Argentina Society of Nutrition

The Argentina Society of Nutrition was set up by Pedro Escudero, MD, pro and father of Nutrition in South America, in 1941. This master connection was intertwined in 1986. 950 people, among Physicians spoke to extensive power in Nutrition, Graduates in Nutrition and distinctive specialists related with the specialization. The ASN is a component identified with the School of Medicine of the University of Buenos Aires. Eight intelligent courses, four full social affairs, and eight symposiums and round-table examinations are adjusted and most by far of them has been presently coordinated. The connection has ten Work Groups on the investigation of ailment transmission, pediatrics, AIDS, food issue, diabetes mellitus, sustenances, dietary condition assessment, general prosperity, wholesome support and physical activity. It counts with three Branches inside the country where exploratory activities happened. As a noteworthy part of the Continuing Medical activities five yearly courses are given, two having an interest nature and three through web. Spreading addresses for individuals by and large when all is said in done, upon a month to month premise, happened. The Scientific Journal "Actualización en NUTRICIÓN" ("Updating in NUTRITION"), scattering instrument of the SAN, is issued quarterly with a spread of 1200 copies with one of a kind articles and picked articles are also available in the SAN site page. In September 2009 the XVII Argentine Congress of Nutrition was held in the city of Mar del Plata with an interest more than 2500 specialists.