Hangzhou- The Chinese Nutrition Society is organizing the 11th National Nutrition Conference & International DRIs (Dietary Reference Intakes) Seminar in Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province during May 15-17, 2013.

As a Council Member of the Chinese Nutrition Society (CNS), Nestlé China fully supports the conference, and works hand-in-hand with CNS and nutrition experts to promote good nutrition and a healthy lifestyle. Mr. Chen Yiyong, the president of CNS and Prof. Gu Jingfan as well as a number of nutrition experts worldwide, will deliver academic reports on food & nutrition and DRIs researches.

The 11th CNS National Nutrition Conference & International DRIs Seminar is a grand nutrition and science event held every four years in China. It is an important platform for academic discussion, experience exchange and information sharing among nutrition and science professionals.

The event will promote mutual discussion and sharing of the most recent DRIs research progress and findings among nutrition experts from domestic and abroad. With a focus on DRIs, the conference facilitates information exchange on the absorption, metabolism, function, evaluation, requirement and safety of nutrients.

At this year's event, the recommended intake of phytochemicals will be a key topic, indicating the impact of non-essential nutrients' food ingredients on health is re-recognized and positioned. The conference has 18 seminar topics covering a wide range of areas. Apart from nutrients-related topics, the recent findings of the nutritional status of Chinese urban residents' analysis reports, nutrition and chronic diseases and successful aging of the elderlies will be discussed.

Mr. Roland Decorvet, Chairman & CEO, Nestlé GCR said: "Nestlé has been driven by science and technology. Research and development has enabled Nestlé to become the world's leading Nutrition, Health and Wellness company. We have the largest R&D network of any food company in the world. Nestlé has a unique capability to deliver leadership in Nutrition, Health and Wellness through an unmatched innovation capability, a global R&D network of 34 R&D centers, and large investment in R&D".

Nestlé has two state-of-the-art R&D centers in Shanghai and Beijing to develop innovative food and beverage products which address Chinese consumers' future specific nutrition needs. The results of Nestlé's efforts will enable increasing numbers of consumers in China to gain access to safe, high-quality and locally adapted nutrition food and beverage products. This year, two R&D facilities will be built in Xiamen and Dongguan, supporting Nestlé and its two joint ventures Yinlu and Hsu Fu Chi. Meanwhile, Nestlé cooperates with R&D centers in other countries on joint projects.

Roland Decorvet also said: "Our science-based nutritional expertise allows us to leverage our innovation across all our products and all of our brands. We ensure that our product launches are nutritionally superior to those of our competitors and that they taste better. We call this 60/40+.

More consumers want not just good taste, but good nutrition too. Nestlé's commitment to healthy nutrition is at the center of all we do. 'GOOD FOOD, GOOD LIFE' captures the very essence of Nestlé and the promise we commit ourselves to everyday, everywhere. At Nestlé, we put the consumers at the heart of everything we do, in order to continue to earn the consumer trust every day".

Nestlé also actively participates in educational activities with the Ministry of Health, All-China Women's Federation and the Chinese Nutrition Society as well as with other government agencies engaged in nutrition education. Additionally, Nestlé continues to share knowledge on nutrition and science and dietary guidance with numerous organizations in China.