The Centro De Nutricion Alberto Patiño was founded back on September 4th, 2002 and is part of the Simon I Patiño Foundation. It was founded for the soul purpose of treating malnourished children. The center takes an interdisciplinary approach to the issue, with nutritionist, psychologists, doctors, and physical therapists working in the building to help the new students. Children interned in the center will be fed nutritious meals until they reach their goal weight. In addition, they receive psychomotor treatments to help them reach their proper stage development. Moreover, the center provides workshops are for the parents about proper nutrition and with the aim of preventing re-admission of children and increasing social support.