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Food Matters Live 2018

Food Matters Live returns to ExCeL, London on 20–22 November 2018. Bringing together 800 exhibitors, 400 speakers and thousands of visitors from across the global food and drink industry, it is a unique event dedicated to creating cross-sector connections focused on the future of food, drink and sustainable nutrition. IFIS (International Food Information Service) is delighted to be a supporter of Food Matters Live 2018. IFIS is a not-for-profit academic publishing organisation with an ongoing commitment to: - Supporting those studying and working in the sciences of food and health by making it easier to access industry-specific research that can be trusted. - Preserving integrity and accuracy in the fields of food and beverages. - Furthering learning and development in the sciences of food and health across the world - especially in areas where access to resources may be limited. Date of Event: 20-22 November 2018 Venue: ExCeL, London

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13th Asian Congress of Nutrition (ACN) //knoema.es/mwrqekb/13th-asian-congress-of-nutrition-acn 2020-12-17T22:03:57Z Alex Kulikov knoema.es://knoema.es/user/1847910
13th Asian Congress of Nutrition (ACN)

13th Asian Congress of Nutrition will take place from 04 Aug to 09 Aug 2019. The scene of the Congress will be Bali Nusa Dua Convention Centre which is one of the marvelous location for such an essential event. With an expanded program covering a generous array of matters such as Health, Health Care, Food, Nutrition and Healthy Food, ACN 2019 is going to be totally a must-attend event. Federation of Asian Nutrition Societies and Food and Nutrition Society of Indonesia's Congress is organized quadrennially. The quadrennial meeting continues to grow! It is going to be likely to reach 20000 guests this year. ACN 2019 is organized by Federation of Asian Nutrition Societies and Food and Nutrition Society of Indonesia. Date of Event: 4-9 August 2019 Location: Bali, Indonesia

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CFS Forum on Urbanization, Rural Transformation and Implications for Nutrition //knoema.es/kikksrd/cfs-forum-on-urbanization-rural-transformation-and-implications-for-nutrition 2020-03-27T17:53:39Z Alex Kulikov knoema.es://knoema.es/user/1847910
CFS Forum on Urbanization, Rural Transformation and Implications for Nutrition

The Committee on World Food Security (CFS) Forum on Urbanization, Rural Transformation and Implications for Food Security and Nutrition will address challenges and opportunities resulting from rapid urbanization and the transformation of agriculture, food systems and rural spaces. Building on the outcomes of reports of the High-Level Panel of Experts on Food Security and Nutrition (HLPE), it will discuss areas for policy consideration, including: inclusive growth; poverty eradication; economic, environmental and social sustainability; support of local food systems and economies; and food security and nutrition. The aim of the Forum is to develop a better understanding of issues at stake and identify areas of intervention and potential roles for the CFS.       Event Holder: International Institute for Sustainable Development Source of data: Annual Macro-Economic Database, 2016, Global Food Security Index, 2016, World Development Indicators (WDI), July 2016, The Global Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI), 2015, Poverty and Equity Database, 2015

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5​th International Conference on Nutrition and Growth //knoema.es/grdttae/5-th-international-conference-on-nutrition-and-growth 2017-09-13T09:23:11Z Alina Buzanakova knoema.es://knoema.es/user/1293450
5​th International Conference on Nutrition and Growth

N&G 2018 will provide a unique platform for discussing the interplay between nutrition and growth in children, from disease factors through to treatment. N&G is ideal for pediatricians, gastroenterologists, endocrinologists, neonatologists, dieticians, nutritionists, nurses and all those involved in child development who share a passion for exchanging ideas and analysis of pediatric nutrition.   Date of Event: 1-3 March 2018  Location: Paris, France

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Nutrient Values of Foods and Food Products //knoema.es/hfwgfdb/nutrient-values-of-foods-and-food-products 2017-04-25T10:37:53Z Alex Kulikov knoema.es://knoema.es/user/1847910
Nutrient Values of Foods and Food Products

