What is a dietitian?

Dietitians are qualified and regulated health professionals that assess, diagnose and treat dietary and nutritional problems at an individual and wider public-health level.

What do dietitians do?

Latest news

Scottish Manifesto 2026

Our asks for the upcoming Scottish election 2026.

Celebrating AHPs Day 2025 - Tuesday 14 October

On 14 October, the dietetic workforce, along with the 13 other Allied Health Professions (AHPs) are invited to celebrate AHPs Day.

Huge win for children's health as the government plans to ban the sale of energy drinks to under 16s

After much campaigning over the years, the BDA welcomes the government's recent proposal to ban sales of high-caffeine drinks to under 16s.

Much needed dietary resources for those on obesity management medication on their way!

The BDA Obesity Specialist Group has been successful in securing supportive funding to create dietary resources for people receiving treatment with obesity management medications.

Subsidy cards for gluten-free food in Wales – a project led by dietitians

Dietitians have led the way on a new scheme, adopted by the Welsh Government, that gives more choice and freedom to people receiving gluten-free food on prescription.

BDA member recognised at Dr Falk/Guts UK Awards

BDA member Chloé McMurray recently received a prize at this year’s Dr Falk/Guts UK Awards, for a project improving the nutritional management of pancreatic disease.

Annual reports and accounts

Check out our latest BDA Annual Report showing you all that we've achieved with and on behalf of our members.

New member benefit gives greater access to worldwide research

The BDA is joining forces with Dietitians Australia to offer members free access to their world-leading dietetic journal.  

Celebrating success — and why we need you to keep your details updated

We’re proud to share that the BDA’s website and member database have been shortlisted for two national industry awards.

 

Find a dietitian for your nutrition needs

Search for a private or freelance dietitian

 

Latest articles

A quality improvement study of early dietetic intervention in the emergency department

Benedetta Andreotti presents a quality improvement initiative that transforms emergency care for older adults.

The colour of success

SENR Executive Support Consultant Dr Alan Kennedy spoke with Clare Farrell, SENR Practitioner Registrant and Lead Performance Nutritionist at Liverpool Football Club, following the club’s record-equalling 20th English League title win this year.

Do I have an eating disorder? 10 early signs you shouldn’t ignore

Specialist eating disorder dietitian Sophie Corbett shares signs of eating disorders and what you should do if you think you may have one.

The future of dietetics

Three BDA members of varying levels of experience gaze into their crystal balls to see what the future might hold for the profession.

Navigating CMPA: a mother’s journey

Annabel van Griethuysen shares her experiences of caring for a child with cow’s milk protein allergy (CMPA).

Five uses of artificial intelligence in dietetic practice (that saved us so much time!)

Artificial intelligence is set to have a huge impact on how we practise. Three diabetes dietitians from Manchester Royal Infirmary explain how they are using it now.

Spotlight on the BDA Autism Sub-Group

Lisa Martin, from the BDA Autism Sub-Group, writes about the relaunch of the sub-group and what benefits you’re entitled to as a member.

Men's Health Week 2025: Let's examine what has changed in diet and male fertility research in the last five years

Eugenia Grand is a specialist fertility and maternal weight management dietitian and a website coordinator for BDA Women's Health and Fertility Specialist Group. In this blog, she shares updates about what men can do to prevent infertility in the future or improve their current reproductive health.

Mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS) in children: A parent's guide to understanding and managing symptoms

In this guide, Specialist Dietitian for Children & Parents Nishti Udeh breaks MCAS down in simple terms and offers practical steps to help you manage symptoms and improve your child's quality of life.

 

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.


The BDA Food Facts sheets are free for you to read, download and print for your own reference. They must not be copied to other websites: please link to this site to ensure your readers see the latest version.