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.

Discover our education programme Food - a fact of life

A healthy, balanced diet

News and Highlights

The latest news from the British Nutrition Foundation.

Press Releases

Breakfast skipping means children may not be getting all the nutrients they need, warns new report.

A new scientific review published today by the British Nutrition Foundation,...

Press Releases

ITN Business and British Nutrition Foundation Announces New Programme Nutrition for Life.

Our programme, Nutrition for Life, in partnership with ITN Business explores...

Press Releases

New British Nutrition Foundation survey reveals HALF of Britons unaware of the UK Government’s guidelines for vitamin D supplements

50% respondents said they weren’t aware of this recommendation and change in...

Press Releases

British Nutrition Foundation to coordinate innovation partnerships to tackle the key research questions for global health

The Diet and Health Open Innovation Research Club (OIRC), coordinated by the...

Watch our webinar recordings

Click here to watch more of our past webinars.

Pulse Power – ingredients for a healthier and sustainable future

January 2023

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

Latest activities and resources

June 2022 Issue

Nutrition Bulletin June 2023

Read the latest issue of our peer-reviewed journal
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How, when and why of eating

Healthy eating is about more than what we eat - what may be less well-known is healthy eating is also about how, when and why we eat. Find out more in our new video.
Nutrition In Older People Spotlight

Spotlight - Nutrition in Older People

Read recent articles looking at different ways of increasing healthspan and of reducing the number of years lived with serious health conditions.
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Nutrition and menopause

The British Nutrition Foundation is keen to empower and support women through their menopause journey, through our evidence-based information about nutrition and the menopause. 
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Become a Health Information Reviewer

Help us to maintain and develop our information by becoming a Health Information Reviewer.

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

Nutrition information

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Healthy sustainable diets

Find out more about healthy and sustainable diets
Your Balanced Diet Roundel

Get portion wise!

Having a healthy, balanced diet is about getting the right types of foods and drinks in the right amounts - find the right balance for you!
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Plant-based diets

Find out more about plant-based diets, dietary patterns that have a greater emphasis on foods derived from plants.

Training

Early years nutrition matters

This course will provide you with the basic nutrition knowledge and practical tools needed to sup...

  • Cost
    £30
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Keeping well at work

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

  • Cost
    £25
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    Your choice
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    Your choice
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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
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    Your choice
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Exploring nutrition and health

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

  • Cost
    £150
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    Your choice
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    Your choice
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    Online

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