People’s Republic of China
“Chinese Nutrition Society
(CNS)”
Work Report of Chinese Nutrition Society
(2004 to 2008)
This report covers the main activities conducted by The Sixth Council of
Chinese Nutrition Society (CNS) during a period of 4 years, from October 2004 to
October 2008. In the past 4 years, CNS has made notable progress in varies
fields.
A. Organizations
The 6th Council of CNS was composed of 69 members, among them 23 were the
member of The Standing Board, including President, 5 Vice-presidents, Secretary
General and 3 deputies. Under the council there are 6 working committees and 7
branches of professional specialization. The membership of CNS has expanded
rapidly in these 4 years, from about 8000 members in 2004 to 12640 members
(including student members) in 2008.
B. Academic Activities
1. Various academic activities
CNS has led the multilevel academic activities in the form of conferences,
symposiums, forums and seminars. In the 4 years, CNS has in total organized 55
academic meetings with 5233 participants, of 870 papers submitted and 19
proceedings printed (over 12600 copies). In addition to the regular academic
conferences and symposiums as planned each year, CNS has also organized many
discussions on newly arising specific topic concerning controversies, hot points
and frontier issues in nutrition and health in China.
The academic activities were conducted with the direction of the current
development of nutrition science, and focused on topics of popular interests,
such as nutrition transition, nutrition and chronic diseases, nutrimental
supplements and food policy and regulations. We have also invited a number of
foreign experts from the United States,Japan, Australia, Germany, Vietnam and so
on joining the discussions for a better exchange of experiences.
2. Nutrition Knowledge updating Classes
From 2004 to 2008, we have hosted 10 nutrition knowledge updating classes,
focusing on the progress of research methodology, on public nutrition, on the
recent development of clinical nutrition, on vitamins in chronic diseases
prevention etc.
C. Nutrition Foundation and Awards
1. CNS Foundation of Nutrition Research
The foundation was set for promoting nutrition research in China, 2 million
RMB yuan was provided per year (a donation of a Chinese company) to support 10
to 20 research projects. In 5 years, from the year 2003 when the foundation was
established to the year 2007, 606 proposals had been received from research
institutes, colleges, hospitals and disease control and prevention centers
throughout the country, 54 of them were funded.
2.CNS Awards of Nutrition Science and Technology
In the year 2006 and 2008, CNS awarded 2 rounds of prize respectively to 15
research projects which made outstanding achievements in nutritional science and
technology, including 2 first-class prizes, 3 second-class prizes and 10
third-class prizes. The projects which won the 1st-class prize were “The 4th
nationwide nutrition and health survey” conducted by Professor XG Yang and
“Studies on nutritional measures for improving brain function and their
mechanism under stress” conducted by Professor YY Cheng. The 2nd -class prize
went to projects: “Studies on methodology of food component analysis and their
application”; “Studies on effects of anti-oxidation, anti-DNA damage and
preventing birth defects of some vitamins”; “Serial Studies on calcium adequate
intake and osteoporosis prevention of females in three specific periods of their
life”. The 3rd-class awards recognized 10 projects such as “Policy research for
prevention and control of major micronutrient deficiency in children”, “Studies
on the roles of some dietary components in adjusting cell function and tumor
prevention” etc.
D. Popularization of Nutrition Knowledge
1. CNS has organized multiform activities for popularization of nutrition and
health knowledge, and made notable achievements. In cooperation with the news
media and the provincial nutrition societies, CNS guide people to consume a more
balanced diet and to establish a healthier eating habit. Since the issuance of
the Dietary Guidance for Chinese Residents, the key persons of CSN had been
interviewed by reporters of the popular newspapers, magazines, and radio/ TV
station more than 60 times every year. They explained the Guidelines in
connection with the practical dietary problems in China, and influenced strongly
the attitude and practice of the spectators and audience. The similar activities
were also conducted in many cities and towns in many provinces of the country.
2. At the same time, CNS brings nutrition knowledge to the countryside in
connection with the nationwide program— “popularization of science and
technology” lunched by the China Association of Science and Technology. Experts
gave lectures and Q&A in public. It emphasized the nutrition and health problems
in remote, poor rural areas. In addition, CNS has organized a training class
annually for the nutrition professionals to updating their knowledge.
E. International Academic Activities
The CNS, in these 4 years, has arranged many international academic
activities including bilateral, multilateral meetings, taking part in
international conferences and visiting to each other of foreign counterparts and
so on.
1. Participate in international conferences
1/ The CNS delegates attended the 18th International Congress of Nutrition in
Durban, South African, in August 19-23, 2005, where Chinese scholars submitted
20 research papers and 5 were presented orally. Prof. Keyou Ge, the President of
CNS chaired a session entitled “Nutrition and Chronic Diseases in China” where 7
papers presented focused on nutrition transition and chronic diseases in China.
