12th international Summit on food, nutrition & health Human Skills, Artificial Intelligence and Global Challenges From Ethics and Implementation to Inequalities 23-25 November 2026 | Malta Event organised by Main Summit event hosted by Lead Partners Programme Registration Speakers Abstracts Supporters FAQs More... JOIN US IN MALTA! The NNEdPro Global Institute for Food, Nutrition and Health, in lead partnership with BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health, the International Academy of Nutrition Educators (IANE), the iKANN Nutrition Research Registry , the Global Nutrition, Health & Disease Programme at Ulster University and the Mobile Teaching Kitchen International (MTKi) Initiative , is thrilled to announce the 12th International Summit on Food, Nutrition and Health be held in Malta from 23 to 25 November 2026. Under the theme “Human Skills, Artificial Intelligence and Global Challenges: From Ethics and Implementation to Inequalities ”, the Summit will bring together global experts, practitioners and policymakers to explore how advances in artificial intelligence are reshaping research, education and practice across food, nutrition and health. At a time when AI is accelerating innovation, the 12th Summit will emphasise the importance of ethical and equitable implementation to ensure these technologies support, rather than exacerbate, global inequalities. Aligned with Target 2030, the programme will focus on sustainable and inclusive progress, recognising that addressing interconnected climate, health and nutrition challenges requires meaningful collaboration between human and artificial intelligence. 2026 Stakeholder Information Accommodation Options 2026 Abstracts Attendance at the Summit is eligible for Royal Society of Biology (RSB) CPD points, as we underwent successful RSB accreditation awarding 87 points for the main Summit events, and delegates may record these points as part of their continuing professional development. Delegates of the NNEdPro Summit are entitled to a 20% discount on the cost of publishing an article in BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health . Core Thematic Tracks Please note, this programme is still under draft and subject to change. Summit Events Pre-Summit Satellite Event Global North Symposium London | UK Kings College London 20 July 2026 Hybrid Learn more Pre-Summit Satellite Event international policy dialogues NNEdPro Regional Networks Mini Symposia October 2026 Online Learn more Pre-Summit Satellite Event Global south Symposium Tec de Monterrey Mexico City | Mexico 09 November 2026 Hybrid Register Pre-Summit Satellite Event international awards Symposium Bern University of Applied Sciences Bern | Switzerland 10 September 2026 Hybrid Learn more Pre-Summit Satellite Event Scientific advances symposium Ulster University Ulster | Northern Ireland 4 November 2026 Hybrid Register Main Summit 12th international summit University of Malta Valletta | Malta 23-25 November 2026 Hybrid Register Accommodation Gala Dinner Optional Pre-Summit event Optional Post-Summit event Optional Culinary event Post-Summit Satellite Event Climate Change Symposium São Paulo | Brazil December 2026 Hybrid Register Post-Summit Satellite Event global youth symposium St Andrews University | Scotland 17 December 2026 Hybrid Register Ethics & Governance Fair, transparent, responsible AI. Innovation & Implementation Practical AI tools in food, nutrition and health. Research Frontiers Data science and emerging applications. Education & Capacity Building Digital learning and illiteracy. Sustainability & Global Impact Climate resilience and planetary health. Programme Registration Summit Chairs & Key Speakers International Summit Co-Chairs / Key Speakers Prof Karen Mugliett University of Malta Prof Pauline Douglas NNEdPro | Ulster Prof Sumantra Ray Ulster | Cambridge | London | Scotland Prof Suzanne Piscopo Honorary President of NNEdPro & Senior Dean of IANE University of Malta | SNEB Past President BMJ NPH Editors-in-Chief Dr Jimmy Louie BMJ NPH Co-Editor-in-Chief Dr Kathy Martyn BMJ NPH Co-Editor-in-Chief Prof Martin Kohlmeier Emeritus BMJ NPH Co-Editor-in-Chief Speakers Main Summit Key Speakers Prof Ahlam Badreldin El Shikieri Taibah University Dr Alan Flannagan University of Surrey Dr Andrew Crockett Curia Health Dr Claire Copperstone University of Malta Dr Eoin Ryan Irish College of General Practitioners Dr Federica Amati Curia Health Dr Harry Jarrett Heights Helena Triguiero Ulster University Francesco Giurdanella NNEdPro Prof Gaudan Galea University of Malta Dr Elizabeth Helzner SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Jaroslav Guzanic Swiss Association for Cooperation on Nutrition Education Gavril Flores Chief Strategy, Policy and Governance at the Malta Digital Innovation Authority (MDIA) Jørgen Johnsen Ulster University Dr Jenneffer Braga NNEdPro Dr Jeffrey Bohn Director Energy Economics at the Anthropocene Institute Manelle Ramadan NNEdPro Dr Melina Jampolis NNEdPro Prof Neville Calleja Director at the Directorate for Health Information and Research l Malta Government Dr Rajna Golubić Oxford Centre for Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism Ramya Rajaram NNEdPro Sarah Armes NNEdPro Dr Samyyia Ashraf NNEdPro Sucheta Mitra NNEdPro Dr Stefan Buttigieg University of Malta Prof Dr Tamara Bucher Professor in Nutrition and Dietetics at the Bern University of Applied Sciences (BFH) Prof Vanessa Camilleri University of Malta Dr Ran Crooke Curia Health Saeeda Ahmed NNEdPro l Sustainable Cities Satellite Event Speakers Dr Abril Campos Tecnológico de Monterrey Global South Symposium Dr Alejandra Gonzalez Moreno Tecnológico de Monterrey Global South Symposium Dr Alejandra Maldonado Tecnológico de Monterrey Global South Symposium Dr Daniel Illescas Zarate Tecnológico de Monterrey Global South Symposium Daniela Arciga Tecnológico de Monterrey Student Global South Symposium Fiorella Espiniosa Tecnológico de Monterrey Global South Symposium Dr Fiona Lavelle King's College London Global North Symposium Francesco Giurdanella NNEdPro International Policy Dialogues Dr Harry Jarrett Heights Global North Symposium Dr Jeannine Baumgartner King's College London Global North Symposium Ingrid Fromm BFH International Awards Symposium Jaroslav NNEdPro International Awards Symposium Dr Kathy Martyn University of Brighton Global North Symposium Ramya Rajaram NNEdPro Global South Symposium Dr Ran Crooke WellFounded Health Dr Roberta Re Cambridge Food Science Global North Symposium Sarah Armes NNEdPro Global North Symposium Sophie Ognjenovic King's College London Global North Symposium Sucheta Mitra NNEdPro International Awards Symposium Prof Sumantra Ray NNEdPro All sessions Dr Tamara Bucher BFH International Awards Symposium Veronica Flores Bello Tec de Monterrey Global South Symposium NNEdPro Leadership Directorial Board Honorary Presidential Officers Summit Contributions from NNEdPro & IANE Members and Regional Networks NNEdPro and IANE have close to 1000 members straddling the International Virtual Core and the International Collaborators Group , all of whom are invited to contribute to the Summit. NNEdPro and IANE also work with several Strategic Collaborative Partners , including academic institutions and specialist organisations. Leads from our 10 Regional Networks spanning nearly 80 countries will also contribute directly to the shaping of the 2026 Summit events. Our Summit is also supported by our Youth Ambassadors . Abstracts Abstract Submissions The call for abstracts for the 12th International Summit on Food, Nutrition and Health will take place through two separate submission streams: Student Abstract Competition (Student Track – virtual only) Main Summit Abstract Call (Professional Track) We welcome submissions aligned with the Summit theme, as well as broader scientific topics related to food, nutrition, and health. Abstracts relevant to BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health Special Collections are also encouraged. Accepted abstracts will