LLL Main Information
News about LLL
| 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
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=15002.06.2025
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!
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
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
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
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