Category: Press Release

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New survey reveals unhealthy foods dominate young people’s snacking

A new survey of over 2,500 UK school children by the British Nutrition Foundation, reveals that young people’s snack choices are dominated by foods typically high in fat, salt and sugar, raising fresh concerns about the daily diets of 10-13-year-olds.

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New paper provides roadmap for optimum maternal and fetal health

A new Briefing Paper, Diet in Pregnancy, provides a roadmap for good nutrition for parents and their babies, from preconception through pregnancy.

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Snack-tember registration open!

Empowering schools to help children and young people have healthier snacks this coming Snack-tember

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Food - a fact of life conference recognises young people’s achievements

We’re delighted to be presenting the Drummond Education Awards to pupils who have excelled in food related subjects. It’s vital that young people are educated about food and nutrition and are inspired to work in the fantastic world of food.

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Get Portion-Wise!

The British Nutrition Foundation is helping parents to Get Portion Wise and check the portion sizes they are eating and serving to their children

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Prof Alex Johnstone to join Advisory Committee

The British Nutrition Foundation is delighted to announce that Alex Johnstone, Professor in Human Nutrition, Theme Lead for Nutrition, Obesity and Disease at the Rowett Institute, is to join their Advisory Committee.

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Price of food a key barrier to providing healthy diets for children

A new survey, commissioned for Healthy Eating Week (10 -14 June 2024) by the British Nutrition Foundation and conducted by YouGov found that the price of healthier foods is the main factor holding parents back from feeding their children a healthy diet.

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New recommendations for better breakfasts

The British Nutrition Foundation have published new recommendations for policy makers, schools and others on better breakfast provision for school-aged children.

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Press Release regarding use of GLP-1/ GIP Receptor Agonists

Food and nutrition experts welcome the prescribed use of GLP-1/ GIP Receptor Agonists for people living with obesity and/ or type 2 diabetes, when offered alongside dietary support and physical activity.

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British Nutrition Foundation to partner with the Design and Technology Association

The British Nutrition Foundation are delighted to be working alongside the Design and Technology Association to develop new curriculum resources on Cooking and Nutrition, to support teachers with planning, teaching and developing their curricula.

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Over half would make changes to their diet based on information from social media

New online survey from the British Nutrition Foundation found over half (56%) of respondents would be likely to make changes to their diet based on information they’ve seen on platforms like Tik Tok or Instagram.

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Breakfast skipping children may not be getting all the nutrients they need

A new scientific review published today by the British Nutrition Foundation, in partnership with the charity, Magic Breakfast, highlights that many schoolchildren are skipping breakfast, making it harder to get the nutrients they need.