‘Individualised Nutrition: Diet and DNA – Unlocking the power of Nutrigenomics’
19 March 2016, Cavendish Conference Centre, London
Expert speaker
Course gluten-free lunch
Exhibitors
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8.45 – 9.30
Registration for BANT AGM
Enjoy teas, herbal teas, coffee, and seasonal cut fruit during registration. *Please Note* This is for the BANT Annual General Meeting only. If you are a BANT member and would like to attend the AGM, please click here to register.
9.30 – 11.30
BANT AGM
With crucial reviews of activity from directors on how the organisation has performed against its strategic objectives, as well as looking ahead for activity for 2016/2017, BANT is calling upon all members to put the 19th March in their diary for its Annual General Meeting, in conjunction with the CAM Conference.
11.15 – 12.20
Registration for CAM Conference
Registration for those only attending ‘Individualised Nutrition: Diet and DNA – Unlocking the power of Nutrigenomics’. Enjoy teas, herbal teas, coffee, and seasonal cut fruit during this time.
12.20 – 12.30
Introduction
A short introduction to the first CAM Conference of 2016
12.30 – 13.30
Ahmed El-Sohemy, PhD
Nutrigenomics: Do our genes determine what we should eat?
There is increasing awareness among researchers, educators, healthcare professionals and consumers that the one-size-fits-all, population-based approach to nutritional guidance is inefficient and often ineffective. This awareness has created a growing market for personal genetic testing services.
Recent advances in human genomics have uncovered extensive variations in genes affecting nutrient metabolism, but their full impact on nutrient requirements remains to be elucidated. Differences in the rates of absorption, distribution, uptake, utilization, biotransformation and excretion influence the concentration of a nutrient at a target site of interest, which ultimately impacts an individual’s nutritional needs.
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Until recently, the effects of disclosing genetic information on diet and lifestyle changes were not known. We conducted the first randomized controlled trial of genetic information on personalized nutrition and found that DNA-based dietary advice was superior to population-based recommendations at motivating changes in eating behaviors. Incorporating markers of genetic variation into studies of nutrition and health aims to benefit those seeking personalized dietary advice by providing sound scientific evidence linking diet and health. The use of Nutrigenomix® genetic testing (www.nutrigenomix.com) in clinical practice, research and education will be discussed.
Objectives:
- Provide a brief overview of the state of the science of nutrigenomics.
- Describe strengths and limitations of consumer genetic testing.
- Discuss the impact of disclosing genetic information on consumer attitudes, perceptions and behaviours.
- Discuss the role of healthcare practitioners in the interpretation of genetic tests.
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About Prof. Ahmed El-Sohemy
Dr Ahmed El-Sohemy obtained his PhD from the University of Toronto and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the Harvard School of Public Health. He currently holds a Canada Research Chair in Nutrigenomics at the University of Toronto and serves on Health Canada’s Science Advisory Board.
Dr El-Sohemy has published in the top scientific and medical journals, with more than 100 peer-reviewed publications and has given more than 150 invited talks around the world. He is on the editorial board of eight journals, and has served as an expert reviewer for more than 30 different scientific and medical journals and 12 research granting agencies. He has been a member of international expert advisory panels and the scientific advisory boards of several organisations.
He is the founder of Nutrigenomix Inc., and serves as chief science officer. He is also chairman of the company’s International Science Advisory Board, which consists of key opinion leaders in the field of nutrigenomics.
13.30 – 14.30
Lunch
Enjoy a three course gluten-free buffet lunch, with time to network with peers and exhibitors.
14.30 – 15.30
Ahmed El-Sohemy, PhD
Professor Ahmed El-Sohemy will give his second presentation. Throughout the day, Dr El-Sohemy will focus on caffeine and vitamin C, inflammation and metabolic syndrome, and how genetic information can lead to behaviour change.
15.30 – 16.00
Refreshments
A short break in the presentation for delegates to enjoy some refreshments.
16.00 – 17.00
Ahmed El-Sohemy, PhD
Part Three and Q&A
Professor Ahmed El-Sohemy will give his third and final presentation. Throughout the day, Dr El-Sohemy will focus on caffeine and vitamin C, inflammation and metabolic syndrome, and how genetic information can lead to behaviour change.
You will also have a chance to get your questions answered in the Q&A session.
17.00
Day finish
‘Individualised Nutrition: Diet and DNA – unlocking the power of Nutrigenomics’ will finish at 17.00
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