ANutr via Portfolio

Becoming a Registered Associate Nutritionist by Portfolio Entry

How to apply:

Read the Guidance Notes for Application for Registered Associate Nutritionist via Portfolio before completing your application form
Read the Competency Requirements Registered Associate Nutritionist
Read the AfN Standards of Ethics, Conduct and Performance and AfN Standards for Freelance and Independent Practice
You may find it helpful to use this template to aid your identification of evidence to then transfer onto the online application.
Complete the application form, below
- Submit the completed application form,(personal details, uploaded portfolio of evidence and evidence mapping, plus uploaded certified copies of your photographic identification and degree certificate/transcript)
- Make the payment for your application and first years registration fee (£258).

Notes:

Applications and payments are now submitted online via this website.

Ensure that the file names for all the relevant evidence documents are numbered the same as on your mapping form and have been uploaded with your submission.

The evidence portion of ANutr Portfolios must not exceed the equivalent of 20 pages of A4 (therefore equaling a max of 40 digital pages). Do not send entire or large documents, but instead send just the relevant portion of the document.

Submissions without a payment will not be sent to the registration team for processing.

Please ensure that you use the same email address in the application form below and when providing your details for payment. Applications and payments are linked together by email address, and if these don’t match, your application could be delayed.

Please be aware that a sunset clause has been introduced to the ANutr Portfolio pathway for UK applicants. After 31st December 2025, this application pathway will no longer be available. Read more

Questions? If you need further help, please see our FAQ or email registration@associationfornutrition.org

Application for Registered Associate Nutritionist (ANutr) via Portfolio Entry (From 1 April 2025)

Thank you for applying for UKVRN registration. Please read the accompanying guidance notes and ensure you complete all sections of this form.

Please note that your information is saved on our server as you enter it. File uploads are however not saved and will need to be uploaded/re-uploaded when you are ready to submit.

1Permissions

2Contact Details

3Nutrition Qualifications

4Professional Regulation

5References

6Competency Mapping Form A

7Declarations

Thank you for applying for UKVRN registration. Please read the accompanying guidance notes and ensure you complete all sections of this form.
Application Eligibility Confirmation
Permissions
How we use your personal data

The information we collect about you in this application form and supporting material will be retained by the Association for Nutrition (AfN) and used only for the purposes of administering the UK Voluntary Register of Nutritionists (UKVRN).

All the information you give us will be treated as confidential and we will not disclose, sell or circulate the information you give us, other than for the purposes of administering your application and managing the Register.
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- If admitted to the register, I agree to be contacted by email and post for the purposes of the AfN e-newsletter, and to be advised of AfN events such as regional activities and annual discourse
Registrants may alter their permissions at any time by contacting the AfN Registration Office in writing
- If admitted to the register, I agree to be contacted by email and post for the purposes of the AfN informing me of significant news or events within the nutrition profession as they occur
Registrants may alter their permissions at any time by contacting the AfN Registration Office in writing
Publication of your data on the UKVRN Register

If your application is successful, we will publish your name, UKVRN registration category, status and number on the public record of the UKVRN Register. Registrants can chose to publish more information about themselves, such as email and website addresses, plus add a personal profile to their UKVRN register entry, by logging into the Registrant’s section of our website.
UKVRN Register - permission to publish personal information*
- I agree that my name, UKVRN registration number/status and any sanctions imposed will be published on the public record of the UKVRN Register.
Please select which address you wish the register to use to populate your public record*
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Please indicate your understanding of the information below*
I understand that I am expected to have appropriate indemnity provision in place if I work directly with members of the public or businesses. It is up to me to determine the level and type of cover I require, but understand I must be able to access legal advice if necessary and the premium should be sufficient to cover any compensation claims made. I additionally understand that if I am practicing in a freelance or independent setting I must adhere to the AfN Standards for Independent and Freelance Practice.
- Yes, I confirm I understand the information above and agree to practice in alignment with this.