be published in the open-access journal BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health . Submission Process You must register for the Main Summit to have your abstract published. Student Track: You can only submit one abstract per registration. Professional Track: Virtual attendees can only submit one abstract per registration; in-person attendees can submit up to 3 abstracts per registration. All abstract submissions must be made via the online Typeforms linked below (no email submissions or document uploads will be accepted). The judges will review the online presentation videos. We encourage early submission, particularly as abstract submission is now open ahead of the standard timeline. View the 2025 Abstracts Student Abstract Competition Virtual Track Eligibility and Submission Requirements Open only to individuals who are currently students or who were students at the time the research was conducted. Accepted abstracts must have an applicable, paid registration for the Main Summit (Virtual or In-Person) in order to be published in BMJ NPH. The primary author must be a student. Important Notes on Attendance This is a fully virtual competition. Submission Limits One abstract per student submission (unless otherwise specified). Review Process Judged separately from the Main Summit abstracts. Reviewed by an expert virtual panel led by the South East and East Asia Regional Network, including: Chaired by: Prof Martin Kohlmeier | BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health Prof Dr Geeta Appannah | IMU University Dr Mary Chong | National University of Singapore Prof Dr Norlaila Mustafa | Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre Presentation and Dissemination Accepted abstracts will be presented virtually. Video presentation is required. Physical posters are not required. E-posters will be displayed on the website and on monitors at the Summit. Further format details will be shared in due course. Please find the ePoster specifications in the “Abstract Guidance 2026” document below. Key Dates Submission deadline : 25 September Acceptance notifications : 5 November Video submission deadline (along with abstract revisions if required): 12 November Winners announced : 25 November Submit an Abstract Abstract Guidance 2026 e-Poster Template Professional Abstract Call (Main Summit) In-Person Track Eligibility and Submission Requirements Open to professionals and researchers who have a paid registration for the Main Summit. Accepted abstracts must have an applicable, paid registration for the Main Summit (Virtual or In-Person) in order to be published in BMJ NPH. Submission Limits Virtual attendees can only submit one abstract per registration. In-person attendees can submit up to 3 abstracts per registration. Posters Accepted abstracts will be presented as e-posters at the in-person Summit in Malta. Authors are required to attend in person to present their poster. The presenting author does not need to be the first author. In-person presenters are expected to discuss their work during designated breaks. Please find the ePoster specifications in the “Abstract Guidance 2026” document below. Video Submission Authors of accepted abstracts will be invited to submit a short video (3 to 4 minutes recommended; maximum 5 minutes) presenting their work; this will be displayed on the website prior to the Summit. Review Process Judged separately from the Student Abstracts. Reviewed by an expert virtual panel including: Chaired by: A/Prof Jimmy Louie and Dr Kathy Martyn, Co-Editors of BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health Dr Ahlam El Shikieri | Taibah University Dr Alan Flanagan | University of Surrey Dr Anand Ahankari | Manchester Metropolitan University Prof Clare Wall | University of Auckland Key Dates Submission deadline : 20 October Acceptance notifications : 5 November Video and poster submission deadline : 12 November Winners Announced : 25 November Submit an Abstract Abstract Guidance 2026 e-Poster Template Supporters Partners LEAD PARTNERS Global Nutrition [Health & Disease] SUPPORTING PARTNERS HOST ORGANISATIONS MAIN SUMMIT SUMMIT SATELLITE EVENTS Supporters Looking to showcase your brand alongside the below leading organisations driving real change in the world of food, nutrition and health? Join us as a supporter and make your mark! We offer a variety of dynamic supporter packages and exhibitor opportunities tailored to maximise your impact. Click on the link below to discover how you can be part of this exciting journey. Supporter Packages Platinum Supporters Silver Supporters Affiliate Supporters Summit Organisers The Summit Organising Committee also includes several moderators, speakers and panellists. Debashis Chakraborty Summit Organising Committee Francesco Giurdanella Summit Organising Committee | Global Youth Essay Competition Representative Gerald Cheruiyot Summit Organising Committee | Social Media Coordination Jaroslav Guzanic Summit Organising Committee Jorgen Johnsen BMJ Poster Competition & Abstracts Panel Joyce Haddad International Awards Symposium Representative Karen Mugliett Summit Co-Chair Kathy Martyn Summit Organising Committee | BMJ Poster Competition & Abstracts Panel Matheus Abrantes Summit Organising Committee | Global South Symposium Representative Malaika Sahib Summit Organising Committee Pauline Douglas Summit Organising Committee | Scientific Advances Symposium Representative Ramya Rajaram Academic Lead of Summit Organising Committee Rauf Khalid Global Youth Essay Competition Representative Samyyia Ashraf Global Youth Essay Competition Representative Sarah Anderson Design Lead l Summit Organising Committee Sarah Armes Summit Organising Committee | Global North Symposium Representative Sucheta Mitra Summit Organising Committee | International Awards Symposium Representative Sumantra Ray Summit Co-Chair Suzanne Piscopo Summit Organising Committee | Honorary President of NNEdPro & Senior Dean of IANE Veronica Flores Bello Global South Symposium Representative FAQs Frequently Asked Questions What is included in the fee? Registration to the Main Summit includes In-Person/Virtual Access to the live sessions on the selected date. If you are attending in person, your registration also includes a snack on the selected date. As a delegate of the NNEdPro Summit, you are entitled to a 20% discount on the cost of publishing an article in BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health. The fee does not include accommodation, transportation, visa or any travel-related costs. How to avail of students and groups discount? For students discount, please go to the registration page and select the students option. For groups discount, please write to us at info@nnedpro.org.uk and we are happy to discuss your requirements. Privacy Policy Registration and attendance at, or participation in the event constitutes an agreement by the registrant to the organiser's use and distribution (both now and in the future) of the registrant or attendee's image or voice in photographs, videotapes, electronic reproductions and audiotapes. Malta (Main Summit) Travel Requirements Whilst we cannot provide direct advice on visas and other travel requirements, please note that: You may require a visa to enter Malta. Malta is part of the Schengen Area, and many non-EU nationals need a Schengen visa for short stays (up to 90 days in any 180-day period). Please check the official Maltese visa/Schengen guidance and/or the nearest Maltese embassy or consulate in your country. Your passport must meet Schengen entry rules (commonly: issued within the last 10 years and valid for at least 3 months beyond your planned departure from the Schengen area). Some airlines and transit points may apply additional checks. You may need vaccine certificates in specific circumstances (for example, proof of yellow fever vaccination if arriving from, or transiting through, an affected area). Please check the latest health requirements via official travel health advice. Customs regulations apply, and certain items may be restricted or subject to allowances (including alcohol and tobacco). Please check current Maltese customs rules before travelling. Declaring large sums of money: if you enter, leave, or transit through Malta with €10,000 (or equivalent) or more in cash (including certain cash-like instruments), you must declare it to Customs in line with applicable EU rules. Sherpa is a helpful tool when checking visa and entry requirements. For accurate and up-to-date information, please check with the nearest Maltese embassy or consulate in your country. Please note that this information is provided as guidance only. You are responsible for ensuring you meet all Malta entry requirements, and NNEdPro does not take responsibility if you fail to do so. Any more questions? 