The Association was established with the following main objectives: PFNDAI:
  • Knowledge Dissemination to
    - Promote concepts of good food & balanced nutrition
    - Promote introduction & better distribution of nutritious food
    - Create awareness about good nutrition with the help of media
    - Improve national dietary practices


         




         
  • Social Obligations
    - Assume social responsibilities in matters of proper nutrition
    - Act as a netural NGO body in the larger interests of the consumer welfare


  • Education
    - Recognize and reward merit in the academic field related to Nutrition,Food   Science & Technology
    - Handling communication projects on nutrition
    - Production of educational programmes

         




         
  • Mapping Market Needs
    - Identify regional preferences for different foods
    - Examine the basic components of national diets


  • Advisory Role
    - Assist in laying standards & definitions for nutritive foods and raw materials
    - Assist in setting up evaluation standards consistent with prevailing food laws
    - To act as advisory body in regulatory matters relating to Food Laws

         



  • Industry Service
    - Project consultancy services to food industry
    - Member services such as publication of relevant information in PFNDAI monthly bulletin
    - Product checks & endorsements
    - Training & certification services
    - Organising workshops on topics of contemporary interest


  • Developmental Work
    - Activate process & product development
    - Establish effective liaison between industry & technological institutions
    - Monitor current trends in nutrition by close association with international bodies