Introduction:

The Community Nutrition Department at Tehran University of Medical Sciences operates as a pioneer in education and research with the following objectives:

• To create positive and sustainable changes in public health and food security
• To improve the quality of life for various segments of society, especially vulnerable groups
• To utilize current knowledge and innovative approaches in food and nutrition programs and policies
• To produce credible scientific evidence for the development and improvement of national and international policies in the fields of food and nutrition
• To focus on evaluating and improving community-based nutrition programs and provide practical solutions for strengthening nutritional health

Mission:

The mission of the Community Nutrition Department at Tehran University of Medical Sciences is to nurture a new generation of leaders and professionals in the field of community nutrition and food and nutrition policy, who, based on scientific, ethical, and humanitarian principles, are capable of achieving the following objectives:

• To design, implement, and evaluate comprehensive and sustainable food and nutrition programs and policies effectively
• To play an influential role in high-level decision-making and public policies focusing on achieving food security and nutrition equity for all citizens
• To promote Food System Transformation to achieve sustainability, equity, and health within food systems through innovation and collaboration among stakeholders
• To engage actively and effectively with local community representatives and support vulnerable groups through advocacy, mobilization, and empowerment
• To assess the cost-effectiveness of nutritional programs and interventions at the community level and within the comprehensive health system

Vision:

The vision of the Community Nutrition Department is to become a distinguished regional and global center for research and education in the field of community nutrition and food and nutrition policy, encompassing the following objectives:

• To promote, develop, and apply knowledge through the establishment of intersectoral and international partnerships
• To enhance public health by utilizing innovative approaches and a commitment to improving quality of life and social development
• To play an effective role in thought leadership and decision-making in nutrition policies and programs
• To translate nutrition sciences (from cells to communities) with a comprehensive and global perspective
• To contribute to the establishment of a sustainable and equitable food and nutrition system that respects the fundamental rights of all citizens