NSSA Newsbits

Abstract

The Cape Branch of NSSA hosted a mini-symposium on fatty acids on 31 July to address the current controversial issue of fat in the diet. The expert panel of speakers included Dr Celeste Naude, Stellenbosch University; Prof David Marais, University of Cape Town and Groote Schuur Hospital; Dr Petro Wolmarans, Medical Research Council; and Dr Dawie van Velden, Stellenbosch University. The event was attended by 120 people.