British Nutrition Foundation

Connecting people, food and science, for better nutrition and healthier lives. We work with experts across the nutrition and food community to provide impartial, evidence-based information, education and expertise, motivating people to adopt healthy, sustainable diets – for life.

Welcome

Welcome to the new website of the British Nutrition Foundation. 

We are a public-facing charity which exists to give people, educators and organisations access to reliable information on nutrition. Grounded in science; working with experts; supporting anyone on their journey towards a healthy, sustainable diet.

You can find out more about us here, as well as read our latest Annual review 2020-2021 (Highlights).

If you are looking for something which might be on our old website, the site has been archived for six months - click here.

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Healthier People on a Healthier Planet, Awards and Annual Lecture

Book your FREE virtual place today to attend the British Nutrition Foundation Annual Day. It starts with a morning conference, Healthier People on a Healthier Planet – the perfect outcome for a transformed food system, followed by our prize giving ceremony and the Annual lecture – this year given by Professor Gary Frost, Imperial College London.

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News and Highlights

Blogs

Plenty more fish in the sea? Why we should choose more sustainable seafood

It has never been more important to think about the sustainability credential...

Blogs

Guest blog - Elsie Widdowson and her blue plaque

To celebrate Elsie Widdowson's life and achievements, including the first foo...

News

Nutrition Communications Manager (Maternity Cover, 14 months)

We are seeking an individual with at least 7 years’ experience in the field o...

Press Releases

British Nutrition Foundation survey reveals 49% adults unaware of UK Government guidelines for vitamin D

28 Oct 2021, London: A survey commissioned by the British Nutrition Foundatio...

Nutrition information

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Healthy sustainable diets

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Nutrition and older people

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Nutrition and pregnancy

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Hungry or Full? Responsive feeding in young children

Book your FREE place today to attend our online lunchtime webinar on Responsive feeding, exploring this important and fascinating area in early years nutrition. Featuring excellent international speakers discussing why understanding and responding to when children feel hungry or full have been widely advocated for establishing longer term positive eating behaviours. Watch live on 14th December and on demand after the event.

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Training

Hungry or Full? Responsive feeding in young children

A British Nutrition Foundation webinar on responsive feeding in young children

  • Cost
    FREE
  • When
    14/12/2021
  • Time
    13:00 Start
  • Where
    Online

An introduction to healthy eating and nutrition

Certified by the AfN. This course is for those with an interest in nutrition and would be of part...

  • Cost
    £100
  • When
    Your choice
  • Time
    Your choice
  • Where
    Online

Exploring nutrition and health

Certified by the AfN. This course is for those who already have a basic knowledge of nutrition an...

  • Cost
    £150
  • When
    Your choice
  • Time
    Your choice
  • Where
    Online

Sport and exercise nutrition

This course will provide you with some information about sport and exercise nutrition – no previo...

  • Cost
    £65
  • When
    Your choice
  • Time
    Your choice
  • Where
    Online

Have your say - take our poll

We love to hear your opinions on our regular polls. This helps to inform the work we do and provides valuable insights into what our visitors think about important nutrition topics.

Are your eating habits influenced by sustainability concerns?

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Please note that advice provided on our website about nutrition and health is general in nature. We do not provide any personal advice on prevention, treatment and management for patients or their family members.

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