Maintaining a healthy, balanced diet requires information well beyond the more easily understood factors such as product quality and sell-by date. Smart consumers understand how to combine food and food products in a diet to meet the recommended daily values of macronutrients, vitamins, and minerals required to not only support life but to support a specific lifestyle.  In today's viz we showcase the vitamin and mineral profiles of popular food and food products, a useful starting point for anyone who wishes to better monitor nutrition and health.While in practice, recommended daily values vary based on a variety of factors—including body weight, lean muscle mass, resting metabolic rate, age, health conditions, and activity level—the values below are based simply on 155 lbs of body weight (near 70 Kg) and a 2,000 kilocalorie daily diet. Some elements have recommended daily intakes that should not be exceeded. For example, doses of iron, magnesium, copper, calcium above the recommended daily values can be toxic or lead to digestive issues. By comparison, the toxic dosages for most vitamins are generally vastly greater than the daily reference values, making it more difficult to overdose on most vitamins. Before launching into the data, you might want to consider, “What does that vitamin or mineral do for me?” Here’s a quick run down of some of the commonly discussed minerals and vitamins:Iron is important for providing the body with oxygen, the synthesis of ATP and DNA, the processes of detoxification.Calcium takes part in the transmission of nerve impulses, is responsible for the balance of excitation and inhibition in the brain, and affects the activity of enzymes.Magnesium affects the energy processes in the organs and tissues, particularly in the heart and muscles.Copper is involved in the formation of collagen and elastin, which support healthy skin.Selenium improves reproductive function and regulates the functioning of the thyroid gland.Phosphorus compounds are part of nucleic acids, take part in cell growth, and are involved in the storage of genetic information.Zinc has wound-healing properties and is necessary for the normal functioning of the central nervous system; it is especially important for memory.B vitamins (thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, panto acid, B6, B12) are necessary for the maintenance of the nervous system and the proper functioning of the digestive and cardiovascular system. A lack of vitamin group B can lead to skin diseases and hair loss, among other symptoms.Vitamin D helps with the absorption of calcium in the body, regulates cell growth, supports the immune system, and reduces inflammation. Deficiency is characterized by weakening of bones.Vitamin K is an antioxidant that plays a role in maintaining the immune system.   Learn more about how the common foods and food products you consume contribute to your daily nutritional balance using the resources below:      Select a food from the drop down menu to view its nutrient profile and its rank against other foods based on the daily value of specific nutrients.      Select a nutrient from the Daily Values list to view a ranking of the foods with the highest to lowest concentration of the nutrient.  

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The Global Hunger Index //knoema.es/lmisxs/the-global-hunger-index 2015-05-26T13:43:23Z Alex Kulikov knoema.es://knoema.es/user/1847910
The Global Hunger Index

The Global Hunger Index (GHI) is designed to comprehensively measure and track hunger globally and by country and region. Calculated each year by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), the GHI highlights successes and failures in hunger reduction and provides insights into the drivers of hunger. The GHI ranks countries on a 100-point scale. Zero is the best score (no hunger), and 100 is the worst, although neither of these extremes is reached in practice. To reflect the multidimensional nature of hunger, the GHI combines three equally weighted indicators in one index number:Undernourishment: the proportion of undernourished as a percentage of the population (reflecting the share of the population with insufficient calorie intake);Child underweight: the proportion of children younger than the age of five who are underweight (low weight for age reflecting wasting, stunted growth, or both), which is one indicator of child undernutrition;Child mortality: the mortality rate of children younger than the age of five (partially reflecting the fatal synergy of inadequate dietary intake and unhealthy environments). Over the past 10 years most countries have made significant achievements in the hunger reduction. However, some states have failed: in Swazilend, Timor-Leste, Moldova, Paraguay, Sudan, Iraq, Syria and Namibia the overall hunger index score has increased in 2014, compared to 2005 (see the heatmap at the bottom of the page). Source: Global hunger index, 1990 - 2014

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Half Century of US Food Stamps //knoema.es/dyzfse/half-century-of-us-food-stamps 2015-04-30T10:42:27Z Alex Kulikov knoema.es://knoema.es/user/1847910
Half Century of US Food Stamps

