Welcome to the Annual Conference Livestream for 2025
The livestream for the 2025 Annual Conference has now concluded. A recording will be made available to watch on demand next week.
Nourishing tomorrow: Equipping children and young people for better dietary health in the future.
British Nutrition Foundation Annual Conference
Full Programme
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Chair: Elaine Hindal, Chief Executive, British Nutrition Foundation
Annual Lecture and Awards
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10am Welcome – Elaine Hindal, Chief Executive, British Nutrition Foundation
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10.10am Annual Lecture, Professor Glenn Gibson, University of Reading:
Faecal attraction: Stories (and some data) from 40 years of gut microbiology research
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10.50am Awards ceremony
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11.10am Break
Main conference (subject to change)
11.30 – 1pm Session 1: the challenges
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The Born in Bradford Study – research on the health challenges faced by families
Professor Maria Bryant, University of York
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Unpacking the Food Environment: Implications for children and families
Professor Amelia Lake, Teesside University
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Holiday hunger and the impact of Holiday HAF clubs on child health
Professor Greta Defeyter, Northumbria University
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Panel discussion
1pm – break
2pm – 4pm Session 2: the solutions
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The impact of treatment programmes for children and young people living with obesity
Professor Paul Gately, CEO, MoreLife and Obesity UK.
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A global view: the UNESCO report on Education and Nutrition
Professor Donald Bundy, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
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The role of UK schools and education initiatives on child health
Claire Theobald & Frances Meek, Education Services Managers, British Nutrition Foundation
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University initiatives for changing dietary behaviour: Menus for Change
Matt Tebbit, Head of bars and dining at the University of Reading
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The impact of Free School Meals in London
Joanne McCartney, Deputy Mayor for Children and Families, Greater London Authority
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Panel discussion
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Chairs close
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Finish