Panel Discussion: “Nutrients as Active Agents for Vulnerable Groups – What Can the Government’s Nutrition Strategy Achieve?”

Date: November 12, 2024
Time: 19:00 – 20:00 CET
Location: Restaurant Habel am Reichstag, Luisenstr. 19, 10117 Berlin
Patron: Dr. Ophelia Nick, Parliamentary State Secretary for Nutrition and Agriculture
Register: HERE

As part of the Policy Day during Malnutrition Awareness Week 2024, DGEM invites you to an in-depth panel discussion on the critical role of nutrition for vulnerable populations. With the title “Nutrients as Active Agents for Vulnerable Groups – What Can the Government’s Nutrition Strategy Achieve?”, this event will explore how Germany’s National Nutrition Strategy can support those most in need and drive lasting improvements in health outcomes.

Event Overview

This special gathering brings together leading figures in policy, healthcare, and nutrition to discuss actionable measures for implementing nutrition strategies aimed at at-risk groups. Attendees will have the chance to hear expert insights, witness an engaging panel debate, and participate in a post-discussion networking event.

Program Details

• 18:45 – Guest Reception
  Hosted by Dr. med. Gert Bischoff, President of DGEM
• 19:00 – Welcome & Introduction
  Presented by Moderator Lisa Braun, Presseagentur Gesundheit GmbH
• 19:05 – Keynote Presentations
  • “Health Risks of Malnutrition – The Clinic Atlas as an Opportunity to Implement the Nutrition Strategy”
    Prof. Dr. Johann Ockenga
  • “Better Nutrition for Better Health – A Cross-Sector Task”
    Eva Bell, Head of Department, Federal Ministry for Food and Agriculture (BMEL)
• 19:30 – Panel Discussion
  Impulse Contributions from Panelists
• 19:40 – Moderated Exchange
  Engage in a dynamic conversation among distinguished panelists including:
  • Johannes Wagner, Member of the Bundestag (Alliance 90/The Greens)
  • Erich Irlstorfer, Member of the Bundestag (CSU/CDU)
  • Ates Gürpinar, Member of the Bundestag (The Left)
  • Prof. Dr. Bernhard Watzl, President of the German Nutrition Society (DGE)
  • Prof. Dr. Matthias Pirlich, Vice President of DGEM
• 20:00 – Farewell and Get-Together with Buffet

Why This Discussion Matters

With nearly a third of hospitalized patients at risk of malnutrition, Germany’s National Nutrition Strategy has a pivotal role to play in improving health outcomes. By identifying vulnerable groups and tailoring nutrition policies to meet their needs, policymakers can ensure that the benefits of good nutrition reach everyone, especially those most in need.

Join this important discussion to learn how government initiatives can be leveraged to make nutrients an essential, proactive element of care for Germany’s vulnerable populations. Let’s work toward a future where nutrition is recognized not only as sustenance but as an integral component of health and recovery.

Don’t miss this chance to contribute to the dialogue on shaping effective and inclusive nutrition policies!