Nutrition Society of South Africa

The Inaugural Meeting of this Society was held at Medical House, Johantlesburg, on February 11^th. The Nutrition Society attempts to advance the scientific study of nutrition to promote suitable strategies for the enhancement of nutrition well-being. To stimulate the interest of members by holding lectures, demonstrations, exhibitions and by making awards for meritorious contributions to the science and practice of nutrition in Southern Africa. It promote sound, principled, safe and effective research in nutritional sciences, to develop sound practice in nutrition for public good, to effectively communicate the benefits of good nutrition, to provide foster discussion and exchange information on nutrition related subjects and provide a forum for discussion, to promote professional development of members. The Nutrition Society will endure to play a role in circulating scientific nutrition research to all its members, through the Journal, congresses and other meetings.