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Nutrition Society of Nigeria State Chapters Commemorate World Hypertension Day 2026

State Chapters of the Nutrition Society of Nigeria (NSN) commemorated World Hypertension Day 2026 through community outreach, public awareness campaigns, media engagement, health screenings, and professional education programs. The coordinated activities reinforced the role of nutrition professionals and multi-sector partnerships in promoting hypertension prevention, early detection, and healthy lifestyles across Nigeria.

German Nutrition Society – Linking Health, Environment and Dietary Intake in Optimised Food-Based Dietary Guidelines

The DGE’s food-based dietary guidelines for Germany, “Eat and drink well”, and the updated nutrition circle were published in March 2024. A methodological paper in Food & Nutrition Research introduces a multi-objective diet optimisation model incorporating human health, environmental impact, and observed dietary intake, forming the basis for FBDG optimisation.

2026 Annual Conference of the Nutrition Society of India

Nutrition Society of India (NSI) invites members of IUNS-affiliated bodies to participate in its 58th Annual Conference, to be held on 9–10 October 2026 at the Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India. The theme of the 2026 conference is “Food and Nutrition – Leaving No One Behind”. A pre-conference workshop will also take […]

Free-From and Rich-In Foods – Food Technology and Nutritional Innovation Webinar on 9 July

Organised by the FoodTeach Village, this webinar will take place on 9 July 2026 at 15:00 (London time) and will explore the rapidly growing field of free-from and rich-in food products. It will provide an overview of the scientific, technological, regulatory, and consumer drivers shaping the development of foods designed to meet specific nutritional and health-related needs. The […]

Celebrating 80 Years of IUNS: Applications Open Now for the Inaugural Jo Hautvast Nutrition Leadership Award

As part of the celebrations marking the 80th Anniversary of the International Union of Nutritional Sciences (IUNS), IUNS is pleased to announce the launch of the inaugural IUNS Jo Hautvast Nutrition Leadership Award, with applications opening from today (2 July 2026). Established in honour of Professor Jo Hautvast, the new award recognises individuals who have […]

IUNS–FANUS Joint Webinar 2026 Recordings Now Available

We are pleased to announce that the recordings of the IUNS–FANUS Joint Webinar 2026, held on 2–3 June 2026, are now available to watch on the IUNS website. The webinar series brought together researchers, academics, healthcare professionals, and students from around the world to explore current topics in nutrition science through a programme of expert presentations and […]

Nutrition Without Borders: 80 Years of IUNS – Turning Science into Global Action

Welcome back to the IUNS 80th anniversary series, “Nutrition Without Borders: 80 Years of IUNS”. Addressing today’s nutrition challenges requires more than scientific discovery alone. Turning evidence into meaningful action demands collaboration across countries, disciplines, and sectors. The IUNS Task Forces are one of the organisation’s key mechanisms for translating nutrition science into coordinated global action.  Task […]

Strengthening Global-African Collaboration: Reflections on the IUNS-FANUS Joint Webinar 2026

The IUNS-FANUS Joint Webinar “Building Resilient Nutrition and Health Systems: Global Challenges and African Solutions” (2–3 June 2026) brought together experts and practitioners for rich dialogue on malnutrition, food systems, and actionable strategies. This article reflects on its collaborative planning, key insights, and lasting impact.

SLAN 2026 to Bring Latin American Nutrition Leaders Together in Santiago, Chile

The XXI Latin American Congress of Nutrition (SLAN 2026) will take place from 25–29 October 2026 in Santiago, Chile, bringing together researchers, academics, health professionals, policymakers, and students from across the region to discuss the future of food systems and nutrition. The congress will be held at the Centro Cultural CEINA, a prominent cultural and educational venue located in the heart of Santiago.

Last Chance to Register for ANH2026 Learning Labs

Registration is still open for ANH2026, hosted by the Agriculture, Nutrition and Health (ANH) Academy. From 22–24 June, free online Learning Labs will explore tools, evidence and partnerships across food systems, followed by an ANH‑ARC panel on 25 June.