Nutritional anthropology is an interdisciplinary field that examines the relationship between human nutrition and culture throughout history. By studying the dietary patterns of different societies, researchers gain insights into how cultural practices, environmental factors, and evolutionary biology influence human nutritional needs and behaviors. This field explores diverse topics such as food taboos, traditional food preparation methods, and the impact of globalization on diets. Through ethnographic studies and archaeological evidence, nutritional anthropologists uncover valuable information about the role of food in shaping human health, social structures, and identity. This research not only enhances our understanding of past civilizations but also informs contemporary nutrition policies and interventions aimed at promoting health and well-being across diverse populations.
Title : Assessment of a Metabolic Map 3.0 (MM3.0) in association with Cardio Metabolic-Renal Syndrome (CMR-S)
Antonio Claudio Goulart Duarte, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Title : Brain health beyond cognition: Exploring the needs of an aging brain
Dilip Ghosh, Nutriconnect, Australia
Title : Beyond the apparent: Nutrition, perception, and resilience in contexts of cognitive vulnerability a transdisciplinary proposal inspired by the Volume Oltre l’Apparente (Conversano & irace, 2026)
Raffaella Conversano, University of Bari, Italy
Title : Nutrition, physical activity, mental health, and reproductive function in adolescent and young adult women: Neuroimmunometabolic perspectives
Malgorzata Mizgier, Poznan University of Physical Education, Poland
Title : Characterization of isolated strains of microorganisms from mineral, mountain and spring waters from France, Italy, England, South Korea, Japan, Netherlands, Austria, Spain, Singapore and Bulgaria
Nedyalka Naneva Valcheva, Vocational High School, Bulgaria
Title : Climate-smart legume composting and its influence on sweet potato yield, soil health, and nutrient quality
Topas M Peter, PNG University of Technology, Papua New Guinea