Nutrition and Food Sciences

Emerging Trends in Nutritional Science

Session Overview:

This session will explore the latest innovations and research findings in nutritional science, focusing on how these trends are shaping dietary practices and health outcomes. Participants will gain insights into emerging areas such as personalized nutrition, functional foods, and the role of technology in advancing nutritional science.

Key Topics and Sub sessions

Personalized Nutrition:

• Genomics and Nutrigenomics: Exploring the relationship between genetics and dietary needs, including how personalized diets can enhance health outcomes.
• Microbiome and Nutrition: Understanding how individual gut microbiomes affect nutrient absorption and metabolism, and implications for personalized dietary recommendations.

Technological Advances in Nutritional Assessment: Utilization of apps, wearables, and genetic testing in tailoring nutrition plans to individual needs

Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals:

• Development and Regulation: Current trends in the development of functional foods that promote health beyond basic nutrition, and the regulatory landscape surrounding them.
• Bioactive Compounds: Exploration of phytochemicals, antioxidants, and probiotics in foods and their role in disease prevention and health promotion.
• Market Trends: Insights into consumer demand for functional foods and emerging market trends.