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Nutrition for weight wellness Gallery Room 7
14.00 – 15.30
14.00 – 14.30 14.30 – 15.00 15.00 – 15.30
A recent survey by DSM (2017) highlighted that the top health concern for adults is weight. It reveals a shift in focus by consumers from weight loss to weight management. Consumers are increasingly aware of the importance of good nutrition. They are looking for healthier options and reverting to natural, unprocessed whole foods.
This seminar stream will examine how the food and drink industry is responding to new attitudes towards weight management and review the latest innovative weight management strategies. Leading experts will also explore the latest R&D around satiety and novel functional ingredients to aid weight management.
Exploring the latest strategies for weight wellness
This session will explore the features of a healthy and sustainable diet for weight management. Expert speakers will also discuss the future of functional foods for weight management and review the latest evidence for the use of sweeteners and prebiotics in relation to weight management.
Chair: Dr Alex Johnstone, Senior Research Fellow, Rowett Institute, University of Aberdeen
Latest trends in weight management: where next?
Dr Alex Johnstone, Senior Research Fellow, Rowett Institute, University of Aberdeen Exploring the role of prebiotics for satiety and weight management
Eric Chappuis, Senior Nutrition Science Manager, Olygose
Exploring the use of natural sweeteners as a weight management solution
Dr Emma Derbyshire, Independent Nutrition Consultant and Founder, Nutritional Insight Ltd.