Blogs and member articles

Preetpal Kainth, Chair of the BDA Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Committee, explores this year's South Asian Heritage Month theme and what it means to her as a dietitian.

As I have just completed my second year of my BSc Dietetics and Nutrition at London Metropolitan University, I also reached another milestone—two years as a Student Events Officer for the BDA London Branch. Two anniversaries at once!

The BDA Obesity Specialist Group has been developing a suite of dietary resources aimed at supporting individuals taking medications for obesity.

As the 7th Edition of the Manual of Dietetic Practice is launched, the editing team reflect on the long process of getting it to publication.

We are delighted to announce the finalists for the BDA Awards 2026, ahead of the awards ceremony taking place next month.

Thinking of attending or taking part in this year's Research Symposium? Bevan Mullineux, who won best abstract for a university research project last year, explains what students can get out of the annual event.

Sophie Drewett is studying a Master’s apprenticeship at Coventry University and has over three years of experience working as a dietetic assistant in oncology. Sophie recently spent the day shadowing in critical care and has written a blog to share her thoughts on the experience. This article has been reviewed by the dietetic team at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW).

As a BDA Trade Union Representative, Alison Carr brings a unique perspective shaped by her lived experience of dyslexia. She reflects on how this strengthens her advocacy for members.

Dr Eirini Dimidi explains the background to the extensive project that resulted in the BDA evidence-based dietary guidelines for chronic constipation in adults.

Specialist Dietitian Nayran Muniz-Owen assesses the impact of unknown clinical and social histories on dietetic assessment in acute adult inpatient mental health settings.