The Pathway to Professionalisation

Launched at the 2026 AfN Annual Discourse, this new eBook edited by Margaret Ashwell RNutr FAfN brings together reflections and personal insights on the path to professionalisation in nutrition science.

Contributors share their experiences of the journey of professional regulation, from the early conception of the need for registration, the development of the first register and its journey to becoming the UK Voluntary Register of Nutritionists, and the continual path of professionalisation. With reflections from those involved from the register’s origins within The Nutrition Society to its current home at the Association for Nutrition, this eBook highlights key milestones in the evolution of professional standards and regulation in nutrition.

Offering the unique perspectives of the people and progress behind the profession, this timely publication invites readers to explore how far the professionalisation of the nutrition profession has come—and what lies ahead. We encourage you to delve into these inspiring recollections and discover the legacy shaping the future of nutrition practice and the profession.

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