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Discover NNEdPro's award-winning initiatives in food and nutrition, advancing universal health coverage and innovation worldwide. About Us Join us Founded in Cambridge (UK) in 2008 and directed by Professor Sumantra (Shumone) Ray , the NNEdPro Global Institute for Food, Nutrition and Health, along with its partner initiatives seeks to advance and implement food and nutrition knowledge for health and society. Our aim is to improve nutrition-related health outcomes by training professionals, strengthening research, implementing solutions and addressing inequalities, in line with the United Nations' 2030 Sustainable Development Goals . resources Strategic Plan (2026-30) Strategic Plan (2021-25) 2025 Impact Report 15-Year Impact Report Our Work NNEdPro arose from the 2007 Nutrition Action Plan of the UK Health Departments and was originally coined as the Need for Nutrition Education Project (2008-10) with support from the National Institute of Health Research (NIHR). The project subsequently gained further support from the Medical Research Council (MRC), evolving into the Need for Nutrition Education/Innovation Programme (2011-15). Following incorporation in 2015, NNEdPro received additional support from Innovate UK and was restructured through the ‘Innovate to Succeed Programme’ at St John’s Innovation Centre in Cambridge to become the NNEdPro Global Centre for Nutrition and Health (2016-22), a multi-award-winning, interdisciplinary, and international think-tank. Since its inception, NNEdPro has received co-hosting support from the Cambridge Institute of Public Health (2008-10), the MRC Elsie Widdowson Laboratory (2010-18) and the British Dietetic Association (2008-22). Over this period, NNEdPro experienced extensive growth and finally restructured in July 2022 to become the NNEdPro Global Institute for Food, Nutrition and Health , a social enterprise incorporating the functions of an independent research organisation, education and training centre, and providing advisory services, all of which draw from an over 18-year track record of excellence in thought leadership. Read more about our history here . Anchored at St John’s Innovation Centre in Cambridge (UK), which hosts our corporate office, we operate virtually across borders, bringing together over 1000 international collaborators from more than 80 countries and convening ten regional networks across six continents . Our corporate office provides a close working interface with the University of Cambridge, whilst our partner journal office is hosted in the BMJ publishing group in London, England. Additionally, our partner laboratory office is hosted at Ulster University in Northern Ireland and our strategy office is located in Dundee, Scotland. Our Virtual Core team of around 80 highly qualified professionals works seamlessly to undertake social impact projects alongside world-class research, including trials, data science and evidence synthesis, whilst also developing innovative educational models for capacity building. We also offer a wide range of education and training courses, including our flagship Summer School in Applied Human Nutrition as well as continuing professional development opportunities, which include our annual International Summit in Nutrition and Health . Since our inception, we have competed successfully to receive support from several UK Government agencies, including the National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) and the UK Health Departments, the Medical Research Council (MRC), Innovate UK, the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC), the Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) and UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). We are a member of multiple UKRI-supported research consortia, including the GCRF Cambridge TIGR2ESS Group , BBSRC Reading Food Biosystems Group , ESRC Cambridge DTP Group , GCRF Surrey India Group and the GCRF Ulster Latin America Safe Water Group . We have also regularly received competitive funding from several Non-Government and Non-Profit agencies both in the UK and internationally. Across our projects and initiatives, we work in close collaborative partnership with a wide range of academic institutions (including the University of Cambridge since 2008 and Ulster University since 2009) and specialist organisations (including the British Dietetic Association since 2008 and the Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior since 2009) bringing together over a hundred international R&D collaborations. Read more about our key strategic collaborations and partnerships here . From the time of our 10th Anniversary, we have successfully founded several subsidiary organisations: Bhavishya Shakti: The Mobile Teaching Kitchen (MTK) International Initiative ; BMJ Nutrition, Prevention and Health (BMJ NPH) ; The International Academy of Nutrition Educators (IANE) and its associated International Knowledge Application Network-hub in Nutrition (iKANN) ; The International Food and Nutrition (TIFN) Trust; the CREATE Global Leadership Academy ; and the CREATE Centre for Population Health, Resilience & Sustainability . NNEdPro is primarily responsible for the strategic management of these partner initiatives which link to our overall mission. Read more about our mission, vision and aims here . Our work has been consistently recognised by numerous awards of national and international significance: 2026 FDF Industry Awards: Mobile Teaching Kitchen 2024 EIT-EU Proof of Concept Award: Mobile Teaching Kitchen 2023 Finalist: The Glenmark Nutrition Awards 2022 SNEB Nutrition Education Program Impact Award 2021 University of Cambridge Vice Chancellor’s Awards 2019 Highly Commended, Emerald Interdisciplinary Research Awards 2018 Joint Recipient Global Challenges Award 2017 ESPEN-MNI International Winner 2017 BMA Charities Award 2016 Finalist & Runner-Up: BMJ Education Team of the Year Awards 2015 Complete Nutrition Outstanding Achievement Award 2013 BMA Josephine Lansdell Award 2025 IMPACT REPORT Target 2030: Food and Nutrition Policy - From Human to Planetary Health Published December 2025 An 'A to Z' of NNEdPro's activities, outputs and expertise from the last 17 years. Archive 2018 Overview 2019 Overview 2020 Overview 2021 Overview 2022 Overview 2023 Overview 2024 Overview GOVERNANCE INFORMATION NNEdPro Global Institute for Food, Nutrition and Health is an independent not-for-profit social enterprise, registered as a company limited by guarantee, entitled: NEED FOR NUTRITION EDUCATION/INNOVATION PROGRAMME (NNEDPRO) & CAMBRIDGE RESEARCH, EDUCATION AND TRAINING ENTERPRISE (CREATE) . 'NNEDPRO-CREATE' is the legal holder of the registered international trademark of NNEdPro and its associated intellectual property. The NNEdPro Global Institute also works under partnership agreements with three other legal entities in the UK, which are registered with the Charity Commission (and their devolved equivalents) for the purposes of jointly administering grants and charitable funding relating to research and education projects. These entities are: - Ulster University - Lord Rana Foundation Charitable Trust - The International Food and Nutrition Trust C.I.C.

