Chairman's Introduction
Professor A A Jackson CBE MA MD FRCP FRCPCH FRCPath
The Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN) is an advisory Committee of independent experts that provides advice to the Food Standards Agency and Department of Health as well as other Government Agencies and Departments. Read more...
News
Draft Iron and Health report 'Scientific Consultation' - 17th June 2009 - Click here to view
Narrative Synthesis of Health Effects of Potential Dietary Fibre Components - 13th October 2008 - Click here to view
SACN statement on genetic testing - 22nd October 2008 - Click here to view
The Nutritional Wellbeing of the British Population - 22nd October 2008 - Click here to view
SACN statement on 'Good Night Milks' - 19th November 2008 - Click here to view
Forthcoming Meetings
| Maternal and Child Nutrition | 11th September 2009 |
| Carbohydrate | 21st September 2009 |
| Main SACN Meetings | 1st October 2009 |
Latest Meetings
| Main SACN Meetings | 10th June 2009 |
| Maternal and Child Nutrition | 15th May 2009 |
| Energy Requirements | 3rd April 2009 |
SACN now holds its main meetings in open session. If you would like to attend a SACN meeting as an observer please contact the secretariat for further information.