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.
On 25 September 2025, world leaders gathered in New York for the 4th High-Level Meeting of the UN General Assembly (HLM4) to set the international agenda for NCDs through 2030 and beyond.
The WPHNA Executive Committee (EC) is responsible for planning and managing the activities of the Association. Several current position terms have expired, and additional positions have been created as our work expands.