It is with pleasure and pride that the Cyprus Dietetic Association invites you to the Educational Event: “5th International Conference of the Cyprus Dietetic Association with the significant theme ‘Mediterranean Diet – Connection to Health’ which will be held between 28th – 30th of November, 2008 at the Hilton Park hotel in Lefkosia.

CyDA is very honored to have collaborated with the international acknowledged association – International Diabetes Federation – for this conference to become a reality. Our common goals are education, professional networking and fun time for all the delegates.

Current knowledge in nutrition and its basic sciences foundations reflects our rapidly changing world, including: changing food supply, a growing population and an expanding scientific knowledge. Nutrition is rapidly emerging as a vital component in personal health care and in national and international health policies to meet human needs.

Primary means of promoting health and preventing diseases rest on a wholesome food supply, the sound nutrition it provides and the health benefits received from the nutrients and non-nutrient substances in the food.

The organizing scientific committee of the conference scheduled the scientific program based on the two fundamental areas of the science of nutrition: the physical sciences of biochemistry and physiology and the behavioral sciences. Therefore, the scientific program offers variety and a diversity of subjects in order to emphasize the role of the dietitian in the whole spectrum of health and community and the necessity to be considered an indispensable member of the health care team and the health care providers.

The three day conference will cover topics through an international and local faculty of experts. The subjects have been selected to give a broad and in depth overview of a number of contemporary and traditional topics in dietetics . The conference is addressed not only to dietetic professionals but also to physicians, trainees, and other health professionals. The conference will offer CPE hours (for RD and SRD members of ADA and BDA only).

It is our privilege that the Ministry of Health, the Health Commisioner, the European Federation of the Association of Dietitians, the International Confederation of Dietetic Associations, the Cyprus Registration Board for Food Scientists, Food Technologists and Dietitians have placed this conference under their auspices . Many thanks to all the International Dietetic Associations for their support.

Finally, on behalf of the organizing committee, I would like to express our gratitude to all of our sponsors for their contribution in making this conference possible and the concurrent food & products exhibition.

I hope you enjoy the conference, find it educational and stimulating, with a great opportunity to interact and share experiences with other health professionals.

On behalf of Organizing Committee
Eleni P Andreou, RD, LD, PhD Can
President CyDA
Chair of Organizing and Scientific Committee

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