Kost och Näring – The Swedish Association of Dietitians
Karin Liden, Manager of Food & Nutrition Dept.
The association was formed in 1921 and has 1200 members. Common to all members is that they work in the area of diet and nutrition, such as catering in the public and private management, nutrition counseling and nutrition therapy.
General meeting is held every other year and is the highest decision making body of the association. At the meeting decides the activities and financial framework for food and nutrition over the next two years.
Kost och Näring is supporting the members in their professional role through fellowship, knowledge communication and development. By union work will the association strengthen the position of the members at the workplace.
Kost och Näring will contribute to a holistic view of man and the environment in which the relationship between diet and health developed by the link between science and practical application.
Kost och Näring will work for the professional development globally through membership and active involvement in international associations.
The association has a membership magazine “Näringsvärt” which is published six times/year.
(Website address http://www.kostochnaring.se)
