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Our mission: to communicate evidence based information on nutrition, health and physical activity to encourage an improved and healthier society in Ireland.

The Nutrition & Health Foundation has a multi-stakeholder approach to addressing the health challenges of our nation, by bringing together industry, government, state agencies, internationally recognised scientists, health professionals and other relevant stakeholders.

The key objectives of the NHF are to:
  • To communicate  evidence based information to consumers  to promote healthier lifestyle choices
  • To participate in scientific studies  by partnering with funding and research institutions  to provide consumer insight on a published basis
  • To seek  to positively engage with Government and public policy to support and ensure  a healthier Ireland via our multi stakeholder membership
  • To build on engagement and communication between members and external stakeholders with representation on appropriate bodies/fora
    To continue to develop the NHF brand and its mutli-stakeholder membership in scope and scale
  • To develop the NHF brand through linkage with external and European bodies and media
  • To enhance the value of the multi-stakeholder approach  with initiatives such as the Guiding Principles so that it is valued by government , other key stakeholders and potential members


The scientific grounding for the Foundation’s activities is provided through its links with the Irish Universities Nutrition Alliance (IUNA), the Exercise and Sports Science Association of Ireland (ESSAI), the Irish Nutrition & Dietetic Institute (INDI), the National Dairy Council (NDC), University College Dublin and St. Angela's College, Sligo.

The Nutrition and Health Foundation's Scientific Advisory Committee has developed the following
10 Core Messages which can be used to improve health and wellbeing, in the busy lifestyles of today.

For further information on the NHF contact us.

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Irish Business and Employers Confederation
IBEC Limited is registered in Ireland. Registration No. 8706
Directors: Paul Rellis, John Kennedy (USA), Julie O'Neill, Leo Crawford,
Danny McCoy, Fergus Murphy, Lionel Alexander, Damien Clancy, Paraic Curtis,
Myles Lee, Brian McCraith, Gary McGann, Regina Moran, Larry Murrin.
Company Secretary: Liam O'Donoghue.
Registered address: Confederation House 84/86 Lower Baggot Street Dublin 2
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