Association For Nutrition

We are the independent regulator for Registered Nutritionists A Registered Charity, our role is to protect and benefit the public.  We hold the UK Voluntary Register of Nutritionists (UKVRN), a register of competent, qualified nutrition professionals who meet our rigorously applied standards for scientifically sound evidence-based nutrition and its use in practice.  The UK Voluntary Register of Nutritionists is the only register of qualified nutritionists recognised by Public Health England, NHS Choices and NHS Careers. We advance the training and education of Nutritionists through the accreditation of degree programmes that cover all of the competencies for UKVRN registration, plus endorsement of CPD opportunities that continue to advance the knowledge and skills of registrants. We also set standards in nutrition for those at lower levels in health & social care, fitness & leisure, and catering. Course providers can apply for curriculums developed to be awarded AfN Certified Course status. (Please note these course provide an introduction to nutrition. Completion of these courses do NOT make an individual eligible to apply for Associate or Registered Nutritionist status, result in a title such as certified diet advisor, coach etc. nor qualify an individual to provide bespoke, individualised or specialist nutrition advice.)