The primary objective of the Society is to contribute for the advancement of the science of nutrition. For this purpose, periodical meetings, lectures and seminars shall be organised. Advantage can be taken of visits of distinguished nutrition scientists for oganising lectures and seminars.

The Annual General Body Meetings are held every alternate year at any of the Zonal/Local Chapters of the Society. At all other times, the meetings are held at the Headquarters of the Society.

The activities the Annual meeting include Gopalan Oration, Srikantia Memorial Lecture, Symposia, Special Lectures, Young Scientists’ Awards Sessions, Free Communications and Poster Sessions.

The Society will support the travel of a limited number of young members (below the age of forty) whose papers are accepted for presentation at the Annual meeting and who do not have institutional support for such travel.