The Philippine Association of Nutrition (PAN), Inc. was founded on 9 March 1947 by individuals with the vision of good nutrition for Filipinos led by Dr. Francisco O. Santos, Dr. Juan Salcedo, Dr. Isabelo O. Concepcion, Prof. Presentacion Perez, Dr. Clara Ruth Darby, Dr. Barker Brown, and Dr. Ariston Hermano.
PAN, Inc. was formed to organize into a single body all those interested in the food and nutrition problems in the Philippines and support all efforts directed towards the attainment of proper nutrition for Filipinos.
The organization’s major accomplishments include: the establishment of the Institute of Nutrition (IN) now the Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI); assisted in the passage of the Rice Enrichment Law (RA 382) on 14 August 1952 and its implementation; helped work for the inclusion of nutrition in the medical curriculum, and recommended guidelines and policies in the needed curricula. The latter led to the organization on 23 February 1955 of; the Dietetic Association of the Philippines (DAP) now known as the Nutritionist-Dietitians’ Association of the Philippines (NDAP). The PAN also helped organize the Nutrition Foundation of the Philippines (NFP).
Membership to the PAN, Inc. is open to professionals in the field of food and nutrition, health sciences, agriculture, allied health, academe, local policymakers and implementers, and students in food and nutrition and other allied fields, and to persons who have shown sustained and active participation in the promotion of nutrition. Membership is also open to organizations and corporations that are actually engaged in the promotion and advancement of nutrition in the Philippines.
VisionA single body of all individuals and institutions interested in supporting efforts directed toward the attainment of proper nutrition for all Filipinos
MissionTo reduce, if not eliminate, malnutrition by promoting proper nutrition knowledge and practice and implementing research projects to support food and nutrition programs
Mandate
Affiliation: Institute of Human Nutrition and Food, University of the Philippines Los Baños – Division Head and Assistant Professor
Affiliation: Monde Nissin Corporation- Nutrition Advocacy Manager;
Nutritionist Dietitians Association of the Philippines Foundation – Life Member
Affiliation: Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, College of Education, University of the East, Manila – Assistant Faculty;
Nutrition Foundation of the Philippines – Life Member
Affiliation: Sports Nutrition Association of the Philippines, Inc. – President & Founder;
Doctor Diet Manila – Head Dietitian & Owner;
NutriCoach Inc. – Chief Product Officer & Co-Founder
Affiliation: Department of Social Welfare and Development – Nutritionist-Dietitian IV
Affiliation: Nutrition Foundation of the Philippines, Inc. (NFP) – Executive Director
Affiliation:Scaling Up Nutrition Business Network – Coordinator;
Space Nutrition Network – Founder
Affiliation: Department of Science and Technology – Food and Nutrition Research Institute (DOST-FNRI) /Science Research Specialist II
Affiliation: Zuellig Family Foundation (UNFPA Partnership) – OIC, Program Manager
Affiliation: Mondelez International – Manager, Scientific and Regulatory Affairs
Affiliation: Department of Science and Technology – Food and Nutrition Research Institute (DOST-FNRI) – Supervising Science Research Specialist
Affiliation: University of Santo Tomas – Faculty
Philippine Sports Commission – Nutrition Consultant;
NDAPF – Lifetime Member;
Sports Nutrition Association of the Philippines (SNAP) – Board of Director
Affiliation: UP-Philippine General Hospital – Nutritionist-Dietitian III
