The Instituto de Investigación Nutricional (IIN) is a private, non-profit institution dedicated to Health and Nutrition research, teaching, training and services. It works in coordination with the Ministries of Health and Education, governmental institutions, national and international universities, community organisations and private institutions.
The IIN’s aims include:
- to develop high quality research in order to generate new knowledge that contributes to the development and welfare of human beings, as well as to the efficient use of food resources, with emphasis on the health and nutrition of children, adolescents and women
- to disseminate knowledge and share experiences with academic groups, civil society and decision makers at the local and international level
- to provide nutrition and health assistance to needy people, emphasising prevention, as part of research activities.