The National Institute of Nutrition (NIN) under Ministry of Health was established in 1980 by the Government of Vietnam.

The NIN is the leading institution responsible for research, training and implementation activities in the field of nutrition, food sciences and clinical nutrition for the whole country of Viet Nam.

 

Responsibilities

• Research on nutritional requirements and dietary intake of Vietnamese people in relation to physiological status and socio-economic conditions of the country.
• Food and nutrition surveillance, nutritional epidemiology studies and other nutrition-related health problems.
• Research on nutritive values and health aspects of Vietnamese foods.
• Research on food hygiene and food safety·
• Research on the measures for improving nutritional status, food hygiene and food safety condition.
• Developing the food- based dietary guidelines for Vietnamese people.
• Coordinating the nutrition network for the whole country and implementing the different nutrition action programs.
• Assisting the Government in developing the nutrition policy.