5 July 2012 - Auckland, NZ - Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Health benefits under the stethoscope - University of New Zealand

Hosted by Massey University’s Institute of Food, Nutrition and Human Health, this symposium will put omega-3 fatty acids under the stethoscope and examine their relationship to health. It will cover the importance of omega-3 fatty acids for health, the use of supplements versus food sources, consider current recommendations and put forward evidence for best practice.

The programme presents a balanced mix of nutrition, science, research, recommendations and practical suggestions, all of which will be valuable and interesting to those working in health.

8:00 - Registration and coffee

8:45 - Opening address - Dr Laurence Eyres, Director at ECG Ltd, NZ

9:00 - Introduction to the omega-3 fatty acids - Associate Professor Welma Stonehouse, Massey University, NZ

9:30 - Omega-3 fatty acids, ADHD and children (title TBC) - Dr Alex Richardson, University of Oxford, UK

10:25 - Omega-3 fatty acids in New Zealand Beef and Lamb - Beef & Lamb

10:35 - Morning tea

11:00 - Healthy adults, cognitive function and omega-3 fatty acid supplements - Dr Cath Conlon, Massey University, NZ

11:30 - The role of omega-3 fatty acids in cognitive function/depression in the elderly - Dr Natalie Sinn, Research Fellow, University of South Australia, Australia

12:30 - Lunch

13:15 - Cardiovascular health & omega-3 fatty acids - Associate Professor Welma Stonehouse, Massey University, NZ

14:00 - Omega-3 fatty acids and bone health - Professor Marlena Kruger, Massey University, NZ

14:20 - The Omega-3 Centre - Kevin Krail, Executive Director, The Omega-3 Centre

14:30 - Afternoon Tea

15:00 - Sustainability of sources of omega-3 fatty acids - Peter Clough, Efamol, UK

15:20 - Intake of omega-3 fatty acids for optimal health - Associate Professor Barbara Meyer, University of Wollongong, Australia

16:05 - Panel discussion on current recommendations - what advice to give to patients and consumers

16:45 - Close