NNEdPro Global Institute for Food, Nutrition and Health is an award-winning interdisciplinary think-tank, building upon 10 years of nutrition education, research and innovation. Join us in Malta 12th international Summit on food, nutrition & health Human Skills, Artificial Intelligence and Global Challenges From Ethics and Implementation to Inequalities 23-25 November 2026 | University of Malta & Virtual Founded in Cambridge (UK) in 2008 and directed by Professor Sumantra (Shumone) Ray , the NNEdPro Global Institute for Food, Nutrition and Health, along with its partner initiatives seeks to advance and implement food and nutrition knowledge for health and society. Our aim is to improve nutrition-related health outcomes by training professionals, strengthening research, implementing solutions and addressing inequalities, in line with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals . Together, through cutting-edge action-oriented research, training, and interdisciplinary partnerships, we can improve food and health systems – from production through to consumption, and beyond into frontline healthcare – focusing on equitable access to knowhow at all levels, to change behaviours and facilitate sustainable improvements in global nutrition. Check out our latest Impact Report and join us in shaping the future - your support makes a difference! Proudly working with let's end malnutrition by 2030 OUR TOP OFFERINGS The Mobile Teaching Kitchen International Initiative The NNEdPro Mobile Teaching Kitchen International Initiative empowers vulnerable community members by teaching skills such as culinary nutrition education and microenterprise. It aims to enhance the health and wellbeing as well as address the economic challenges of women, children and families, including those at risk of nutritional deficiencies. LEARN MORE DONATE forum for democratising food & nutrition: A Knowledge & Advocacy Initiative Following the resounding success of our 2024 Summit on Democratising and Decolonising Food & Nutrition, attended in person by over 500 delegates and supported by a vast number of global and regional stakeholders, we are pleased to announce the creation of a knowledge and advocacy forum dedicated to progressing the actions arising from this highly impactful Summit. LEARN MORE DONATE Global Nutrition Observatory for Medical Education (GNOME) Initiative The Global Nutrition Observatory for Medical Education (GNOME) initiative aims to act as a global platform to gather evidence, strengthen regional networks and drive policy change so that nutrition education becomes an integral part of medical training worldwide. LEARN MORE DONATE BMJ NUTRITION, PREVENTION & HEALTH A peer-reviewed journal publishing high-quality research on the role of nutrition in disease prevention, health promotion, and policy impact. Read More > ADVISORY SERVICES To provide independent, evidence-informed advisory and consulting support to organisations across health, education, food systems, and policy, translating nutrition science into practical, scalable solutions for real-world impact. Read More > DATA SCIENCE AND EVIDENCE SyNtHESIS HUB A hub for advancing research literacy and analytical skills through tailored training, collaborative projects, and evidence-based insights for informed decision-making in nutrition and health. Read More > foundation certificate in applied human nutrition An intensive programme equipping professionals with evidence-based knowledge and practical skills in nutrition science, research, and policy to drive global health impact. Read More > INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY OF NUTRITION EDUCATORS A global network supporting professionals in advancing nutrition education, leadership, and research to improve health outcomes worldwide. Read More > human nutrition intervention studies To offer expert support, guiding organisations in designing, implementing, and evaluating evidence-based strategies to improve dietary behaviours, health outcomes, and nutrition policies. Read More > NNEdpro in the news our numbers +28,800 Followers across all social media platforms. +24,000 People served annually by our base Mobile Teaching Kitchen. +315 Alumni of our flagship summer school & foundation certificate training. 100 S Professionals receiving specialised training in nutrition and health every year. +500 In person registrants for our 2024 International Summit and many more online. +350 Invitations to deliver academic teaching & scientific presentations. our publications +240 Peer-reviewed journal papers directly led by our projects. +70 Scientific articles for knowledge dissemination. +13 Textbooks and chapter contributions. 2025 IMPACT REPORT Target 2030: Food and Nutrition Policy - From Human to Planetary Health Published December 2025 APPEAL: 18 years of impact. One shared goal: a world where nutrition shapes policy and saves lives. We can't do it without you. Back our crowdfunding campaign today and help NNEdPro reach Target 2030. Donate Now - every pound counts. Establishment of a Scottish hub NNEdPro has an established and growing presence in Scotland, building on longstanding roots in clinical and public health nutrition and strengthened by the opening of our strategy office in Dundee. Since then, we have developed a strong regional network, delivered impactful community programmes through the Mobile Teaching Kitchen, and formed strategic partnerships with leading academic, community, and policy organisations. From large-scale events such as the 11th International Summit on Food, Nutrition and Health to local culinary education initiatives reaching over a thousand community members, our work in Scotland reflects a commitment to collaboration, innovation, and sustainable impact, with plans to further expand our reach and contribution in the years ahead. Learn more about our Scottish hub here . Latest CONTENT Better Food, Better Mood: Supporting Mental Health Through Nutrition Across the Lifespan Nutrition, Mental Wellbeing and the Voices That Should Shape Our Response Author: Dr Katharine Martyn Reviewed and edited by: Gerald Cheruiyot Every year on 10 October, World Mental Health Day provides an opportunity to pause and reflect on how we support mental wellbeing. This year's theme, lived experiences heard: real voices, real change, calls for people with lived experience of