The International Union of Nutritional Sciences (IUNS) is a global organisation that promotes the advancement of nutritional science, research, and education through international cooperation. Founded in 1948, it brings together national scientific bodies from over 85 countries. Its main goals include fostering collaboration among nutrition scientists, organising the International Congress of Nutrition (ICN), and facilitating the dissemination of nutritional knowledge to tackle global issues.

MISSION AND OBJECTIVES

The Mission and Objectives of the International Union of Nutritional Sciences are:

• To promote advancement in nutrition science, research and development through international cooperation at the global level.
• To encourage communication and collaboration among nutrition scientists as well as to disseminate information in nutritional sciences through modern communication technology.