Yet another organisation?

Yes. The Association is the first body to be formed whose purpose is to further the mission of public health nutrition, and to represent its interests, throughout the world.

So it’s a just a club for senior nutrition scientists?

No. Membership is open to people at all stages in their careers. Many members are indeed distinguished food and nutrition scientists, teachers and researchers. Members also work in United Nations agencies and government, for professional and civil society organisations, and in the community. Membership is open to all committed to the improvement of public health and of nutrition, who are sympathetic with our aims and objectives, fulfil our conditions of membership, and who want to work with us.

Who’s in charge?

The membership, with responsibilities delegated to its Council and Presidium. The Association is a professional body with no formal, financial or any other connection with industry.

Why ‘public health’ nutrition?

Conventional nutrition science is concerned with nutritional, metabolic and associated biological factors that affect health. Public health nutrition is an integral part of public health, as a profession and vocation. It also engages with the social, economic, and environmental determinants of food systems and dietary patterns, which shape population health and well-being.

What’s it all about?

Association members altogether form a global network. We are committed to building the capacity of the profession. We are also committed to advocacy and action reliably based on evidence. We work to ensure that in all possible circumstances, adequate nourishing food is available to and affordable by all.

Do you think you can make a difference?

We believe so, yes. The recent and current linked financial, fuel and food crises show that collective action for the common good is a prime responsibility of governments and other actors including civil society and health professional organisations. Now is the time for public health action in the great tradition.

What services do you offer?

As a member, it’s your Association. Our success depends on our own collective action. Our value is all about the energy, vision and work of our members.