Beroepsvereniging Gewichtsconsulenten Nederland

About Beroepsvereniging Gewichtsconsulenten Nederland

The Beroepsvereniging Gewichtsconsulenten Nederland is the umbrella professional association for weight consultants in the Netherlands. The association focuses on professional support with lifestyle change and achieving or maintaining a healthy weight.

Support with lifestyle and weight

BGN weight consultants support clients with nutrition and weight issues, offering personal advice on food and exercise. Their approach is based on the guidelines and standards of the Gezondheidsraad (Dutch Health Council).

• Support towards a healthier eating pattern
• Support towards a healthy (or healthier) weight
• Support towards a better exercise pattern

Who it is for

Anyone with a nutrition-related question can consult a BGN weight consultant. The support focuses on prevention; if more extensive help is needed, the client is referred to their GP if necessary.

• Clients with nutrition and weight issues
• People who want to change their lifestyle
• Businesses and organisations
• Government bodies and municipalities

Approach

The support is based on ordinary healthy food and advice following current guidelines. Advising meal replacements or weight-loss products is not permitted.

• Personal support
• Advice on food and exercise
• Workshops
• Lectures