Top researchers unpack today's hottest nutrition trends at national symposia

Fact or fad? Canadians might be surprised.

MONTREAL, Oct. 11, 2012 /CNW/ - Leading academics and researchers will reveal their latest findings to health professionals next week in Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal and Moncton at a series of symposia titled "Controversations: Discussing timely food and nutrition issues" organized by Registered Dietitians at Dairy Farmers of Canada. They will reveal surprising new research on some of today's most controversial food and nutrition trends. Topics and speakers include:

• Lactose and gluten-free diets: Implications on gastrointestinal health: Wendy J. Dahl, PhD, RD, FDC, University of Florida
• Animal welfare and Canadian milk quality: Several reasons why we should trust Canadian milk products: Renée Bergeron, PhD, agr, University of Guelph, Alfred Campus
  
  
• Debunking the Alkaline Diet and China Study and the role of dairy in bone health: Tanis Fenton, PhD, RD, University of Calgary
  
  
• Caloric restriction and longevity: It may not be the "fountain of youth" many believe it is: John R. Speakman, DSc, University of Aberdeen

"Thousands of Canadians have heard about these nutrition and food related issues and are looking for accurate, up-to-date information," said Nathalie Savoie, assistant director, nutrition, with Dairy Farmers of Canada. "The team of Registered Dietitians at Dairy Farmers of Canada is pleased to organize these symposia to equip health professionals with science-based evidence from the world's top experts to allow them to provide guidance and advice to their patients."

Dates/Times/Locations of Symposia:
Vancouver	Toronto
Monday, October 15, 2012	Tuesday, October 16, 2012
8 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.	8 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Vancouver Convention Centre	The Carlu
1055 Canada Place	444 Yonge Street, 7th floor
West Meeting Rooms 118-120
Montreal	Moncton
Wednesday, October 17, 2012	Thursday, October 18, 2012
8 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.	8 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Hilton Montreal Bonaventure	Delta Beauséjour
900 de la Gauchetière West, Ballroom	750 Main Street, Ballroom

Dairy Farmers of Canada
The information provided by our panel of experts is designed to equip health professionals across Canada with the latest information and best available evidence regarding the role of milk products in a healthy diet. The team of dietitians at Dairy Farmers of Canada promotes the wholesome goodness of milk products as part of healthy eating patterns and encourages good nutrition for all Canadians.

 

 

SOURCE: Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC)

For more information or to arrange an interview, please visit www.dairynutrition.ca/symposium or contact:

Laurie Weir, Trillium Corporate Communications Inc.
416-322-3030 ext. 225 / [email protected]

Valérie Ladouceur, Massy Forget Langlois Public Relations
514-842-2455 ext. 15 / [email protected]