Event Overview

The Rui Cunha Foundation, the Macau Cardiology Association, and the C&C Club will host the conference "Nutrition, Health, Quality of Life and Well-being."

Event Details

• Date: Saturday, December 3, 2016
• Time: 11:30 AM
• Location: Rui Cunha Foundation
• Admission: Free
• Language: Portuguese

Guest Speaker

• Elsa Tristão Luís, Nutritionist from Portugal.

About the Talk

At a time when we are witnessing an increase in obesity and related diseases, we are bombarded daily with diets aimed at combating this genuine epidemic of the 21st century. The choice is not easy. A balanced and healthy diet should be personalized to fit each individual's daily life.

Different types of diets and topics inherent to healthy eating will be addressed, with space for discussion and clarification of doubts the audience may have.

Speaker's Background

• Nutritionist at CUF S. Domingos de Rana and CUF Mafra clinics.
• Nutritionist at Hospital Santo André (Hospital Distrital de Leiria), in an outpatient setting, integrated into the multidisciplinary obesity team and inpatient service in medicine II.
• Responsible for the food service at the Internship Center and nutrition consultations integrated into the Leisure Program of the Jamor-IDP Sports Complex.
• Consultant at Salesianos colleges - Oficina de S. José and Salesianos de Manique in the scope of Food Education and Menu Planning.

Session Moderators

• Dr. Filipe Alves, Nutritionist at Centro Hospitalar Conde São Januário.
• Dr. Monica Pon, Internist with a postgraduate degree in clinical nutrition.

Additional Information

• The conference will be delivered in Portuguese.
• Admission is free.