The Food and Nutrition Section is a multidisciplinary group interested in local, national and global food and nutrition issues. We lead and collaborate within the public health community to advance nutrition and health equity.
Established in 1917 as the Food and Drug Section, we were renamed the Food, Drugs and Nutrition Section in 1930, and we became the Food and Nutrition Section in 1932.
Our Members
Our members include students, nutritionists, health behaviorists, physicians, food technologists, epidemiologists, health professionals, educators and researchers interested in nutrition and policy issues.
Our Work
In partnership with our members and other Sections within APHA, we work to influence policies, programs, research and education related to public health nutrition:
- Inform members of and influence national policy developments related to food, public health nutrition and physical activity through collaborative partnerships.Keep the Food and Nutrition Section membership informed about new research and knowledge related to food, nutrition and physical activity.
- Strengthen and support public health policy and practice through the development of resolutions, position papers and policy statements related to current and emerging issues in nutrition and physical activity.
- Advocate for policies, programs, services and environmental changes that will improve and support healthful eating and physical activity.
- Support the public health nutrition workforce in recruiting and training, with a special emphasis on diversity.
Member Benefits
As a member of our Section, you can help grow our legacy in public health practice! We offer many opportunities to get involved, such as joining Section leadership, collaborating with other organizations and partners, influencing APHA policies and priorities, reviewing abstracts and presenting your research at the APHA Annual Meeting.
Join Us!
Your participation is vital to our continued success. Become an active member of the Section when you join APHA. If you are already an APHA member, you can join as your second Section for no additional cost by updating your member profile.
Attend Events
Check out the APHA calendar for upcoming Section events and browse our sessions at the 2024 APHA Annual Meeting and Expo.
Visit on APHA LEAD
Members can visit us on APHA LEAD to learn about upcoming events, join in discussions with other Section members, and access our Section’s resource library.
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Contribute
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