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2026

Topics and Modules Update

The LLL team is pleased to inform you about the new topics and modules updated this year: topics 8, 19, 25, and 26.

Topic 8 Approach to Oral and Enteral Nutrition in Adults

Module 8.1 Indications, Contraindications, Complications and Monitoring of EN
Module 8.2 Hospital Diet and Oral Nutritional Supplements (Sip Feeds)
Module 8.3 Techniques of Enteral Nutrition
Module 8.4 Formulae for Enteral Nutrition

Topic 19 Nutritional Support outside the Hospital: Home Parenteral Nutrition (HPN) in Adult Patients

Module 19.1 Indications and Outcome
Module 19.2 Chronic Intestinal Failure: Medical Treatment, Home Parenteral Nutrition, Training and Monitoring
Module 19.3 Central Venous Access Device Complications
Module 19.4 Metabolic Complications of Home Parenteral Nutrition and Chronic Intestinal Failure and Indications for Intestinal Transplantation

Topic 25 Nutritional Support in Neurological Diseases

Module 25.1 Nutritional and Metabolic Consequences of Neurological Diseases
Module 25.2 Nutritional Support in Strok
Module 25.3 Nutritional Support in Chronic Neurological Diseases
Module 25.4 Nutritional Support in Dementia

Topic 26 Nutrition and Cancer

Module 26.1 Nutritional and Metabolic Consequences of Cancer and its Treatments
Module 26.2 Nutritional Treatment Strategies in Cancer Patients
Module 26.3 Physical Activity and Exercise in Cancer Patients
Module 26.4 Multimodal Care

The LLL Team
13.08.2025

Official Announcement: Extension of Deadline

We would like to inform all LLL participants that the deadlines for the Final Exam and the TLLL course have been extended.
New deadline:
Final Exam application, and TLLL course application, and submission of complete application materials is
1 July 2026

LLL Board
18.06.2026

The Final Examination for the ESPEN Diploma in Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism
took place on 2 May 2026 in Cairo, Egypt.

Out of 66 registered candidates, 62 participants attended and completed the examination. The results reflected a high academic standard, with 16 candidates achieving scores ≥ 90/100, including 9 candidates with outstanding results ≥ 95/100.
Seventeen participants scored below the passing threshold of 80/100 and did not pass the exam.

The Cairo examination once again demonstrated the rigorous standards, international reach, and academic excellence of the ESPEN Life Long Learning (LLL) program.

ESPEN congratulates all successful candidates and thanks the local organizers and examiners for their contribution to the successful conduct of the exam.

The LLL Team

12.05.2026

Upcoming ESPEN Final Exam

The LLL team officially announces the scheduled date and venue for the upcoming final exam:
02.05.2026 - Cairo, Egypt

More updates will be shared as the exam date approaches.

The LLL Team

26.02.2026

Upcoming LLL Events in February 2026

We are pleased to announce that the LLL team will deliver the following courses in February 2026:
Ljubljana, Slovenia, 03.02.2026, LLL Live Course
Nagpur, India, 05 - 06.02.2026, LLL Live Courses
Jakarta, Indonesia, 06.02.2026, LLL Live Courses
Bremen, Germany, 11.02.2026, LLL Live Course
Dubai, UAE, 14 - 15.02.2026, Webinars Bydgoszcz, Poland, 20.02.2026, LLL Live Courses
Lisbon, Portugal, 20.02.2026, LLL Live Courses
Ljubljana, Slovenia, 26.02.2026, LLL Live Course
Podgorica, Montenegro, 27.02.2026, LLL Live Course
Dubai, UAE, 28.02 - 01.03.2026, Webinars

More information about the upcoming LLL live courses and webinars:
https://lllnutrition.com/course/view.php?id=2003

The LLL Team

09.02.2026

Upcoming LLL Events

We are pleased to announce that the LLL team will deliver the following live courses in January and February 2026:
Oslo, Norway, 21.01.2026, LLL Live Course
Lisbon, Portugal, 22 - 24.01.2026, LLL Live Courses
Ljubljana, Slovenia, 03.02.2026, LLL Live Course
Nagpur, India, 05 - 06.02.2026, LLL Live Courses
Jakarta, Indonesia, 06.02.2026, LLL Live Courses
Bremen, Germany, 11.02.2026, LLL Live Course
Bydgoszcz, Poland, 20.02.2026, LLL Live Courses
Lisbon, Portugal, 20.02.2026, LLL Live Courses
Ljubljana, Slovenia, 26.02.2026, LLL Live Course
Podgorica, Montenegro, 27.02.2026, LLL Live Course

More information about the upcoming LLL live courses and webinars:
https://lllnutrition.com/course/view.php?id=2003

The LLL Team

19.01.2026


2025


Modules Update

The LLL team is happy to introduce you to the new 2025 module versions:

