PRESENTATION: Empowering Barangay Leaders for Nutrition and Development in the City of Manila, Philippines
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Zuellig Family Foundation (ZFF)’s abstract on nutrition leadership ranked 4th at the International Affiliate of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (IAAND) Global Conference 2025.
The IAAND delegation included professionals from different fields—clinical work, public health, communications, education, and research. Of the group, 38.5% worked in public health nutrition.
Rio Fe Del Valle, Nutrition Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Expert at ZFF, presented the paper titled “Empowering Barangay Leaders for Nutrition and Development in the City of Manila, Philippines.” Out of 18 abstracts from around the world, ZFF’s work placed 4th. This recognition highlights the importance of strong partnerships—with communities, schools, the government, and both public and private groups—in driving improvements for public health nutrition, especially in developing countries like the Philippines.
The IAAND has officially published the conference proceedings. You can see the posters, listen to the talks, and learn more about global efforts to build stronger nutrition and dietetics programs here.
View the full presentation here:
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