food Institute to be inspired and reflect. To be inspired by the wholesome growth of this spin-off, which embodies the very core of applied, intersectional, interdisciplinary, participatory research. To reflect on the many different opportunities for future collaboration: from projects to conferences and events to give visibility to the nexus between sustainable food systems and public health. What does a sustainable diet look like? We are thrilled to be exploring this question with NNEdPro by our side as a guiding light! Dr Sofia Cavalleri We are writing to express our strong endorsement of NNEdPro´s work and mission to advance and implement food and nutrition knowledge for health and society globally, as well as to offer our support for your upcoming activities regarding nutrition education throughout the world. As a leading institution of higher education in Mexico, we are committed to promoting excellence in all areas of society, and we recognize that your organization shares this commitment. We greatly appreciate the important contributions that your organization has made to the education of our nutrition students and to our nutrition program in general. We are particularly thankful by your efforts to guide and tutor our students in the development and implementation of the Mobile Teaching Kitchen model in Mexico City, Guadalajara and Monterrey, this project has had a very positive impact in the academic experience of our students and on the people who had the opportunity of attending one of the Mobile Teaching Kitchen Workshops. Your dedication to health and nutrition education and to community empowerment is truly admirable, and we at Tec de Monterrey, share your commitment to these important principles. In recognition of your important work around the world, we are pleased to offer our support for your upcoming nutrition education initiatives. We believe that NNEdPro has the potential to make a significant difference in health promotion and nutrition education in the world and we are eager to keep working with you toward achieving the Development Goals set by the United Nations. We look forward to working with in the future and to continue our partnership in support of Nutrition Education and Health promotion. Rebeca Leyva Rico and María Verónica Flores Bello I have been a member of NNEdPro for approaching 5 years. NNEdPro has provided me with several opportunities to improve our collective understanding of nutrition and make progress towards tackling malnutrition in all its forms. I have gained from the global network of inspiring and influential colleagues that spans several sectors and disciplines. My involvement with NNEdPro has been rewarding and worthwhile, and on a personal note, has been instrumental in my progress as a clinician academic early in my career. I am excited to see what NNEdPro is able to achieve in the years ahead through continued collaboration and action toward better nutrition. Dr Dominic Crocombe Dear Shumone, Thank you for your recent communication, and I am pleased to note your 9th International Summit on Nutrition and Health is taking place – I even remember your first summit! I am also pleased to acknowledge 2023 being your 15th Anniversary as an organisation. May I take this opportunity to send my congratulations on reaching this significant milestone. The past 15 years have seen many challenges for us all, and your determination to persevere throughout is to be much admired. My best wishes for another successful summit. Mark Hollingsworth I am writing this letter in support of NNEdPro Global Institute for Food, Nutrition and Health as a key representative of one of NNEdPro’s strategic collaborative partners. NNEdPro is a not-for-profit global and interdisciplinary think-tank and an independent research organisation which brings together over 700 voluntary contributors from among leading professionals in the field of nutrition and health spanning over 50 countries worldwide. We believe that everyone has the right to good nutrition. In addition to a world-class record across research and education impacts, including several hundred peer-reviewed publications, we also provide direct support to vulnerable families and communities on the ground through our multi-award-winning Mobile Teaching Kitchen International Initiative, whilst our educational programmes train frontline healthcare professionals as well as policymakers around the globe.  NNEdPro’s goal is to improve nutrition-related health outcomes in line with the UNs’ Sustainable Development Goals and the Decade of Action on Nutrition. To accomplish this, they aim to provide the best of education, research, evaluation, and advocacy, particularly in nutrition-related aspects of health and food systems. With the support of those who share their values and goals, they aim to strengthen and promote international initiatives and exchange knowledge implementation of medical nutrition in practical settings.  2023 marks nine continuous years of holding the NNEdPro annual International Summit on Nutrition and Health. NNEdPro intends to spend the next two years looking back at the last nine summits to see what has been achieved in terms of global consensus and draw out both the needs and solutions for the final two years of the UNs Decade of Action on Nutrition (which concludes in 2025).   