Topic 2 Water, Electrolytes and Micronutrients

Module 2.4 Colloids, Albumin, Specific Clinical Conditions

Topic 23 Nutrition in Obesity

Module 23.1 Why Obesity Is a Disease - Pathogenesis and Diagnosis
Module 23.2 Obesity Complications - Metabolic Syndrome and Systemic Impact
Module 23.3 Obesity Treatment - Lifestyle, Medications and Surgery
Module 23.4 Nutritional Derangements and Deficiencies in Obesity. Malnutrition, Sarcopenic Obesity and Therapeutic Implications

Topic 27 Nutritional Support in AIDS

Module 27.1 Nutritional Therapy in Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Infection

Topic 32 Food Safety

Module 32.1 Basics of Food Safety and Legislation
Module 32.2 The Critical Importance of Food Safety and Consumer Protection

Topic 36 Nutrition in Older Adults

Module 36.1 Epidemiology, Aetiology and Consequences of Malnutrition in Older Adults
Module 36.2 Nutritional Screening, Assessment and Diagnosis. Dietary Advice and Oral Nutritional Supplements in Older Adults
Module 36.3 Artificial Nutrition in Older Adults
Module 36.4 Age-Related Sarcopenia

Topic 37 Basics in Clinical Sports Nutrition

Module 37.1 Physical Activity, Muscle and Clinical Nutrition
Module 37.2 Energy, Carbohydrates and Fats
Module 37.3 Protein and Muscle Conditioning
Module 37.4 Sports Foods and Dietary Supplements

Topic 44 Micronutrients in Clinical Nutrition

Module 44.1 Trace Elements in Clinical Nutrition

The LLL Team
25.08.2025


The LLL Portal Update

The LLL portal is being updated.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

If you encounter any issues or have any comments, please contact us on lllhelpdesk@espen.org

The LLL Team
25.06.2025


LLL Live Courses and Webinars in May, 2025

We are pleased to announce that the LLL team has delivered 27 live courses and webinars in May 2025.

They took place in 11 countries: Bahrain, Indonesia, France, Slovenia, China, Greece, Portugal, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Chile and Egypt.

More information about the  upcoming LLL live courses and webinars: https://lllnutrition.com/course/view.php?id=2003

15.06.2025


New Topic "Basics in Clinical Sports Nutrition"

The LLL team is happy to introduce you to the new topic "Basics in Clinical Sports Nutrition".

You can improve your daily practice in clinical nutrition and your knowledge in that specific theme.

You can familiarise yourself with it at this link: https://lllnutrition.com/course/view.php?i6d=150

02.06.2025


The Upcoming LLL Portal Update

The LLL Board plans to launch a new version of the ESPEN LLL web portal on 25 June 2025.
It is a highly user-friendly, responsive version, designed for education.

Make sure to visit the new LLL soon!

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30.05.2025


LLL Live Courses and Webinars in April, 2025

We are pleased to announce that the LLL team has delivered 14 live courses and webinars in April 2025.

They took place in 6 countries: Portugal, China, the UAE, Albania, Greece, and Turkey.

More information about the LLL upcoming live courses and webinars: https://lllnutrition.com/course/view.php?id=2003

23.05.2025


Final Exam Cairo, Egypt 28.02.2025

We are pleased to announce that we conducted the Final Exam for the ESPEN Diploma on 28.02.2025 for our cohort of 70 registered participants in Cairo, Egypt. Of these, 50 successfully passed the exam, showcasing their dedication and hard work in the LLL program.

We are proud to highlight that the highest score was achieved by Walaa Sayed Abd Elnabi Hassan with an impressive 98 out of 100. This reflects the high level of competence and preparation among the participants.

The LLL Board


2024


Topics and Modules Updated in 2024:

Topic 5 Nutritional Requirements during Lifespan

Module 5.1 Dynamic of Nutritional Requirements during Lifespan
Module 5.2 Nutritional Requirements in Pregnancy and Lactation

Topic 17 Nutritional Support in the Perioperative Period

Module 17.1 Metabolic Responses to Surgical Stress
Module 17.2 Managing Surgical Stress: Principles of Enhanced Recovery and Effect on Outcomes
Module 17.4 Nutritional Therapy in the Perioperative Period
Module 17.4 Nutritional Therapy in the Perioperative Period

Topic 18 Nutritional Support in Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Patients

Module 18.1 Physiology of Stress
Module 18.2 Timing and Route
Module 18.3 Dose and Composition of Clinical Nutrition
Module 18.4 The Post ICU Trajectory: Post Acute and Post ICU Nutritional Care


The completely new courses are now accessible on the LLL Web Portal.