Contact Details
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Certified Identification Document*
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Certified Degree and Transcript*
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Competency Mapping Form A
Knowledge, understanding and skills acquisition

You must provide evidence to clearly demonstrate to the assessor your achievement of each sub-competency. Each piece of evidence should be uniquely numbered and start the file name. This number should then be entered in the Evidence Number column, to indicate to the assessor which of your uploaded documents you wish them to review, in respect to your achievement of that sub-competency.
CORE COMPETENCY 1: Professional Conduct and Practice

Please use the comments box when needed to direct the assessor to where within a document you wish them to look (page/slide), your role or ownership, etc.
CC1a– Demonstrate ethical and professional practice through upholding the AfN Standards of Ethics, Conduct and Performance, including, but not limited to:
- Identifying and applying the principles of equality, diversity, equity and inclusion (EDEI) that should be fully considered, assessed and applied throughout all areas of practice and activities
- Working within your own scope of practice, appreciating the limits of your skills and knowledge, being aware of AfN Standards for Independent and Freelance Practice, referral pathways and in compliance with legal requirements
- Applying the scientific principles learnt through your education and continuing professional development (CPD) to your practice and public activities
CC1a Evidence Number(s)*
CC1a Comments on evidence (if required)
CC1b – Apply appropriate communication skills throughout all areas of practice, by:
- Establishing appropriate professional relationships, collaborating effectively and ethically, including, but not limited to, with health/medical professionals and in brand, sponsorship and influencer activities
- Respecting and reflecting the current scientific evidence which underpins your practice and activities, enabling informed choices about nutrition
- Presenting nutritional science information to a range of audiences in a suitable format across different communication media
- Checking that the information you have provided is accurate and has been understood correctly, including when communicated in different languages
CC1b Evidence Number(s)*
CC1b Comments on evidence (if required)
CC1c – Demonstrate development of professional practice and competence, by:
- Planning, undertaking, and keeping records of relevant CPD, demonstrating learning through reflective practice
- Identifying opportunities to access evidence, understanding the importance of keeping up to date with relevant developments in your field of practice 
- Identifying and upholding best practice standards, legislation, official guidelines, policies and protocols, assessing risk, evaluating and adapting own practice  
- Understanding and describing the importance of mentorship to the development of your practice and the profession, including peer-to-peer and RNutr-to-ANutr 
CC1c Evidence Number(s)*
CC1c Comments on evidence (if required)
CORE COMPETENCY 2: Science and Research Skills

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CC2a - List and outline the human/animal body functions pertinent to nutritional science
CC2a Evidence Number(s)*
CC2a Comments on evidence (if required)
CC2b - Discuss the process of digestion, absorption, transportation and storage of nutrients and non-nutrient components of foods or feeds
CC2b Evidence Number(s)*
CC2b Comments on evidence (if required)
CC2c - Define what nutrients are and how they are used by the body, explaining how to assess nutritional status and the consequences of nutrient deficiency
CC2c Evidence Number(s)*
CC2c Comments on evidence (if required)
CC2d - Explain the relationship between different metabolic pathways, how they work together to meet the bodies demand for nutrients, and how nutritional needs change with, for example, age, sex, physical activity and lifestyle in human or animal systems
CC2d Evidence Number(s)*
CC2d Comments on evidence (if required)
CC2e - Explain the nature of common conditions that require dietary manipulation or can affect physical activity, such as obesity, diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease and cancer
CC2e Evidence Number(s)*
CC2e Comments on evidence (if required)
CC2f - Summarise the general principles underpinning, and strengths and limitations of, common methods of assessment of nutritional status including clinical, anthropometric, dietary, biochemical, physiological, and functional methods
CC2f Evidence Number(s)*
CC2f Comments on evidence (if required)
CC2g - Discuss and apply appropriate methods required to accurately assess, measure and/or report on estimation of energy balance; energy expenditure; body mass; body composition; how body mass and energy balance are controlled
CC2g Evidence Number(s)*
CC2g Comments on evidence (if required)
CC2h - Explain the hierarchy of evidence, recognising strengths, weaknesses and limitations of different study designs and research methods to critically analyse research outcomes and evaluations, including emerging and developing areas of research
CC2h Evidence Number(s)*
CC2h Comments on evidence (if required)
CC2i - Plan, conduct, analyse and report on nutrition research, carrying out sample selection in accordance with the basic principles of good research practice
CC2i Evidence Number(s)*
CC2i Comments on evidence (if required)
CC2j- Obtain and report nutrition-related data using qualitative, quantitative and statistical research methods using appropriate study design
CC2j Evidence Number(s)*
CC2j Comments on evidence (if required)
Core Competency 3: Food Systems

