Blogs and member articles

In a project related to a study funded by the BDA General and Education Trust, researchers from King’s College London have interviewed nutrition and dietetics practitioners and educators about whether there is a role for cooking in dietetic practice and education.

Anna Conrad encourages more dietitians to pluck up the courage to share their work with a wider audience.

Ruqaiya Khokhawala reviews the evidence around factors that influence the nutritional assessment and management of young children with T1DM.

Philippa Allison Russell, a weight management and bariatric dietitian, details her career journey and why representation matters in dietetics.

Dr Rachel Gibson and Georgia Browne explore the potential of Root-to-Tip catering at King’s College London .

When Dean Hargan first attended Pride Cymru, he felt that something important was missing from the festivities – the BDA. So he worked with the BDA office to put that right.

A big congratulations to Ulster University student Nicole Gamble, who has been elected as the new BDA Student Rep. We asked Nicole why she applied for the role and how she hopes to champion the voice of dietetic students over the next year.

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

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.

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