The Institute of Human Nutrition and Food celebrated its 35th anniversary last May 18, 2023. Dr. Aimee Sheree A. Barrion, IHNF Director stated "Celebrating the 35th anniversary of the institute can hold significant importance for the following reasons: Milestone Achievement: Reaching the 35th anniversary is a major milestone that signifies...
Nixtamalized Corn Project
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0pyZQNP8fWo In 2019, the Department of Agriculture – Bureau of Agricultural Research funded the project entitled “Development of Nixtamalized Philippine Corn for Food, Health, and Nutrition” led by Dr. Clarissa B. Juanico. The objective of this project is to maximize the nutritive values and health-promoting potentials of popular Philippine flint-type...
Professorial Chair Lecture by Dr. Aimee Sheree A. Barrion
Dr. Aimee Sheree A. Barrion, current Director of the Institute of Human Nutrition and Food, will give her Professorial Chair Lecture on "Phytochemical Contents, and Antioxidant Activity of Selected Indigenous Crops: Implications for Population Nutrition, Health and Food Security in the Philippines". The lecture will be done via Zoom on...
Nutri Clinic Opens in UPLB-THOSS
The IHNF Nutrition and Wellness Clinic was launched at the UPLB Techno-Hub and One Stop Shop (UPLB-THOSS) last February 3, 2023. It was graced by the presence of the College of Human Ecology (CHE) Dean Ricardo Sandalo, and Vice Chancellor for Administration Rolando Bello. The ribbon-cutting ceremony was led by...
2023 PSND Officers
Congratulations to the 2023 Philippine Society of Nutritionists and Dietitians, Inc. newly elected officers and board members. CHE alumna and IHNF Adjunct Faculty Cristina Sison as President, and CHE alumnus/IHNF Asst Professor Paul Alteo Bagabaldo, Member of the Board. The oathtaking and induction were held last January 31 by DOH...
UPLB Nutrition Clinic to open in THOSS
The IHNF Nutrition and Wellness Clinic will have a Launching activity at the UPLB THOSS. You may want to visit our clinic on February 3, 2023, Friday for a free nutrition screening from 2:00-4:00 PM. See you there. For more information click here.
Breads, snacks, and beverages abound!
by Jessica Hernandez By including PhiNixC products, the nutritional values of these foods can be improved! The project entitled "Development of Nixtamalized Philippine Corn For Food, Health, and Nutrition", or PhiNixC for short, is funded by the Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Agricultural Research, and spearheaded by Dr. Clarissa B. Juanico,...
48th Foundation Day of UPLB CHE
Congratulations to our dear staff, students, and faculty for their recognition in the recent UPLB College of Human Ecology Cultural and Awarding Ceremony as part of its 48th Foundation Week Celebration!
14 Consecutive Years of 💯% Passing Rate for the RND Licensure Exam!!!
Last October, the Philippine’s Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) held its 2022 Nutritionist-Dietitians Licensure Exam (NDLE); where 719 out of 1,114 passed (64.54%). Fifty-eight IHNF graduates took the licensure exam and all 58 passed! Three (3) IHNF graduates made it to the Top 10. Since 2008, the IHNF consistently had 100%...
#IHNFAlumniHomecoming2022
Hello fellow IHNF alumni! We are inviting you to the IHNF Alumni Homecoming 2022, this coming November 26, 2022 with the theme, Rekindling Relationships: There is no place like INSTI. Save the date! For more information, please join the official IHNF-UPLB AUMNI FB page