| 词条 | Association for Nutrition |
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|name = |image = Association_for_Nutrition_logo.png |image_border = |size = |alt = |caption = |abbreviation = AfN |motto = |predecessor = |successor = |formation = |extinction = |type = |status = |purpose = The regulation of nutrition professionals and quality assurance of Nutrition training |region_served = United Kingdom |membership = |general = |leader_title = Acting Chief Executive |leader_name = Dr Glenys Jones RNutr |key_people = |main_organ = |parent_organization = |affiliations = |budget = |num_staff = |num_volunteers = |website = {{Official URL}} }} The Association for Nutrition (AfN) is the voluntary regulator for nutritionists and nutrition scientists in the United Kingdom. The association is a registered charity and is custodian of the United Kingdom Voluntary Register of Nutritionists (UKVRN)[1] Its purpose is to "Protect and benefit the public by defining and advancing standards of evidence-based practice across the field of nutrition and at all levels within the workforce". The Association for Nutrition and the UKVRN is acknowledged by Public Health England,[2] NHS Careers,[3] NHS Choices [4] and the National Careers Service [5] as the professional body for nutritionists in the UK. The Acting Chief Executive is Dr Glenys Jones RNutr. The registerAll registrants on the UKVRN have had to provide evidence of their training and professional nutrition experience. They have also committed to abide by a Standard of Ethics, Conduct and Performance.[6] There are three categories of UKVRN registrants, Registered Nutritionist (RNutr) with nutrition specialism in public health, nutrition science, sport & exercise, food or animal nutrition, Registered Associate Nutritionist (ANutr) and Fellow of AfN (FAfN). Registered Associate NutritionistsRegistered Associate Nutritionists (post-nominals: ANutr) are recent graduates, who have been able to demonstrate a sound foundation of knowledge and understanding in nutrition science, and are working towards gaining sufficient experience within a specialist area to become a Registered Nutritionist (RNutr).[7] Registered NutritionistsRegistered Nutritionists (post nominals RNutr) have been assessed as having demonstrated that they have met rigorously applied knowledge, understanding and practice core competencies set by the AfN. They commit to keeping their knowledge up to date and ensuring they follow evidence-based practice.[8] Fellows of the Association for NutritionFellows (FAfN) have been Registered Nutritionists (RNutr) for at least five years and have been recognised by their peers to have made a significant and sustained contribution to the advancement of nutrition practice, research or education at a national or international level.[9] References1. ^{{cite web|title=Association for Nutrition :: AfN Home|url=http://www.associationfornutrition.org/|publisher=Association for Nutrition|accessdate=30 June 2017}} 2. ^[https://publichealthmatters.blog.gov.uk/2014/10/16/how-to-become-a-registered-nutritionist/ "Public Health England - How to become a nutritionist"] Accessed 15 January 2015. 3. ^"NHS Careers - Explore a career: Nutritionist" Accessed 15 January 2015. 4. ^"NHS Choices - Find a Registered Nutritionist or Dietitian" Accessed 15 January 2015. 5. ^[https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/advice/planning/jobprofiles/Pages/nutritionist.aspx "National Careers Service - Job Profile for Nutritionists"] Accessed 15 January 2015. 6. ^"The UK Voluntary Register of Nutritionists (UKVRN)" Accessed 15 January 2015. 7. ^"Associate Nutritionist Description" Accessed 15 January 2015. 8. ^"Registered Nutritionist Description" Accessed 15 January 2015. 9. ^"Fellowship of the AfN Description" Accessed 15 January 2015. External links
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