National Nutrition Committee Holds Fourth Meeting in Riyadh
Summary
The National Nutrition Committee held its fourth meeting of the third session at SFDA headquarters in Riyadh, chaired by SFDA CEO H.E. Dr. Hisham S. Aljadhey. The Committee reviewed its strategic performance report covering initiatives, projects, and achievements through Q1 2026, as well as the Saudi Food Composition Tables book developed under the Nutrient Content of Foods initiative. The meeting included representatives from various government and private sector entities.
What changed
The National Nutrition Committee convened its fourth meeting of the third session, reviewing its Q1 2026 strategic performance report and the Saudi Food Composition Tables—a resource providing national data on Saudi dish composition, funded by the Health Sector Transformation Program. The committee, established by Cabinet Decision No. (144) on 5/3/1440 AH, serves as a scientific advisory body dedicated to improving the Kingdom's nutritional status.
Affected parties, including government entities, private sector stakeholders, and nutrition specialists represented on the committee, should note this meeting as an informational update on ongoing initiatives. The Saudi Food Composition Tables will support nutritional studies, dietary guidelines development, food policy advancement, industry support, and public health awareness. No compliance obligations or deadlines arise from this announcement.
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The National Nutrition Committee held its fourth meeting of the third session, chaired by the CEO of the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) and Chairman of the Committee, H.E. Dr. Hisham S. Aljadhey. The meeting, which included representatives from various government and private sector entities, took place at the SFDA headquarters in Riyadh.
During the meeting, the Committee reviewed its strategic performance report, outlining its initiatives, projects, and achievements through the first quarter of 2026. The Committee also reviewed the "Saudi Food Composition Tables" book, a primary output of the "Nutrient Content of Foods" initiative. Funded by the Health Sector Transformation Program, this initiative provides reliable national data on the composition of Saudi dishes. This data serves as a vital resource for conducting nutritional studies and surveys, developing national dietary guidelines, advancing food policies, supporting the food industry, and raising public health awareness.
The National Nutrition Committee is a scientific advisory committee dedicated to improving the Kingdom’s nutritional status and fostering a healthier society. Established within the SFDA's organizational structure by Cabinet Decision No. (144) on 5/3/1440 AH, the committee provides expert scientific opinions on nutrition to relevant entities. It comprises representatives from various government entities, private sector leaders, and a distinguished group of consultants and nutrition specialists.
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