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The Dutch Academy of Nutrition Sciences (NAV) is an independent Dutch association supporting nutritionists with a scientific background. Among other things, the NAV organizes workshops and symposia. Its membership on Jan. 1, 2024, was 348.

History
The NAV was founded in 2003 on the initiative of Dr. N. Blok, Dr. Th. Ockhuizen, Dr. L. Hendrikse, Dr. A. Siemensma, Dr. L. de Groot, Dr. M. Stasse and Dr. J. de Vries. The initiative emerged from networking discussions with leading opinion leaders in the food world. This revealed a desire to establish an independent association to support nutritionists with a scientific background.

The initial mission was to establish a registration system as a seal of quality for academically trained nutritionists, with a strong emphasis on (inter)national networking. The following goals were established:


 * To represent the interests of nutritionists with an academic background.
 * To have an authoritative input to government, institutions, universities and industry.
 * To ensure and improve the quality of applied and basic nutritional sciences.
 * To promote the multidisciplinary approach to nutritional sciences.
 * To strengthen professional collaboration, both nationally and internationally.

In 2004, the first general membership meeting was held and the above mission was confirmed. In addition, several scientific activities were initiated:


 * Workshops (discussing topical issues in order to promote participants' thinking)
 * Symposia with relevant topics for a wide and diverse audience, striving for a common understanding, suitable for publication.
 * Nutrition Forum (meetings between scientists working in various fields).

In the period from 2005 to 2008, NAV made significant strides by forming committees. Young NAV was formed, a group focused on attracting new members and organizing exciting events. At the same time, the Ethics Committee devoted its energies to formulating the NAV Code of Conduct, to which every NAV member now commits.

NAV went beyond national boundaries by entering into a strategic partnership with FENS, the Federation of European Nutrition Societies. In doing so, NAV took on the organization of the FENS congress, increasing its influence on the European stage. In addition, NAV is a member of the International Union of Nutrition Societies (IUNS).

The growth in membership to 131 in 2007 led to the formation of two new committees, including the public relations committee in 2007/2008. This committee focused on raising the profile of members and NAV in the media, aiming to address scientific misinformation.

External link

 * Website the Dutch Academy of Nutrition Sciences (NAV)