Nutrition and Growth 2026 Highlights – Advancing Early-life Nutrition
The Nutrition and Growth 2026 conference has come to a close, marking another inspiring and impactful gathering of experts committed to advancing understanding in early-life nutrition
As a leading international forum, this year’s event brought together a diverse community of clinicians, researchers, and healthcare professionals focused on the vital connection between nutrition and growth across childhood. Participants explored the latest scientific evidence, shared innovative approaches, and addressed key challenges shaping the future of child health.
Through engaging discussions, multidisciplinary collaboration, and the exchange of best practices, attendees contributed to a dynamic and forward-looking program designed to drive progress and improve health outcomes for children worldwide.
For those who couldn’t attend in person, or who want to revisit the key sessions and discussions - N&G 2026 content is now available on DNC.
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In this webinar, Prof. Riccardo Caccialanza discusses the vital role of medical nutrition in oncology and the need for change to address unmet patient needs. He emphasizes early screening, timely nutritional interventions, and multidisciplinary collaboration to improve outcomes, illustrated by the successful Lombardy pathway. The session equips healthcare professionals with practical insights to integrate structured nutritional care into oncology practice.
In this expert-led session, Lucy Upton, Specialist Paediatric Dietitian, explores the complexity of child malnutrition and nutritional support in clinical settings. The video focuses on identifying disease-related malnutrition and delivering individualised care strategies that go beyond basic nutritional intake. It highlights the real-world impact on growth, development, and family wellbeing across both hospital and community care.
