International Union of Nutritional Sciences

International Union of Nutritional Sciences
AbbreviationIUNS
Formation1946 (1946)
TypeINGO
Location
  • Vienna, Austria
Region served
Worldwide
Official language
English
President
Hyun-Sook Kim
Parent organization
International Science Council
WebsiteIUNS Official website

The International Union of Nutritional Sciences (IUNS) is an international non-governmental organization established in 1946 devoted to the advancement of nutrition. Its mission and objectives 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 science through modern communication technology.

Since its 1946 foundation, the membership has grown to include 85 national adhering bodies and 17 affiliations.

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