Nutrition Foundation of the Philippines

NFP, Inc. is the first private, non-stock, non-profit organization engaged in community nutrition with commitment to improve the nutritional status and well-being of the Filipino people. Founded by Dr. Juan Salcedo, Jr., NFP, Inc. is a leading dynamic organization in community nutrition that passionately serves its client with excellence and professionalism toward a healthy, empowered, and productive.

Organized in December 28.1959, registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 1960, and started its operation in July 15,1960;

Governed by a Board of Trustees;

Operates as an assisting agency complementing and supporting the nutrition efforts of agencies in the government and non-government sectors;

Recipient of the “Decade of the Filipino Child Maker”, as lasting symbol of service, in the survival and total development of the children during the observance of the United Nation’s International Year of the Child;

Pioneered the organization of the nutrition councils, now nutrition committees;

Adhering body to the International Union of Nutrition Sciences (IUNS); Department of Science and Technology- certified and accredited private science foundation; Department of Health-accredited non-government organization; Member, Association of Foundations; Member, Federation of HAMIS winners in the Philippines;Philippine Council for NGO Certification certified;Department of Social and Welfare and Development Registered as auxiliary social welfare and development agency

Mission & Vision

VISION
NFP is a leading dynamic organization in community nutrition that passionately serves its client with excellence and professionalism toward a healthy, empowered and productive citizenry.

MISSION
To contribute to the attainment of well-nourished individuals and families in targeted/selected communities through:
Capacity building;
Provision of comprehensive community- based
Nutrition and related services;
Networking, partnership, and alliance building;
And modelling of innovative strategies.

Volunteer Training in Community Nutrition

It aims to develop a pool of trained manpower in community nutrition. This training is offered to nutrition graduates who are interested to pursue public health and community nutrition work. The training covers a period of 1 to 3months. Each trainee will be given specific assignments or projects to undertake, under the supervision of an NFP Nutritionist- Dietitian.

Nutrition Foundation of the Philippines, Inc.
Dr. Juan Salcedo Jr. Bldg.,
107 E. Rodriguez Sr. Avenue, Quezon City
Telephone Number: (632) 712-1474
Telefax Number: (632) 711-3980
E-mail: nutrition_foundation@yahoo.com