UK Nutrition Research Partnership (NRP) workshop: Improving our understanding of the metabolic interplay between nutrition and physical activity (IN‐PACT)

Gareth A Wallis,Edward S Chambers

doi:10.1111/nbu.12511

Gareth A Wallis, Edward S Chambers

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https://doi.org/10.1111/nbu.12511

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Abstract

AbstractThis article describes a UK Nutrition Research Partnership (UK NRP)/Medical Research Council (MRC) 'Hot Topic' workshop that aimed to develop a better understanding of the interplay between nutrition and physical activity and their effects on human metabolism at the mechanistic level. The article provides a rationale for the workshop and a summary of the objectives. The report then presents an overview of the topics discussed at the workshop and the priority research areas identified that would enable the development of integrated evidence‐based dietary guidelines with improved potential to transform long‐term health.

Highlights

Eating a nutritious, balanced diet and engaging in regular physical activity remain the cornerstones for weight maintenance and the prevention of metabolic diseases (NICE, 2006)
A concerted effort is required to act on the Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN) recommendation and empower nutritional and exercise scientists to work together with other scientific disciplines and key stakeholders on the major public health concerns facing society
Funding from the Medical Research Council (MRC) as part of the UK Nutrition Research Partnership (UK NRP) awards supported a workshop to develop a better understanding of the interplay between nutrition and physical activity and their effects on human metabolism at the mechanistic level

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Introduction

Eating a nutritious, balanced diet and engaging in regular physical activity remain the cornerstones for weight maintenance and the prevention of metabolic diseases (NICE, 2006). The SACN Working Group on Energy Requirements highlighted improved understanding of the potential interaction of diet composition and physical activity in bodyweight regulation and the development and maintenance of obesity as a research recommendation (SACN, 2011). Greater understanding in the mechanisms of interplay between nutrition and physical activity on human metabolism is imperative.

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