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Members of the BDA Sustainable Diets Specialist Group have shared their favourite books to get you clued up this Sustainable September.

Sophia Cornelius considers why food allergens can make it challenging to meet nutritional requirements.

A big congratulations to April Aslett, who has been elected as the BDA Student Rep 2024/25. April is studying Dietetics at the University of Plymouth and is about to start her final year in September. We asked April why she applied for the role and how she hopes to champion the voice of dietetic students over the next year.

Kyle Kennedy's term as Student Representative for the BDA has come to a close. Here he writes a message of thanks and summarises what he has achieved in the last year.

Last month we welcomed Amy to the BDA as our Clinical Leader, a newly created part-time role. Amy is already busy meeting with members and getting a flavour of the challenges and opportunities available.

Dr Alan Kennedy speaks to three SENR dietitians about the specific qualities dietitians can bring to the register.

Alex Ehrlich, BDA Public Affairs Officer takes a look at how the major UK political parties' manifestos align with the five BDA campaign priorities.

We’re excited to share some of our BDA Corporate members and commercial partners celebrating and exploring the career journeys of their dietitians.

Members of the BDA Diabetes Specialist Group report from the Diabetes UK Professional Conference.

Katrina Evans explains how the BDA Trade Union supported her in her time of need – and how the experience inspired her to get involved.

Pride month takes place every year during June. The month is dedicated to celebrating LGBTQ+ communities around the world. BDA Chair Caroline Bovey explores why we celebrate Pride as an organisation.

Mei Wan assesses the latest evidence surrounding nutrition and cardiovascular disease.

Linia Patel on how diet, lifestyle and age have a bearing on bone health.

This Coeliac Awareness Month we take a look at what dietitians are doing in Bradford to make things better for their coeliac inpatients.

Dr Rose-Marie Satherley looks at the interplay between food concerns, restrictive eating and gastrointestinal disorders.

Tadala Kolawole explains how her team embedded cultural training in their department and found that diversity of values is as important as diversity of ethnicity.

Róisín Pichon, ANutr, explores some of the key questions surrounding probiotics and prebiotics, highlighting the key differences between them and any considerations that should be made when looking to incorporate them into a healthy and balanced diet.  

BDA Director of BDA Trade Union and Public Affairs Annette Mansell-Green shares what International Women’s Day means to her and fellow women trade unionists from across the movement.

Dr Claudine Matthews explores the opportunities and challenges underpinning the nutritional management landscape in sickle cell disease through a political lens.

Freelance dietitian Jo Cunningham explains why optimising gut health should be on the agenda for every dietitian seeing clients.