Bridging the Biological and Communication Sciences on Nutrients and Environmental Contaminants in Foods to Support Child Development 2023 | National Institutes of Health (NIH): Intramural Research Program (IRP) | 9 February 2023 | Conference
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| Event Date | Thu Feb 9 EST - Fri Feb 10 EST (almost 2 years ago) |
| Location | Conference |
| Region | Americas |
Details
contaminants in food, and the role of nutrition as they relate to child development.
The scientific sessions during this workshop will focus on a wide range of nutrition and toxicology topics, including:
• Challenges in children consuming adequate nutrients and the role of exposure to environmental contaminants from foods.
• The important role of nutrients from different foods groups in child development and helping to protect children from the health effects associated with exposure to contaminants.
• Research opportunities in food, nutrients, and the effects of environmental exposure.
• Federal agencies’ current and future risk communications.
This workshop is intended to inform future related policies and facilitate science-based communication around this complex area of public health.
Sponsors & Partners
2023 Sponsors
• Pediatric Growth and Nutrition Branch (PGNB)
• Division of Extramural Research (DER)
• Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)