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The British Nutrition Foundation welcomes the Children's Wellbeing Bill
Bill announced in the King's Speech today
17 Jul 2024
Cathy Capelin to join the British Nutrition Foundation as Strategic Project Manager
We are delighted to be welcoming Cathy Capelin to join us as Strategic Project Manager - Food Systems Transformation, this September.
12 Jul 2024
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.
06 Jun 2024
Position statement on the concept of ultra-processed foods (UPF)
Our position statements set out our views on important areas in food and nutrition and provide guidance to researchers, regulatory agencies, policy makers, health professionals, the food industry and media.
28 May 2024
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.
22 May 2024
Future A-level roundtable discussion
In February 2024, a roundtable was convened by the British Nutrition Foundation and the Food Teachers Centre, to discuss the current status and possible future of post-16 qualifications related to food education in England.
09 May 2024
Weight loss drugs and obesity
What does the British Nutrition Foundation say about weight loss drugs like Semaglutide?
02 May 2024
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.
29 Apr 2024
Joint Position Statement regarding Weight Loss Drugs
The British Dietetic Association and British Nutrition Foundation support the use of prescribed weight loss drugs (known as GLP-1 RA and GLP/GIP RA*) when prescribed safely and appropriately in line with national clinical guidelines.
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