The NFNC operates through four technical units in addition to the Accounts and Administration units which support the Commission’s operations. These units are:
Research and Planning Unit
Collects, analyses, interprets and disseminates nutrition and related data for decision making through surveys and other methods
Defines the nature, magnitude and causes of malnutrition and identifies areas most affected and vulnerable groups
Develops indicators for monitoring and evaluation of nutrition programmes in collaboration with other relevant organs
Develops plans and strategies relevant to improving the nutritional status of vulnerable groups in collaboration with other relevant government sectors
Maintains a food and nutrition data bank for Zambia
Monitors the implementation of Food and Nutrition Policy
Public Health and Community
Nutrition Unit
Coordinates implementation of public health activities by the nutrition sector
Promotes the micronutrient control programme
Develops nutrition guidelines for various target groups and nutrition service providers
Advocates for the inclusion of nutrition in sector development plans
Provides technical backstopping on the implementation of nutrition programmes to key line ministries and other stakeholders
Training and Collaboration Unit
Develops and reviews training methodologies and plans for different nutrition service providers
Organizes training courses in nutrition for different target groups
Collaborates with the Ministry of General Education to review and include nutrition in the school curriculum
Services an inter sectoral committee to provide forums to foster inter sectoral collaboration
Coordinates the activities of the nutrition groups
Nutrition Education and
Communication Unit
Collates nutrition information already existing from research and other sources and translates it into nutrition education materials for the general public, policy makers and nutrition service providers
Creates awareness and community interest in nutrition for the general public, through development and distribution of various Information Education and Communication (IEC) Materials
Monitors and evaluates the impact of communication messages and materials
Plans and organizes nutrition education seminars and workshops
Advocates for nutrition improvement to leaders and policy makers
Maintains the Commission Library and ensures acquisition of relevant up to date publications
