Mission and Vision

Mission

The European Keto Foundation advances excellence and integrity in the field of ketogenic diet implementation through professional education and public trust initiatives. Guided by our Medical and Scientific Committee, we disseminate evidence-based standards that ensure the quality, safety, and efficacy of products, educational programs, and practitioner practices related to ketogenic diets.

We are dedicated to promoting informed care, responsible innovation, and lifelong learning among practitioners and organizations working within this discipline. Through transparent certification processes, continuing education, and community collaboration, the foundation safeguards both professional competence and public well-being in the rapidly evolving landscape of ketogenic therapies.

Vision

“The science is clear; the challenge is everyday life.”

We envision a Europe where evidence-based ketogenic nutrition is simple, safe, and supported in practice.

Professional Education

Evidence-based training and continuing education for healthcare professionals and practitioners.

Public Trust

Transparent certification processes that safeguard quality, safety, and efficacy standards.

Evidence-Based Standards

Scientific guidelines developed by our Medical and Scientific Committee.

Community Collaboration

Connecting professionals across Europe to advance ketogenic therapies responsibly.

What We Do

Activities of the Foundation

To achieve our objectives, we engage in public-benefit activities across five key areas.

Professional Education & Training

Public Education & Outreach

Quality Standards & Consumer Information

Research & Innovation Support

European Network & Community Building

About Us

Our Team & Governance

The European Keto Foundation is led by dedicated professionals committed to advancing ketogenic nutrition across Europe.

Board Members

Ben Nordemann

Chairman

Floor van Leeuwen

Secretary

Erik Schipper

Treasurer

Committees

Founding/Advisory Committee

Members: Ben Nordemann, Hannah Sutter, Ari Grau, Ueli Lanz, Amanda Abagima, Nicole Laurent, Louisette Blikkenhorst, Floor van Leeuwen

Medical Committee

Identify & recruit a wider medical advisory committee; support review/validation of certifications.
Members: Hannah Sutter, Louisette Blikkenhorst, Floor van Leeuwen

Certification Committee — Education/Practitioners

Benchmark existing programs; define standards for an EKF certification path for coaches/students/therapists.
Members: Ueli Lanz, Ari Grau, Louisette Blikkenhorst, Amanda Abagima

Product Committee

Develop objective quality criteria and consumer information standards for ketogenic products, and build a science-based food database to support informed choices by consumers and healthcare professionals.
Members: Hannah Sutter, Ben Nordemann, Ari Grau

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Annual Donation

€60/year
Only €5 per month

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Every contribution helps us develop and share independent, science-based information on ketogenic nutrition — for professionals and the wider public across Europe.

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