Institute of Nutrition is a research organisation with public concession for research activity. We are ranked among organizations in the public interest in the field of nutrition. In addition to research activities, our main missions include raising public awareness about the importance of nutrition in health protection. We also offer support to all stakeholders with improving the quality of foods. We are collaborating with national and other research organisations, as well as with professional associations and the food industry.
Function of the Institute
The institute was founded in 2009 and is a non-profit research institute. It is supervised by the Council of the Institute. In order to provide the highest quality services, we have introduced the appropriate standards of quality and information management. We are certified according to the ISO9001 standard by the established international certification body Buerau Veritas.
Research group
Institute of Nutrition is mainly focused in research activity. Within the Institute, research group "Nutrition and Public Health" is active, which also runs a national research program in this field and participates in a series of different research projects. The research group is predominantly financed by the Republic of Slovenia and the European Commission. We also conduct applied research for the food industry. Approximately one quarter of the revenue is from applied research.
Research group "Nutrition and Public Health"
In accordance with the Act on Scientific Research and Innovation Activities (Official Gazette of the Republic of Slovenia, No. 186/21; ZZrID), the institute is included in the system of stable funding for scientific research activities in the Republic of Slovenia. This funding covers infrastructure and support activities, research programs, and the training of young researchers. The implementation of research activities at the institute is carried out in accordance with the provisions of ZZrID, the rules of ARIS, and internal acts:
- Regulations on the Implementation of Stably Funded Scientific Research Activities of the Institute of Nutrition (August 22, 2022)
- Gender Equality Plan (March 22, 2024)
Vision of Institute of Nutrition
Vision of Institute of Nutrition is :
- To support development of safe and quality food products and strengthen public health with quality research activity in the field of nutrition and public health. We strive for transparent functioning and publication of research results - to the greatest extent possible in open source publications and actively informing relevant stakeholders about the Institute's activities and research results. We strive for close cooperation with other research organizations operating in similar areas, both in Slovenia and abroad.
- Actively raising awareness of the population about nutrition to improve their eating habits and to mantain a healthy lifestyle. The institute will contribute to raising public awareness through various approaches, including online portal on nutrition, social networks and active collaboration with the media.
- To support development and production of healthier foods. By research, consulting and education, we want to support the food industry in re-formulating foods in order to achieve a healthier nutritional composition and support food business operators in consumer-friendly food labeling.
