The Memorandum and Articles empower the organisation to:
- advance the science and practice of dietetics;
- promote training and education in nutrition and dietetics;
- act as a trade union; and
- promote health and wellbeing amongst the population through dietetics.
The BDA also has Bylaws which provide more detail on the following areas:
The BDA also has a Code of Professional Conduct that all members adhere to.
The BDA has also a policy and procedures document regarding The Bribery Act (2010).