National Committee for Nutrition

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The National Committee for Nutrition aims to foster nutritional science in Australia, to link the Academy to Australian nutritional scientists and relevant scientific and other societies, and to serve as a link between Australian and overseas nutritionists, primarily through the International Union of Nutritional Sciences (IUNS).

The National Committee for Nutrition is currently accepting expressions of interest for new members (2-3 positions available). Please see more information below. Applications due October 15th.

Expression of Interest for National Committee Membership

Governance

• Terms of Reference (PDF, 118KB)

Reports and activities

• Submission – Department of Health’s Public Consultation on Food Regulation Policy Guidelines, January 2020
• Article—Iodine deficiency in Australia: A call for action
  • Further information from the National Health and Medical Research Council
• Summary report—Salt in the diet: the elephant in the room: why health professionals need a shake up
• Symposium—Should Australia and New Zealand allow more Vitamin D into the food supply?
  • Media release
  • Program and registration form (PDF, 156 KB)
  • Conference report (PDF, 82 KB)

• The National Committee for Nutrition Science has received Australian Research Council funding as part of the Council’s Learned Academies Special Projects (LASP) scheme. This funding is to develop a national 10-year plan for nutrition science in Australia titled, ‘Nourishing Australia: A decadal plan for nutrition science’.

Related groups and organisations

• International Union of Nutritional Sciences (IUNS)
• Dietitians Australia
• Nutrition Society of Australia

Members