Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior

What Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior does

The Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior (SNEB) is a U.S.-based nonprofit professional association founded in 1968 and headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, with a separate 501(c)(3) SNEB Foundation entity supporting scholarships and special projects. SNEB serves nutrition educators, researchers, academics, community practitioners (including WIC, Extension, and public health settings), students, and policymakers engaged in food and nutrition education and behavior change. Its core offerings are the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior (JNEB) — a peer-reviewed scientific periodical published by Elsevier at twelve issues per year — and an annual international conference rotating through U.S. cities (Atlanta 2022, Washington D.C. 2023 and 2026). Supporting products include live and recorded webinars, an online Research Resource Repository, a Nutrition Educator Competencies Certificate Program, division forums, and a Student Division. Underlying technology is conventional: a Salesforce-based membership portal, WordPress website, and email/social distribution channels, with no proprietary AI, API, or platform technology disclosed.

SNEB's revenue is generated through five streams: recurring membership dues (Individual, Undergraduate, Institutional Group, and Partner tiers, with Partner Membership bundling two individual seats and a $750 program credit), annual conference registration fees, JNEB royalties and subscriptions via Elsevier, event and webinar sponsorships, and tax-deductible donations to the SNEB Foundation. The go-to-market is community-led and event-driven — anchored by the annual conference, webinars, division forums, and policy advocacy — with channel-partner revenue from corporate sponsors and allied associations such as ASNNA for the annual Nutrition Education Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill. The organization is member-driven with no external ownership, no disclosed funding rounds, and no M&A activity.

Name

Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior

Legal name

Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior

Website

https://sneb.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

SNEB is a nonprofit professional association founded in 1968 that serves nutrition educators, researchers, and practitioners through the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, an annual international conference, and a membership-based community spanning the United States and global members.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Association Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Nutrition & Diet Education (Meal Planning, Macros, Healthy Cooking) (EDAAAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Nutrition Policy, Dietary Guidelines & Fortification Programs (HLAJAEAC)

Keywords

• Professional nutrition association
• Nutrition education research
• Scientific journal publishing
• Professional certification programs
• Food policy advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Indianapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership dues: SNEB generates revenue through membership fees including Individual Membership, Undergraduate Membership, Institutional Group Membership, and Partner Membership. Partner Memberships include two individual memberships plus a $750 credit toward SNEB programs, sponsorships, or advertising opportunities.
2. Annual Conference: Revenue from the annual international conference registration fees, held in locations such as Washington D.C. (2023, 2026).
3. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior: SNEB's official journal is published by Elsevier. The journal serves as a global resource to advance nutrition education and behavior-related research, practice, and policy.
4. Sponsorships and partnerships: Event sponsorships, sponsored educational sessions, sponsored webinars, sponsored communications, scholarships, awards, fellowships, and collaborative initiatives generate revenue and support mission-driven activities.
5. Donations to SNEB Foundation: The SNEB Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization (Tax ID: 51-0147071) that receives donations to support scholarships, endowments, special projects, and general SNEB operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

The Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior (SNEB) is a nonprofit professional association that advances nutrition education research, practice, and policy. It delivers value through multiple membership-based offerings: the peer-reviewed Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior (JNEB), an annual international conference, live and recorded webinars, a research resource repository, a Nutrition Educator Competencies Certificate Program, and structured membership tiers. The organization also engages in food and nutrition policy advocacy through its Advisory Committee on Public Policy (ACPP) and accepts charitable contributions via its 501(c)(3) SNEB Foundation.

Product overview

SNEB operates as a professional society offering a portfolio of products and services centered on advancing nutrition education research, practice, and policy. The core offerings include the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior (JNEB), a peer-reviewed scientific journal published by Elsevier, and the annual SNEB International Conference. Supporting offerings include live and recorded webinars, a Research Resource Repository, and the Nutrition Educator Competencies Certificate Program. SNEB also provides various membership types (Individual, Undergraduate, Institutional Group, Partner) that grant access to these resources and the organization's professional network. The society functions primarily as a membership-based organization rather than a technology product company.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior (JNEB): The official peer-reviewed journal of SNEB, serving as a global resource to advance nutrition education and behavior-related research, practice, and policy. Published by Elsevier.

Products and services

• Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior (JNEB) Official peer-reviewed scientific journal of SNEB, serving as a global resource to advance nutrition education and behavior-related research, practice, and policy. Published by Elsevier.
• SNEB Annual Conference Annual international conference bringing together nutrition educators, researchers, and policymakers to discuss nutrition education, behavior change, and food systems transformation. Offers in-person and hybrid attendance.
• SNEB Webinars

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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No

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ElseviercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerElsevier serves as the publisher of the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior (JNEB), SNEB's official peer-reviewed scientific periodical. Elsevier is a global leader in information and analytics that helps researchers and healthcare professionals advance science and improve health outcomes. The journal expanded to 12 issues per year under current leadership.
• Association of SNAP Nutrition Education Administrators (ASNNA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerASNNA and SNEB jointly organize the ASNNA-SNEB Nutrition Education Advocacy Day, bringing together members and allies to participate in legislative visits on Capitol Hill. The collaboration addresses nutrition education advocacy and discusses impacts of SNAP-Ed funding.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: The largest U.S. professional association for nutrition and dietetics practitioners, with a peer-reviewed journal (Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics), annual conference, and policy advocacy. It is the most direct competitor for SNEB's nutrition-educator members and overlapping programming.
• Society for Public Health Education: A professional association for public health educators with a peer-reviewed journal (Health Promotion Practice), continuing-education programming, and advocacy. SOPHE's audience and education-behavior focus substantially overlap SNEB's scope.
• Association of SNAP Nutrition Education Administrators: A national association representing SNAP-Ed administering agencies. ASNNA is already a strategic SNEB partner (joint Advocacy Day) and serves a closely overlapping membership of community nutrition practitioners.
• National WIC Association: The advocacy and education organization for the federal WIC program. WIC nutritionists are an explicitly named SNEB customer segment, and the two organizations share community-nutrition practitioner members.
• American Association of Family & Consumer Sciences: A professional association for FCS practitioners, including educators and researchers focused on nutrition, food, and wellness. AAFCS overlaps SNEB's educator/researcher segments and runs certification and continuing-education programs.
• School Nutrition Association: A national professional association for school food-service and nutrition professionals, with an annual conference, certifications, and a peer-reviewed publication. SNEB serves many community/school nutrition practitioners and competes for adjacent educator members.
• American Society for Nutrition: A major nutrition science professional society with peer-reviewed journals (American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, The Journal of Nutrition), an annual flagship conference (NUTRITION), and a focus on nutrition research. It competes with SNEB for nutrition researchers and overlapping policy engagement.

Regional players

• European Food Information Council: A Europe-based non-profit that provides science-based food and nutrition information, public engagement, and educator resources. It is comparable to SNEB in its nutrition-education dissemination mission but operates outside SNEB's primary U.S. geography.
• World Obesity Federation: An international, London-based federation focused on obesity research and policy with a peer-reviewed journal and global events. It is comparable to SNEB through its nutrition-behavior research and policy advocacy focus.

Broad incumbents

• American Public Health Association: A large, established public-health professional organization with a Food and Nutrition Section, annual meeting, and policy advocacy. APHA overlaps SNEB on nutrition education policy but covers a much broader health agenda.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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