BDA Blogs and member articles

A big congratulations to Glasgow Caledonian University student Kyle Kennedy, who has been elected as the new BDA Student Rep. We asked Kyle why he applied for the role and how he hopes to champion the voice of Dietetic students over the next year.

Ruth Chalke, prescribing support dietitian at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, explains the challenges in improving sustainability in packaging for oral nutritional supplements, in this month’s Dietetics Today.

Jo Lewis, Director of Partnerships at the BDA talks about a brand new project with Birmingham City Council, promoting the use of beans and pulses as part of Sustainable September.

Climate change is the biggest global health threat of the 21st century. The BDA Sustainable Diets Group is holding an event to show what we can all do.

Dr Alan Kennedy spoke to dietitian James Moran about his work with the Norwegian Men’s Cycling Team ahead of the UCI Cycling World Championships which took place this month.

Dr Alan Kennedy speaks to Alissa Nehrlich about her career providing sports nutrition consultancy to professional dancers.

We asked Penny Doyle, our newly appointed Bwrrd Cymru Chair a few questions to find out about her and why she’s perfect to represent Welsh members.

Dr Duane Mellor takes a deeper look at aspartame, which has made the headlines in the last week as a 'possible cancer risk'.

5 July 2023 marks 75 years of the National Health Service. We take a look at the history of dietetics in the NHS.

Thank you to everyone who got involved this Dietitians Week to make the week one of the best ever. We were blown away by the creativity of your posts and your fantastic support for the profession!

Linia Patel looks at the role of nutrition in the prevention of sarcopenia.

Wendy Frost reports on an audit amongst children with type 1 diabetes carried out with the aim of identifying those who are potentially more at risk of cardiovascular disease.

Aimee Davis gives an update on the progress the BDA has achieved on a range of projects implemented as a result of funding from Health Education England

This week we’re celebrating Dietitians Week and in this blog, we recognise the work of NHS Tayside Weight Management Services, who have developed their first-ever NHS Tayside bespoke educational support videos for their patients.

Ketogenic diets are well established in the treatment of children with drug-resistant epilepsy, and the evidence base is growing in their use with other conditions. Natasha Schoeler looks at how they can be used.

Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS) provides opportunities for AHPs to develop advanced practice roles whilst showcasing their capabilities and reducing the burden on GPs.

Nichola Williams explores the challenges and opportunities facing dietitians looking to return to practice

We all know how essential it is that dietitians prove their worth. But how can we prove our effectiveness in a systematic and straightforward way? Sue Perry shows how using a standardised process such as the Model and Process for Nutrition and Dietetic Practice (M&P) is a great starting point

The tropical fruit has become a weapon of culture wars. Annabel van Griethuysen balances the nutritional advantages with the environmental cost of producing them.