Scope: To conduct problem-solving and implementation research on priority areas in nutrition and food, providing evidence-based support for the implementation of food and nutrition policies, strategy and food system, and to provide technical advice to policy makers and relevant organizations.
Objectives:
- To monitor the status of food and nutrition strategy as well as food system transformation plan by conducting regular survey and surveillance
- To conduct operational research on food and nutrition as well as food system.
- To determine the magnitude, distribution, and determinants of malnutrition in the country.
- To monitor spatial and temporal changes in malnutrition rate in relation to socioeconomic and other intervention activities, and recommend appropriate intervention strategy.
- To determine the nutritional composition of local diet and recipes developed for different target population.
- To monitor national food fortification program implementation and explore innovative solutions to address micronutrient deficiencies.
- To monitor the implementation of Food Based Dietary Guideline and update on regular bases.
- To conduct research focused on addressing major public health micronutrient deficiencies, encompassing neglected micronutrients, and to design and evaluate effective intervention strategies.
- To conduct research on diet related non-communicable diseases and explore local solution, monitor food environment including exposure to unhealthy diet and school and community.
- To research diet-related non-communicable diseases, identify local solutions, and monitor the food environment, with a focus on reducing exposure to unhealthy diets in schools and communities.
- To create public awareness on healthy eating practices.
- Identify relevant indigenous and modern food processing and preservation technologies to ensure food quality and safety.
- To conduct research and utilize digital and AI technologies to innovate and support the effective implementation of nutrition and food initiatives.
- To promote innovative food product development and local food solution including home-based complementary foods and other innovation.
- To investigate the interconnected relationships between climate change, air pollution, nutrient deficiencies, and their impact on health outcomes.
- To provide training in the areas of food science, nutrition, and dietetics.