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The Goodwood Health Summit Returns to Tackle The Microbiome, Infant Feeding & the First Five Years

Entertaining & Hospitality | Press Article 11/09/24

Goodwood House, Chichester, Thursday 19 September 2024

The Goodwood Health Summit returns for its second year, bringing together leading experts to discuss crucial topics surrounding The Microbiome, Infant Feeding, and the First Five Years. This year’s summit will be held at the historic Goodwood House in Chichester and will focus on the latest research and evidence concerning early years feeding and its impact on long-term health.

Broadcaster Justin Webb will lead the conversation, moderating a distinguished panel of speakers, including Dr. Chris van Tulleken, Dr. Sioned Jones, Mr. James Kinross and Professor Louise Kenny. Together, these experts will delve into the complexities of the microbiome and explore how feeding choices from birth onward shape this vital aspect of human health.

Key topics to be addressed include:

  • The role of breastfeeding in establishing a healthy microbiome
  • The impact of ultra-processed foods (UPF) in baby food and their influence on nursing mothers
  • Challenges and solutions to enhancing medical and societal understanding of early years nutrition
  • The role of lifestyle changes, education, and awareness in promoting better health outcomes
  • The influence of commercial and political factors on public health decisions

Summit Agenda:

  • 09:10: Welcome address
  • 09:15: Session with Mr. James Kinross and Dr. Sioned Jones on the crucial role of breastfeeding in establishing a healthy microbiome
  • 11:30: Session with Dr. Chris van Tulleken and Professor Louise Kenny on the influence of ultra-processed foods (UPF) in baby food and nursing mothers
  • 14:30: Panel Q&A with all speakers and nutritionist Stephanie Moore
  • 16:00: Summit close

Renowned author Gabrielle Palmer, known for her influential work The Politics of Breastfeeding, will also join the summit, contributing her invaluable insights into the discussions.

This year’s summit, generously sponsored by Randox Health, highlights the urgent need for further research and widespread education on the infant and mother microbiome. With a line-up of world-class speakers and a day filled with insightful discussions, The Goodwood Health Summit is a vital event for healthcare professionals, researchers and anyone interested in the health and wellbeing of future generations.

For further press information, please contact Goodwood,

Miranda Witchell, Head of E&H Marketing & PR

Miranda.witchell@goodwood.com

About Goodwood

Goodwood Estate is England’s greatest sporting estate set in 11,000 acres of beautiful West Sussex countryside. Seat of the Dukes of Richmond since 1697, it is renowned for creating exceptional experiences and world-class sporting events, hosting four of the largest and most anticipated occasions in the British social calendar: Festival of Speed, Qatar Goodwood Festival, Goodwood Revival and Goodwoof. 

Alongside Goodwood’s rich history sits an estate-wide culture of protecting and promoting sustainability, creativity, and the environment. The diverse portfolio of businesses includes one of the largest lowland organic farms in Europe; a famous Battle of Britain airfield and aerodrome; a racecourse; a historic motor circuit; two golf courses and a short game area and short course; one of the oldest cricket grounds in the country; The Kennels members’ clubhouse; ten-bedroom luxury retreat, Hound Lodge; self-catering holiday cottages, The Pheasantry, Peach Tree & Crab Apple and Windmill Cottages; The Goodwood Hotel and Goodwood Health & Wellbeing, which includes the Health Club and Gut Health Programmes; the Goodwood Education Centre; the award-winning sustainable restaurant Farmer, Butcher, Chef and, of course, Goodwood House. 

About Randox Health:


Randox Health is a world leader in in vitro diagnostics, committed to improving health worldwide. With cutting-edge research and innovative solutions, Randox Health plays a crucial role in advancing medical science and public health.