EMERGING FOOD AND NUTRITION CRISIS: Dr. Noel Solomons, Center for Studies of Sensory Impairment, Aging and Metabolism, addresses the audience during a session at the International Congress on Nutrition, Bangkok.
Nestlé had a major presence at this year's International Congress on Nutrition, which took place in Bangkok, Thailand, from 4 to 9 October 2009.
There were two satellite symposia, featuring world-renowned nutrition science and public health experts, on Monday 5th and Wednesday 7th October.
Video webcast - podcast - MP3
Each symposium is now available as on demand video webcast
and as MP3 and podcasts.
Monday 5th October
Title: The Emerging Food and Nutrition Insecurity Crisis: Creating the Bases for a Successful Multi-sector Response
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Panellists:
- Professor Patrick Webb, Associate Dean, Friedman School of Nutrition: Science and Policy, Tufts University, Boston, MA, USA.
- Dr. Prabhu Pingali, Head of Agricultural Policy and Statistics, Agriculture Development Division, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Seattle, WA, USA.
- Dr. Niels Christiansen, Vice President, Nestlé S.A., Vevey, Switzerland
- Dr. Noel Solomons, Center for Studies of Sensory Impairment, Aging and Metabolism, Guatemala
Wednesday 7th October
Title: Nutrient rich foods in improving public health
Panellists:
- Dr. Lindsay Allen, Director of USDA ARS Western Human Nutrition Research Centre, University of California, Davis
- Dr. Annie S Wesley, The Micronutrient Initiative, Canada
- Dr. Professor Sue Horton, Associate Provost, Graduate Studies, and CIGI Chair in Global Health Economics, University of Waterloo, Canada
- Professor Ferdinand Haschke, Nestlé Nutrition Institute
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19th International Congress of Nutrition website