Nutritionist-Dietitian meet set in Iloilo

MANILA, Philippines – Aiming for or maintaining a healthy lifestyle, more often than not, starts with eating the right food. And this is where the Nutritionist-Dietitian (ND) plays a major role since he/she has the expertise to know the right food to take each mealtime. The ND also has the challenging task of being the leader in information dissemination and promotion of a healthy lifestyle amid fads, diet regimens, and medications that are now available. Thus, the Nutritionist-Dietitian Association of the Philippines (NDAP) holds its 55th annual convention with the theme “A Sustainable Healthy Lifestyle Advocacy: A Challenge to the Nutritionist-Dietitian” on January 28-30 at the Sarabia Manor Hotel, Iloilo City. The convention is also open to students who are aiming to become the country’s future NDs.

“This year’s theme focuses on the broad spectrum of health and wellness and the important role we play in a sustainable healthy lifestyle advocacy. So let us update ourselves on new learnings and insights as to how our profession can continue to contribute to the promotion of good nutrition and healthy lifestyle,” says NDAP president Nieves Serra, RND.

The convention likewise aims to provide innovative ways of enriching the ND’s practice, update members on trends/developments, and create opportunities for expanding their realm in the different areas of their profession such as medical nutrition, public health nutrition, food service, and academe.

Elizabeth Toledo, RND, convention chairperson, will welcome the participants while Lilia S. Teves, RND PhD, convention co-chairperson, will introduce the speakers. The keynote address will be delivered by Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas. Esther Feliciano, NDAP’s Awards Committee chairperson will present the commendation for the “Outstanding Chapter,” “Outstanding Nutritionist–Dietitian,” and the “Outstanding Provincial Member.”

The AOB Scholarship will be launched during the event. This will be spearheaded by Estelita Ocampo, president of the NDAP Foundation.

The much-awaited Clara Ruth Darby Memorial Lecture will be presented by Catherine Castañeda, RND, PhD, NCR director of CHED. She will talk about “Trends in Nutrition-Dietetics Curriculum in the Philippines.”

Top-notch speakers and doctors will also tackle topics involving nutrition and other medical issues. There will also be a forum on healthy eating, food sustainability, nutrition entrepreneurship, and power dressing. 

For more information, call the NDAP secretariat at 845-1651 or 845-1651. E-mail secretariat@ndap.org.ph or visit www.ndap.org.ph. 

NDAP’s office is located at Unit 1106, Cityland, Herrera Tower, VA Rufino corner Valero Streets, Salcedo Village, Makati City.