Topic 41 Nutrition in Cancer: Focus on Tumor Types
https://lllnutrition.com/course/view.php?id=2782
  • Module 41.1: Nutrition in for Gut Tumors (H&N and esophagus)
  • Module 41.2: Nutrition in Breast Cancer
  • Module 41.3: Nutrition in Colorectal Cancer
  • Module 41.4: Nutrition in Gastric and Pancreatic Cancer
and

Topic 42 Clinical Sports Nutrition in Sport-Related Health Problems
https://lllnutrition.com/course/view.php?id=2782
  • Module 42.1: Dehydration and Electrolyte Disturbance - Silent Killer of Exercise Performance
  • Module 42.2: Malnutrition in Physical Activity - Etipatogenesis, Diagnostics and Treatment of RED-Syndrome
  • Module 42.3: Gut Training and Gastrointestinal Issues in Physical Activity
  • Module 42.4: Nutrition for Optimising Immune Function and Recovery from Injury in Sports
28.08.2024


Dear colleagues,
We're happy to share that the LLL board has launched an exciting new series of educational LLL topics this year. A standout addition is "Micronutrients in Clinical Nutrition", expertly coordinated by Mette Berger.

This comprehensive course is now accessible on the LLL Web Portal. Discover it here:
https://lllnutrition.com/course/view.php?id=2720

Course Overview: Topic 44 - Micronutrients in Clinical Nutrition

  • Module 44.1: Trace Elements in Clinical Nutrition
  • Module 44.2: Vitamins in Clinical Nutrition
  • Module 44.3: Micronutrients in Homecare and Chronic Diseases
  • Module 44.4: Micronutrients in Acute Disease and Critical Illness
Stay tuned for our upcoming modules that delve into the role of Nutrition in Various Cancer Types and Clinical Nutrition in Sport-related Health Problems. Our team is diligently working on these modules to expand your knowledge horizon.

LLL Board

15.07.2024


2023

Topics and Modules Updated in 2023:

Topic 4 Nutritional Support in Paediatric Patients (1)

Module 4.1 Food Allergy: Prevention and Treatment of Cow's Milk Allergy
Module 4.2 Nutrition and Dietary Therapy in Paediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Module 4.4 Principles of Feeding the Preterm Infant

Topic 9 Approach to Parenteral Nutrition

Module 9.1 Indications and Contraindications for Parenteral Nutrition
Module 9.2 Techniques of Parenteral Nutrition
Module 9.3 Compounding and Ready-to-use Preparations of PN: Pharmaceutical Aspects. Compatibility and Stability Considerations; Drug Admixing
Module 9.4 Monitoring and Complications of Parenteral Nutrition

Topic 11 Organisation of Nutritional Care. Ethic and Legal Aspects

Module 11.1 Organisation of Nutritional Care

Topic 12 Nutritional Support in Gastrointestinal Diseases

Module 12.2 Challenges in Treating the Patient with Short Bowel
Module 12.2 Challenges in Treating the Patient with Short Bowel
Module 12.3 Nutrition and Gastrointestinal Fistulas
Moduel 12.4 Nutrition in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

Topic 15 Nutrition Support in Renal Disease

Module 15.1 Acute Kidney Injury
Module 15.2 Nutrition Support in Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
Module 15.3 Nutrition Support in End-stage Kidney Disease Patients on Haemodialysis (ESKD-HD)
Module 15.4 Nutrition Support in Peritoneal Dialysis Patients


 

2022

Modules Updated in 2022:

Topic 11 Organisation of Nutritional Care. Ethic and Legal Aspects

Module 11.1 Organisation of a Nutritional Support Team

Topic 13 Nutritional Support in Liver Disease

Module 13.1 Nutritional Support in Acute Liver Failure
Module 13.2 Nutritional Support in Chronic Liver Disease

Topic 14 Nutrition in Pancreatic Disease

Module 14.1 Nutrition in Acute Pancreatitis
Module 14.2 Chronic Pancreatitis

Topic 20 Nutrition and Prevention of Diseases

Module 20.1 Nutrients in the Prevention of Cardiovascular Diseases
Module 20.2 Nutrition in the Prevention of Osteoporosis
Module 20.3 Nutrition in the Prevention of Cancer
Module 20.4 Nutrition in the Prevention of Neurological Diseases

Topic 21 Consequences of Diabetes Mellitus on the Nutritional Status

Module 21.1 Medical Nutrition in Diabetes Mellitus
Module 21.2 Nutritional Support in Diabetes Type 1 and 2

Topic 22 Nutrition in Lipidemias

Module 22.1 Dyslipidemia: Targeting the Management of Cardiovascular Risk Factors
Module 22.2 Prescription of Artificial Nutrition in Patients with Dyslipidaemia

Topic 38 Nutritional Support in Pulmonary Diseases

Module 38.1 Mechanisms of Wasting in Chronic Respiratory Diseases and the Impact of Disease Exacerbations
Module 38.2 Issues Related to Obesity in COPD
Module 38.3 Evidence Based Management of Pulmonary Cachexia. Current Evidence for Nutritional Support, Multimodal Approaches and Future Directions
Module 38.4 Nutrition as a Modifiable Factor in the Onset of Respiratory Disease

Last modified: Thursday, 13 August 2026, 8:37 AM