The Federation of Asian Nutrition Societies (FANS) and the Chinese Nutrition Society (CNS) co-hosted a scientific symposium on August 27, 2025, during the IUNS-ICN 2025 Congress in Paris. The session, titled “Asian Dietary Patterns and Chronic Disease Prevention and Management,” highlighted oriental dietary patterns and their role in chronic disease prevention. Experts from China, Singapore, and Indonesia shared evidence and insights on shaping a new Oriental dietary pattern to promote better health across Asia.
The session was co-chaired by FANS President Prof. Yuexin Yang and FANS President-elect Dr E. Siong Tee. Speakers from China, Singapore, and Indonesia presented evidence on regional diets, including the health benefits of Jiangnan and southeastern coastal dietary patterns, the role of traditional dietary wisdom, and trends in Indonesian diets and metabolic syndrome. Dr. Zhang Xuguang provided a presentation on“Probiotic Lc19 Improves Blood Glucose Homeostasis Through Producing a Novel Active Compound Trp-CA,”underscoring the importance of the probiotics in blood glucose control. Discussions underscored the diversity of Asian diets and their potential to form the foundation of a new Oriental dietary pattern, aimed at reducing risks of metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes while supporting longer, healthier lives.
Closing the session, Prof. Yuexin Yang, President of FANS, emphasised that Asia’s rich dietary heritage offers unique opportunities for tackling chronic disease. She called for further exploration and summarisation of the distinctive characteristics of Asian cuisine, resources, and culture, and encouraged regional cooperation to contribute to Asian strength in the prevention and control of chronic diseases and the promotion of optimal longevity. The event attracted a wide audience of researchers, clinicians, and policymakers, sparking dialogue and laying the groundwork for future cross-country collaborations.
Source: https://iuns.org/2025/10/asian-dietary- ... -icn-2025/
