UPLB Institute of Human Nutrition and Food

The Institute of Human Nutrition and Food (IHNF), College of Human Ecology, University of the Philippines Los Baños, warmly welcomes Prof. Dr. Zuraidah Nasution of Institut Pertanian Bogor (IPB University), Indonesia, to UPLB.

As part of the continuing collaboration between IHNF and IPB University, Prof. Nasution is serving as Resource Speaker for the Training-Workshop on Halal in Hospital Foodservice, to be conducted on June 23 and 24, 2026 as part of the research collaboration on Halal. The two-day training aims to enhance the knowledge and understanding of faculty members, staff, students, and nutrition and foodservice professionals on Halal principles and their application in hospital foodservice settings.

Prior to the workshop, Prof. Nasution was given a campus tour of UPLB, providing an opportunity to explore the university's rich academic environment, research facilities, and scenic landmarks while strengthening institutional ties between UPLB and IPB University.

IHNF looks forward to further collaborations that advance nutrition, foodservice, and Halal education through international partnerships.

See you on 01 July 2026 at the EB Copeland Gymnasium, University of the Philippines Los Baños, for the CHE 2026 Testimonial and Recognition Ceremonies!

Join the International Summer Course 2026 hosted by the Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Diponegoro co-hosted by the Institute of Human Nutrition and Food, College of Human Ecology, UP Los Baños!

🌊 Theme:
𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸𝘀

📅 August 3–13, 2026
📍 Semarang, Jepara, and Karimunjawa Island, Indonesia

Climate change and disaster-related health challenges require innovative, multidisciplinary, and community-centered solutions. Through this Summer Course, participants will gain valuable insights into health resilience in disaster settings while experiencing Indonesia’s unique coastal communities.

✨ Program Highlights:
•⁠ ⁠Interactive lectures by national and international experts
•⁠ ⁠Laboratory practice and disaster-response simulations
•⁠ ⁠Community engagement activities
•⁠ ⁠Field trip to Jepara and Karimunjawa Island
•⁠ ⁠International networking opportunities

📚 Sub-Themes:
🔹 Epidemiology of climate-related disasters
🔹 Behavioral and disaster-related health issues
🔹 Medication therapy management in disasters
🔹 Food security and nutrition resilience in climate disasters
🔹 Community resilience and coping strategies

👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️ Open to undergraduate and graduate students in medicine, nursing, nutrition, public health, pharmacy, dentistry, and other related health sciences.

🎓 Benefits:
✔ Learn from experts from Indonesia and abroad
✔ Build international academic networks
✔ Gain hands-on disaster response experience
✔ Receive a Certificate and Academic Transcript (3 SCU)

📝 Registration Period:
April 1 – June 30, 2026

🔗 Register now:
bit.ly/registrasi-isc-2026

📌 Limited scholarships are available for international participants.

Be part of a transformative learning experience that combines academic excellence, practical skills, cultural exchange, and community engagement.

The UPLB College of Human Ecology UPLB Institute of Human Nutrition and Food IHNF Nutrition and Wellness Clinic joins the University of the Philippines Los Baños UPLB Office of the Vice Chancellor for Community Affairs in the celebration of the UP Public Service Day 2026 happening tomorrow, June 18, 2026.

Avail of our free services by visiting us at the IHNF Lobby from 8:30 AM to 12:00 NN.

✅Talk to our Registered Nutritionist Dietitians and ask for nutrition advice.
✅Know your nutritional status through our nutrition screening activity.
✅Be one of the 10 participants who can avail the nutrition counseling service and have a thorough nutritional assessment and individualized nutrition care plan and meal plan. Check the details below and register here: https://tinyurl.com/IHNFNWCPublicServiceDay2026

This is open to the general public so see you there!

📢 ANNOUNCEMENT: Practicum Demand Survey for 1st Semester AY 2026–2027 📢

To all IHNF students bound for practicum:
We are conducting the Practicum Demand Survey for the 1st Semester AY 2026–2027 to determine the number of students who will be enrolled in practicum courses and to help us plan faculty assignments, partner institutions, and placement logistics for the upcoming semester.

Your participation is highly important to ensure accurate planning and appropriate allocation of practicum slots.

