THE NUTRITION SOCIETY OF TAIWAN
Address
School of Nutrition
Chung Shan Medical University
110, Sec.1, Cheng-Kuo N. Rd., Taichung 40201, Taiwan Telephone: +886-4-2471-4143
Fax: +886-4-2471-4143
E-mail:nutrition@nutrition.org.tw
Web:www.nutrition.org.tw
Year established:1974
Number of Members:2233 (active)
Life Members:1285
General Members:880
Student members:68
Executive Council
President: Dr. Chin-Kun Wang
School of Nutrition, Chung Shan Medical University
E-mail:wck@csmu.edu.tw
Secretary General:Dr. Han-Hsin Chang
School of Nutrition, Chung Shan Medical University
E-mail:jhhc@csmu.edu.tw
Deputy Secretary General: Dr. You-Cheng Shen
School of Health Diet and Industry Management
Chung Shan Medical University
E-mail: youcheng@csmu.edu.tw
Deputy Secretary General: Dr.Chia-Feng Kuo
Department of Food Science, Nutrition, and Nutraceutical Biotechnology Shih Chien University
Email: drkuo@mail.usc.edu.tw
Deputy Secretary General:Ms. Pei-Ying Tsai
Lin-Yuan Elementary School
Email:hying114@yahoo.com.tw
Secretary:Ms. Wei-Wen Chen
E-mail: nutrition@nutrition.org.tw
Council members:28
- Chin-Kun Wang, PhD. (Chung Shan Medical University)
Guoo-Shyng Hsu Wang, Ph.D. (Fu-Jen University)
Mei-Ding Gao, Ph.D. (Providence University)
Frances Chang, PhD. (Nutritec-Enjoy Nutrition Center)
Chun-Jung Chen, PhD. (Taipei Medical University)
Min-Su Tzeng, PhD. (Fu-Jen University)
Ling-Jen Tsai, MS. (Changhua Christian Hospital)
Cheau-Jane Peng, MS. (National Cheng Kung University Hospital)
SU-E Guo, MS. (National Cheng Kung University Hospital)
Meng-Chuan Huang, PhD, (Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital)
Wen-Harn Pan, PhD. (National Taiwan University)
Lee-Yan Sheen, PhD. (National Taiwan University)
Ming-Fu Wang, PhD. (Yuanpei University)
Yi-Chia Huang, PhD. (Chung Shan Medical University)
Hsiu-Yueh Su, MS (Taipei Medical University Hospital)
Bi-Fong Lin, PhD. (National Taiwan University)
Huei-Min Chin, MS. (Taipei City Hospital)
Li-Ching Lyu, Ph.D. (National Taiwan Normal University)
Li-E Liu, (Nutritec-Enjoy Nutrition Center)
Mei-Yun Chin, BS. (Municipal Wan Fang Hospital)
Yin-Ching Chan, PhD. (Providence University)
Ming-Jer Shieh, PhD. (Taipei Medical University)
Ching-Jang Huang, PhD. (National Taiwan University)
Shu-Tzu Chen, PhD (Taipei Medical University)
Hui-Rong Lee, MS. (Cathay General Hospital)
Po-Chao Huang, M.D., D.M.Sc.(National Taiwan University)
Yu-Chu Chen, MS (Health Promotion Bureau, Taichung City)
Shih-Yi Huang, PhD. (Taipei Medical University)
2009 Activities
2009.12.19
Renal Nutrition Training Program for Hemodialysis
A series of training courses were designed for dietitians who care hemodialysis patients, towards to the certification of renal nutrition. Evidences have demonstrated a strong correlation between diet therapy and kidney insufficiency and kidney failure. Guidelines and protocols for nutrition support for hemodialysis patients were provided to improve the uniformity among practitioners and upgrade the health status for the patients.
2010 Activities
2010.01.16
Training Program of Nutrition Therapy on Chronic Kidney Disease Lectures were specially planned to provide the essential knowledge for those who care patients with chronic renal dysfunction or failure in various settings, towards to the certification of Renal Nutrition on Chronic Kidney Disease. A large body of evidences has suggested that the significant roles of diet therapy in the treatment of kidney insufficiency and kidney failure. Advance nutrition knowledge was designed to slow the progression of the kidney disease. The changes in medical nutrition therapy and specialized nutrition support are addressed.
2010.02.06
Oncology Nutrition Specialty Training Program
A series of training courses were provided for dietitians who care individuals at risk for, or diagnosed with, any type of malignancy or pre-malignant condition, in a variety of settings, including hospitals, clinics, cancer centers, hospices, or public health institute. The most advanced knowledge based on the latest research results from biomedical studies or clinical trials was conveyed to qualify the practice of oncological dietitians.
2010.02.08
The National Conference of Directors of Nutrition-Related Departments
The summit objective was to share valuable experience by senior nutrition professionals and to provide the younger generation with a broader vision, essential leadership skills and charisma enhancement.
