Nutrition information and support for overseas members

Nutrition information and support for overseas members.

The workshop was chaired by Barrie Margetts and attended by about twenty people. The purpose was to share information about the International Committee of The Nutrition Society (ICONS) and the progress of the Information Sheets, and to discuss other ways of supporting overseas members. Barrie outlined the structure and role of ICONS which has taken over the functions of the Task Force on Overse...

Does the Nutrition Society serve the needs of its overseas members?

Nutritionists in the UK have a long history of associations throughout the developed and the developing world. For many individuals career development has included a period of time spent working overseas whereas for others, the preferred career option has been abroad. The UK is rightly proud of the quality of training which has been offered to students of nutrition from ovcrseas. On many occasi...

Wilson’s Disease: Nutrition Support

Wilson’s disease (WD) or hepato-lenticular degeneration is a rare autosomal-recessive disorder. A prevalence rate of 30 cases per million and a birth incidence rate of one per 30,000 to 40,000 are often quoted. In 40 to 50% of individuals with WD, hepatic dysfunction is the initial clinical manifestation. With the exception of liver transplantation, treatment of WD is only palliative and intend...

Members Information Pack

Members Information Pack