7th International Congress on Vegetarian Nutrition (ICVN)

7th International Congress on Vegetarian Nutrition (ICVN) is organized by Loma Linda University (LLU) School of Allied Health Professions - Department of Nutrition and Dietetics and will be held during Feb 26 - 28, 2018 at Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, California, United States of America.

The target audience for this medical event is Dietitians (RD), Respiratory Therapists, Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Chaplains. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 20 category 1 credits.

Conference Description :
The International Congress on Vegetarian Nutrition is designed to provide a review of the accumulated findings and introduce theoretical concepts, practical applications, and implications of vegetarian dietary practices for both the prevention of disease and the promotion of health, as well as for the furthering of research endeavors. The theme for the 7th Congress is Plant-foods for the health of people, populations, and the planet.

The format of the Congress includes plenary lectures, panel discussions, and oral and poster abstract presentations.

The Congress on Vegetarian Nutrition is designed to provide a review of the accumulated findings and introduce theoretical concepts, practical applications, and implications of vegetarian dietary practices for both the prevention of disease and the promotion of health, as well as for the furthering of research endeavors.

Conference Objectives are:
• To assess and summarize current research on plant-based diets and vegetarian nutrition as it applies to disease prevention and health promotion.
• To explore and discuss the various applications of vegetarian nutrition research to clinical and public health practice.
• To increase the awareness of the health implications of plant-based dietary practices.