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To be the representative organization of nutrition professionals from India and abroad.
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To disseminate findings of research in nutrition and allied sciences through annual meetings, symposia seminars and workshops.
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To motivate young nutritionists to take up research in nutritional sciences through awards and prizes.
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To publish the proceedings of the annual meetings and symposia.
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To honour scientists of national and international repute through its prestigious awards namely ‘Gopalan Oration’ and ‘Srikantia Memorial Lecture’