mental health conditions to help shape the policies, services and decisions that affect th From Pill to Practice: What Will GLP-1s Mean for the Future of Weight Management? Author: Gerald Cheruiyot Reviewed by: Sarah Anderson, Professor Sumantra (Shumone) Ray Who’s going to dominate the race in the health field? It may not simply be those who develop the next breakthrough therapy. It may be those willing to invest in the research needed to understand the whole picture. Prof Sumantra Ray, Chief Scientist at the NNEdPro Global Institute for Food, Nutrition and Health, recently joined TRT World's Roundtable, hosted by Enda Brady, for a wide-rangi Designing the Dietary Journey: Translating Personalised Nutrition Science and Culinary Engineering into User Experience Author: Rishi Khiroya Reviewed by: Sarah Armes, Sarah Anderson Based on the IANE webinar presented by Jaroslav Guzanic Culinary education is often reduced to recipes and technique, yet a recent IANE webinar presented by research chef and culinary educator, Jaroslav Guzanic, suggested there is far more to the story. The session explored how sensory science, design thinking, and precision cooking can reshape the way culinary skills are taught and understood. Rather than treatin read our blogs read our articles & Newsletters Partner initiatives founded by the NNEdPro Global Institute for Food, Nutrition and Health Global Nutrition [Health & Disease]

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 board of directors Directorial Executive GROUP *Prof Sumantra Ray RNutr Executive Director | Chair | Chief Scientist **Saeeda Ahmed Director of Global Enterprise & Climate Resilience **Xingang Wang Director of Innovative Financing and Corporate Strategy | Treasurer **Matheus Abrantes Director of Operations & Enterprise | COO Dr Kathy Martyn RN, RNutr Director of Research, Skills & Impact (Co-EiC of BMJ NPH in UK) ***Prof Pauline Douglas RD Director of Educational Innovation & Ethics (Senior Faculty of UU in UK) + Non-Executive Members and/or SAC Co-Chairs and/or Honorary Presidential Officers by individual invitation as and when needed. Directorial Non-Executive GROUP Dr Rajna Golubić Full Director (Academic) Dr Anand Ahankari Associate Director (Research, Strategy, and Partnerships) Dr Celia Laur Associate Director (Academic) Dr Federica Amati Associate Director (Academic) Dr Dominic Crocombe Associate Director (Academic) Associate Professor Jimmy Louie Associate Director (Academic) ****Dr Marjorie Lima do Vale Associate Director (Academic & Operations) Dr Samyyia Ashraf Associate Director (Enterprise & Organisational Development) Chef Jaroslav Guzanic Associate Director (Enterprise) Sucheta Mitra Associate Director (Development) Dr Alan Flanagan Assistant Director (Academic) Dr Breanna Lepre Assistant Director (Academic) Dr Shivani Bhat Assistant Director (Academic) Directorial emeritus group ***Prof Dan del Rio Emeritus Director (Scientific) ***Dr Minha Rajput-Ray Emeritus Director (Medical) Dr Martin Kohlmeier Emeritus BMJ NPH Editor in Chief Advisory & Steering Committees * Company director. ** Persons with significant control. *** Former company director. **** Currently on leave of absence. The Directors work closely with a series of advisory and steering committees which support governance functions across the organisation. The roles of Directors and persons with significant control for NNEdPro are mirrored in its sister organisation, Bhavishya Shakti Global Limited.

Upcoming nutrition education events @ NNEdPro Global Centre for Nutrition and Health 2026 Events Calendar Past Events Past Events' Blogs upcoming events Wed 04 Nov Scientific Advances Symposium - 12th International Summit Satellite Event / Ulster University Learn more 04 Nov 2026, 10:00 – 17:00 Ulster University +1 more Mon 09 Nov Global South Symposium - 12th International Summit Satellite Event / Tec de Monterrey, Mexico City & Online Learn more 09 Nov 2026, 12:00 – 16:00 GMT-6 Tec de Monterrey, Mexico City & Online +35 more Mon 23 Nov Pre-Conference Special Symposium - Global Priorities for Nutrition and Health in the Post-AI Era / University of Malta (Valletta Campus) Learn more 23 Nov 2026, 11:30 – 12:20 University of Malta (Valletta Campus), Valletta, Malta See All Mon 23 Nov 12th International Summit on Food, Nutrition & Health / University of Malta (Valletta Campus) Learn more 23 Nov 2026, 13:00 CET – 25 Nov 2026, 13:00 CET University of Malta (Valletta Campus), Valletta, Malta Human Skills, Artificial Intelligence and Global Challenges: From Ethics and Implementation to Inequalities +86 more Wed 25 Nov Post-Conference Special Symposium - Redefining Nutrition and Health in a Post-GLP World / University of Malta (Valletta Campus) Learn more 25 Nov 2026, 14:00 – 16:00 University of Malta (Valletta Campus), Valletta, Malta See All Wed 25 Nov The Mobile Teaching Kitchen Meets Malta: Aligning AI and Human-Centred Culinary Experience / Institute of Tourism Studies Learn more 25 Nov 2026, 17:30 – 20:30 Institute of Tourism Studies, ITS Block A, Aviation Park, Aviation Avenue, Ħal Luqa LQA, Ħal Luqa 9023, Malta Thu 17 Dec Global Youth Symposium / University Hall Learn more 17 Dec 2026, 10:00 – 11:30 University Hall, University Hall, Kennedy Gardens, St Andrews KY16 9DL, UK The theme of “Do You Care About Water? Global Water Security in the Age of AI and How We Are Affected” provides the opportunity to explore current and pressing water security, food security and human health. See All Thu 22 Apr Foundation Certificate and Summer School in Applied Human Nutrition / Cambridge Learn more 22 Apr 2027, 11:00 – 23 Apr 2027, 17:00 Cambridge, Cambridge, UK October 2026 - Dates TBC International Policy Dialogues - 12th International Summit Satellite Symposia / Virtual Event Learn more October 2026 - Dates TBC Virtual Event +6 more December 2026 - Date TBC Climate Change Symposium - 12th International Summit Satellite Event / Hybrid - Brazil: Location is TBC Learn more December 2026 - Date TBC Hybrid - Brazil: Location is TBC +2 more May 2026 (tbc) Building a More Resilient India / Location is TBD Details May 2026 (tbc) Location is TBD NNEdPro Global Institute is proud to present a Satellite Event focused on building a more resilient India via expert-led masterclasses in nutrition-sensitive policy development. +14 more

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.

