N-3 fatty acids and mental health Symposium 12 - 13 June 2007 Wageningen, the Netherlands Organised by the Graduate School VLAG, in co-operation with the Division of Human Nutrition, Wageningen University, The Netherlands Sponsored by ZonMw 
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Background
The number of individuals with age-related mental health problems such as cognitive decline and depression is rising dramatically worldwide. The prominence of n-3 fatty acids in the brain, EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) in particular, is suggestive for their role in mental health and brain function. So far evidence that these fatty acids, which are mainly found in fatty fish, are beneficial for mental health is mostly emerging from animal and epidemiological studies. Trial evidence is limited, but there are several studies ongoing.
This symposium will give an overview of the latest developments in the field of n-3 fatty acids and mental health. The focus will be on depression as well as cognitive functioning. These fields will be assessed from different points of view with results of epidemiological studies, trials and reviews. Furthermore the implementation of the current knowledge on these areas will be discussed.
Target group
The course aims at professionals from various fields (e.g. nutritionists, gerontologists, psychiatrists, psychologists, physicians, health policy makers, nutrition educators, health promoters, dieticians) interested in the subject.
Programme topics
The symposium consists of a series of lectures and discussions.
Issues to be discussed:
Programme
Click here for the programme in pdf.
Course coordinators
Date & duration
The symposium will be held from 12 - 13 June 2007.
Study load
The study load of this course is 0.6 ECTS credits.
Accreditation
Accreditation has been granted by NVVA (9 points) and StADAP (11 points) for dieticians. On request a certificate is available.
Language
The symposium will be conducted in English.
Location & accommodation
Lectures will be given at the Wageningen International Conference Centre (WICC) on June 12 and in the Aula of Wageningen University on June 13. The organising committee has blocked a sufficient number of hotel rooms at the WICC. The costs of bed/breakfast are € 75. Participants have to book their own room. Hotel reservation is handled by WICC, see www.wicc.nl. Please mention booking code 'MH07'.
Contact information
For more information contact:
Ondine van de Rest, MSc
E-mail: Ondine.vandeRest@wur.nl
For organisational matters contact:
Mrs Eva Oudshoorn-Gijsbertsen
phone: +31-317-485310
E-mail: Eva.Oudshoorn@wur.nl
The symposium fee of € 150 includes a symposium map, lunches and coffee/tea during the breaks. PhD-students affiliated with VLAG will be charged € 50. You can register by using the electronic registration form.
The final registration date is June 1, 2007. After registration you will receive a confirmation by email.
Please note that your registration is only complete if we have received your payment as well.
The symposium fee can be paid to: VLAG Congressen, Wageningen, bank account number: 87.49.68.283 (IBAN: NL38 SNSB 0874 9682 83 / BIC: SNSBNL2A), please mention code MH07 and your name.
Cancellations may be made free of charge until 1 June 2007. After this date the charge will be 25% of the fee paid or due. Substitutions may be made at any time.