Food Facts

Our Food Fact Sheets are written by dietitians to help you learn the best ways to eat and drink to keep your body fit and healthy.

These fact sheets are for information only and are not a substitute for proper medical diagnosis or dietary advice given by a dietitian.

The information is correct at the time of publishing, and undergoes periodic reviews to ensure up-to-date evidence.

All BDA Food Fact Sheets are Copyright © British Dietetic Association. 

All our Food Facts are listed here, or are broken down into specific areas in the left hand navigation.

Our most popular Food Fact Sheets

Folic Acid

This Food Fact Sheet will tell you all about folic acid – which foods are good sources, how much you need, and who should take supplements.

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and diet

Dietary changes can often help irritable bowel syndrome symptoms and sometimes simple changes are all that are needed. This Food Fact Sheet explains that dietary changes can help these symptoms.

Menopause and diet

The menopause is the time when periods stop. It is defined as occurring 12 months after the last menstrual period and usually happens between the ages of 45-55. This Food Fact Sheet explains what happens during the menopause and provides dietary advice to help aid symptoms.