2/ In 2006, CNS hosted jointly the 5th Asia Pacific Clinical Nutrition Society
Conference (5th APCNSC)at Zhejiang University. President Keyou Ge made a speech
on behalf of CNS at the opening ceremony, and 6 speakers from CNS presented
their papers at the meeting.
3/ In September 2008, the key persons of CNS attended the 15th International
Conference of Dietician in Japan and presented papers on Recent Nutrition Works
and The Current Status of Food Labeling in China. The CNS group, taking this
opportunity, had a discussion with the President and the Secretary General of
International Confederation of Dietetic Associations (ICDA) about the
possibility of CNS joining ICDA as a full member.
In addition, CNS and IUNS jointly conducted the first Leadership Training and
Capacity Building Program in China in June 2008, a total of 44 students
recommended by provincial and municipal nutrition societies, including 6 from
Taiwan, attended the training course.
2. Reception of Foreign visitors
From 2004 to 2008, CNS has received 6 international delegations and a total of
about 160 visitors came from the United States, Australia, Vietnam and Japan and
so on. Experts from various countries changed information and views with CNS
people, about the existing nutrition problems, authentication of nutritionist
training, nutrition survey, dietary guidelines, and also the experiences in
using traditional herbal medicine to protect people from diseases. The
possibility of further cooperation had been discussed as well.
F. Undertaking tasks Assigned by the Government
1. Preparation the draft of the “Regulations for Better Nutrition of Chinese
Population”
Entrusted by Ministry of Health, CNS had been drafting of the “Regulations for
Better Nutrition of Chinese Population” continuously in these 4 years. The final
version of the “Regulations” was completed in 2008, and submitted to the
Ministry of Health for further appraisal.
2. Revision the “Dietary Guidelines and Food Guide Pagoda for Chinese
Residents”
In view of the fact that the food consumption has changed considerably in this
decade, a through revision of the Chinese Dietary Guidelines and Food Guide
Pagoda was taking place in 2007 with the support of the Ministry of Health. A
new version of the Chinese Dietary Guidelines was promulgated by the Ministry of
Health in January 2008. It consists of the guidelines for general population,
Guidelines for specific population groups and the Food Guide pagoda.
3. Publish of “The History of Chinese Nutrition Society”
Answering the call of the China Association of Science and Technology, the
CNS compiled “The History of Chinese Nutrition Society” in 2008. It describe
from the very early stage of the formulation of a nutrition professional group
in 1930s in combination with the development of modern nutrition science in
China till 2008. It includes the organization, the activities, the publications
and the prominent nutritionists in China.
The 7th council of Chinese Nutrition Society
March 2009
The 7th Council of CNS is composed of 93 members among them 29 are members of
The Standing Board, including President, 5 Vice-presidents, Secretary General.
President: Professor Yiyong CHENG
Mailing add. Feng-Hua Square, Bild. A, Unit 5, Rm. 1602
6 # Guang-An-Men-Nei St, 100053 Beijing, China
Tel. 86-10-83554787
Fax 86-10-83554780
E-mail chengyiyong66@163.com
Secretary General: Dr. Jianbin JIA
Mailing add. Feng-Hua Square, Bild. A, Unit 5, Rm. 1601
6 # Guang-An-Men-Nei St, 100053 Beijing, China
Tel. 86-10-83554786
Fax 86-10-83554780
E-mail jjb@cnsoc.org
Vice President (standing): Professor Fengying ZHAI
Mailing add. Feng-Hua Square, Bild. A, Unit 5, Rm. 1602
6 # Guang-An-Men-Nei St, 100053 Beijing, China
Tel. 86-10-83554781- 811
Fax 86-10-83554780
E-mail zhai@infh.ac.cn
Vice President: Professor Yixiang SU
Mailing add. 74# zhongshan 2nd road, Department of Nutrition Sciences,
zhongshan University, Guangzhou China
Tel. 86-20-87331937
Fax 86-20-87333166
E-mail suyx@mail.sysu..edu.cn
Vice President : Professor Junsheng GUO
Mailing add. 800# Xiangyin road, Shanghai, Department of Hygiene, The 2nd
Military Medical University, Shanghai, China
Tel. 86-21-81871123
E-mail guojs@shhyy.com
Vice President : Professor Yuexin YANG
Mailing add. 29 Nanwei road, Beijing, Institute for Nutrition and Food
Safety, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing, China
Tel. 86-10-83132912
Fax 86-10-83132912
E-mail yxyang@263.net
Vice President : Professor Weixing YAN
Mailing add. 29 Nanwei road, Beijing, Institute for Nutrition and Food
Safety, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing, China
Tel. 86-10-67776706
Fax 86-10-67711813
E-mail yanwx1128@hotmail.com
Honorary President & Principal Consultant: Professor Keyou GE
Mailing add. Feng-Hua Square, Bild. A, Unit 5, Rm. 1601
6 # Guang-An-Men-Nei St, 100053 Beijing, China
Tel. 86-10-63555505
Fax 86-10-83554780
E-mail ge-keyou@163.com
[Annual Report, 2004-2008]