Fortifying public trust: Exploring social licence in dietetics and nutrition science

Key Points

• Public trust in dietetics can be strengthened through an improved social licence framework, supporting better community engagement.
• The importance of transparency in nutrition science is central to gaining acceptance, particularly in controversial areas.
• Exploratory qualitative analysis reveals how social licence shapes public perceptions of dietetics, influencing credibility and acceptance.
• Enhancing the concept of social licence may lead to more effective communication strategies in nutrition science.

Abstract