“Nutrition Security for All”
4-9 October 2009, BITEC, Bangkok, Thailand
www.icn2009.com
 
The ICN 2009 Scientific Committee invites authors of original research work and studies to submit abstracts for oral or poster presentations.
 
Deadline for Abstract Submission:14th February 2009
Notification for Abstract Status:20th April 2009
 
The International Congress of Nutrition is a quadrennial congress organized under the auspices of the International Union of Nutrition Sciences (IUNS), an international body devoted to promote advancement in nutrition science, research and development through international cooperation. The Nutrition Association of Thailand, under the Patronage of Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, will be the host and the organizer of ICN 2009, scheduled on 4-9 October 2009 in Bangkok, Thailand.
 
The theme of the conference is “Nutrition Security for All” and will feature the latest scientific and practice-oriented solutions to the present and future challenges of securing the need for safe, adequate, and nutritious food supply; basic nutrition and health services; nutrition strategies and interventions; and nutrition education and communication, thereby improving the quality of life of peoples and communities around the world.
 

 
Cascade I: Scientific-based knowledge and model in nutrition science and food-based strategies
a)Nutrient Requirements & Metabolism
b)Nutritional Assessment
c)Clinical Nutrition
d)Food-based Strategies/Interventions for Optimal Nutrition
 
Cascade II: Integrating agriculture, food systems, indigenous cuisines and diet quality
e)Agriculture and Food Systems
f)Food Cultures, Cuisines, & Indigenous Diets
g)Right to Adequate Food
 
Cascade III: Application of knowledge to policy formulation, problem solving, disease prevention and health promotion
h.)Nutrition and the Triple “I”: Infection, Immunity, Inflammation
i.)Obesity and Nutrition-related Chronic Diseases
j.)Nutrition Throughout the Life Course
k.)Evidence-based Policies & Programs to Address the Global Health and Nutrition Goals
l.)Food & Nutrition Interventions for Health
 
Cross-Cutting Cascades I, II, and III
m.)Frontiers in Nutrition Research
 
For more information, please contact:
 
ICN 2009 Secretariat
Ms. Sharon Mascarinas
Tel: +66 2 748 7881
Fax: +66 2 748 7880
Email: sharon@asiacongress.com
 
Or visit: www.icn2009.com