Association for Nutrition

29/01/2026

The latest registrants newsletter is arriving in inboxes today!

You can access all previous newsletters in your dashboard

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.

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/

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.

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!

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.

04/12/2025

Are you an working on your transfer to or have questions about CPD?

We run free monthly Zoom clinics, including one on the transfer process (ANutrs only) & a CPD Q&A (open to ANutrs & RNutrs).

🔗Sign up via our Registrant Resources page:
https://www.associationfornutrition.org/dashboard/ukvrn-registrant-support

02/12/2025

01/12/2025

Reminder: The ANutr Portfolio Pathway Closes this month

If you are a UK graduate intending to apply for status via the ANutr Portfolio Pathway, please remember to submit your application by the 31st December 2025 deadline.

After this date, graduates from UK degrees will only be able to apply for registration if they have successfully completed an AfN-accredited degree.

Don't delay, submit your application today - https://www.associationfornutrition.org/register/apply-registration/apply-anutr/anutr-via-portfolio