What is a dietitian?

Dietitians are qualified and regulated health professionals that assess, diagnose and treat dietary and nutritional problems at an individual and wider public-health level.

What do dietitians do?

Latest news

The BDA responds to the Autumn Budget 2024

Our thoughts on the first Labour budget in 14 years.

£3.5m study to measure effectiveness of oral nutritional supplements versus fortified food in older care home residents

The NHS spends around £14million per month on oral nutritional supplements (ONS) for older care home residents. Now a new study, the largest of its kind, is measuring whether ONS are actually effective for them.

The BDA on building healthier communities

In September 2024, the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) consultation was communicated as a chance to redefine the landscape of urban and rural development in the UK.

Annual reports and accounts

Check out our latest BDA Annual Report (plus annual accounts) showing you all that we've achieved with and on behalf of our members.

The PENG e-Pocket Guide is here!

We are extremely excited to launch our new PENG e-Pocket Guide - an essential resource to support your practice.

The Pocket Guide to Clinical Nutrition goes digital as PENG celebrates its 40th anniversary

As the Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition Group celebrates 40 years, Chair Linda Cantwell looks back at the history of the group.

BDA on tour at Labour Party Conference

BDA Public Affairs Officer Alex Ehrlich shares what he learned at the Labour Party Conference and how dietetics can have an impact on the UK's health strategy.

Join the new Forensic Dietitians Specialist Sub-Group

We are delighted to welcome our brand-new sub-group of the Mental Health Specialist Group, the Forensic Dietitians Specialist Sub-Group.

Black History Month 2024

Black History Month takes place every October in the UK as a way of celebrating the work of Black people throughout history. Here our EDI Committee share their thoughts on what this means within dietetics.

 

Find a dietitian for your nutrition needs

Search for a private or freelance dietitian

 

Latest articles

Blockbusting ONS: what happens when ONS are restricted in care homes?

Naomi Asembi reports on a survey of Oxfordshire care homes to evaluate how they manage malnutrition.

Dementia and diet

Grace Falade looks at the nutritional issues around patients with dementia.

Reflecting on six years as Chair of the British Dietetic Association

It has been an incredible privilege to serve in this role and to work alongside such passionate, dedicated, and inspiring professionals. I’m immensely proud of what we’ve achieved as a community, and I’d like to share some key highlights.

Three simple ways to reduce food waste

Read three top tips on how to reduce food waste from Apetito's Development Dietitian, Sophia Cornelius.

Unpacking the myths around plant-based drinks

With the rise in popularity of plant-based diets, demand for alternatives to dairy has also increased, find out the facts when it comes to plant-based drinks.

Managing allergies

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

Kyle Kennedy, BDA Student Rep 2023/24, thanks dietetic students for their support

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.

How does nutrition affect Olympic athletes?

The BDA Sports Nutrition Specialist Group answers some common questions about how nutrition affects sports performance, and how Olympians use food for fuel to gain an advantage.

Say hello to Amy Pratt, the BDA’s newly appointed Clinical Leader

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.

 

Food Facts

Our Food Fact Sheets are written by dietitians to help you learn the best ways to eat and drink to keep your body fit and healthy.


The BDA Food Facts sheets are free for you to read, download and print for your own reference. They must not be copied to other websites: please link to this site to ensure your readers see the latest version.