2010 ~ 2011
Training Program of Nutrition Therapy on Acute Renal Failure and Kidney Transplantation
Immediate and intensive nutritional therapy is required for patients suffering from acute renal failure and for those undertaken kidney transplantation. The training program aimed to equip the nutrition professionals with the most advanced diet therapy knowledge and practical skills.
2010.03.20
Training Program of Nutrition Therapy on Peritoneal Dialysis
Courses of nutrition therapy were carried out to provide superior care to dietitians who care patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis. While a favorable outcome can only be anticipated through the provision of experienced, multidisciplinary care, nutritional support should be addressed to significantly improve the quality of life of the PD patients.
2010.5.21-22
The 36th Annual Meeting of the Nutrition Society of Taiwan
The 36th Annual Meeting of the Nutrition Society of Taiwan was held at Fu-Jen Catholic University, Taipei County. Three themes were included in the annual meeting. Theme (I) was metabolic syndrome symposium, and many topics were presented, including the prevalence of obesity and metabolic syndrome, and what the relationship between it and dietary intakes and the development of cardiovascular diseases. Theme (II) focused on the aging society challenge of nutrition research and work. The outstanding scholar, Professor Tammy Bray, Dean of College of health and Human Sciences, Oregon State University chaired the Basic Research in Nutrition and Aging. Professor Tammy Bray also gave a keynote speech titled “Live long, live well”. In addition, the forum regarding long term care and the caring of cancer patients were also included in the annual meeting. There was a total of 510 member attendance and 163 posters presentation in the Basic and Clinical Nutrition Sectors.
2010.6.26
National Consensus Conference on Public Health Nutrition
In order to share a common syllabus of the course of public health nutrition, the national consensus conference was held at Fu-Jen Catholic University. The teaching objectives and the requirements of the students were revised, expecting that through this Consensus Conference, a cooperative networks will be generated for the field of public health nutrition in the higher education system.
2010.9.13-14
2010 Dietary Reference Intakes International Conference: From Dietary,Biochemical and Genetic Evidence-Base Research to Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs)and Health Policies
The aim of the DRI conference was to promote the communication between the medical professionals, the academic researchers, the industrial sectors and the DRI experts who revised the dietary recommendations. The goal was to share deeper insights between experts from various aspects and encourage them to contribute their expertise to revise the 7th edition of DRIs. In particular, evidence-based research results from dietary, biochemical and genetic studies have consolidated the task towards to formulating the reference level of DRIs.
Distinguished DRI experts from the United States, Australia, Japan were invited to discuss the DRIs related problems.
2010.10.16
Conference on Glycemic Index and Weight Management
PART ONE: Application of Glycemic Index or Glycemic Load in Weight Management
Refined carbohydrates could be more harmful to human health than saturated fatty acids. Should people consider the quality or quantity of the carbohydrates before consuming remains controversial. Further application of the GI value to the total volume of the carbohydrate can also provide an indication of the carbohydrate quality. Speakers discussed how low GI or GL food can delay digestion and absorption, and subsequently improve weight management, insulin sensitivity, lipid profile, memory, endurance and reduce inflammation simultaneously. The advantage of consuming low GI or GL foods may reduce the risk of chronic diseases, such as diabetes mellitus.
PART TWO: The Role of Whey Protein in Weight Management and Prevention of Metabolic Risks
Whey protein has demonstrated an antiobesity effect in animal studies, observational and population studies, and randomized clinical trials. The major components are the angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor activity of whey proteins and the high concentration of leucine in whey.Thus, the protective effects of dairy foods against obesity and its comorbidities are promising, but warrant further large-scale studies.
2010.10.23; 10.30; 12.03
Academic Conferences for Junior Faculty Stuffs of Nutrition Departments in Middle, Northern, and Southern Taiwan
Junior faculty stuffs from Nutrition Departments in Middle, Northern, and Southern Taiwan were invited to present their research results to bring the updated nutrition knowledge to the nutrition society, and to promote interaction and exchange experiences between generations.
2010.11.06
2010 International Symposium of Health Benefits of Fish Oil and Its Novel Omega-3 Derivatives
International distinguished speakers were invited to talk the health benefits of fish oil, and omega-3 fatty acids. Both fish oil and omega-3 fatty acids have been demonstrated to interfere with the incidence of certain diseases.Diet rich in Omega-3 from plant or animal sources are encouraged.
2011.03.19
Seminars on Ethics and Legislative Regulations of Clinical Nutrition Research
To assure the nutritional professionals are of competency and equipped with the knowledge of ethics and legislative responsibilities, seminars were held to provide the proper information to improve the practice standard of nutritional professionals.
Publications
The Nutrition Science Journal (Quarterly)
Newsletter of Nutrition Society (Bimonthly)
updated 2011 July
