Nestle Nutrition Institute fosters continuous nutrition education on Probiotics
March 4, 2011 02:26 pm
Nestlé Nutrition organized a scientific symposium in Colombo recently for local Health Care Professionals to discuss the importance of probiotics in Caesarian babies with Prof. Luc Cornette - Prof. of Pediatrics & Neonatology, Head of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, AZ St Jan Bruges-Ostend AV, Bruges, Belgium, who shared his specialized learning on the subject through a detailed presentation.
Probiotics is an important emerging topic in the field of nutrition, where the health benefits of Probiotics are proven and widely accepted in numerous health conditions. FAO/WHO currently defines probiotics as “Live microorganisms which when administered in adequate amounts confer a health benefit on the host”.
Professor Luc Cornette from the Belgium Peadiatrics Society provided new insight on the subject by sharing interesting recent clinical studies that highlighted the importance of probiotics in a new benefit dimension.
The Professor detailed the health benefits of a natural delivery to a baby and outlined how a natural delivery could help establish a healthy gut in babies to protect against infections and diseases.
His presentation ended in an interactive Q&A session that was facilitated by Consultant Paediatrician Dr. H. T Wickramasinghe and had active participation by doctors from both countries.
With over 30 pediatricians from Belgium and 35 pediatricians and 35 general practitioners from Sri Lanka and the Maldives present at the symposium to share their expertise and experience on a global platform, the event marked a significant milestone in the history of Nestle Nutrition Institute activities in Sri Lanka.
Addressing the gathering Mr. Alois Hofbauer, Managing Director of Nestlé Lanka PLC said “Nestlé Nutrition Institute is dedicated to foster Science and Nutrition knowledge amongst health care professionals in Sri Lanka. This is an excellent forum where we can harness global expertise in nutrition.”
Said Mr. Mohamed Rizwie, Country Business Manager – Nestlé Nutrition, “The sole objective of this symposium is to share the latest developments in the field of nutrition. This is the beginning of a series of scientific programs lined up for this year and Nestlé Nutrition Institute will continue to act as a catalyst in this endeavor.”
The Nestlé Nutrition Institute (NNI) is an independent, non-profit making organization and the non-commercial arm of Nestlé Nutrition. NNI partners with healthcare professionals by offering them nutrition information, education and a platform networking and the sharing of new research and developments.
