The Sociedade Portuguesa de Ciências da Nutrição e Alimentação (SPCNA, Portuguese Society of Nutrition and Food Sciences) is hosting its 19th Congress from 14th to 15th November 2025 at the Hospital das Forças Armadas, Polo Porto. 

This event brings together nutrition and food science professionals, researchers and students from across Portugal and beyond for 2 days of knowledge exchange and collaboration.

Some of the topics which will be presented are the following :

• Challenges of Nutrition in Public Policy
• Food Policy: Do We Have One or Not?
• Food Policy in Disaster Situations
• Diet Manual Planning – How to Offer Restaurant-Quality Meals
• Enteral Nutrition Therapy: What’s New?
• Parenteral Nutrition Therapy: What’s New?
• Nutritional Approach to Chronic Diseases: From Hospital to Outpatient Care
• Kidney Disease – From Hemodialysis to Home Care: What Freedom?
• Alpha-Ketoacids: Their Importance in Chronic Kidney Disease
• Neuroinflammation and the Gut–Brain Axis: A Current and Promising Topic
• The Role of Nutritionists in Ensuring the Human Right to Food
• Differences in Athlete Nutrition: On Vacation vs. In Competition
• Talks with Experts:
• Fake News in Nutrition: How Should Professionals Respond?
• How Can Artificial Intelligence Support Food and Nutrition?

This Congress offers a unique opportunity to connect with experts, professionals and emerging voices in nutrition and food sciences.

If you wish to register now and learn more, please check out their website!