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CC3a - Identify staple foods, main sources of key nutrients and novel foods for different population groups
CC3a Evidence Number(s)*
CC3a Comments on evidence (if required)
CC3b - Explain how the following affect the chemical composition and nutritional quality of food/feed and diet:
- Agricultural, production and transportation methods
- Methods of cooking, such as boiling, steaming, frying, etc., and storage
- Preparation, preservation, additives, fortification  
- Sources of food or feed supply
- The food matrix
CC3b Evidence Number(s)*
CC3b Comments on evidence (if required)
CC3c - Discuss the links between nutrition and sustainability, recognising national and international frameworks and terminology, and outlining associated issues, including environmental, societal, educational, financial and political challenges to sustainable diets, food systems and supply chains
CC3c Evidence Number(s)*
CC3c Comments on evidence (if required)
CC3d – Identify and explain the role nutrients and non-nutrient components of foods/feeds and drinks can have on diet and health, including drug-nutrient and nutrient-nutrient interactions
CC3d Evidence Number(s)*
CC3d Comments on evidence (if required)
CC3e – Locate and access official guidance on the regulation of nutrition and health claims and understand how these apply in practice to labelling, communications/ marketing and nutrition professionals
CC3e Evidence Number(s)*
CC3e Comments on evidence (if required)
CC3f - Explain, and develop practical skills in, the methods used to analyse and modify food composition
CC3f Evidence Number(s)*
CC3f Comments on evidence (if required)
CC3g - Analyse and calculate the nutrient content of foods/feeds and diets of an individual or group, justifying your chosen method of dietary assessment
CC3g Evidence Number(s)*
CC3g Comments on evidence (if required)
Core Competency 4: Social and Behaviour

Please use the comments box when needed to direct the assessor to where within a document you wish them to look (page/slide), your role or ownership, etc.
CC4a - Discuss the factors that affect diet and nutritional needs, intake and practices, including the importance of religious and cultural beliefs, socio-economic, geographical, and environmental factors
CC4a Evidence Number(s)*
CC4a Comments on evidence (if required)
CC4b - Explain the importance of large nutrition-related data sets and big data, and how it can be used to reveal patterns, trends and associations, and drive change
CC4b Evidence Number(s)*
CC4b Comments on evidence (if required)
CC4c - Discuss how individual and population dietary patterns and preferences can change over time, identifying the difference between dietary trends and requirements
CC4c Evidence Number(s)*
CC4c Comments on evidence (if required)
CC4d - Understand behaviour change theories and how they can be used to improve health, applying this to the design, implementation and evaluation of a nutritional intervention
CC4d Evidence Number(s)*
CC4d Comments on evidence (if required)
CC4e - Apply theories of nutrition health education and promotion to public health messages
CC4e Evidence Number(s)*
CC4e Comments on evidence (if required)
CC4f - Design a diet that meets the specific needs of an individual, or group, considering factors such as age, sex, physical activity, lifestyle, religion, culture, and socio-economic background
CC4f Evidence Number(s)*
CC4f Comments on evidence (if required)
CC4g - Discuss the methods used to measure dietary, nutrient and activity patterns of individuals, the general population, and population sub-groups, and be able to extract and report on data that can be collected from these
CC4g Evidence Number(s)*
CC4g Comments on evidence (if required)
Core Competency 5 Health and Wellbeing