📌 Please accomplish the survey through the link provided
https://forms.gle/jD8nx8XLWaaLVCFa7
https://forms.gle/jD8nx8XLWaaLVCFa7
https://forms.gle/jD8nx8XLWaaLVCFa7

Deadline: 10 July 2026, 12 noon

📢 WE'RE HIRING!

Are you a Registered Nutritionist-Dietitian (RND) looking for an opportunity to contribute to a meaningful nutrition research project?

We are looking for:
🔹 6 Dietary Researchers
🔹 2 Anthropometry Supervisors
🔹 4 Anthropometry Measurers

📍 Tondo, Manila
🗓️ 2-week full-time, on-site engagement
💼 Competitive contract-based compensation

If you have experience in dietary and/or anthropometric assessment and are passionate about evidence-based nutrition, we'd love to hear from you!

FREE TRAINING-WORKSHOP ON HALAL IN HOSPITAL FOODSERVICE 🏥

As healthcare institutions continue to serve increasingly diverse patient populations, understanding halal foodservice practices has become an important component of delivering culturally appropriate and patient-centered nutrition care.

Join us for this free online training-workshop and learn from experts from IPB University (Indonesia) and the Southern Philippines Medical Center - Official (SPMC) as they share valuable insights on halal principles, halal assurance in food production, menu planning, and real-world experiences in establishing and managing a halal-certified hospital kitchen.

This training-workshop is part of a research collaboration between the Institute of Human Nutrition and Food (IHNF), University of the Philippines Los Baños, and IPB University. Participants who wish to take part in the research component of the project will be asked to carefully read and voluntarily sign an Informed Consent Form (tinyurl.com/HalalICF) prior to participation. Participation in the research study is entirely voluntary and is not required to attend the training-workshop.

📅 June 24, 2026 (Wednesday)
🕐 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
💻 Via Zoom
🎟️ Free Registration

This training is open to Registered Nutritionist-Dietitians and allied health professionals working in hospitals.

📌 Register now through the QR code below or click this link: https://tinyurl.com/HalalKitchenTraining
⏳ Deadline of registration: June 23, 2026

Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your competencies in halal foodservice and support more inclusive nutrition care in healthcare settings.

IT'S A WRAP FOR ! 🎉

From resilience to innovation, the 5th Southeast Asian Conference on Econutrition highlighted how research, education, technology, and communities work together to advance sustainable food and nutrition systems.

The day opened with a replay of the keynote message of Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan, followed by a recap of Day 1. We were also joined by members of the Society for Human Ecology (SHE), underscoring the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in addressing food, nutrition, and sustainability challenges.

Today’s sessions focused on key dimensions of food systems transformation:

🌍 Plenary Session 4: Scaling Up Resilience featured digital health, data-driven governance, climate and disaster resilience, and community nutrition security across Southeast Asia.

🎓 Plenary Session 5: Higher Education & Econutrition highlighted strengthening food systems through education, research, and capacity building for future leaders.

🏡 Plenary Session 6: Human Ecology Perspectives showcased linking household well-being, food security, financial resilience, and sustainable development through a systems lens.

🍽️ Plenary Session 7: Food Innovation & Processing emphasized the potential of value-added processing, sustainable ingredients, and innovation for nutrition and food security.

Across all sessions, a common theme emerged: building resilient and sustainable food systems requires collaboration across disciplines, sectors, and communities.

We also commend Dionela and colleagues from UP Visayas for receiving the People's Choice Award and Best Poster Award in recognition of their outstanding research and engagement.

The conference concluded with closing remarks from Asst. Prof. Ann Cayetano-Bagabaldo, Co-chair for Nutrition of the Organizing Committee, emphasized collaboration among stakeholders, people-centered decision-making, systems thinking, and the need to move beyond dialogue into action—transforming knowledge into policies and programs for a healthier future for all.

As closes, we carry forward stronger partnerships, shared learning, and renewed commitment.

Together, let us transform knowledge into action and build food systems that nourish people, communities, and the planet.

SEAConE2026 is organized by the Institute of Human Nutrition and Food and the UPLB Interdisciplinary Studies Center for Food and Nutrition Security

In partnership with:
Human Ecology Institute of the Philippines, Inc
SEARCA

Gold Sponsors:
Gardenia Philippines
DOST PCAARRD
Century Pacific Food, Inc.

Bronze Sponsor:
Varacco

Donations from:
Monde Nissin