For these reasons, I strongly support NNEdPro and their current and future ventures. If you have any further questions about their qualifications, please don't hesitate to let me know. Dr Emma Mulligan Since October 2019, the Swiss Re Institute have funded your research at NNEdPro, working together across a range of topics. You and your team have performed consultancy work in India, supporting local nutrition efforts. Your team established the IKANN network to facilitate professional networking of practitioners in the nutrition space, as well as developing a knowledge base for research in this field. Additionally, you successfully organised and delivered multiple editions of the International Summit on Nutrition and Health, which bring together global experts from ten regional networks across 65+ countries, offering a virtual platform for the exchange of practical insights and real-world applications. More recently, we provided funding to characterise the UK Biobank, developing a comprehensive risk factor analysis using this rich dataset. This study has shown the public health benefit provided by the UK Biobank, and we look forward to seeing the academic publications that arise from it. Additionally, your team compared UK Biobank findings to other nutritional databases and resources, to provide a broader understanding of healthcare data in the UK and around the world. By bringing together nutritionists, scientists, doctors, and insurance experts, we have shown the great benefits of a long-term collaboration. As our partnership has now come to an end, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you and your whole team for all your work with us on this important analysis. Dr Christoph Nabholz On behalf of the Nutrition Innovation Centre for Food and Health (NICHE), based at the School of Biomedical Sciences, Ulster University, we are delighted to provide this letter of support for NNEdPro Global Institute for Food, Nutrition and Health. In particular, we would like to acknowledge the significant contribution NNEdPro has made in the area of Nutrition education by way of the work they have undertaken to highlight and investigate some of the most urgent global nutrition research priorities over the past 15 years. As one the largest Nutrition research groups in the UK and Ireland (and across Europe) we have been delighted to work closely with NNEdPro over this period to deliver high quality impactful research, aimed at improving the lives of others. Our research priorities are closely aligned which supports this strategic partnership and our joint annual Symposium provides the platform to share findings from our ongoing projects, and particularly those being led by our jointly supervised, international, professional PhD students. Priority research areas for our two centres include vascular health, polyphenol research as well as nutrition education and policy strategies aimed at improving public health. We are delighted to note the significant progress made by NNEdPro since its inception, under the leadership of Professor Ray and wish continued success going forward. Professor Mary Ward As an affiliate member of SNEB for the past thirteen years, The Need for Nutrition Education Project (NNEdPro) has actively contributed to the Society's vision of advancing food and nutrition education research, practice, and policy that promotes equity and supports public and planetary health. NNEdPro contributions include: Conducting educational webinars for SNEB members, Sharing resources through SNEB newsletters and listserv, Exchanging ideas and information with SNEB International Conference attendees through abstract presentations, conference sessions, receptions, Serving on the planning committee for the 2023 Conference, bringing an international perspective to all aspects of the programming, Hosting SNEB members at the NNEdPro International Summit and Summer School, and Encouraging collaboration through reciprocal membership between the Society and the International Academy of Nutrition Educators (IANE). Congratulations to NNEdPro on 15 years of nutrition education, research and innovation. NNEdPro and SNEB both recognize the importance of building connections and sharing resources with nutrition educators around the world, and we look forward to continuing to work toward our shared vision of healthy communities. Rachel Daeger Congratulations NNEdPro on an amazing 15 years of leadership in advancing nutrition education across the globe. Monash Nutrition (also known as The Department of Nutrition, Dietetics and Food at Monash University) has worked closely with NNEdPro over the last 5 years, having formed a strategic collaborative partnership with NNEdPro in 2018. We are proud to have been able to collaborate on providing education support to nutrition educators, primarily through providing a pathway to IANE membership and through active participation in the NNEdPro Australia and New Zealand Regional Network. We look forward to continuing to work together to strongly advocate for increased awareness of the importance of nutrition strategies as part of routine medical care and healthcare. Melissa Adamski The work that NNEdPro does in bringing people together across disciplines and across borders is needed now more than ever. In particular the initiatives to tackle malnutrition in developing countries, but also the work to highlight the burden of obesity-related diseases in the developed world, and the development of coordinated strategies to tackle these through nutrition. The key to all these is education, and