International Osteoporosis Foundation
Since September 2015, Nestlé Health Science has collaborated with the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF), the world’s largest international organization dedicated to bone, muscle and joint health.
With more than 230 national patient and medical societies in 99 countries, IOF
• Sets global scientific standards in the field
• campaigns for people to take action for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders
• advocates for policy change
Being convinced that nutrition has a key role to play in bone, muscle and joint health, Nestlé Health Science is committed to support IOF in those initiatives.
As a member of the IOF Committee of Corporate Advisors, Nestlé Health Science has a seat at the table of the world’s most influential and respected body in the field.
Nestlé Health Science is currently supporting a scientific initiative to produce a consensus paper on sarcopenia. See more about IOF at https://www.iofbonehealth.org
Each year on October 20th, IOF organizes the World Osteoporosis Day dedicated to raising awareness of the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis and other musculoskeletal diseases. It includes activities in over 90 countries.
Learn more at http://worldosteoporosisday.org
Medical Nutrition International Industry
The Medical Nutrition International Industry (MNI) is the international trade association of companies providing products and services that support to optimize patient outcome through the appropriate use of specialized nutritional support, including enteral and parenteral nutrition. Nestlé Health Science is a key member of MNI.
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