The 13th National Healthy Life Congress

The 13^th National Healthy Life Congress, organized by our Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, in collaboration with the Gastroenterology Dietitians Association and the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, was held from May 30 to June 2, 2024. The congress aimed to share the latest developments in the field of nutrition and dietetics with alumni.

The symposium emphasized that adequate and balanced nutrition, a fundamental component of healthy life, plays a crucial role in the prevention and treatment of diseases. It was highlighted that the rapidly evolving and changing science facilitates the development of new concepts and treatment methods. The congress featured 53 presentations, 13 conferences, and 9 sector talks across 16 panels.

The topics of the panels are as follows:
Current Evidence on Gut Microbiota
Gut Microbiota Throughout Life
Nutrition and Early Life
Nutrition and Healthy Aging
Multidisciplinary Approach to Sports Injuries
The Sensory Aspect of Nutrition
Cardiometabolic Health
 Current Nutrition in Cancer
 Nutrition Guidelines and Public Health
 Current Evidence on Plant-Based Milk and Fermentation
 Reformulation of Food Products 
 Salt and Health
 Precision Nutrition
 Unspoken Topics
 Food Supplements in Health Promotion
 

The congress, held for the 13th consecutive year, provided the most up-to-date information, treatment methods, and new developments to approximately 1,000 participants.