Since the first International Conference on Nutrition (ICN) was held in 1992, dietary guidelines have become a central part to both global and national nutrition policy. However, the global and national nutritional landscape has evolved over these 30 years and new challenges have emerged.

The Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN) advises on nutrition and related health matters. It advises the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID) and other UK government organisations.

The Eatwell Guide is a policy tool used to define government recommendations on eating healthily and achieving a balanced diet. The Eatwell Guide was published in 2016, and there have been no updates to the guide. By the time of the conference the Eatwell Guide will be eight years old. However, with previous updates in 1994 and 2007, it may be that there is an update soon.

This conference will be a place for the wider nutrition community to highlight and discuss the evidence needed to support the next iterations of the Eatwell Guide and wider Food Based Dietary Guidance.