About Nutrition Australia

Nutrition Australia is a non-government, non-profit, community based-organisation with offices throughout Australia refer to map for details). Nutrition Australia is an independent, member organisation that aims to promote the health and well-being of all Australians.

The Australian Nutrition Foundation Inc was founded in 1979 and became incorporated in 1981 and commenced trading as Nutrition Australia in 2001. Nutrition Australia continues the work of the Australian Nutrition Foundation (ANF) as Australia's peak community nutrition education body, to provide scientifically based nutrition information to encourage all Australians to achieve optimal health through food variety and physical activity.

Members of Nutrition Australia include the general public and some of Australia's most influential food and nutrition experts, together making Nutrition Australia a key nutrition voice in Australia today.

Nutrition Australia operates through a National Board who is responsible for policy and national programs. Our Divisions respond to local needs and opportunities for nutrition education and health promotion. Nutrition Australia has staff with expertise in a range of disciplines. The range of services that Nutrition Australia offer include:

• Providing the latest on nutrition research, current food and health trends
• Co-ordination of the events in the annual National Nutrition Week campaign
• High-profile seminars for the general public and health professionals
• Extensive media and public speaking experience
• Media commentary
• Food industry consultancies
• Nutrition training and presentations
• Menu assessments
• Products and services to address food and nutrition issues across the lifespan
• A range of community nutrition education and food preparation programs
• Workplace Health and Well Being