Special Report on the 2nd International Conference on East-West Perspectives on Functional Foods: Science, Innovations and Claims
Journal Article 2008
This article reviews the current regulatory status of nutrition and health claims related to functional foods, countries experiences on the substantiation of claims, and effective communication strategies to consumers.
Special Report on Symposium on Understanding and Influencing Consumer Food Behaviours for Health: Executive Summary Report
Journal Article 2008
The symposium report examines the current understanding of Asian consumers and their food choices, the use of consumer research to modify food choices, and how health programs and food regulations can be used to promote healthier choices.
ILSI Southeast Asia Region Newsletter - August 2009
Newsletter/Bulletin 2009
This newsletter gives an overview on science and technology working together to provide public health solutions. It also discusses discovering the latest nutrition and health benefits of plant polyphenols, the latest findings on children’s nutrition and physical activity in Australia, improving infant and early childhood and nutrition in Southeast Asia.
ILSI Southeast Asia Region Newsletter - January 2009
Newsletter/Bulletin 2009
This newsletter covers the emerging food, water and nutrition safety issues and challenges in Asia including whether the food industry is meeting health, safety and environmental needs. The newsletter also discusses fluid balance, immunity in Asia, judging products by its label, food prices, and nanotechnology.
Symposium on Plant Polyphenols: Nutrition, Health and Innovation
Release/Announcement 2009
This symposium discusses scientific evidences that suggest that polyphenols perform important roles, from providing basic nutrition to disease prevention and control. The current trends and consumer behavior are also evaluated in this article.
5th Asian Conference on Food and Nutrition Safety
Report/White Paper 2009
The report provides an overview of emerging food safety challenges in Asia; the food safety issues in the entire food supply chain; challenges posed by microbial and chemical hazards; water, nutrients and ingredient safety; and how food industry could face the challenges.
Symposium on Biotechnology and Nutritionally Enhanced Food and Crops
Report/White Paper 2009
The report provides an overview of the nutritional status and food security in Asia; social impact, communication and consumer understanding of genetically modified (GM) crops; safety regulation of GM crops in Asia; biosafety and risk assessment; as well as development of biotech crops in Asia.
Special Report on Symposium on Diet, Nutrition and Immunity
Journal Article 2009
The symposium report reviews the development of the immune system particularly in infancy, as well as the role of diet, exercise and aging on immunocompetence. Also discussed are the importance of specific nutrients on enhancing immunity and the significance of maintaining a healthy microbiota in the gut leading to the concept of pro- and pre-biotics.
ILSI Southeast Asia Region Newsletter - January 2010
Newsletter/Bulletin 2010
ILSI Southeast Asia Region News letter—headlining
achievements during the 19th International Congress on
Nutrition in Thailand in 2009 along with general reports on a
range of topics such as food safety, nutrition and obesity
prevention among others.
ILSI Southeast Asia Region Annual Report 2009
Other 2010