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.