I am delighted that this is also at the heart of NNEdPro; education delivered directly to vulnerable communities but also nutrition education of our clinical professionals, an area that has been consistently neglected and uncoordinated. I am proud and honoured to be part of this community and am confident that NNEdPro will continue to be bringing innovative evidence-based solutions. Dr Maria Traka This letter is a formal endorsement of NNEdPro Global Institute for Food, Nutrition and Health. In my role as a research associate in socio-economy and rural development at the Bern University of Applied Sciences (BFH) School of Agricultural, Forest and Food Sciences (HAFL), I have been a contributor and supporter of NNEdPro’s work for the past 3 years. I became Co-Lead of its Switzerland and Non-Mediterranean Network in 2022. The international network that NNEdPro created 15 years ago, and continues to maintain, is compatible and complementary with the work we do at BFH-HAFL, particularly at the HAFL Hugo P. Cecchini Institute for International Cooperation and Development. International food, nutrition, and health in developing and transition countries is one of the Institute’s core focal points. Sustainability and the importance of farm to fork as a driving force for food systems transformations are themes mutually shared. As an expert in commodity value chains, I am thankful for the international connections and relationships NNedPro has created and am excited about the potential for future collaborations. Providing a space for networking, knowledge management and knowledge transfer has benefited my work, and also the work of my students. I highly recommend NNEdPro Global Institute for Food, Nutrition and Health and their efforts to create a global network of professionals and institutions by fostering international collaboration. Dr Ingrid Fromm I am writing this letter in support of NNEdPro Global Institute for Food, Nutrition and Health as a key representative of one of NNEdPro’s strategic collaborative partners. NNEdPro is a not-for-profit global and interdisciplinary think-tank and an independent research organisation which brings together over 700 voluntary contributors from among leading professionals in the field of nutrition and health spanning over 50 countries worldwide. We believe that everyone has the right to good nutrition. In addition to a world-class record across research and education impacts, including several hundred peer-reviewed publications, we also provide direct support to vulnerable families and communities on the ground through our multi-award-winning Mobile Teaching Kitchen International Initiative, whilst our educational programmes train frontline healthcare professionals as well as policymakers around the globe.   NNEdPro’s goal is to improve nutrition-related health outcomes in line with the UNs’ Sustainable Development Goals and the Decade of Action on Nutrition. To accomplish this, they aim to provide the best of education, research, evaluation, and advocacy, particularly in nutrition-related aspects of health and food systems. With the support of those who share their values and goals, they aim to strengthen and promote international initiatives and exchange knowledge implementation of medical nutrition in practical settings.   2023 marks nine continuous years of holding the NNEdPro annual International Summit on Nutrition and Health. NNEdPro intends to spend the next two years looking back at the last nine summits to see what has been achieved in terms of global consensus and draw out both the needs and solutions for the final two years of the UNs Decade of Action on Nutrition (which concludes in 2025).   For these reasons, I strongly support NNEdPro and their current and future ventures. If you have any further questions about their qualifications, please do not hesitate to let me know. Professor Eleanor Beck I am writing this letter in support of NNEdPro Global Institute for Food, Nutrition and Health as a key representative of one of NNEdPro’s strategic collaborative partners. NNEdPro is a not-for-profit global and interdisciplinary think-tank and an independent research organisation which brings together over 700 voluntary contributors from among leading professionals in the field of nutrition and health spanning over 50 countries worldwide. NNEdPro believes that everyone has the right to good nutrition. In addition to a world-class record across research and education impacts, including several hundred peer-reviewed publications, we also provide direct support to vulnerable families and communities on the ground through our multi-award-winning Mobile Teaching Kitchen International Initiative, whilst our educational programmes train frontline healthcare professionals as well as policymakers around the globe. NNEdPro’s goal is to improve nutrition-related health outcomes in line with the UNs’ Sustainable Development Goals and the Decade of Action on Nutrition. To accomplish this, they aim to provide the best of education, research, evaluation, and advocacy, particularly in nutrition-related aspects of health and food systems. With the support of those who share their values and goals, they aim to strengthen and promote international initiatives and exchange knowledge implementation of medical nutrition in practical settings. 