The Nutrition Foundation of the Philippines, Inc. (NFP)
building located at E. Rodriguez, Sr. Avenue, Quezon City is the headquarters
of NFP founded by the national scientist, Dr. Juan Salcedo Jr. as a way to help
communities achieve good nutrition and optimal health benefits.
Dr. Juan Salcedo Jr.:
“Vanguard of Public Health”
Dr. Juan Salcedo Jr. was born on September 24, 1904 in Pasay
City. He was often called as the “Vanguard of Public Health”. He took his
degree of Doctor of Medicine in University of the Philippines and as Master of
Science in Biochemistry in Columbia University. Since then, he advocated for
the department of health and nutrition in the country by devoting his service
in research and serving the government agencies.
He served as the President of the World Health Organization,
Araneta University Foundation and Professional and Head of Department of
Physiological Hygiene at the College of Medicine in UP Manila. In addition to
that, he also served as the Secretary of Health of Department of Health during
President Quirino’s time. He also researched all about health factors such as
vitamins and fatty acids. This is only one of his greatest contributions in the
field of nutrition and public health.
Aside from the perseverance of him in researching vaccine,
vitamins and fatty acids, it was his perseverance of helping and serving his
fellowmen that made him deserving to receive recognitions and awards.
^ "Nutrition Foundation of the Philippines, Inc. - Publications". Nutrition Foundation of the Philippines, Inc. Retrieved 9 March 2014
^ Flavier, Juan M., Doctor to the Barrios, page 6.
^ "Nutrition Foundation of the Philippines, Inc. - Publications". Nutrition Foundation of the Philippines, Inc. Retrieved 9 March 2014
^ Flavier, Juan M., Doctor to the Barrios, page 6.
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