Exploring the Intricacies of Sugar: SGU Hosts Insightful General Lecture on Nutrition, Addiction, and Beyond

Thursday, November 2, 2023 – An intellectually stimulating event took place at SGU campus as the Food Technology program organized a General Lecture on the intriguing theme, “When Sugar Becomes More Than Nutrition: Food and Addiction – Does it Exist?” The lecture was led by distinguished speakers, Professor Magdalena Czlapka-Matuasik from the Faculty of Food and Nutrition at Poznan University of Life Sciences, Poland, and Professor C. Hanny Wijaya from the Food Sciences and Technology Department at IPB.

The lecture delved into the multifaceted relationship between sugar, nutrition, and addiction, raising thought-provoking questions about the existence of a possible connection. Students and faculty members from the Food Technology program at SGU eagerly participated in the session, engaging in enlightening discussions and gaining valuable insights from the expertise of the guest lecturers.

The event not only provided a platform for intellectual discourse but also served as a testament to SGU’s commitment to fostering academic excellence and encouraging students to explore diverse perspectives within their field of study. The insightful lecture left attendees with a deeper understanding of the complex dynamics of sugar consumption and its potential implications, enriching their knowledge and encouraging further research in the realm of food technology and nutrition. (Vid-Wul/Dirmarcomm)