Why Nutrition Deserves a Seat at Every Healthcare Table

At The Global Nutrition Community (TGNC), we’re not just passionate about nutrition—we’re intentional about changing how the world sees it.

For far too long, nutrition has been seen as a supportive afterthought in healthcare. But here’s the truth: nutrition is foundational. It affects everything—from disease prevention and recovery to performance, mental health, and long-term wellness.

So why aren’t nutrition professionals always at the centre of healthcare discussions?

That’s exactly what we’re working to change.

💡 The TGNC Vision

We are building a future where:

• Nutritionists and dietitians are present in every healthcare team.

• Professionals are not only technically sound but also personally and professionally developed.

• A new generation of nutritionists is bold enough to advocate, lead, collaborate, and innovate.

We’re taking a stand to raise the standard of what it means to be a nutrition professional in Nigeria and beyond.

🌱 What We’ve Done So Far

• We successfully launched the TGNC Students Network with the executive team and main members across various schools and levels. Structuring this has been exciting, and the response so far has been phenomenal.

• Now, we’re shifting focus to the TGNC Professionals Network, designed to support:

  • Interns

  • Fresh graduates

  • Young professionals in Nutrition and Dietetics

This network will create opportunities for skill-building, leadership, visibility, mentorship, collaboration, and advocacy.

🔎 Why We’re Building This

Here are two of our core reasons:

1. To redefine relevance in healthcare.
   We want to set a high standard for what it means to be a nutritionist—highly skilled, visible, confident, and essential to every healthcare team.

2. To nurture complete professionals.
   Not just technical skills, but soft skills, personal branding, communication, digital tools, and the confidence to lead in any room.

This is a long-term movement. We’re not just building a network—we’re building a legacy.

💌 Want to Join the Professionals Network?

We are currently accepting expressions of interest for professionals who would love to:

• Be part of the structure

• Join a subcommittee

• Contribute as advisors, speakers, mentors, or project leads

• Collaborate on research, content, or policy advocacy

If you’re an intern, fresh graduate, or professional nutritionist, this is strictly for you.

📧 Reach out to us via email:
tgnc.professionalsnetwork@gmail.com

Let’s shape the future—together.

🧩 What do you think nutrition professionals need most right now?
Drop a comment or reach out. We’d love to hear from you.