‘Getting the Fats Right’: A special half-day seminar on the Importance of Dietary Fats for Health, Wellbeing and Performance

from 2.00pm to 5.00pm on Tuesday 24th November.

Led by Dr Alex Richardson, Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for Evidence-Based Intervention, University of Oxford; and Founder Director of Food And Behaviour (FAB) Research.

Dr Alex Richardson is one of the world’s leading experts on the role of nutrition  - and especially dietary fats - on brain development and function - and its implications for mood, behaviour and learning. Her 90+ research publications including pioneering trials of omega-3 for ADHD, dyslexia, depression and schizophrenia, as well as for children’s behaviour and learning, including the Oxford-Durham study and the DHA Oxford Learning and Behaviour (DOLAB) trials. 

Alex is in great demand as a speaker for public and professional as well as academic audiences owing to her excellent communication skills and clear presentation style, and she is also a frequent contributor for the press, radio and TV both in the UK and abroad.

In this special 'Masterclass' half-day seminar, she will provide a detailed but accessible overview of the latest scientific evidence on dietary fats (especially omega-3) - and the practical implications of this.

Time will be set aside for questions and discussion

All delegates will also receive a free information pack - including a handout of the presentation slides - after the event. 

Benefits of Attending

• Learn how the Omega 3/6 balance affects brain development and function as well as physical health, and the implications for conditions like ADHD, autism, depression and dementia.

• Understand why the long-chain omega-3 (EPA / DHA) are so important but usually lacking from UK diets, and how our food choices can improve the omega-3/6 balance.

• Gain a working knowledge of findings from the latest controlled treatment trials of omega-3 and other nutrients for mental health, wellbeing and performance, in pregnant mothers, children and adults.

Continuing Professional Development 

The event is accredited as professional training by the British Association for Applied Nutrition and Nutritional Therapy (BANT)


How to Book

This unique seminar is supported by Ideal Omega (Wileys' Finest) in partnership with FAB Research.  Delegates booking directly via FAB Research for professional or personal interest can attend for just £20; students / researchers at the special rate of £10; and registration is free for FAB Associate members. 

To take advantage of these special rates, please complete the registration form below.

Or if you are a FAB Associiate - please just email [email protected] to book your free place at this special seminar.

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