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That is, "healthy aging".
The aging of the population at the European and global level poses important challenges in the social, cultural, economic, and health-related areas. And perhaps there is no more important related area than that of food and nutrition, the theme of EXPO.
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Proper nutrition and good nutritional status are important prerequisites for maintaining health at all stages of life and become even more critical and crucial in the aging process. In fact, nutrition can not only be a key element in reducing factors that predispose to aging, but also a tool to mitigate the effects of diseases typical of this stage of life.
The problem of malnutrition in the elderly is often greatly underestimated and automatically, after a certain age, the elective intervention becomes pharmacological. In reality, scientific and non-scientific evidence increasingly shows how through adequate (sustainable and accessible) nutrition and a correct lifestyle, a more significant effect in terms of well-being and longevity could be achieved. This effect is amplified when supported by adequate social inclusion.
For these reasons, the program committee of Women&Technology wanted to address one of the thematic dialogues specifically towards healthy aging, fully sharing the main theme of the "3 G" (people, genders, and generations) of the entire Expo Women Global Forum project. These 3 key words can influence the healthy aging process and must be considered in the development of effective intervention strategies.
The topic will be addressed on 1st July through a format based on a talk show where experts and field witnesses in various fields will try to explain in a simple, practical, direct, and interactive way what is the present and future of this important challenge of our planet. This challenge includes food and nutrition, as well as social inclusion and innovation in all areas related to health and well-being as winning strategies.
This theme is of great relevance not only because it has important implications for research and knowledge, but also for the impact it can have on companies in the food sector, ICT, and companies engaged in the development and optimization of devices for improving lifestyles.
It is no coincidence that this topic is a specific focus of the European Commission.
Furthermore, the theme of food accessibility for all elderly people, which will be discussed at the event, sets a goal of transversal and global relevance that can and should engage all available forces; not only scientific ones but also social, economic, and political ones. The definition of a future project for healthy aging cannot ignore the commitment to identify resources to guarantee economically non-self-sufficient elderly and frail populations access to a "basket of necessary products" to maintain adequate nutritional status and reduce the risks associated with malnutrition. In this sense, thematic dialogue will be a first step towards launching this future challenge to which everyone can contribute with ideas, services, products, and willingness to solidarity.
Speakers:
- Sandra Caldeira (European Commission);
- Amleto D’Amicis (Italian Society of Human Nutrition);
- Marianna Faraldi (Tecnoalimenti);
- Laura Iris Ferro (Sorin Group);
- Guido Masnata / Chiara Cavazzini (Civitas Vitae);
- Antonello Lorenzini (University of Bologna);
- Milko Zanini (University of Genoa).
Coordinators:
- Alessandra Bordoni ( Department of Food Science and Technology, University of Bologna)
- Patrizia Riso ( Department of Food, Nutrition and Environmental Sciences - DeFENS, University of Milan)
Meeting:
- When: July 1, 2015, from 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM
- Where : National Museum of Science and Technology "Leonardo da Vinci" (Cenacolo Hall) - Via San Vittore 21, Milan
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The Women and Technologies Association was founded in 2009 from an idea of Gianna Martinengo , shared by a network of companies and individuals who offer their skills to achieve its mission. Enhancing female talent in technology, innovation, and scientific research, promoting projects and actions aimed at fighting stereotypes and gender discrimination, contributing to guiding young people towards future professions and sustainable entrepreneurial models, are the objectives of the Association.- We develop projects : From 2009 to today, the Association has conceived and implemented 15 projects in partnership with private and public entities such as the Ministry of the Interior, Ministry of Education, University and Research, Lombardy Region, Province of Milan, Chamber of Commerce of Milan.
- We promote sharing and exchanging experiences and skills in the fields of technology, scientific research, innovation, business, gender gap, diversity.
- Let's network. The Association is open to all those who wish to contribute voluntarily and directly to shared objectives. It is permeated by the principles of innovation in all its components, starting from the members (women and men) who have diverse professional experiences and represent excellence in various reference sectors.
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