In 1964 United States by the Food Stamp Act of 1964 have re-established the Food Stamp Program intended to provide food-purchasing assistance for low- and no-income people living in the U.S. In 2008 the program was renamed as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). As of 2014, 46.5 million Americans or 14.6% of resident population* were receiving SNAP benefits (monthly average).  The average SNAP client received a monthly benefit of $125.35. Total program cost has exceeded 74 billion dollars. SNAP is the largest food assistance program in the country, reaching more poor individuals over the course of a year than any other public assistance program. Unlike many other public assistance programs, SNAP has few categorical requirements for eligibility, such as the presence of children, elderly, or disabled individuals in a household. As a result, the program offers assistance to a large and diverse population of needy persons, many of whom are not eligible for other forms of assistance. SNAP participation is closely related to unemployment and poverty levels. Since the beginning of recession in the US in 2008-2009 the number of people receiving SNAP benefits has increased dramatically. Only in 2014 it showed some decline.  In this dashboard you can explore the nation-wide and state-level Food Stamps/SNAP participation counts, recipiency rates, summary costs and average values of benefits recieved. Select the state or territory on the map and the indicator on the data card gadget to see details and the history of time-series since 1969 Source: US Food Stamp/SNAP Participation and Costs, 1969-2014  * including 50 states, the federal District of Columbia, Guam and U. S. Virgin Islands. Totals for 1975-1982 including Puerto Rico. Check dataset details for other notes and explanations.

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The Social Progress Index //knoema.es/jklbfre/the-social-progress-index 2015-02-17T11:06:25Z Alex Kulikov knoema.es://knoema.es/user/1847910
The Social Progress Index

   The Social Progress Index is the result of a two-year process guided by a stellar team of experts which includes, among the others, renowned economists Hernando de Soto and Michael Porter and the president of The Rockefeller Foundation Dr. Judith Rodin. The Index synthesizes a huge body of research to identify the dimensions of performance of societies and measure the social progress comprehensively and rigorously.    The Index has been structured around 12 components and 54 distinct indicators consolidated into three dimensions of Social Progress: Basic Human Needs, Foundations of Wellbeing, and Opportunity. The first dimension, Basic Human Needs, assesses how well a country provides for its people’s essential needs by measuring whether people have enough food and are receiving basic medical care, if they have access to safe drinking water, if they have access to adequate housing with basic utilities, and if they are safe and secure.    Foundations of Wellbeing measures whether a population has access to basic education, ideas and information from both inside and outside their own country, and if they have more than basic healthcare and can live healthy lives. This dimension also measures a country’s protection of air, water, and land, resources critical for current and future wellbeing.    The final dimension, Opportunity, measures the degree to which a country’s population is free of restrictions on its rights and its people are able to make their own personal decisions, and whether prejudices or hostilities within a society prohibit individuals from reaching their potential. This dimension also includes the degree to which advanced education is accessible to all those in a country who wish to further their knowledge and skills.    Together, this interrelated set of factors produce a given level of social progress as an overall index score. You can explore various countries' developments by selecting the desired index component or indicator in the table. Use the map to select the country of interest and see its detailed socioeconomic profile

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Obesity & Undernutrition, 2013 //knoema.es/drkdvqe/obesity-undernutrition-2013 2014-12-15T12:57:55Z shakthi krishnan knoema.es://knoema.es/user/1265210
Obesity & Undernutrition, 2013

The Access to Nutrition Index (ATNI) is founded on the premise that Food & Beverage manufacturers can make a strong contribution to addressing poor nutrition and related diseases. By assessing and ranking the world’s largest manufacturers on their nutrition-related commitments, practices and performance globally. Source : Global Nutrition Index (GNI), 2013

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Global Nutrition Index 2013 //knoema.es/quopejc/global-nutrition-index-2013 2014-12-12T12:58:21Z shakthi krishnan knoema.es://knoema.es/user/1265210
Global Nutrition Index 2013

The Access to Nutrition Index (ATNI) is founded on the premise that Food & Beverage manufacturers can make a strong contribution to addressing poor nutrition and related diseases. By assessing and ranking the world’s largest manufacturers on their nutrition-related commitments, practices and performance globally. The Overall Ranking of companies and their performances are displayed below. Select the indicator to view the companies participation in all types of Nutritional activities. Source : Global Nutrition Index (GNI), 2013

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