About us

The British Nutrition Foundation exists to promote health and wellbeing and prevent diet-related ill health through evidence-based nutrition science. 

 

We provide a bridge between nutrition science, government, industry, education and people, and a conduit to a healthier, more sustainable food environment for all.

 

Our team of nutrition scientists and education professionals promotes access to the latest evidence-based and trusted nutrition science, so that people have the knowledge, skills and confidence to make positive food, diet and lifestyle choices, and to create a healthier, more sustainable food environment for all.

 

Our vision is simple. We believe that healthy, sustainable diets should be accessible to all.

 

Elaine Hindal, Chief Executive, British Nutrition Foundation

What we do

Some of our activities include:

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Champion nutrition science

We are rigorous in our approach to evidence-based nutrition science.

 

We devise, develop, and disseminate reviews on specific topics, hold roundtable discussions, and are a sounding board for policy development.

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Create practical resources

We develop high quality nutrition resources for a range of audiences that support the principles of a healthy, sustainable diet.

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Training and events

Delivering high quality training and events via conferences, workshops, webinars, and modular online support

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Provide support to teachers

Providing support to food teachers, including teacher training and a wide programme of teaching resources for schools.

More about the British Nutrition Foundation:

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Our strategy

Our ambition is that by 2028, we will have doubled our reach and evidenced our contribution to healthier, more sustainable diets
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Our values

Our values are the fundamental beliefs, attitudes and behaviours of the British Nutrition Foundation. These are purpose, integrity, confidence, connection and openness.

Our governance

Ensures the long term direction of the charity adhere to its objectives or purposes to advance nutrition science and education for the public benefit

Our senior leaders

Our senior leadership team come from a range of backgrounds and are united in their belief that healthy, sustainable diets should be accessible to all.

Our achievements

The British Nutrition Foundation was established as a charity in 1967 and our objectives, established at our foundation remain relevant today.

Who we work with

As a team of nutrition scientists and educators operating since 1967, we collaborate with organisations across the food system to help shape a healthier food environment.  

Awards

As part of our goal to champion nutrition science and scientists, each year the British Nutrition Foundation makes a number of awards:
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Nutrition Bulletin

Published quarterly, the Bulletin presents original and comprehensive review articles on diverse aspects of the science and application of nutrition.

Annual Conference

The Annual Lecture is usually held in November, with an invited audience and the opportunity to watch the lecture live online.
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Annual Reports

Our annual report includes a breakdown of the money coming in and going out of the charity in the last financial year. It also outlines the progress we've made towards ensuring everyone has healthier, sustainable diets.

Latest vacancies

If you're looking for a rewarding job to help change the food environment or promote nutrition science apply for a role with the British Nutrition Foundation.

Contact us

Contact us for expert spokespeople and accurate, evidence-based, practical information about healthy, sustainable diets and food education in schools.

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