Jennifer Feighan

Who is the INDI?

The Irish Nutrition and Dietetic Institute (INDI) is the professional body for Dietitians in Ireland

Founded in 1958 ,we represent those working in

Public, voluntary & private hospitals

Community

Self employed

Business & Industry

Research

Academia

What do we do?

– Education, Training and Development

– Registration and Recognition ( CORU)

– Indemnity and Advice

– Research and Collaboration

– Advocate and Influence

– Develop and Publish

– Communicate/ Policy/ Advise

Nutrition Expert

“Nutrition Expert”

World Health Organisation

Causes of Obesity

– an increased intake of energy-dense foods that are high in fat; and

– an increase in physical inactivity due to the increasingly sedentary nature of many forms of work, changing modes of transportation, and increasing urbanization.

Ireland

Children

Older people

Healthy Behaviours..

Chicago Food Desert..

Dublin ??

Mapping Wave 1

Health Related Business

Fast Food, Alcohol, Gambling

Healthy Vs Unhealthy

Unhealthy..

There is hope !

The Solution..

Dr. David Robinson

Dr. Gerard Boyle

Dr. Chris Soraghan

Dr. Stacy Lindau

Luis Dominguez-Villoria

Prof. Rose Anne Kenny