The British Association for Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine (BANT)
About us
The British Association for Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine (BANT) is the professional body for over 3,500 BANT nutrition practitioners. Its primary function is to assist its members in attaining the highest standards of integrity, knowledge, competence, and professional practice, in both clinical and non-clinical settings.
BANT members combine a network approach to complex systems, incorporating the latest science from genetic, epigenetic, diet and nutrition research to inform individualised recommendations. Recommendations are not a replacement for medical advice; practitioners frequently work alongside medical professionals to support individuals’ wellbeing.
Personalised nutrition is tailored specifically to the individual, taking into account their health journey, health goals and dietary preferences. Practitioners consider each individual to be unique and recommend personalised nutrition and lifestyle programmes rather than a ‘one size fits all’ approach.
Personalised nutrition consultations are relevant for individuals with chronic conditions, such as metabolic dysregulation, Type 2 diabetes mellitus, obesity, inflammation, cardiovascular disease, and osteoporosis; anyone with persistent digestive issues or those wishing to support an autoimmune condition, as well as those looking to enhance their health and wellbeing.
BANT practitioner members are required to be registered either with Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC) or be statutorily regulated. CNHC holds a register accredited by the Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care (PSA), an independent body accountable to the UK Parliament.
Only Registered Nutritional Therapy Practitioners and Registered Dietitians are trained and qualified in clinical practice to meet national standards and work in a one-to-one setting.
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About BANT Practitioners
BANT is a professional organisation for practitioners of nutrition and lifestyle medicine. BANT practitioner members are required to be registered either with Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC) or be statutorily regulated. CNHC holds a register accredited by the Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care (PSA), an independent body accountable to the UK Parliament. Only Registered Nutritional Therapy Practitioners and Registered Dietitians are trained and qualified in clinical practice to meet national standards and work in a one-to-one setting. BANT Registered Nutritionists® have met training and qualification standards and work with groups, and the wider industry, academia and in non-clinical settings. BANT members are required to meet Continuing Professional Development (CPD) standards.
BANT Wellness Solution
BANT Wellbeing Guidelines are evidenced-based guidelines providing information on nutrition and lifestyle measures when personalised advice is not possible. The guidelines are equally well suited as the starting point for use by Registered Nutritional Therapy Practitioners and healthcare professionals to further personalise the recommendations to their clients and patients.
Eat a Rainbow Infographic
Counting nutrients is more effective than simply counting calories. Eating a rainbow of colourful plant foods daily provides a range of vitamins, minerals, fibre and phytonutrients (the active components of fruits and vegetables) essential to supporting metabolic function. These are the building blocks of health.
The Nutritional Therapy Consultation Process
Nutritional Therapy Consultation are patient-centred and follow a network approach where client goals and metabolic assessment inform the personalised diet and lifestyle recommendations given.
Constructing a Personalised Diet
BANT members consider each individual to be unique and use evidence-based approach to provide recommendations that are based on individual’s unique biological individuality. They consider each individual to be unique and recommend personalised nutrition and lifestyle programmes rather than a ‘one size fits all’ approach.
Infographic - BANT NTs supporting chronic disease and complex conditions
INFOGRAPHIC - Transforming Patients into Active Participants
Nutrition & GLP-1 Therapy
Nutrition Practitioners to support clients using GLP-1 medications
