Nutrition Australia is a non-government, non-profit, community based-organisation with offices in all states and territories. Nutrition Australia is an independent body 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. Nutrition Australia will continue 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.
As The Australian Nutrition Foundation, Nutrition Australia has had a long history working in public health nutrition; as a key nutrition information body for State and Commonwealth Health Departments; working extensively in the area of nutrition for children, adolescents, and older Australians in nursing homes or in their own homes; and the media.
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 Council who is responsible for policy and national programs. Offices in each state and territory 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:
1 Providing the latest on nutrition research, current food and health trends
2 Co-ordination of the events in the annual National Nutrition Week campaign
3 High-profile seminars for the general public and health professionals
4 Extensive media and public speaking experience
Media commentary
5 Preparation and design of publications
6 Food industry consultancies
7 Nutrition training and presentations
8 Menu assessments
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