who can become a member of nFPDC?
Anyone interested in promoting nutrition in Pakistan whether by improving their own nutrition or supporting the nutritional well-being of others is welcome to join NFPDC. NFPDC members will have access to free or discounted services and support to help them achieve their nutrition-related goals. The services and support provided by NFPDC range from guidance on healthy eating and nutrition practices to assistance with undertaking research and implementing nutrition-related projects.
There are no membership fees to join NFPDC.
membership categories
NFPDC membership is open to both professionals and general members as individuals or collectives
A. professionals (p)
individual (I)
a. Dietitians, Main focus
b. Public Health Nutritionist (PHN)
c. Academic Nutritionist (AN)
d. Human Nutrition or dietetic students
collective (c)
a. Groups who mainly register dietitians
b. Groups who mainly register PHN
c. Groups who mainly register AN
d. Groups of Nutrition or dietetic students
B. General (G)
individual (I)
a. Any individual who agrees with NFPDCs objectives and CoE.
collective (c)
a. Any group where leader agrees with NFPDCs objectives and CoE.
Benefits of Membership
| Title | Eligibility Criteria | Benefits of Membership | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opportunity for Participating in Decision Making | Opportunity for Learning & Contribution | ||
| 01 Dietitian-Nutritionist | Eligibility to work in Pakistan as a Dietitian | Can be EC member and office bearer if they have enough experience. |
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Can be member of committees that fit their expertise. Can avail learning opportunities that fit their learning potential and benefits to clients. |
| 02 Public Health Nutritionist (PHN) | Eligibility to work in Pakistan as PHN | Can be EC member on seat reserved for PHN. | |
| 03 Academic Nutritionist (AN) | Eligibility to work in Pakistan as AN | Can be EC member on seat reserved for AN. | |
| 04 Human Nutrition Dietetic Student (HNDS) | Human Nutrition or dietetic students | Can be EC member on seat reserved for HNDS student. | |
| 05 Dietitians’ Group | Groups who mainly register dietitians | Can be EC member on seats reserved for DG leaders. |
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Leaders and members can be members of committees that fit their expertise. Can avail learning opportunities that fit their learning potential and benefits to clients. |
| 06 PHNs’ Group | Groups who mainly register PHN | Can be EC member on seats reserved for PHNG leaders. | |
| 07 ANs’ Group | Groups who mainly register AN | Can be EC member on seats reserved for ANG leaders. | |
| 08 HNDS Group | Groups of Nutrition or dietetic students | Can be EC member on seats reserved for HNDSG leaders. | |
| 09 General Individual (GI) | Any individual who agrees with NFPDCs objectives and CoE | Can be EC member on seats reserved for GI members. | — |
| 10 General Group | Any group where leader agrees with the NFPDCs objectives and CoE | Can be EC member on seats reserved for GIG members. | — |
be a part of stronger nutrition community
Join NFPDC and contribute to building a healthier Pakistan through collaboration, knowledge and professional growth.