Registered Public Health Nutritionist (RPHNutr): a new qualification in public health nutrition

Abstract

Explores the background to the launch of a new qualification in public health nutrition ‐ Registered Public Health Nutritionist (RPHNutr) ‐ in the UK. This new qualification was led by the Nutrition Society and aims to set professional standards, promote the recognition of the need for such expertise, promote the role, create links with other relevant bodies, and provide a publicly available register of qualified people. Defines the role of public health nutritionist and outlines the requirements for accreditation.

Citation

Buss, D. (1998), "Registered Public Health Nutritionist (RPHNutr): a new qualification in public health nutrition", Nutrition & Food Science, Vol. 98 No. 3, pp. 158-162. https://doi.org/10.1108/00346659810208314