Symposia | Networking Session Information:
• Early Morning Networking Sessions | Booking Essential
— Mentorship networking session:
— Thursday, 3 October 2024 | 07h00 - 08h00
The ADSA Mentorship Networking session is an initiative from the Association for Dietetics in South Africa to facilitate mentorship in South Africa. The value of mentorship in the nutrition fraternity has been confirmed by research and it is the responsibility of the association to promote the profession and support dietitians in their activities. The ADSA mentorship program will be launched before the Congress, and this networking event will be an opportunity for participants who are attending the Congress to meet in person and connect. However, this session is also open to anyone who is keen on learning about mentorship. The session will start with an introduction to the mentorship program and the value of mentorship presented by Ms Gerryts, and a networking activity to facilitate interaction and connection will be facilitated by Dr Venter.
Healthy Conversation Skills:
— Friday, 4 October 2024 | 07h00 - 08h00
Healthy Conversation Skills training is a global recognised training program on how to support patients and clients to make a health behaviour change. This workshop will provide delegates with the opportunity to participate in some of the key activities of the
Healthy Conversation Skills training:
- How to have a constructive conversation
- Introduction to Healthy Conversation Skills philosophy
- Developing exploratory questions
• Symposia | Thursday, 3 October 2024 | 14h50 - 16h50
— Adult Hospital Malnutrition – We have to act now:
This symposium will focus on screening and diagnosing of malnourished adult hospital patients. It will take the form of a discussion on the prevalence and consequences of malnutrition in hospitalised patients. Thereafter international screening and malnutrition diagnostic guidelines will be discussed. Results of a recent study on validation of diagnostic tools in the South African setting will be tabled with a view of discussing the applicability in the local context. Recently identified barriers and enablers to providing adequate nutritional support to malnourished patients will be shared and this will be followed by suggestions for management options in order to implement findings into daily practice.
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— SAAFOST | Food Science & Technology: Are healthy and nutritious food products on the cards?
The symposium will consist of two parts. During the first hour, representatives from food companies will present examples of how Food Science & Technology is used to enable the manufacture of healthy and nutritious food products.
During the second hour, a panel discussion with all the speakers, the Presidents of SAAFoST and ADSA President. The panel will deliberate on the specific topics with interactive participation from the audience.
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— Nutrition in the First 1000 Days:
The Grow Great symposium will probe into the fundamental role of nutrition during the first 1000 days of life, encompassing pregnancy through to early childhood. This session will highlight the profound impact of maternal nutrition on both mother and child, emphasising long-term health benefits. Experts will share best practices for introducing solid foods at 6 months and strategies to foster healthy eating habits in young children. Attendees can look forward to engaging in discussions and practical insights aimed at nurturing healthy futures.
— Scientific writing for Publication - Nutrition Society UK:
Target Audience: Post-graduate students and researchers wishing to gain understanding of writing scientific papers for publication.
This Symposium will provide delegates with an overview on scientific writing, how to get published and how to promote their work after publication.
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