Upcoming nutrition education events @ NNEdPro Global Centre for Nutrition and Health 2026 Events Calendar Upcoming Events Past Events' Blogs past events Thu 10 Sept International Awards Symposium - 12th International Summit Satellite Event / Bern University of Applied Sciences BFH Details 10 Sept 2026, 13:00 – 19:30 CEST Bern University of Applied Sciences BFH, Schwarztorstrasse 48, Bern Join us for the NNEdPro-IANE International Awards Symposium followed by the MTK Chefs Table. +23 more Fri 07 Aug Masterclass Symposium: Emerging Practice Pattern in Cardiometabolic Diseases / Virtual Registration Details 07 Aug 2026, 10:00 – 16:00 GMT+5:30 Virtual Registration Join us for Masterclass Symposium 2026, jointly organised by NNEdPro Global Institute for Food, Nutrition and Health, the Department of Medicine, IPGMER & SSKM Hospital, Kolkata, and the Indian Association of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (IAPEN). See All Thu 30 Jul Annual CREATE Academy Training Programme: Visualising the Future of Leadership in Education / Virtual Registrations Available Details 30 Jul 2026, 14:00 – 17:00 GMT+5:30 Virtual Registrations Available The Punjab–Delhi Launch of the Annual CREATE Academy Training Programme +25 more Mon 20 Jul Global North Symposium - 12th International Summit Satellite Event / Greenwood Theatre, Guy's Campus Details 20 Jul 2026, 10:15 – 17:30 BST Greenwood Theatre, Guy's Campus, 55 Weston St, London SE1 3RA, UK +53 more Thu 04 Jun Culinary Nutrition Symposium / Bern University of Applied Sciences Details 04 Jun 2026, 09:10 – 17:30 CEST Bern University of Applied Sciences, Schwarztorstrasse 48 3007 Bern Join us on June 4th for a full-day symposium at the Bern University of Applied Sciences (BFH), bringing together leading voices in the growing field of culinary nutrition. Virtual attendance also available! Mon 18 May MTK Conclave 2026 / Amity University Kolkata Details 18 May 2026, 13:00 – 17:00 GMT+5:30 Amity University Kolkata, Major Arterial Road, AA II, Newtown, Kadampukur, West Bengal 700135, India Learning from Past Decades: From Practice to Policy Thu 23 Apr Foundation Certificate and Summer School in Applied Human Nutrition / Cambridge Details 23 Apr 2026, 11:00 – 24 Apr 2026, 17:00 Cambridge, Cambridge, UK +37 more Wed 22 Apr Food Security and Sustainable Food Systems: Interdisciplinary Perspectives from Law, Economics and Nutrition / Johnson Room Details 22 Apr 2026, 11:00 – 16:00 Johnson Room, St John's Innovation Centre, Cowley Rd, Milton, Cambridge CB4 0WS, UK Please note that this event is by invitation only. +15 more Sat 13 Dec St Andrews Satellite Event on Medical Nutrition Education / University of St Andrews Details 13 Dec 2025, 14:30 – 17:00 GMT University of St Andrews, St Andrews KY16 9AJ, UK +64 more Sat 13 Dec Global Youth Essay Competition & Festival of Ideas / St Leonards School Details 13 Dec 2025, 09:00 – 13:00 GMT St Leonards School, The Pends, St Andrews KY16 9QJ, UK We are pleased to invite schools and individuals to participate in the Youth Essay Competition as part of the 11th International Summit titled: ’Food and Nutrition Policy: From Human to Planetary Health’’. +10 more Fri 12 Dec Culinary Ecology: A Hands-On Cooking Experience / Dundee International Women's Centre Details 12 Dec 2025, 17:30 – 21:30 GMT Dundee International Women's Centre, Unit 9B, Manhattan Works, Dundonald St, Dundee DD3 7PY, UK An immersive 4-hands culinary masterclass grounded in traditional ecological knowledge and climate-resilient foodways led by Chef Jaroslav Guzanic and the Ristolab team. See All Thu 11 Dec Gala Tartan Dinner / Dundee & Angus College Details 11 Dec 2025, 19:00 – 23:00 Dundee & Angus College, Gardyne Rd, Broughty Ferry, Dundee DD5 1NY, UK +1 more Wed 10 Dec 11th International Summit on Food, Nutrition & Health / Dundee & St Andrews, Scotland, UK Details 10 Dec 2025, 13:00 GMT – 13 Dec 2025, 13:00 GMT Dundee & St Andrews, Scotland, UK We are thrilled to announce the 11th International Summit under the theme “Target 2030: Food and Nutrition Policy - From Human to Planetary Health”. Join us to exchange ideas, forge collaborations, and shape the future of food and nutrition policy for a healthier planet. +251 more Mon 24 Nov Belem Satellite Event on Food Security & Sustainability / Belém Details 24 Nov 2025, 18:00 – 22:00 Belém, Av. Serzedelo Corrêa, 15 - Nazaré, Belém - PA, 66025-240, Brazil This engaging session addresses critical themes in global food security and sustainability, with regional and international insights. +90 more Tue 11 Nov Nairobi Satellite Event on Strengthening Food Systems, Nutrition & Health: Through Availability and Access / Virtual Details 11 Nov 2025, 14:00 – 17:00 GMT+3 Virtual +68 more Wed 05 Nov Ulster Satellite Event on Precision Nutrition / Room H215, Coleraine Campus Details 05 Nov 2025, 09:30 – 17:00 GMT Room H215, Coleraine Campus, Ulster University, Cromore Rd, Coleraine BT52 1SA, UK This expanded symposium features morning and afternoon sessions focused on cutting-edge research and practice in Precision Nutrition. +105 more Tue 28 Oct Mobile Teaching Kitchen Workshops at St. David’s Centre / St Andrews Details 28 Oct 2025, 16:00 – 29 Oct 2025, 20:00 St Andrews, 23 Albany Park, St Andrews KY16 8BP, UK +14 more Mon 28 Jul Kuala Lumpur Satellite Event on Nutrition, Disease Prevention and Systems Thinking / Kuala Lumpur Details 28 Jul 2025, 14:00 – 17:00 GMT+8 Kuala Lumpur, Jalan Raja Muda Abdul Aziz, 50300 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia NNEdPro Global Institute is pleased to collaborate with Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) to host a special Satellite Event in Malaysia, focusing on advancing food and nutrition sciences and preventative medicine, as part of the 11th NNEdPro-IANE International Summit on Food, Nutrition & Health. +72 more Load More

< Regional Networks page nnedpro-iane Middle East and Central Asia regional network Current Activities The NNEdPro-IANE Middle East and Central Asia Regional Network is a collaboration of dietitians, doctors, academics, and professional associations across mainland Europe. It was formed by merging the Middle East Regional Network (launched on 17 December 2020) with the Central Asia segment of the Central South & South East Asia Regional Network in March 2023 to better align the work within those regions. And, while some regions will continue to work on individual initiatives, the overall network aims to strengthen the European nutrition workforce, promoting interactions between nutrition professionals and other health professionals. The network currently has representation in the following countries: Kazakhstan Saudi Arabia UAE (Dubai) Qatar Key Aims Facilitate the spread and scale of existing nutrition knowledge, experiences, standards, and evidence-informed interventions across the region. Support the strengthening of nutrition competence and confidence in the healthcare workforce through education and training opportunities. Facilitate the spread and scale of existing ways to empower underserved communities and diverse populations in nutrition and health. Facilitate knowledge sharing related to food security, food safety, food waste, agriculture, and environmental sustainability. CO- LeAds Ahlam El Shikieri Network Co-Lead Mei Yen Chan Network Co-Lead members Abdullah Mawas (UK & Ireland Representative) Annalisa Terranegra (Middle East Representative) Arzoo Malhotra (Middle East Representative) Celine Tabche (Middle East Representative) Falak Zeb (Middle East Representative) Hala El Shafi (Middle East Representative) Lisa Sharkey (Middle East Representative) Kennia Doncato (Middle East Representative) Maha Aljar (Saudi Arabia Representative) Majed AbuKhader (Oman Representative) Maryam Matar (UAE Representative) Meis Moukayed (Middle East Representative) Mohd Azzam Kayasseh (Middle East Representative) Neeru Sood (Middle East Representative) Norbert Goldfield (Middle East Representative) Nouira Mohamed Salah (UK & Ireland Representative) Ramachandran Subramanian (Middle East Representative) Riad M Mahfouz (Middle East Representative) S. M. Faheem (Middle East Representative) Sally Ayyad (Middle East Representative) Salman Rawaf (Middle East Representative) Seta Tutundjian (Middle East Representative) Shaikha Al Abduljabbar (Middle East Representative) Shakila Banu (India Representative) Sharifa Alblooshi (Middle East Representative) Showkat Nabi Rather (Middle East Representative) Sonigitu Asibong Ekpe (NNEdPro Representative) Tahra El Obeid (Middle East Representative) Yasmine Haddad (Middle East Representative) Yousif Alhosani (Middle East Representative) Terms of Reference Coming soon.

