SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
WASHINGTON — The Council for Responsible Nutrition-International (CRN-I), the global public policy arm of the Council for Responsible Nutrition, is set to host its annual symposium titled “Food Is Medicine: The Role of Nutrition in Extending Healthspan” on Sunday, Sept. 29 at the Maritim Hotel in Dresden, Germany. This prestigious event brings together government officials, academic leaders, and industry stakeholders to explore how nutrition can play a critical role in improving health outcomes and extending the period of life spent in good health.
The symposium will feature renowned speakers from institutions across the world, including Helene M. Langevin, MD, from the National Institutes of Health (NIH); Lynnette Neufeld, PhD of the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Andrew Shao, PhD of ChromaDex; and Gary Williamson, PhD, from Monash University, Melbourne, Australia. Topics of discussion will include the impact of protein-rich diets on muscle function, the potential of dietary phytochemicals to enhance healthspan, and groundbreaking findings on vitamin D from the VITAL and DO-HEALTH trials.
James C. Griffiths, PhD, Senior Vice President of International and Scientific Affairs at CRN, who leads the symposium, emphasized the importance of the symposium's timely focus. "As we face the challenges of an aging population globally, the role of nutrition in promoting healthier, longer lives has never been more crucial. This event is a unique opportunity for leading experts to collaborate and shape science-based policies that can truly impact public health outcomes worldwide."
The day-long event will also include a panel discussion and networking opportunities, culminating in an evening reception. Highlights from the program include:
- The Nutrition Continuum and Whole Person Health – Helene Langevin, MD, National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NIH), USA
- Meals That Move You: The Importance of Protein for Muscle Mass and Function with Age – Daniel Moore, PhD, University of Toronto, Canada
- The Potential for Dietary Phytochemicals to Boost Healthspan – Gary Williamson, PhD, Monash University, Australia
- Vitamin D: Lessons Learned from Mega-Trials VITAL and DO-HEALTH – Heike Bischoff-Ferrari, PhD, University of Zurich, Switzerland
This symposium provides an unparalleled platform for open dialogue and collaborative discussions between policymakers, researchers, and industry leaders, all aimed at driving science-based public health strategies forward.
As in past years, CRN-I will publish a conference report that summarizes the event’s proceedings and highlights key areas of discussion where future actions may be needed.
For more information or to register, visit the CRN-I website.
CRN-I is an international program of the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), the leading trade association for the dietary supplement industry in the USA. CRN-I’s mission is to provide science-based information to regulators, health care professionals and the media, particularly those outside the United States, supporting the safety and benefit of dietary ingredients and dietary/food supplements, and to promote sound nutrition and food safety policies well-grounded in science.