Aree ValyaseviSakorn DhanamittaIntl. Union of Nutrition SciencesMahidol University2018-07-042018-07-041997-06-01Food and Nutrition Bulletin. Vol.18, No.2 (1997), 146-150037957212-s2.0-9944250049https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/20.500.14594/18219Facing a double burden of malnutrition, transitional countries must urgently begin proactive institution-building. A problem- and development-based approach is proposed to guide this process that requires a deep understanding of today's complex food and nutrition issues and appropriate actions for population change. The concept of "empowerment" should be used as a framework in this capacity-building process, and the experiential learning approach must be a key to its development. Furthermore, effective implementation will require a mechanism for multidisciplinary work. On the basis of Thailand's experience, this mechanism involves at least three essential elements: (1) a problem- and development-based mission, (2) leadership, and (3) proper training for the country's nutrition professionals.Mahidol UniversityNursingSocial SciencesArticleSCOPUS