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. NNEdPro translates evidence into practice by building capacity, enabling collaboration, and connecting stakeholders to drive sustainable nutrition impact. 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.

The Nutrition Implementation Coalition The Nutrition Implementation Coalition (NIC) was a collaborative group established in 2019 by NNEdPro Global Institute for Food, Nutrition and Health, Nutritank, ERimNN and Culinary Medicine UK. It brought together organisations with a variety of educational, professional and research expertise, all sharing a common vision: to advocate for improved nutrition education for healthcare professionals and to bridge the gap between knowledge and practice. This aimed to strengthen the ability of doctors, nurses, and health and social care professionals to deliver effective nutrition care. “We believe better nutrition educated health and social care workforce improves patient outcomes and holds benefit for population health.“ The coalition combined its collective efforts, passion and expertise to: Research and develop strategies and resources to improve nutrition education for all healthcare professionals. Influence stakeholders to implement evidence-based nutrition care within training, increasing the nutrition capacity of the medical, health and social care workforce. aims The coalition aimed to realise its vision of a future with stronger nutrition integration in healthcare through the following objectives: Increasing the focus on nutrition education within healthcare curricula. Supporting the inclusion of assessment to ensure a minimum standard of nutrition knowledge and practice. Providing advice and resources to support curriculum developers where needed. coalition infographic RESOURCES Infographic: Time for Nutrition in Medical Education Paper: Time for Nutrition in Medical Education CN Article: Accelerating Nutrition Capacity Building for UK Doctors and Health Professionals Presentation: The Nutrition Implementation Coalition Useful Educational Resources Blog: A 13-year journey towards implementing improved medical nutrition education in the UK and beyond Note: Whilst NNEdPro worked with and collaborated on projects with each of the coalition organisations across nutrition, health, and related educational initiatives, it was not involved in reviewing all content produced by individual organisations unless explicitly stated. As such, the organisation remains proud of the collaborative work delivered but cannot endorse the accuracy or quality of all outputs or statements from individual organisations outside of formally stated joint projects. steering committee Kathy Martyn Principal Advisor Sumantra Ray Co-Convenor Ebiambu Agwara Co-Convenor Wanja Nyaga Co-ordination Matheus Abrantes Co-ordination Iain Broadley Nutritank Vince Kelly Culinary Medicine UK Elaine MacAninch ERimNN & CMUK Organisation Representatives Ally Jaffee Nutritank Breanna Lepre NNEdPro Abhinav Bhansali Culinary Medicine UK Sumi Baruah Culinary Medicine UK Rupy Aujla Culinary Medicine UK Pauline Douglas NNEdPro Minha Rajput-Ray NNEdPro Shivani Bhat NNEdPro

nnedpro-iane Regional Networks Good nutrition is at the foundation of good health. We see healthcare and public health practitioners as key knowledge brokers that can promote nutrition to achieve better public health. To do this, NNEdPro in collaboration with IANE convenes regional networks across six continents and currently has members in 80 countries. The Regional Networks are overseen by the Virtual Core . Please note: Membership in our Regional Networks is voluntary and based on where members are currently active. Network coverage may vary, and not all areas within a region may be represented. Click on parts of the map to read more about our regional networks. Australia & New Zealand Canada Europe India & South Asia Latin America Middle East & Central Asia Pan-Africa (including Morocco) South East & East Asia United Kingdom & Ireland United States IKANN25 CROSS-CUTTING THEMES / ACTIVITIES In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic over 2020-22, we supported the following survey initiatives across all regional networks: The Language of Communicating Nutrition and Impact (LOCNI) – this will involve the translation of our 10-point guide on nutrition and COVID-19 into multiple languages evaluating the added impact of using linguistically adapted nutrition education resources Global Food and Nutrition Insecurity Survey (GFNIS): To develop a global pandemic impact picture around agri-food and health systems, GFNIS involved a semi-qualitative assessment of acute food and nutrition insecurity due to COVID-19 through a sample survey of regional network members as advocates for nutrition and health. The abstract can be found here . COVID19 Microsite Nutrition & COVID19 Across regional networks, our Education and Training Centre facilitates: the Summer School in Applied Human Nutrition the annual International Summit on Food, Nutrition and Health the International Academy of Nutrition Educators (IANE) and E-learning initiatives. Cross-Cutting Network Themes: Nutrition Education for Healthcare Professionals Featured Example : The NEPHELP (Nutrition Education Policy for Health Practice) model seeks to change the default status of nutrition education within health systems by strengthening the nutrition workforce in each region. The original NEPHELP initiative was developed in the UK, while adaptations of NEPHELP are now envisioned across regional networks internationally. From 2025, this has been superseded by the GNOME initiative . Empowering Underserved Communities in Nutrition and Health Featured Example : The Mobile Teaching Kitchen (MTK) model seeks to empower marginalised community members to become culinary health educators by bringing together change drivers, from medical and nutritional personnel to lay volunteers and NGOs, all invested in reducing nutritional inequities for better health. The original MTK initiative was developed in India, with adaptations of the MTK are now planned across regional networks internationally. Responsible Science Communication for Health and Resilience Featured Example : Commencing in 2026, in collaboration with the Italian Embassy in London , we are co-creating and organising a series of scientific roundtable meetings to build consensus on the role of a ‘Scientific Forum for Advancement of Mediterranean Diet Knowledge for Human Health ’. This work will enable all partners to showcase their ongoing commitment and existing Mediterranean Diet and Food-related initiatives, highlighting the shared dedication to advancing knowledge in this critical area. Cross-cutting Network Activities: Encouraging interprofessional and interdisciplinary collaboration Development of research and innovation projects Raising awareness through advocacy campaigns Delivery of scientific webinars and presentations Delivery of education sessions

