International Union of Nutritional Sciences
| Abbreviation | IUNS |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1946 |
| Type | INGO |
| Location |
|
Region served | Worldwide |
Official language | English |
President | Hyun-Sook Kim |
Parent organization | International Science Council |
| Website | IUNS 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[1] and 17 affiliations.[2]
IUNS International Congresses
| Year | City | Country | Number of Delegates | Countries Attending |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | London | United Kingdom | 22 | 13 |
| 1952 | Basel | Switzerland | 150 | 18 |
| 1954 | Amsterdam | Netherlands | 360 | 32 |
| 1957 | Paris | France | 1000 | 22 |
| 1960 | Washington, D.C. | United States | 2000 | 65 |
| 1963 | Edinburgh | United Kingdom | 1500 | 63 |
| 1966 | Hamburg | West Germany | 2100 | 81 |
| 1969 | Prague | Czechoslovakia | 1800 | 62 |
| 1972 | Mexico City | Mexico | 2000 | 66 |
| 1975 | Kyoto | Japan | 2300 | 55 |
| 1978 | Rio de Janeiro | Brazil | 3500 | 92 |
| 1981 | San Diego | United States | 2500 | 83 |
| 1985 | Brighton | United Kingdom | 2300 | 92 |
| 1989 | Seoul | South Korea | 3500 | 104 |
| 1993 | Adelaide | Australia | 2600 | 91 |
| 1997 | Montreal | Canada | 3250 | 92 |
| 2001 | Vienna | Austria | 3550 | 113 |
| 2005 | Durban | South Africa | 2100 | 92 |
| 2009 | Bangkok | Thailand | 4070 | 106 |
| 2013 | Granada | Spain | 3896 | |
| 2017 | Buenos Aires | Argentina | 3038 | |
| 2022 | Tokyo | Japan | Originally scheduled for 2021, postponed until 2022 | |
| 2025 | Paris | France | ||
| 2029 | Vancouver | Canada |
Governing Council
The Council consists of five Officers, the President, President-Elect, Vice-President, Secretary-General, Treasurer, Immediate Past-President, and six Council members.
IUNS's current council consists of the following:
- President: Hyun-Sook Kim Korea;
- Vice President: Francis Zotor Ghana;
- President Elect: Jacques Delarue France;
- Secretary General: Edith Feskens Netherlands;
- Treasurer: Welma Stonehouse Australia;
- Member: Amos Laar Ghana;
- Member: Hardinsyah Indonesia;
- Member: Zhaoping Li United States;
- Member: Gladys Morales Chile;
- Member: Ngozi Nnam Nigeria;
- Member: Philip Calder UK;
- Immediate Past-President: Lynnette M. Neufeld Canada.
Headquarters
IUNS is registered in London, United Kingdom.[4]
Secretariat
IUNS; The Nutrition Society; Boyd Orr House, 10 Cambridge Court; 210 Shepherds Bush Road; London; UK; W6 7NJ
See also
References
- ^ "Adhering Bodies". IUNS.org. Retrieved 21 January 2021.
- ^ "IUNS Affiliated Bodies". IUNS.org. Retrieved 21 January 2021.
- ^ "IUNS-ICN". IUNS.org. Retrieved 21 January 2021.
- ^ "The International Union of Nutritional Sciences – Charity 1212272". Charity Commission for England and Wales. Retrieved 20 March 2026.