International
conference on
saturated fat

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WHAT?

International Conference on Saturated Fat

  • Hear world renowned speakers on the latest science on milk fat.
  • Debate with scientists about relevance and policy options for saturated fat.
  • Discuss the proposed introduction of a saturated fat levy in Denmark.

WHEN?

Friday, 25th September 2009, 10:00 to 14:00 hrs.

WHERE?

"Landstingssalen" in the Danish Parliament, Folketinget, Christiansborg, 1240 Copenhagen, Denmark.

Access via the visitor entrance/main entrance and down the stairs on your right.


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PROGRAMME

10:00 Opening by Prof. Arne Astrup, University of Copenhagen, Denmark
Introductory remarks by Eva Kjer Hansen, Danish Minister for Food, Agriculture and Fisheries
10:10 Michael Stevns, Managing Director, Danish Dairy Board: What is the contribution of dairy products to daily nutrition?
10:30 Prof. J. Bruce German, Department of Food Science and Technology, University of California, Davis, CA: Saturated fats: A milk perspective
11:00 Prof. Philippe Legrand, Agrocampus-INRA, France: Origin, metabolism and cellular functions of saturated fatty acids
11:30 Prof. Peter Elwood, Department of Primary Care and Public Health, Cardiff University, Wales: How does eating dairy products impact health in the long run?
12:00 Panel discussion with the scientists and conclusion
Moderator: Prof. Arne Astrup
12.30 Walking dairy lunch

REGISTRATION

Invitations have been sent out on a personal basis, and the places are limited.

Please register for the conference, with preference before 15th September, by writing an email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Be aware that registration is necessary in order to receive a badge allowing you to enter the Parliament building and to be admitted to the participants list.

WHO?

Organisers:

  • European Dairy Association (EDA) pil
  • Danish Dairy Board in close co-operation with the Danish Agriculture and Food Council pil
Saturated fats: A milk perspective
 
EDA
14 rue Montoyer
1000 Bruxelles		 Tel. +32 2 549 5040
eda@euromilk.org
www.euromilk.org		 Mejeriforeningen /
Danish Dairy Board
Frederiks Alle 22
8000 Aarhus C		 Tel. +45 8731 2000
ddb@mejeri.dk
www.mejeri.dk