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Assessing eating patterns-an emerging research topic in nutritional sciences: introduction to the symposium
U Oltersdorf1, D Schlettwein-gsell, G Winkler
1Federal Research Centre for Nutrition, Institute of Nutritional Economics and Sociology, Karlsruhe, Germany.
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|February 17, 1999
Summary
The International Union of Nutritional Sciences (IUNS) focuses on food habits research, emphasizing methods to study eating patterns and their impact on nutritional status. This work highlights the importance of understanding food choices for public health.
Area of Science:
- Nutritional Sciences
- Food Habits Research
Background:
- Established in 1994, the International Union of Nutritional Sciences (IUNS) Committee II/2 on Nutrition and Food Habits aims to assess the impact of changing food choices on nutritional status.
- Priority is given to methodological advancements in studying the spatio-temporal dynamics of food and drink consumption.
Framework:
- The study introduces principles for analyzing eating patterns.
- It reviews the current state of research in nutrition and food habits.
Implementation:
- Presents selected papers from a workshop on "Methodology to Identify and to Assess Eating Patterns."
- The workshop was held during the 16th International Congress of Nutrition in Montreal, Canada, on July 28, 1997.
Implications:
- Aims to stimulate further research in nutritional sciences regarding food habits.
- Provides a methodological foundation for future studies on eating patterns and nutritional outcomes.