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The Nutrition Society


Cuthbertson Medal The Nutrition Society Cuthbertson Medal has been awarded annually since 1990 as a tribute to Sir David Cuthbertson.


Applications for 2011 are now welcome. It is awarded to scientists at an early stage of their career for excellence in clinical nutrition and/or metabolism research providing an evidence base for clinical practice. The work should be of clear relevance to nutritional management in patient care. Research related to the epidemiology and prevention of disease, i.e. public health nutrition, is not eligible.


Judging


Applications will be judged by acknowledged experts in the field.


The final decision will be made by the Cuthbertson Medal Committee of the Nutrition Society. Work will be assessed for: relevance to the terms of reference; quality and impact of the submission; publication record; evidence of independent scholarship; and future potential.


Rules


Applicants for this prestigious award should be scientists within 15 years of higher degree graduation at application. Re-applications will be considered.


The Award


The successful candidate will be awarded free membership of the Nutrition Society for one year, will receive the Medal during the BAPEN Congress in November 2011 and will be expected to deliver a lecture at that Congress and prepare an article for publication in Proceedings of the Nutrition Society.


How to apply Applicants must supply: • A brief up to date curriculum vitae • A 1000 word summary of their contribution to an area of relevance to clinical nutrition and/or metabolism


• Copies of up to 3 published papers in support of their application.


Applications should be addressed to: Honorary Secretary, Nutrition Society, 10 Cambridge Court, 210 Shepherds Bush Road, London, W6 7NJ Or emailed to: office@nutsoc.org.uk Closing date: 5pm on 8th July 2011


2012: An Olympic BAPEN?


18th - 20th June 2012 SIMON GABE - BAPEN Treasurer


2012 will be a fantastic year in this country for all sorts of reasons. Obviously the Olympics will be very exciting but, before the Olympics begin we will be holding a very different sort of BAPEN.


Normally BAPEN is held in October or November, but in 2012 it will be held from 18th – 20th June. The reason for this is that key organisations in the UK with an interest in the digestive tract will be holding their annual conference at the same time. This includes the BSG (British Society of Gastroenterology), BASL (British Association for the Study of Liver), AUGIS (Association of Upper GI Surgeons) and BAPEN. Many other organisations and societies interested in the digestive tract are also contributing to this digestive conference.


BAPEN will be a key player here and it enables nutritional issues to be raised onto a different platform. It also allows BAPEN members to go to the other meetings at the same time. This convergence of conferences under one umbrella is called the Digestive Disease Federation (DDF) and will be held at the new ACC Convention Centre in Liverpool. I know it is early but please make a note in your diary for 18th – 20th June 2012 as this conference will be making headlines, and you can be part of it!


Dehydration in Older People


Awareness Week – 6th – 12th June 2011 Dehydration in Older People Awareness Week is an initiative that the National Association of Care Catering is using to promote the benefits of good hydration to older people where ever they are living – at home in the community or in a social or health care setting. It is hoped the care sector, health professionals and the voluntary sector will promote a joined-up message regarding ensuring all older people have access to sufficient drinks throughout the day.


The first Dehydration in Older People Awareness Week (DiOPAW) will run from 6th to 12th June 2011, and includes a valuable resource designed to provide useful information about drinking, thirst management and its benefits. The DiOPAW builds on the ‘No One Should Go Hungry’ campaign; the week’s aim is to highlight that good fluid intake is a fundamental part of good nutritional intake.


It's easy to take a positive action in promoting


drinking. There are simple tips to help people increase their fluid intake and therefore improve their health and quality of life. The aim of this campaign is to drive awareness amongst older people and their carers, and show that by making positive changes to drinking habits and drinking, more older people can improve their quality of life. The benefit to carers and staff within social and health care settings is the reduction in dehydration related illness, which often require complex treatments.


It's also important to understand how much fluid is required on a daily basis, and how this can be increased, and what are the good practices to


follow. These are aiming for 1.6 litres of fluid or 8 x 8 oz cups of fluid per day, and it could be drinking a couple of extra cuppas, offering more water when medication is taken, and looking at other nutritious drinks such as fruit smoothies. Regularly drinking can prevent health problems. Drinking more fluid will ensure illness such as urinary tract infections are reduced. The NACC advice is that older people should all aim to have at least eight drinks per day.


Some of the tools already developed for the week are as follows: • Water for Health Ageing – Hydration Toolkit, which is full of ideas, background information, case studies and a quiz for you to print out and use


• Spotting the Signs of Dehydration information sheet, which is a useful quick reference guide for staff and helps them assess and identify potential problems.


• NACC’s Improving Fluid in Intake in Summer information sheet All available via:


http://www.thenacc.co.uk/resources/top_tips BAPEN In Touch No.61 May 2011 2


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