Latest articles from BDA members
Feeling bunged up? Don’t let poo be a taboo
Opening your bowels is a normal bodily function and something that each and every one of us does - so let’s chat about constipation.
From the boardroom to the classroom
A successful intervention into her crippling IBS was the trigger that led Judith Bamford to leave her high-flying PR career to start all over again in dietetics.
ARFID: Help, my child won’t eat
Rosan Meyer and Luise Marino introduce the topic of avoidant restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID).
Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2021
Parissa Dunkinson, BDA Mental Health Group Professional Development Officer for Eating Disorders introduces Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2021 and encourages dietitians to get involved.
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.
The Vegan Diet - how to do it 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.
Latest news
Update on NHS Scotland pay negotiations 2021
Negotiations have now concluded as the Scottish government enters the pre-election period and an offer has been made.
BDA endorses newly updated guidance on eating and drinking difficulties
Newly updated nutrition and hydration guidance from the Royal College of Physicians has been published, with a particular focus on supporting people towards the end of life.
Dietitians union condemns government recommendation for 1% NHS pay award
BDA Trade Union Director, Annette Mansell-Green condemns government's recommendation of a paltry 1% pay increase for NHS staff, announced 4 March 2021.
Dietitians respond to announcement of £100mil for obesity support
The British Dietetic Association has today welcomed government’s announcement of additional funding for obesity services in England but cautioned that we need to see services run by experts and that people of every age in every area of the country should be able to access the support they need.
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.
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.