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CC5a - Discuss the scientific basis for the measurement and estimation of nutritional requirements and identify and report dietary reference values for the general population and population sub-groups
CC5a Evidence Number(s)*
CC5a Comments on evidence (if required)
CC5b - Summarise the general principles and methods associated with determining the efficacy, health attributes, health claims, safety, and legal aspects of foods/feeds, drinks and supplements
CC5b Evidence Number(s)*
CC5b Comments on evidence (if required)
CC5c - Explain the relationship between diet and:
- Disease
- Life stage
- Mental health
- Physical activity
CC5c Evidence Number(s)*
CC5c Comments on evidence (if required)
CC5d – Identify and apply methods to review population intakes, interventions or policies, explaining the significance of evaluation in relation to setting, maintaining and driving public health agendas
CC5d Evidence Number(s)*
CC5d Comments on evidence (if required)
CC5e - Combine information from a variety of sources to identify or propose solutions to improve human health, diet quality, animal welfare, productivity, food production or sustainability
CC5e Evidence Number(s)*
CC5e Comments on evidence (if required)
CC5f - Explain and promote the role and importance of food and nutrition literacy at an individual and population level
CC5f Evidence Number(s)*
CC5f Comments on evidence (if required)
Evidence Files*

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Declarations
Declarations regarding Fitness to Practice

This information will remain confidential and is only for AfN use in assessing suitability for registration. If the answer is yes to any of the below, please provide further details which may include the date, nature of the health condition, offence, penalty or sanction received, information regarding the circumstances, and a copy of the certificate of conviction/sanction.
Have you ever have been convicted of a criminal offence or received a police caution, subject to the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974?*

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Have you ever been removed from being a trustee of, or being concerned with the management or control of, a charity?*

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Have you ever been removed from office as a member, director or manager of any public body?*

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Have you ever been adjudged bankrupt or made a composition with creditors?*

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Have you ever been disqualified from acting as a director or a company?*

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Have you ever been the subject of a judgement in a civil court concerning any debt, fraud, misrepresentation or conduct relating to the administration of justice?*

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Have you ever been subject to any investigation or proceedings concerning your fitness to practice by any professional, academic, statutory or regulatory body?*

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Do you have, or have you had, any health condition (mental and/or physical) that might impair your ability to practice safely and effectively in accordance with AfN competence and conduct standards?*

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Individuals applying for registration, or renewing or restoring their registration must make the following declarations regarding information held by the AfN for the purpose of administering the UKVRN and agreement to adhere to standard terms and conditions, for their application to be accepted.

Please ensure that you read these declarations carefully and understand your obligations.

I declare I have read, understood and will uphold the AfN Standards of Ethics, Conduct and Performance.

I undertake to inform AfN of any health conditions, criminal conviction(s), police cautions and/or any disciplinary proceedings by any employer, regulatory, statutory or professional body, whether in the UK or overseas.

I consent to AfN communicating with other regulator(s) and enforcement agencies (such as the police) about my UKVRN registration as part of AfN’s duty to protect the public and promote high standards.

I understand that it is my responsibility to obtain support and/or supervision by a statutorily regulated health professional in order to work with vulnerable clients in the following groups if I do not have the special knowledge for autonomous practice: Children, Disabled, Ill /or at high risk

I understand that unless I pay the annual registration subscription my name will not appear on the public record of the UKVRN Register and I will be unable to continue using the professional title Registered Nutritionist (RNutr) or Registered Associate Nutritionist (ANutr).

I consent to the AfN contacting any person to obtain further information about my application or to verify the information which I have provided, including the programme director or programme administrator or other authorised person from my university to confirm I hold the qualifications listed in this application; and agree that any person whom is contacted may provide the AfN with any information about me which they hold.

I understand that the AfN may contact me during the application process to request information and/or to update me on the progress of the application

I understand that I may be contacted by the AfN if a complaint is made against me as a registrant, relating to Fitness to Practice

I confirm that I have provided complete and accurate information in this form and accompanying documents.
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