About CNG
ABOUT CNG
The Community Nutrition Group (CNG) is one of the largest specialist interest groups of the British Dietetic Association, made up of Dietitians working in the field of community nutrition and public health.
Community Dietetics is a dynamic, fast growing area of work. The role of Registered Dietitians working in the community is continuously evolving and adapting to meet new challenges. This has been demonstrated by the recent growth of dietitians working on community/public health initiatives.
CNG offers:
- A forum for mutual support and networking amongst members working in the community.
- An opportunity to develop further knowledge, skills and confidence required to work successfully in a community nutrition/public health setting.
- To represent the collective views of dietitians working in a community nutrition/public health setting both within and outside the NHS.
- Support and promotion of the further development of the profession in the field of community nutrition/public health. Click here to see more about aims and objectives of the CNG.
CNG relies on its members to achieve its aims and there are plenty of opportunities for you to become involved. A committee co-ordinates and provides direction for the group -click here to see more about Committee Members.
Listserv
CNG has set this up so members can share ideas. It is open to any dietitian or registered public health nutritionist. A Listserv is similar to a discussion forum except there is no need to visit a website to be updated. This is information exchange, so it is up to you to use it and help others - for more information click here.
Working Groups
Working parties are set up on particular projects. Members who have identified a topic as an interest may be asked to join. Examples of past working groups include Bottle to Cup Group which was launched in November 2001.
Other Roles
CNG is often asked to comment on food, nutrition and health issues by the BDA and non-dietetic organisations. In addition CNG also lobbies for change. CNG has officially supported the Nestle boycott since October 1992. The boycott includes all Nestle products, but particularly the high profile Nescafe. CNG encourages its members to avoid Nestle products. More information is available in the members section. (To access the members section you need to be a member and to login using the members login icon on the right hand side of the Home page).
