*** SPOTLIGHT ON OPEN ACCESS PAPERS ***
Fructose Induces Transketolase Flux to Promote Pancreatic Cancer Growth
Fructose as a Carbon Source Induces an Aggressive Phenotype in MDA-MB-468 Breast Tumor Cells
The BANT AGM 2012 will be held on 17 March 2012 from 9.30AM until 1.30PM at the University of Westminster, New Cavendish Campus.
Even though there is no charge to attend the AGM, you will still need to book your place using this link: BOOK YOUR PLACE
The January e-Newsletter has been sent out to all members. This month features part 2 of an article on Cancer and Nutrition by Carol Granger and Catherine Honeywell.
JANUARY E-NEWSLETTER
If you missed this brilliant event run by BANT and sponsored by Nutrition Geeks and Metametrix, you can now purchase access to the online video recording of the event. The cost to purchase access to this recording for non-delegates is £65 and can be obtained at this link:www.nutritiongeeks.co.uk/catalogue_item.php?catID=3599&prodID=42350Delegates who attended the seminar will be able to access this recording free of charge. To get your access code please contact: Sophie at Nutrition Geeks on info@nutritiongeeks.co.uk.
To view or download the posters click the following links:
To understand the differences between dietitians, nutritionists and nutritional therapists, please look at the following BANT briefing notes:
EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICEDETOXIFICATIONOPTIMUM NUTRITION
The British Association for Applied Nutrition and Nutritional Therapy (BANT) is the professional body for Nutritional Therapists. Its primary function is to assist its members in attaining the highest standards of integrity, knowledge, competence and professional practice, in order to protect the client's interests, nutritional therapy and the Nutritional Therapist. To find out more, click the link About BANT.
BANT offers a wide range of benefits to student and full members and has its finger on the pulse for any changes or new developments within this dynamic profession. To read more about the benefits of joining, click the link Benefits of BANT Membership.
Exploring this link will give you good idea of how BANT members approach clinical practice, Functional Medicine Teaching Model Presentation.
There is huge interest in the area of nutrition and health, including nutrigenetics and nutrigenomics. For those considering a vocational profession in this field, you may find it useful to look at our recommended core textbooks which are an essential foundation for the future of nutrigenetic counselling:
Jones, S., Quinn S., eds.,(2005). Textbook of Functional Medicine. USA: Institute of Functional Medicine www.functionalmedicine.org
Lord, R.S., Bralley J.A.,(2008). Laboratory Evaluations for Integrative and Functional Medicine.2nd edn. Duluth, Georgia: Metametrix Institute. [Table of Errata available from www.metametrixinstitute.org/post/2008/12/11/Table-of-Errata.aspx
These books are available from the Nutri Centre Bookshop, 7 Park Crescent, London W1B 1PF at discounted rates.
To receive a 25% discount for practitioners and a 20% discount for students on the books, PLUS free postage, call 020 7323 2382.