To promote and foster the study and practice of nutrition in its widest sense.
To provide a common forum for nutritionists, and public health professionals to liaise and co-operate with universities and research institutes, government departments, national commissions, corporate organizations, and other similar bodies for the exchange of professional and other relevant information in the promotion of nutrition, and national development.
To serve as a professional body in nutritional sciences, advice, advocate and influence government on matters concerning food and nutrition policy.
To publish journals, newsletters, and other publications and information on nutrition.
To cooperate and liaise with national and international organizations in the advancement of nutritional sciences.
To represent the interest of members on professional matters.
To generate and hold funds for the purpose of furthering the above aims and objectives of the Society.
To carry out all such other functions that are lawful and conducive to the attainment of the above objectives.

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