conference of Nutrition Update

Nutrition in chronic diseases: a preventive and therapeutic approach

The conference of Nutrition Update of the University of Navarra are a meeting for health professionals that provide a vision based on the latest research including practical aspects related to nutrition and food that can be applied in the professional internship of the dietitian-nutritionist, pharmacist and other health professionals.

This year, the XIX edition of the conference, has as degree scroll "Nutrition in chronic diseases: a preventive and therapeutic approach " and is focused on the crucial role of nutrition in the prevention and management of chronic diseases.

Pathologies such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes and cancer represent great challenges in public health, but also invaluable opportunities to intervene through nutrition and lifestyle habits. It will be discussed how nutrition, from a preventive and therapeutic approach , can be an important tool to reduce risks and improve quality of life.

Through an inaugural lecture focused mainly on cardiovascular health and two round tables dedicated to diabetes and cancer, the most recent scientific knowledge will be combined with an applied vision where experts will contribute their experience and provide strategies to help healthcare professionals in their work. Thus, the goal of this workshop is exchange of knowledge to continue advancing towards a healthier future.