Research Axes
Nutrition & Toxicology
Description
This axis focuses on the epidemiology of nutrition and food toxicology among the different age groups of the Lebanese population, mainly the prevalence and risk factors of eating disorders, dietary habits and their relationship with health, and exposure to toxic substances through food.
Recommendations
01
Identify all the stakeholders engaged in nutrition and food safety.
02
Mapping of existing initiatives, current interventions, and future projects related to Nutrition and Food safety among all stakeholders.
03
Mapping of existing policies and legislations.
04
Supporting information sharing.
05
Updating the existing situation analysis on nutrition in Lebanon.
06
Activating and expanding a national platform on nutrition to plan, coordinate, and implement initiatives that support healthy eating in Lebanon.
07
Mapping of current research and academic groups working on topics related to promotion of healthy diet, and potentially empowering collaborations.
08
Encourage leadership ability and continual professional development among dietitians.
09
Develop a national plan/strategy for promoting healthy eating in Lebanon.