Nutrition & COVID-19 Evidence Tracker Last updated on 14/03/2022 Further Info via iKANN Portal Anchor 5 NUTRITION RESEARCH Local Provision Dietary Diversity Public Messaging Food Transport Food Affordability Food Culture Region Specific Food Availability Food Access Health promotion Nutrition & Immunity Nutrition through the Life Cycle Food Equity Micronutrient Status Metabolic Health Dietary Diversity High-risk Groups Advice for Clinicians Nutrition Screening Nutrition Guidelines Early detection Early intervention Multimodal Rehabilitation Disability limitation and rehabilitation You can click on the boxes below to be redirected to the content: Tertiary Prevention Secondary Prevention Food and Nutrition Security Food Production Nutrient Quality Food Environment Primary Prevention Food Choices Diet and Lifestyle Patterns Nutritional Status Nutrition and Health Outcomes Nutrition and Disease Recovery Wider Determinants of Diet, Nutrition and Health Higher Levels of Data (>20) Moderate Levels of Data (11-20) Lower Levels of Data (<10) Note: Data refers to published peer-reviewed journal papers Food and Nutrition Security Food Production Nutrient Quality Food Environment Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) Policy Tools Joint statement by ILO, FAO, IFAD and WHO Impact of COVID-19 on people's livelihoods, their health and our food systems. United Nations (UN) Food Systems & Nutrition Responses Updated Covid-19 Global Humanitarian Response EAT Advisory Board No Protection from Pandemics Unless we Fix our Food Systems Anchor 1 Primary Prevention Food Choices Diet & Lifestyle Patterns Read More Influence of Body Mass Index on Eating Habits and Food Choice Determinants Among Brazilian Women During the COVID-19 Pandemic Impact of COVID-19 Lockdown in Eating Disorders: A Multicentre Collaborative International Study Institute for Fiscal Studies: The dietary impact of the COVID-19 pandemic Olfactory and Gustatory Dysfunction in COVID-19: A Global Bibliometric and Visualized Analysis Using Social Media to Promote School Nutrition Programs During the COVID-19 Pandemic Anchor 2 Secondary Prevention Nutritional Status Nutrition & Health Outcomes BMJ-Nutrition, Prevention & Health Publications relating to COVID-19 Zinc as nutritional intervention and prevention measure for COVID–19 disease Dietary micronutrients in the wake of COVID-19: an appraisal of evidence with a focus on high-risk groups and preventative healthcare Responsibility for vitamin D supplementation of elderly care home residents in England: falling through the gap between medicine and food No evidence that vitamin D is able to prevent or affect the severity of COVID-19 in individuals with European ancestry: a Mendelian randomisation study of open data Temporal variations in the severity of COVID-19 illness by race and ethnicity COVID-19 illness in relation to sleep and burnout Modest effects of dietary supplements during the COVID-19 pandemic: insights from 445 850 users of the COVID-19 Symptom Study app) Association between severity of COVID-19 symptoms and habitual food intake in adult outpatients Serious vitamin D deficiency in healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic Critical Illness Evaluation of Nutrition Risk and Its Association With Mortality Risk in Severely and Critically Ill COVID-19 Patients Specific nutritional and metabolic characteristics of COVID-19 persistent critically ill patients Nutritional Care for Patients with COVID-19 Requiring Intensive Care (2021) Nutrition guidelines for critically ill adults admitted with COVID-19: Is there consensus Low muscle mass in COVID-19 critically-ill patients: Prognostic significance and surrogate markers for assessment Nutritional Assessment BMC Critical Care: Persistent hypermetabolism and longitudinal energy expenditure in critically ill patients with COVID-19 Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: Effects of Micronutrients or Conditional Amino Acids on COVID-19-Related Outcomes: An Evidence Analysis Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition: Challenges of Maintaining Optimal Nutrition Status in COVID‐19 Patients in Intensive Care Settings Nutritional status assessment in patients with Covid-19 after discharge from the intensive care unit Increased nutrition risk at admission is associated with longer hospitalization in children and adolescents with COVID-19 Micronutrients Journal of the American Medical Association: Effect of a Single High Dose of Vitamin D3 on Hospital Length of Stay in Patients With Moderate to Severe COVID-19 Nutrition and immunity: lessons for COVID-19 Nutritional risk of vitamin D, vitamin C, zinc, and selenium deficiency on risk and clinical outcomes of COVID-19: A narrative review Iron metabolism in infections: Focus on COVID-19 Increased risk for COVID-19 in patients with vitamin D deficiency Selenium deficiency is associated with mortality risk from Covid-19 Seasonal UV exposure and vitamin D: Association with the dynamics of COVID-19 transmission in Europe Metabolic Disease Cell Metabolism: Association of Blood Glucose Control and Outcomes in COVID-19 Could Insulin Resistance Mediate the Severity of COVID-19 infection? Frontiers: Diet, Inflammation & Nutritional Status Interrelations between COVID-19 and other disorders Lancet: Negative impact of the first COVID-19 lockdown upon health-related behaviours and psychological wellbeing in people living with severe and complex obesity in the UK NHS England: Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes and COVID-19 related mortality in England: a whole population study NHS England: Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes and COVID-19 related mortality in England: a cohort study in people with diabetes Prevention and management of COVID-19 among patients with diabetes: An appraisal of the literature Letters Editorial: Weight loss, malnutrition, and cachexia in COVID-19: facts and numbers Future nutrient-dense diets rich in vitamin D: a new insight toward the reduction of adverse impacts of viral infections similar to COVID-19 Royal College of Physicians (RCP): Nutritional status and COVID-19: an opportunity for lasting change? Research Registry Clinical Nutrition Research and the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Scoping Review of the ASPEN COVID-19 Task Force on Nutrition Research Vitamin D & Covid-19 UK BIoBank COVID-19 Hub Vitamin D for COVID-19: real-time meta-analysis of 75 studies Vitamin D supplementation for the treatment of COVID‐19: a living systematic review Anchor 3 Tertiary Prevention Nutrition & Disease Recovery Guidelines Organisations BDA: Nutrition Home Rehab After Critical Illness BDA: Nutrition Hospital Rehab After Critical Illness BDA: Your COVID Recovery Programme EFAD: Rehabilitation Papers Nutrients: A review of nutrition support guidelines for patients recovering from COVID-19 A Review of Nutrition Support Guidelines for Individuals with or Recovering from COVID-19 in the Community BMJ: Returning to physical activity after covid-19 Strategies to ensure continuity of nutritional care in patients with COVID-19 infection on discharge from hospital: A rapid review Journal Articles Impact of COVID-19 on nutritional status during the first wave of the pandemic Long-Term Evolution of Malnutrition and Loss of Muscle Strength after COVID-19: A Major and Neglected Component of Long COVID-19 Nutritional management of COVID-19 patients in a rehabilitation unit Nutritional Therapy in COVID-19 Management Nutritional status assessment in patients with Covid-19 after discharge from the intensive care unit Recovery Focused Nutritional Therapy across the Continuum of Care: Learning from COVID-19 Vitamin A in Resistance to and Recovery from Infection: Relevance to SARS-CoV2 Print Articles CN Magazine Long‐COVID and Nutrition: In preparation for a novel clinical challenge Guidance from National Bodies UK BAPEN: COVID-19 Malnutrition Pathway NHS: Your COVID Recovery Programme Anchor 4 This page contains a diagram that is only visible on desktop devices, you can still access the other content of this page on a mobile device.