On the afternoon of April 14, 2021, Nutifood launched Nutifood Nutrition institute in Sweden (NNRIS), at the same time, signed a communication cooperation agreement with the Ministry of Health, cooperating with 7 Medical Associations. Faculty and 5 Universities of Medicine – to bring nutritional solutions to European high standards, suitable to the specific condition and nutritional needs of Vietnamese children and consumers.
Nutifood Swedish Nutrition Research Institute – NNRIS brings together more than 50 leading scientists and nutritionists in Europe and Vietnam, cooperating with major nutrition groups in the world such as BASF of Germany, Dupon of USA, Swiss DSM, … along with the Medical Associations and Universities of Medicine.
Ceremony of announcement and launch of the Swedish Nutifood Research Institute of Nutrition
On the basis of 20 years of understanding the state and nutritional needs of the Vietnamese, Nutifood Swedish Nutrition Research Institute – NNRIS will apply the latest scientific advances, comply with strict quality control standards. of Europe, to research, develop and produce nutritional solutions suitable for each age, condition and specific nutritional needs to optimize development potentials both physically and intellectually. Vietnam.
The first achievement of Nutifood Swedish Research Institute – NNRIS is an FDI formula, helping children build a strong resistance – good digestion foundation; is being clinically tested by the National Institute of Nutrition. In addition, the Institute has built a set of high-tech agricultural standards according to Swedish standards, helping Nutifood to have the first international high-standard fresh milk source in Vietnam – with a content of 3.5 grams of protein, 4.0 grams of fat. / 100ml, equivalent to imported fresh milk.
Memorandum of Understanding signing ceremony between Nutifood and the Ministry of Health
At the ceremony, Nutifood signed a communication cooperation agreement with the Ministry of Health in the “Communication program to raise awareness about nutrition to prevent overweight and obesity among Vietnamese children in the period 2021 – 2023” with the owner. title “For a generation of children as tall as BMI standards”. Communication activities, improving knowledge and understanding about appropriate nutrition; the consequences of overweight and obesity affect the comprehensive development of children; knowledge about nutrition to prevent overweight and obesity among children in Vietnam for suitable subjects. Since then, continue to deploy and open up opportunities for cooperation in research activities, solving the nutritional situation for all ages such as: Nutrition for the first 1,000 days of life; Prevention of stunting and malnutrition in children; School Nutrition …
Mr. Do Xuan Tuyen, Deputy Minister of Health, said that in Vietnam, the rate of stunting is still as high as 22.4%, the rate of overweight and obesity tends to increase fastest, especially in urban areas. , the lack of micronutrients has not been improved, and inadequate nutrition increases the risk of non-communicable diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, metabolic disorders … This will adversely affect health. healthy, physical, stature and intellectual development, hindering the comprehensive growth and development of Vietnamese children. Therefore, promoting the implementation of specialized nutritional solutions exclusively for Vietnamese people, building a healthy lifestyle and enhancing physical activity is the key solution to preventing and fighting overweight. obesity in children.
However, in order to achieve these important goals, the coordination of relevant ministries and agencies is required, the participation of individuals and mass organizations to implement many specific solutions on policies and sources. resources, technical expertise, specialized nutritional solutions…. And Nutifood Swedish Research Institute will fulfill the aspiration of “European high standard nutrition – Vietnamese stature”.
Ms. Ann Mawe – Swedish Ambassador to Vietnam:
Sweden has organic milk production in the top 10 in the world, leading in scientific research in nutrition, and strict quality control standards. Nutifood Research Institute was established in Sweden as the foundation to bring the quintessence of nutritional science to high standards in Europe for Vietnamese consumers.
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