Young Nutritionist Organization: Lesson Learn From Bachelor of Nutrition Organization of Indonesia (ISAGI)

Bachelor of Nutrition in Indonesia is a new profession, the first alumni of the undergraduate program in the field of nutrition has been around since 2006. After more than a decade, there have been tens of thousands of undergraduate nutritionists in Indonesia. On this basis, an organization was formed that can accommodate nutrition scholars in Indonesia. Since 2010 a specialized nutrition organization (ISAGI) was formed. The main objective of the organization is to help improve the competence and ability and motivation of each member to play a role in the development of nutrition, especially in Indonesia. ISAGI is the only nutritional organization that the majority is managed by young nutritionists. ISAGI has carried out various programs, such as nutrition competency training, community nutrition education activities and nutrition leadership training for youth. In addition, ISAGI also contributed to important meetings that discussed nutrition policy in Indonesia. ISAGI provides support to young nutritionists to continue to excel, one of which is a recommendation to get a scholarship, support from speakers at various seminars and giving motivation to prospective nutritionists. Of course, many obstacles and challenges are faced, but with the principle of "big impact small actions" ISAGI can grow into an organization that is beneficial for nutrition development.