An individual's nutritional status impacts their health status and can reduce their risk of disease or aid with disease management. Primary prevention of disease through optimising diet and diet-related behaviours is a key strategy to improve population health. A more healthful dietary intake is also associated with better planetary health, and a focus on both is needed to ensure we meet the needs of the world's growing population in a sustainable and equitable way.
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were created in 2015 with the aim of "peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now and into the future." At this conference, we will consider the intersection between nutrition and sustainability and consider how human and planetary health can be optimised as we go forward.
This conference will comprise three distinct, but related symposia. The first symposium introduces the concept of optimal nutrition throughout the lifecycle. The second explores the intersection of health, nutrition, and sustainability by describing sustainable interventions aimed at improving nutritional status. Finally, the third symposium looks to the future and considers policy implications of sustainable nutrition, with a particular focus on vulnerable population subgroups.
11th - 13th June 2025 TU Dublin, Grangegorman
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Explore the three-day programme focusing on optimal nutrition across the lifecycle, sustainable strategies, and policy paths to nutritional equity.
Chair provides safety information and introduces University President / Dean of Faculty. Welcome address. Chair introduces speakers.
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Topic: Nutrition and food behaviours of children and adolescents.
Topic: The effect of lactation and weight change on risk factors for cardiovascular disease among overweight postpartum women.
Topic: Gut microbiota and its interaction with diet in the onset, propagation and management of acute and chronic conditions at different life stages.
Topic: Environmentally Sustainable Nutrition for Older Adults With Obesity.
Chair provides safety information and introduces Dean of Faculty / Head of School / VP for Research. Opening address. Chair introduces session speakers.
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Topic: Manipulating menus: how small dietary modifications can change the carbon footprint of the foods we eat to improve population health.
Topic: Update on the ‘Fruits and Vegetables for Sustainable Healthy Diets' Initiative (FRESH) study.
Topic: Beyond sustainability: a holistic approach to evaluate the nutritional quality of plant protein-based foods.
Topic: Delivering sustainable improvements in diet and health.
Chair provides safety information and introduces Head of School. Opening address. Chair introduces session speakers.
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Topic: Collaborating with 'blue food' system stakeholders to achieve optimal nutritional health and wellbeing in less affluent communities.
Topic: Effectiveness of a web-based dietary intervention program targeting young adults prior to parenthood: lessons learned from a randomized controlled trial.
Topic: Developing an infant and young child feeding in emergencies preparedness plan for the island of Ireland: a consensus study.
Topic: The food industry, public health policy, and sustainable nutrition.
Summary of the conference themes and key takeaways. Speaker TBC.
Meet our expert speakers who will share insights on nutrition, health, sustainability, and policy.
The conference will be held at the state-of-the-art Central Quad building on TU Dublin's Grangegorman campus.
View Venue Map (TBC)The primary location for registration, symposiums, breaks, and poster sessions.
Main sessions in the Intel Auditorium. Poster and Oral communications in CQ007, CQ008, CQ009 (TBC). See map for details.
Used for registration, tea/coffee breaks, poster viewing, and exhibitor stands.
Lunch will be served in Rathdown House. Please see the venue map for directions from the Central Quad.
Toilets, water fountains (bring your bottle!), recycling bins, and exits are clearly marked on the venue map.
The venue is fully accessible. Please contact us if you have specific requirements.
Plan your journey to the TU Dublin Grangegorman Campus.
The campus is well-served by Dublin Bus and Luas. Find options on the TU Dublin website.
View TU Dublin Transport InfoCycle parking is available on campus. Plan your route using the link below.
View Cycling RoutesConsider sharing a ride to reduce environmental impact. Link to carpooling form/suggestions (TBC).
Limited parking is available. Please check the TU Dublin website for details and locations.
View Parking InformationDetails of the catering provided during the conference. Options may vary daily.
Location: Central Quad Foyer
Location: Rathdown House
See venue map for directions to Rathdown House.
Location: Central Quad Foyer
We are committed to reducing the environmental impact of this conference. Here are some initiatives:
The digital abstract book will be available here closer to the conference date.
View Abstract Book (TBC)