International Union of Nutritional Sciences

International Union of Nutritional Sciences

The International Union of Nutritional Sciences (IUNS) (pronounced "eye-you-in-ess") is an international non-governmental organization established in 1948 to devote the advancement of nutrition. Since its 1948 foundation, the membership has grown to include 68 national affiliations with two in observer status and twelve affiliations.

IUNS International Congresses

Governing Council

The council consists of the President, President-Elect, Vice-President, Secretary-General, Treasurer, Immediate Past-President, and six Members-At-Large. IUNS's current president is Ricardo Uauy of Chile.

Headquarters

IUNS is located as of 2007 in Los Angeles, California in the United States.

External links

* [http://www.iuns.org/ Official website]


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