The Mediterranean diet and its precious effects on health recognized throughout the world: the important educational opportunity for Nutrition Research Day 2024 at the University of Ottawa in Canada is expected for March 22nd, in which the Mediterranean Diet Foundation will also take part.

The conference entitled “L’alimentation, la nutrition et la santé”, organized in collaboration with the Italian Embassy, will bring together big names in research at the School of Nutrition Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences. The voice of our Foundation will be brought by the president, Prof. Stefania Maggi, CNR director, online.

In more detail, the very beneficial effects of the Mediterranean diet will be taken into consideration to prevent aging and cognitive decline.

The event will be enriched by a culinary demonstration created by the Italian chef Cristian Lepore, who will create dishes in which health and taste are skilfully mixed.

Following this, some scientific works prepared by the students will be presented.

For those interested, registration for the conference must be done by Monday 11 March.

For further information you can contact the “Communications” team of the Faculty of Health Sciences.