We are a professional association that brings together people with a common interest in promoting and improving public health nutrition. We work to ensure that in all possible circumstances, adequate nourishing food is available to and affordable by all.
Membership is open to any person who is committed to our vision and mission. Apply now!
Our members are spread across countries in all continents of the world. They are committed to advancing public health nutrition and sharing their experience to the world.
Find out more about who they are, there are many networking opportunities awaiting.
Our certification scheme has been developed to establish and assure professional standards in public health nutrition worldwide.
Become a Certified Public Health Nutritionist (cPHN), applications are open all year long.
In accordance with the WPHNA aims, and under the principle that the highest attainable level of health is a human right, we aim to employ and promote ethical principles, including those of transparency, equity and respect.
With this philosophy, we are inviting our members and colleagues, to report and document situations where risks of interference and conflict of interest might arise in public health nutrition policymaking, program delivery and research.
CFS54 in Rome 19-23 October 2026
WPHNA are participating at the FAO’s CFS54 in Rome from the 19-23 October to support our allies of the CSIPM.
To follow the Plenary and the available side events follow here
CCNFSDU45 - Codex Committee on Nutrition and Foods for Special Dietary Uses
WPHNA are participating in CCNFSDU45.
02 Nov 2026-06 Nov 2026 in Nuremberg, Germany