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The British Nutrition Foundation confirms the appointment of Elaine Hindal BA, MSc as its new Chief Executive Officer

The Board of Trustees of the British Nutrition Foundation is delighted to confirm the appointment of Elaine Hindal.

Blogs

Guest blog - Elsie Widdowson and her blue plaque

To celebrate Elsie Widdowson's life and achievements we have invited her biographer and friend Dr Margaret Ashwell OBE, to share her blue plaque st...

Press Releases

Adherence to government’s Eatwell Guide key to more sustainable diets

The British Nutrition Foundation today published a review, Healthier and more sustainable diets: what changes are needed in high-income countries?

Reports

EFSA Publishes Draft Opinion on Tolerable Upper Intake Level for Dietary Sugars

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has published its draft Scientific opinion on the Tolerable Upper Intake Level for dietary sugars.

Responses

The British Nutrition Foundation responds to the National Food Strategy

Part 2 of the National Food Strategy, led by Henry Dimbleby, published today contains recommendations to address the major issues facing the food s...

Press Releases

British Nutrition Foundation to recruit a new leader, as Professor Judy Buttriss steps down as Director General

The Trustees of the British Nutrition Foundation are searching for a new Chief Executive to lead the charity on its vision to ensure that everyone...

Press Releases

British Nutrition Foundation survey reveals 62% of Britons have altered their diet to get healthier in the past year

The survey, which was conducted online by YouGov as part of the British Nutrition Foundation’s Healthy Eating Week 2021, looks at the changes peopl...

Headlines

British Nutrition Foundation responds to the documentary ‘What are we feeding our kids?’

In the documentary, Dr Chris van Tulleken reported following a diet that was made up of 80% ultra-processed foods for four weeks to investigate the...

Reports

SACN report on lower carbohydrate diets for adults with type 2 diabetes

Low carbohydrate diets, particularly in relation to type 2 diabetes, have been a topic of increasing debate and discussion both in the media and sc...

Press Releases

New guide for teachers on food education for children and young people with additional needs

The British Nutrition Foundation has launched a first-of-its-kind guide to support teachers in delivering food education to pupils with additional...

Press Releases

Find Your Healthier You: British Nutrition Foundation Healthy Eating Week

The British Nutrition Foundation has launched its new style annual Healthy Eating Week for 2021.

Press Releases

A healthy immune system for older adults

A new resource will inform older adults, who may be experiencing low appetite or finding it hard to eat well, about what to eat to get all the vita...

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