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CORAZON VC BARBA: AN ICON OF EXCELLENCE IN THE FIELD OF HUMAN NUTRITION IN PHILIPPINES
Ma. Cristina B. Sison, RND, MSc
Date Received: 2024-11-24 | Date Accepted: 2024-11-26

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1Philippine Stakeholders For Nutrition And Dietetics, Inc., Philippines

Introduction

For Many Of Us In The Field Of Human Nutrition In The Philippines, We Would Not Have Been Able To Grow In The Profession Without The Guidance Of A Mentor Who Has Seen The Evolution Of The Field Of Human Nutrition In A Span Of More Than 60 Years. Almost Synonymous To The Word Mentor, Dr. Corazon Veron Cruz Barba Is Credited With Setting The Professional Paths Of Many Registered Nutritionists Dietitians (RNDs), And Others Outside Of Profession Either As Undergraduate Or Graduate Students In The Philippines, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Vietnam, And Myanmar And Other South East Asian Countries. While Some Of Her Students Have Retired, Others Still Serve In Key Positions, Still Reaching Out To Their Mentor For Affirmation, Guidance And Support. Dr. Barba's Opinion Has And Will Always Be A Guiding Force In The Nutrition Community Even If She Herself Has Been Retired For Twenty Five Years.