Dear Fellow Nutritionists & Dietitians,
WELCOME To CHENNAI To Be A SIGNIFICANT PART OF HISTORY ONCE AGAIN!
At the NUTRIFEAST 2025, just as we witnessed the MAHA KUMBH MELA — the most auspicious festival in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, it is going to be both a NUTRI-FEAST — an elaborate & abundant Food for
Thought accompanied by NUTRI-FESTIVAL, a celebratory ceremony marking the historic confluence of Policy, Principles and Practice of NUTRITION.
At the NUTRIFE[A]ST 2025, there will be several historic firsts & you are offered the VANCHSHEEL" — FIVEFOLD golden opportunity to witness, nay actively & significantly contribute to the creation of this
history
- Dr. Yagna Unmesh Shukla, Chair, Allied & Healthcare Professions Regulatory Agency — NCAHP*,
affiliated to Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, GOI - INAUGURATES the Conference.
- Ms Harlivleen "Livleen" Gill, MBA, RDN, LDN, FAND, President, Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics -
AND, USA — FELICITATES
- Access Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics through International Affiliation of Academy of Nutrition &
Dietetics
- Fully funded Fulbright Fellowships for Indian citizens as well as e-library resources offered by
United
States-India Educational Foundation — USIEF, Chennai
- Get your competency certified on Nutrition Care Process [NCP] International Dietetics & Nutrition
Terminology [IDNT] & Evidence Analysis Principles through leadership certification courses — CLIP
[Clinical Lead Intrainship Programs] offered by Indian Institute of Nutritional Sciences — IINS, in
collaboration with EF Myers Consulting, Inc, USA
Patron
Dr E Theraniranjan, MD DCH MRCPH [UK] FRCPH [UK]
Dean, MMC & RGGGH
Patron
Dr Kavitha M, MD [Micro]
Vice Principal, MMC
Co-Patron
Dr P Dharmarajan MD, D,Diab
Director, Institute of Diabetology
Convenor/Organizing Chairperson
Dr Varsha PhD RD CCN [UK] CNIS [USA]
Founder Chair, IINS &Course-Co-Ordinator - Clinical Nutrition, IOD, MMC
Organizing Secretary
Dr Puhpa Saravanan MD, D. Diab
Assoc Prof, IOD MMC
Organizing Secretary
Ms Kalarani R, Msc PGDND CNSC
Chief Dietitian, RGGGH & MMC
Dr Sachdev Meenakshi,
Chief Dietitian TNGMSSH
Ms Priyadharsini S,
Chief Dietitian, IMH, MMC
Prof Dr AJ Hemamalini,
HOD Dept Clinical Nutrition, SRFAHS, SRIHER
Dr Vinitha Krishnan,
HOD Dept of Clinical Nutrition, SMS
Ms Geethanayaki M,
HOD, Dept of Clinical Nutrition, SMF
Ms Jayashree D,
Dietitian, IOD, MMC
Ms Nisha SM,
Dietitian, IOD, MMC
Institute of Diabetology, Madras Medical College, Poonamallee High Road, Park Town,
Chennai, Tamilnadu 600 003
Nutrifeast 2025
VISION
"Partnership in Action" to Promote Documentation & Inclusion of Evidenced-based Medical Nutrition
Therapy as Integral Component of Patient-Care.
Facilitating combined sessions between medical fraternity & clinical nutrition practitioners to
enhance holistic patient care & foster "Medical-Nutrition Synergy" in Clinical Nutrition & Dietetic
Practice through evidence-based programming of education & research.
OBJECTIVE
IINS to facilitate organizing & collaborating with The International Affiliate of Academy of
Nutrition and Dietetics [IAAND], USA for an "International Symposium".
An endeavour herein facilitates access to the international platform for our nutrition & dietetics
fraternity.
IAAND's several projects with respect to latest advances in the area of nutrition & dietetics would
be of interest, that universities & educational institutions should expose the students &
practitioners alike through international exchange.
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INDIAN DIETETIC & NUTRITION PROFESSIONALS - GRAB THE OPPORTUNITY TO ACTIVELY
PARTICIPATE ON INTERNATIONAL PLATFORMS - IAAND OFFERS SPECIAL DISCOUNTED
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP - Membership will be facilitated at the conference venue
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Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics [AND] Publications be made available at the American
Center Curtsy Wimpfheimer-Guggenheim Fund for International Exchange in Nutrition
The U.S. Consulate General in Chennai warmly welcomes you to the American Center. Established in
1947, the Center
(formerly and still sometimes known as the American Library) has played a special role in fostering
relationships between the people of the United
States and South India. People across the region have shared with us their memories of the American
Center– how it inspired, informed, &
changed them. Just as the U.S.-India partnership has risen to new levels, the American Center is
also evolving in engaging its audiences. With an
event space, DVD viewing kiosks, online databases, & much more, the American Center incorporates
some of the latest trends & technologies. We
have more than 15,000 books & printed materials*& one of the largest collections of American Studies
materials in South Asia.
American Center organizes a wide range of interactive programs both virtually & in-person. Our
dedicated staff provides a wide range of resources
and services, offering accurate & current information. The American Center is open to all. We look
forward to seeing you soon.Membership Fee
Structure: At this conference discounted annual membership is offered to the individuals by the
American Center Avail this golden offer!!
Membership to Non-profit/Profit/Corporate organisations too available. Borrowing &
Renewing: Members can check out terms & conditions in
person at the Desk at the conference as well as by phone, or by email to [email protected].
In addition, members can request interlibrary loans from other American Centers in Kolkata, Mumbai,
and New Delhi. Members can reserve books that are not on the shelf and a
notification will be sent to the member when the item is available. Individuals can check out up to
four books and two back issues of journals for
three weeks. Institutions can borrow up to 20 books for a period of three weeks, & up to five DVDs
and 10 back issues of periodicals for three
weeks. In addition, Institutional & Corporate Members will receive Span Magazine, and other
promotional material.