Latest articles from BDA members
Vitamin D – the sunshine vitamin, and potential COVID treatment?
Annabel van Griethuysen looks into vitamin D and considers its importance in the fight against COVID-19.
The impact of dietitians in the multidisciplinary practice team within primary care
A project looking at dietetic-led care in general practice has found that dietitians can support high-quality, patient-centred care in the primary care setting.
Get Ready for Veganuary - the Healthier Way
Simple and practical tips and tricks that can help keep your nutrition on track with a vegan diet.
Top ten nutrition tips for the menopause
The menopause is an ideal time to take stock of eating habits and begin some gradual changes to help ensure the best health possible while entering this new phase of life.
Are low and alcohol free beers health drinks?
It’s plausible that "nolo" beers could offer health and nutritional benefits, but without the negative effects linked to the alcohol and calorie content.
Eating strategies for lockdown and isolation over shorter winter days
Isolation over winter could challenge even the best of us but eating as well as you can, will help to keep you body, mind, and mood all in great shape. Here are a few ideas to get you started.
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COVID-19 / Coronavirus - Advice for the General Public
Frequently Asked Questions about nutrition and food in relation to COVID-19 / coronavirus from the BDA. We will keep this page updated as the situation develops.
BDA joins call to Prime Minister to protect health care workers with better PPE
Alongside the Royal College of Nursing, the AGP Alliance and many more, the BDA has written to Boris Johnson to call for better ventilation, more research and a higher standard of PPE for health and care workers.
COVID-19 / Coronavirus - Advice for Dietitians
Latest update on COVID-19 / coronavirus for dietitians from your Professional Body and Trade Union. We will keep this page updated as the situation develops.
COVID-19 / Coronavirus Clinical Guidance
Clinical recommendations and resources to help dietitians tackling the COVID-19 Pandemic
Lockdown will once again worsen food insecurity – we need sustained action
In this third nation-wide lockdown, the British Dietetic Association has called on governments across the UK to finally take urgent and sustained action on food insecurity for people of all ages.
Make Your Voice Heard on NHS Pay
It’s time for the Government to Pay Up NOW. Contact your local elected representatives to ensure they support higher pay for dietitians and other NHS workers.
The need to diversify dietetics: a student perspective
As protests around the world highlight racial inequality, Nishat Chowdhury reflects on how greater diversity in dietetics would help improve the service we give to clients.