2023 marks nine continuous years of holding the NNEdPro annual International Summit on Nutrition and Health. NNEdPro intends to spend the next two years looking back at the last nine summits to see what has been achieved in terms of global consensus and draw out both the needs and solutions for the final two years of the UNs Decade of Action on Nutrition (which concludes in 2025). For these reasons, I strongly support NNEdPro and their current and future ventures. If you have any further questions about their qualifications, please don't hesitate to let me know. Dr Laura Fernández Celemín It is my very great pleasure, as a key representative of Modality Partnership, one of NNEdPro’s strategic collaborative partners, to support NNEdPro Global Institute for Food, Nutrition and Health as it prepares for the future. NNEdPro is a not-for-profit global and interdisciplinary think-tank and an independent research organisation which brings together over 700 voluntary contributors from among leading professionals in the field of nutrition and health spanning over 50 countries worldwide. Like NNEdPro, Modality Partnership believes that everyone has the right to good nutrition. In addition to a world-class record across research and education impacts, including several hundred peer-reviewed publications, they provide direct support to vulnerable families and communities on the ground through their multi-award-winning Mobile Teaching Kitchen International Initiative , and their educational programmes train frontline healthcare professionals as well as policymakers around the globe. NNEdPro’s goal is to improve nutrition-related health outcomes in line with the UNs’ Sustainable Development Goals and the Decade of Action on Nutrition. To accomplish this, they aim to provide the best of education, research, evaluation, and advocacy, particularly in nutrition-related aspects of health and food systems. With the support of those who share their values and goals, they aim to strengthen and promote international initiatives and exchange knowledge implementation of medical nutrition in practical settings. 2023 marks nine continuous years of holding the NNEdPro annual International Summit on Nutrition and Health. NNEdPro intends to spend the next two years looking back at the last nine summits to see what has been achieved in terms of global consensus and draw out both the needs and solutions for the final two years of the UNs Decade of Action on Nutrition (which concludes in 2025). Modality Partnership have collaborated with NNEdPro on various projects including improving clinicians’ nutritional training and understanding causal factors in cardiometabolic risk. I am very happy to offer my support as NNEdPro enters its 16th year – and beyond. Dr Vipan Bhardwaj As Vice-Rector for Research and Technology Transfer at the University of Parma, I am very proud to support the NNEdPro Global Institute for Food, Nutrition and Health, an organisation I have collaborated with for many years since its inception. I had the privilege to see it grow and, most of all, make many other people succeed with it. Collaborators, students, scientists, and recipients of the many training courses provided at every level could be considered the very reason this institution is so unique. Always science-based, always open-minded and always focused on real-life problems, the Global Institute is what every collaborative group working in the field of nutrition should be, creating knowledge and sharing and applying it where and when it’s most needed. As the representative of one of the most prominent research institutions in the area of food science in my country and Europe, I am delighted to say that we should all consider the NNEdPro Global Institute for Food, Nutrition and Health an excellent example of nutrition research and practice at its best. Professor Dan Del Rio

Log In members Navigation Presidential Officers Board of Directors Operations Volunteers Interns International Virtual Core International Collaborators Regional Networks Academy (IANE) Network Ambassadors Network Alumni Network Interdisciplinary Project Teams Advisory & Steering Committees Special Interest Groups Members Index NNEdPro Global Institute for Food, Nutrition and Health is a think-tank where numerous professionals, researchers, health practitioners and community workers across the globe come together to work towards integrating nutrition into practice. Our work cannot be done without the committed, driven, and inn ovative members we have on board. Please navigate our teams to learn more about the people behind the scenes. The structure of our membership is outlined below: INTERNATIONAL VIRTUAL CORE Board of Directors Operations Volunteers INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATORS Presidential Officers Ambassadors Interns Our membership by invitation sits primarily in either the International Virtual Core or the International Collaborators Group. Additionally, those who complete our flagship training, such as the annual Summer School, and those who subscribe to our Academy, automatically become members by invitation. A subset of these groups may also become part of the Virtual Core or Collaborators Group. Based on one or more of the primary membership sections above in blue, secondary membership sections are depicted in red below. ADVISORY & STEERING COMMITTEES INTERDISCIPLINARY PROJECT TEAMS ACADEMY (IANE) SUBSCRIBERS SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS REGIONAL NETWORKS ALUMNI NETWORK MEMBERS INDEX STRATEGIC COLLABORATIVE PARTNERS NETWORK