The Nutrition Society of India (NSI) established in 1967, is an association of nutrition professionals,researchers, public health practitioners, academics, program implementers, policymakers and studentsfrom India and abroad with more than 6000 members. Dr. C. Gopalan, the father figure of NutritionResearch in India, was the Founder President of NSI.

The society is dedicated to disseminating the results of the latest research in nutrition – basic and appliedaspects, analysing the current status of nutrition programmes in the country and recommendingappropriate strategies to promote nutrition in the community. The NSI, through its annual meetings, providesa forum for young scientists to present their research findings. NSI is the recognized Indian representativeof the International Union of Nutritional Sciences (IUNS) through the adhering body, the Indian NationalScience Academy (INSA), and the Federation of Asian Nutrition Societies (FANS). NSI today has 27 activechapters spread through the length and breadth of the country. The Society holds an annual conference atthe national level.

Adhering Body of

• The International Union of Nutritional Sciences (IUNS)through
• The Indian National Science Academy (INSA)

Affiliated Body of

• The Federation of Asian Nutrition Societies (FANS)