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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

Pay award for Agenda for Change staff in England announced

A pay award of 3.6% has been announced across all pay grades. Relevant members will soon be consulted on the award.

Investment in the future dietetic workforce in Northern Ireland

The BDA greatly welcomes today’s announcement from the Department for Health in Northern Ireland of an increase in undergraduate dietetic places in the upcoming academic year.

New BDA Dietetic Career Framework launched

The new BDA Dietetic Career Framework launches to support and direct existing and future careers within the dietetic workforce.

Members to vote on new pay award for NHS workers in Scotland

The Scottish Government has made a pay offer to those working for NHS Scotland on Agenda for Change terms and conditions, for the next two financial years.

A digital vision for the dietetic workforce

The BDA is pleased to launch its Digital Vision, a document for the whole of the dietetic workforce, aimed at fostering good practice when working digitally.

The BDA calls for an urgent update of NICE guidance for the management of type 2 diabetes in adults

The BDA has written to NICE to request an urgent update of the dietary advice section of guideline NG28.

The BDA responds to shock NHS England announcement

Last week the Prime Minister announced plans to abolish NHS England, to bring management of the NHS "back into democratic control". We are acutely aware that this has been an unsettling few days for those members working within NHSE.

Dietetics leads potential new treatment for Crohn’s disease

The first clinical trial to test the link between food additive emulsifiers and Crohn’s disease has revealed that a low emulsifier diet could be an effective new treatment.

How Work Ready transformed workplace nutrition for 1,500 factory workers

Over three years and 16 sites, Work Ready dietitian Alison Clark delivered interactive food demonstrations, evidence-based nutrition advice, and healthy snack alternatives to 1,500 factory workers, many of whom had never engaged with workplace nutrition before.

 

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Latest articles

Undertaking non-medical prescribing: Reflections of a recent graduate

More dietitians should become supplementary prescribers, says Sharon Huish. She shares her tips on completing a non-medical prescribing course alongside a busy work life.

Nutrition management in chronic lung disease

Nutrition is a modifiable factor that impacts on progression in lung disease, one of the biggest causes of death in the UK, says Sarah Airey.

Bringing reliable nutrition content to TikTok

Freelance dietitian and TikTok creator Kate Hilton shares her thoughts on being selected for TikTok’s Clinician Creator Network, an initiative designed to amplify reliable health content in the UK.

New guidance for catering in mental health and learning disability settings

Amy Pratt and Rebecca Deeley have written a new supplement to the BDA Nutrition and Hydration Digest to support dietitians and catering teams working in mental health and learning disabilities.

Adult ADHD – not ‘ just a trend’

Rebecca Guerin highlights the need for dietitians to understand attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

Could butter and bacon be ‘health foods'?

Dr Linia Patel explores the latest evidence around ketogenic diets and provides practical insights for dietitians looking to incorporate them into their practice.

Why food is so much more than just fuel

Member Kirsten Jackson explores the importance of sharing a meal together, not only as something that is deeply rooted in many cultures and religions but something that connects us and can be beneficial to physical and mental health.

Small steps to eat, drink and age well

We’ve partnered with BDA Corporate Member Wiltshire Farm Foods to explore the challenges people may face when trying to eat and drink well as they get older.

Supporting families in anorexia nervosa

Danielle O’Regan looks at the role of the dietitian within family therapy for anorexia nervosa.

 

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.