Home :: All News :: SLMNA Monthly Clinical Meeting – June 2025
The Sri Lanka Medical Nutrition Association (SLMNA), in
collaboration with the Sri Lanka College of Nutrition Physicians (SLCNP),
successfully conducted the Monthly Clinical Meeting on 13th June 2025 at the New
OPD Auditorium, NHSL.
Professor Ranil Jayawardena, a distinguished expert
in nutrition from the Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, University
of Colombo delivered a compelling lecture on “Evidence-Based and Culturally
Appropriate Dietary Strategies to Enhance Nutritional Status in Athletes.” The
session captivated the audience with timely insights rooted in Prof.
Jayawardena’s groundbreaking research conducted in Sri Lanka.
With clarity and depth, Prof. Jayawardena shed light on the
unique dietary needs of athletes within the Sri Lankan context, offering
practical strategies anchored in science and cultural relevance. His findings
sparked meaningful discussion and left attendees inspired to reimagine sports
nutrition with a more localized, informed lens.
The event also marked the proud launch of his latest
publication, “Sports Nutrition Guideline”—a comprehensive guide poised
to become an essential resource for athletes, coaches, and healthcare
professionals alike.
This remarkable event highlighted how research can empower
lives through improved nutrition and enhanced athletic performance.
