The British Nutrition Foundation is an impartial scientific organisation and registered charity which aims to provide scientifically based information about nutrition, encourage nutrition research and promote nutrition education. It was established in 1967 and its Founder Members include a number of eminent scientists and well known companies. Today under the patronage of HRH The Princess Royal, we continue to receive active support from many of the UK's leading academic and medical scientists, and the financial contribution from our membership. The work of the Foundation has expanded considerably in recent years but our fundamental objective remains the same — to help individuals to understand the importance of good nutrition and to be able to utilise the knowledge by making informed dietary choices.