Blogs and member articles

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.

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.

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

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

The BDA is calling on all members to see how they can provide practice-based learning (PBL) opportunities for learner dietitians.

Joanna Teece gives an update on practice-based learning in Scotland and encourages everyone to consider how they can help develop the workforce.

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.

Australian eating disorders dietitian and researcher Dr Caitlin McMaster reflects on the importance of dietitians in filling research gaps in the area.

Anna Pettit looks at the causes, symptoms and management of this painful form of chronic inflammatory arthritis.

Lucy Kerrison looks at the science behind the link between fermented foods and gut health.