The International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity was formed to bring a cohesive group of individuals working across the globe in the field of behavioral nutrition and physical activity and share their diverse experiences.
Our Vision The International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity (ISBNPA) is the leading voice in behavioral nutrition and physical activity science.
Our Mission We stimulate, promote and advocate innovative research and policy in the area of behavioral nutrition and physical activity toward the improvement of human health and well-being worldwide. ISBNPA has an international presence with nearly 900 members representing 44 countries (numbers from August 2020). Our members come together from more than 40 government agencies, industry and professional organizations as well as close to 150 academic and medical institutions. Members bring to this organization a diversity of experience and expertise, with professional credentials including BSc, DrPH, EdD, LD, MBA, MD, MPH, MSC, PhD, RD, and RN.
Purpose Conduct scientific meetings, congresses, and symposia through which current research on behavioral issues in nutrition and physical activity are discussed and disseminated;
Disseminate information on research being done on behavioral issues in nutrition and physical activity through newsletters and other communications, such as social media;
Provide information to and encourage continued support by public and private entities that support research on behavioral issues in nutrition and physical activity;
Promote and facilitate the dissemination of knowledge of issues in behavioral nutrition and physical activity to the public and to educators, scholars and health professionals through any lawful means;
Promote and assist communication between researchers on issues of behavioral nutrition and physical activity and members of scientific and scholarly organizations whose members do research in other related health and medical fields through joint meetings, shared membership lists, joint publications and any other lawful means;
Conduct any and all other activities as shall from time to time be found appropriate in connection with the foregoing and as are lawful for not-for-profit corporations. Internship Tasks： Workload: 8- 12 hours per week 1-2 synchronous meetings (30-45 minutes) per week Aim: Develop an ISBNPA presence in the Chinese social media and adapt our website to include information in Chinese. ● Help disseminate ISBNPA to research community ● Translation and content creation about ISBNPA ● ISBNPA social media posts translation to simplified Chinese (2-3 posts per week) ● Identify and contact main researchers who are working in the behavioral nutrition and physical activity science ● Organize one webinar with two researchers focused on disseminating research in the field of behavioral nutrition and physical activity science
Requirements： ● Bachelor's degree (completed/ongoing) ● Interest in the area of nutrition and physical activity (a scientific background in one of these areas is preferable) ● Knowledge of social media creation and Wordpress editing (a scientific background in media communication/journalism is preferable). ● Fluency in spoken and written English ● Strong interpersonal and English communicative skills ● Proficiency in MS software (e.g. Word, Excel, Power point) 2021-06-07 – Annual Conference 2020-06-15 – Annual Conference 2019-06-04 | Prague, Czech Rep – Annual Conference 2018-06-03 | Hong Kong, Hong Kong – Annual Conference 2017-06-07 | Victoria, BC Canada – Annual Conference 2016-06-08 | Cape Town, South Africa – Annual Conference 2015-06-03 | Edinburgh, UK – Annual Conference 2014-05-21|San Diego, CA USA – Promoting healthy eating and activity worldwide 2014-05-21 | San Diego, CA USA – Annual Meeting 2013-05-22 | Ghent, Belgium – Annual Conference 2012-05-23 | Austin, TX USA – Annual Conference 2011-06-15 | Melbourne, VIC Australia – Annual Conference 2010-06-09 | Minneapolis, MN USA – Annual Conference 2009-06-17 | Lisbon, Portugal – Annual Conference 2008-05-21 | Banff, AB Canada – Annual Conference 2007-06-20 | Oslo, Norway – Annual Conference 2006-07-13 | Boston, MA USA – Annual Conference 2005-06-16 | Amsterdam, Netherlands – Annual Conference 2004-06-10 | Washington, DC USA – Annual Conference 2003-07-17 | Québec, QC Canada – Annual Conference 2002-07-12 | Seattle, WA USA – Annual Conference Relations： Relations with Non-Governmental Organizations Links with: F-XM3376 - HEPA Europe.
Members： Individuals (about 900) in 40 countries (not specified). |
