The Nutrition Study Program of the Faculty of Health Sciences (FIKes) of Universitas ‘Aisyiyah (UNISA) Yogyakarta successfully held a Studium Generale with the theme “The Development of Nutrition Profession in Indonesia” at the Convention Hall of Walidah Dahlan Mosque, UNISA Yogyakarta, Wednesday (25/09).
Nutrition Profession
The event, which was attended by 480 students from various semesters, presented two expert speakers, namely Adhi Priyo Pamungkas, S.Gz., BRIN laboratory, and Tony Arjuna, S.Gz., M.Nut.Diet., APD., Ph.D., a nutrition lecturer and researcher.
In his speech, Agung Nugroho, A.MG., MPH, Head of the Nutrition Study Program, highlighted the challenges faced by S1 Nutrition graduates. One of them is related to the Registration Certificate (STR) which currently can only be obtained through professional programs.
“The nutrition profession is growing rapidly, but the challenges are also increasingly complex. We need to prepare ourselves to face a future full of opportunities,” said Agung.
In line with Agung, Wantonoro, S.Kep.,Ns. M.Kep.,Sp.KMB.,PhD, Vice Dean III of FIKes UNISA Yogyakarta, emphasized the importance of the nutrition profession program.
“The government has made nutrition one of the national priorities. Therefore, we at UNISA are committed to establishing a nutrition professional program soon,” he said.
The speakers gave interesting presentations on the development of nutritionists in Indonesia. Tony Arjuna explained the important role of nutritionists in overcoming various nutritional problems in society. Meanwhile, Adhi Priyo Pamungkas highlighted the vast job opportunities for nutrition graduates, both in the government and private sectors.
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