Nutritionist-Dietitians' Association of the Philippines

April 23 - 26, 2006
Manila, Philippines

Sodium and Health: Update on Current Findings
Dr. Alexander Logan ( University of Toronto, Canada )

Salt and Saltiness: Understanding Taste and Use in Food
Dr. Kenzo Kunhara ( Hokkaido Universitiy, Japan )

Sodium Intake of Asian Populations: Overview of Methods and Findings
Dr. Corazon VC Barba ( University of the Philippines, Los Banos, Philippines )

Current Salt/Sodium Dietary Guidelines Across Countries : Understanding the Scientific Rationale
Dr. Tee E. Siong ( ILSI SEA Region ) 

Hydration : Knowledge, Myths and Science
Dr. Maxime Buyckx ( The Beverage Institute for Health and Wellness, USA )

Hydration Status : Recommendations and Assessment
Dr. Kristi Reimers (Center for Human Nutrition, University of Nebraska,USA)

Fluid Needs : Impact of Exercise, Heat and Humidity
Mr. Fabian Lim ( Defense Medical Research Institute, Singapore ) 

Nutrition Support in Clinical Care
Dr. Jonathan Asprer ( Philippines )

Enteral Nutrition in Critical Care
Dr. Patricia Anthony ( USA)

Parenteral Nutrition Support in Clinical Care
Dr. Luisito Llido ( Philippines )

Factors to Consider in the Liberalization of Diets of Long Term Care
Drs. Suzanne Cryst and Gretchen Robinson ( USA ) 

Nutritional Management of Diabetes
Ms. Jaen Ang Waee Chong ( Malaysia )

Reaching a Common View through Nutrition Screening and Nutritional Assessment Using Computerized Data
Ms. Eloisa Villaraza ( Philippines )

Multisectoral Synergy to Support Medical Nutrition Therapy Intervention for Metabolic Syndrome Target Group
Ms. Tan Yoke Hwa ( Malaysia )

Foodservice Trends in Hospitals and Health Care Institutions in the 21st Century
Dr. Beatrice Dykes (USA) 

Nutrition and Health Benefits of Virgin Coconut Oil
Dr. Concepcion Lizada (University of the Philippines, Philippines)

Choice of Natural or Modified Fats for Optimizing Nutrition : The Benefits of Palm Oil
Dr. Kalyana Sundram (Malaysian Palm Oil Board, Malaysia)

Long-term Walnut Consumption and Levels of n-3 Fatty Acids in Erythrocytes
Dr. G. Segovia-Siapco (Philippines)

Palm Oil Decreases Homocystine concentration in diabetic patients but not Coronary Heart Disease
Dr. N. Al-Daghri (Saudi Arabia) 

Comparison of Anti-oxidant Activity of Commonly Consumed Polyphenolic Beverages
(coffee, cocoa, tea )
Ms. Aleli Elizabeth Gana (Philippines)

Zinc Status and its Relationship with Nutritional Parameters in Hemodialysis Patients
Dr. T. tsui-Yin ( Taiwan )

Processing Effects on the Anti-oxidant Potential and Phenolic Content of Jute Leaves
Dr. Wilma Hurtada (Philippines)

Isolation and Purification of a Cytotoxic Lectin from Brown Sea Cucumber
Ms. Aleli Elizabeth Gana ( Philippines )