Association for Nutrition

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The Association for Nutrition (AfN) is the UK regulator for Nutritionists, providing protection and benefit for the public by only awarding the titles Registered Nutritionist (RNutr) and Registered Associate Nutritionist (ANutr) to individuals who meet our high standards in nutrition science. We define and advance standards of evidence-based practice across the entire field of nutrition and at all levels within the workforce, to protect and benefit the public.

26/02/2026

The latest registrants newsletter is arriving in inboxes today!

You can access all previous newsletters in your dashboard

19/02/2026

Have you explored the AfN Nutrition Resource Hub yet?

This curated, online hub is a unique collection of FREE, evidence-based nutrition resources created by UKVRN Registered Nutritionists.

Why it Matters:
For the Public: It's the go-to place for accessing reliable resources on topics from healthy aging to myth busting and snacking - ensuring the information shared is backed by science and created by qualified professionals.
For Registrants: It's a brilliant way to share your own credible materials and ensure your work reaches a wider audience, contributing to the fight against nutrition misinformation.

If you are an ANutr or RNutr and have a resource you'd like to submit, find the submission form on our website: https://www.associationfornutrition.org/about/resources

17/02/2026

📹 Did you know?

As a registrant, you can access a library of recorded talks through your AfN dashboard - including sessions hosted by Regional Representatives and past annual talks.

Whether you're looking to refresh your knowledge or catch up on events you missed, these recordings are a great way to support your CPD and stay connected to the profession.

🖱️Log in and explore on your dashboard today

Registration is now open for the February ANutr Group Mentoring Sessions. This month's sessions will focus on 'How can I...
10/02/2026

Registration is now open for the February ANutr Group Mentoring Sessions. This month's sessions will focus on 'How can I communicate nutrition messages to non-scientists?'. Check your dashboard or inbox for details on how to join.

Please come to the sessions with your ideas and opinions to share with the group. Please remember that these are live discussion sessions, so they are not recorded.

Public health nutrition is grounded in science. & working in public health draw on disciplines such as:- Epidemiology...
27/01/2026

Public health nutrition is grounded in science.

& working in public health draw on disciplines such as:
- Epidemiology
- Biostatistics
- Behavioural science
- Social and environmental determinants of health
- Evaluation and research methods

This scientific foundation supports evidence-based action at individual and population level - from advice and programme design to policy, evaluation and health improvement.

It's one example of how the UKVRN reflects nutrition as a rigorous, applied science.

✨ Meet an RNutr ✨In the first post of our new series, we’re highlighting Lucy Jayne and Lillie Price, RNutrs, who are ap...
20/01/2026

✨ Meet an RNutr ✨

In the first post of our new series, we’re highlighting Lucy Jayne and Lillie Price, RNutrs, who are applying their nutrition expertise in their roles at Public Health Wales.

Learn more about their roles, career journeys and their impact on public health nutrition in today’s post.

Read Public Health Wales' evidence-based information to support those working in schools here: https://phw.nhs.wales/news/public-health-wales-launches-dedicated-workstream-to-maximise-impact-of-school-food-on-child-health/

🚫New Year, New FAD?🚫January always brings a wave of “quick‑fix” diets, expensive supplements, and extreme, unnecessary r...
16/01/2026

🚫New Year, New FAD?🚫

January always brings a wave of “quick‑fix” diets, expensive supplements, and extreme, unnecessary restrictions — and they’re still everywhere.

But the truth hasn’t changed: fad diets can potentially harm your health, limit essential nutrients, and trap you in a frustrating lose‑regain cycle. Real, sustainable health is built on small, positive and consistent changes — not gimmicks.

This year, choose expertise over hype. & provide advice that is:
✅Evidence-based
✅Sustainable
✅Personalised

Protect your health and your wallet. Always check the register to ensure your advice comes from a qualified and registered nutrition professional.

🎄Season's Greetings from the AfN🎁As the year draws to a close, we wish all our Registrants ( & ) and everyone else a p...
23/12/2025

🎄Season's Greetings from the AfN🎁

As the year draws to a close, we wish all our Registrants ( & ) and everyone else a peaceful and restful festive season.

Thank you to our ANutrs & RNutrs for your tireless dedication throughout the year to promoting and delivering evidence-based nutrition science and practice. Your commitment ensures that the public receives the most reliable advice, especially during a time often filled with diet myths and pressures.

We look forward to continuing our work together in the New Year. We wish you all a healthy, happy, and well-deserved break!

⏰A perfect time to update your CPD records ✍️To maintain professional excellence and stay ready for audit, it's the perf...
18/12/2025

⏰A perfect time to update your CPD records ✍️

To maintain professional excellence and stay ready for audit, it's the perfect time to log all your recent activities!

& must maintain a continuous, up-to-date, and accurate record of their learning. Keeping your log current means:
✅You're prepared should you be randomly selected for a CPD audit in the new year
✅You can accurately reflect on how your learning impacts your professional practice
✅You can remind yourself of all the wonderful and interesting things you have learnt

Remember the 3 C's! Complete the learning - Complete your reflection - Complete your log! You can log your CPD on your dashboard today. CPD = activity + reflection

11/12/2025

Final Reminder: ANutr Portfolio Pathway Closing

If you are a UK graduate intending to apply for status via the Portfolio Pathway, please note the submission deadline is December 31st 2025.

After this date, the ANutr Portfolio pathway will permanently for UK graduates and replaced by an ANutr International Portfolio pathway. Future ANutr entry for graduates of UK degrees will only be available through the Direct Entry route after successfully completing an AfN-accredited degree.

If you would like to apply for ANutr status via the Portfolio Pathway, you must have submitted your complete ANutr Portfolio application by the 31st December deadline.

Apply to register as an ANutr via Portfolio here: https://www.associationfornutrition.org/register/apply-registration/apply-anutr/anutr-via-portfolio

09/12/2025

Congratulations to the 2025 Winter Graduates!

We celebrate everyone graduating from nutrition science degrees this winter and embarking on their careers in nutrition science and practice!

We especially welcome all new graduates who are now eligible to apply to become .

Your hard work and training has set in on the right path to being registered and your journey to becoming an . We look forward to seeing the positive impact you make.

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