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 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.

A healthy, balanced diet

News and Highlights

Press Releases

New professional development programme: Teaching Primary Food and Nutrition

The British Nutrition Foundation, with support from the All Saints Educationa...

Press Releases

Children suffering from heart-breaking effects of food poverty in Britain

Children are unfairly facing the effects of diet equality as the cost-of-livi...

News

Dedication to food and nutrition education across the UK recognised

Our former Managing Director, Roy Ballam, has been recognised for his dedicat...

Press Releases

Women report heightened menopause symptoms due to cost-of-living crisis

Ahead of World Menopause Day on 18th October, new research results, released...

Pulse Power – ingredients for a healthier and sustainable future

Join us for a FREE lunchtime webinar looking at incorporating pulses in the diet from the public health perspective concentrating on key areas likely to contribute to the adoption of healthier and more sustainable food choices in the future. Register today to join the webinar live on 19th January 2023 or to watch it at a later date.

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Recordings from Annual Day 2022 - Balancing the Scales on Diet Inequality

Watch the recordings from the morning conference and Annual Lecture that took place at our Annual Day on Tuesday 15 November.

Session 1: Understanding the Issue & Challenges

Social inequalities and impact on health and the impact of poverty on dietary inequalities.

Session 2: Voices from Lived Experiences

Including perspectives of adolescents living with obesity & children and food in low-income families

Session 3: Tackling the Crisis Together & Panel Discussion

Learn about a number of case studies in the community and watch the Panel Discussion with speakers.

Tackling Inequalities in Diet: a 20-year perspective

2022 - Dr Alison Tedstone, President of the Association for Nutrition, formerly DHSC/PHE

Latest activities and resources

Nutrition information

Watch our webinar recordings

Click here to watch more of our past webinars.

Nutrition and oral health – it’s for lifelong health not just a nice smile

November 2022

Reformulating for healthy sustainable diets - how could fibre and alternative proteins help?

April 2022

Hungry or Full? Responsive feeding in young children

December 2021

EU health claims - putting it into words

December 2020

Training

Keeping well at work

This course will provide you with the basic knowledge to help you adopt a healthier and more sust...

  • Cost
    £25
  • When
    Your choice
  • Time
    Your choice
  • 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

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