In December 2013 Rose Ann Dimairai-Ghalili et al, published an article: “Capacity Building in nutrition science: revisiting the curricula for medical professionals”.They reviewed the current nutrition education curricula for students in U.S. medical schools, and schools of other health professions, such as nursing and oral health. They found evidence as these curricula do not provide enough opportunity to gain knowledge of the interactions among micro- and macronutrients, their role in maintaining optimal body functions, factors that interfere with these interactions, or, importantly, how to integrate this knowledge into medical practice. There is a need to better prepare healthcare professionals for identifying nutrition risk and managing hospitalized patients, especially those with chronic conditions, using an inter-professional, teambased approach.Dr Ted Baartmans will take the opportunity to get to the origin of the term “Capacity Building” since it was introduced in the United Nations Programs. Capacity Building takes place on an individual level, an institutional level and the societal level. In his presentation Ted will focus on the individual level. What kind of leadership does this term or approach requires for Iran? How does it connect to the study of Dimairai-Ghalili? How does it refer to encourage so called constructive dissent.Studying ‘Capacity Building in Nutrition’ unfolds the blind spots of leadership within the sector. Let’s illuminate these spots in this international gathering to understand, accept and respect our leadership responsibilities and behavior for the greater good.