2018 A VERY SUCCESSFUL 13TH CONTINUED NUTRITION EDUCATION SYMPOSIUM (CNE)
Building Capacity and Strengthening Nutrition Knowledge
In collaboration with University of Pretoria, Nelson Mandela University and University of Venda, this year NNIA hosted a very successful 13th continued nutrition education symposium with the theme on “Advancements in Clinical Nutrition – Looking to the Future”
A fully packed programme was dedicated to the science and clinical application of human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) and nutrition.
The programme included several scientific presentations led by international and local subject-matter experts. The CNE is aimed at the following:
- To deliver an interactive programme with views shared by relevant subject-matter experts, to enhance HCP knowledge on HMOs and advancements in clinical nutrition.
- To offer a platform to drive healthcare professional engagement and maintain strong relations with a network of speakers and local universities.
Participants (mainly dieticians) came from different government and private institutions.
Distinguished speakers on the programme were:
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Dr Tim de Maayer |
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Prof. Norman Nyazema |
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Ms Sanja Nel |
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Ms Vanessa Kotze |
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Ms Frances van Schalkwyk |
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Dr Claudia Gray |
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Prof. Elna Buys |
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Dr. Etienne Nel |
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Ms Caida Macdougall |
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Dr. Martin Davis |
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Prof. Di Fang |
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Dr. Martin Bac |
Speaker presentations and the programme is available to view online at www.nestlenutrition
Comments from Attendees
Attendees expressed how much they had benefited from this symposium, as well as highlighting their need to increase their knowledge of HMOs.
