Blogs and member articles

This Dietitians Week, we're looking to the future. Read letters from our Chair, CEO and Student Rep, sharing their predictions for the coming years and advice to their successors.

We reflect on how close the predictions were to reality and how technology, Covid-19 and the needs of our workforce changed the landscape forever

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

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.