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

BDA at the Labour and Liberal Democrat Party Conferences

Thanks to our members, we were able to meet with many MPs over the last few weeks. Public Affairs Officer Alex Ehrlich rounds up the latest campaign activity.

Celebrating Black History Month

Black History Month takes place every October in the UK as a way of celebrating the work of Black people throughout history.

New member benefit gives greater access to worldwide research

The BDA is joining forces with Dietitians Australia and Dietitians of Canada to offer members free access to their world-leading dietetic journals.

Dignity, kindness and respect in the workplace for all members

Every member belongs in the BDA and we should look out for each other, challenge exclusionary behaviour and support colleagues who feel marginalised or intimidated.

Members invited to respond to latest AHP prescribing consultation

The Department of Health and Social Care has opened a consultation on proposals to extend medicines responsibilities for paramedics, physiotherapists, operating department practitioners and diagnostic radiographers.

Ministers must make good on NHS pay-talk promises, say health unions

Health unions are calling on the government to get on with promised direct talks to get wage structures right and deliver pay awards on time.

We want your prescribing stories!

The BDA’s independent prescribing campaign has opened a call for case studies from members and is inviting dietetic supplementary prescribers to share their experiences of prescribing.

Scottish Manifesto 2026

Our asks for the upcoming Scottish election 2026.

Celebrating AHPs Day 2025 - Tuesday 14 October

On 14 October, the dietetic workforce, along with the 13 other Allied Health Professions (AHPs) are invited to celebrate AHPs Day.

 

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Latest articles

Intuitive eating explained: Benefits, principles and how to get started

Learn how intuitive eating helps you build a peaceful, healthy relationship with food and your body. Backed by dietetic insight and evidence.

Maximum nutrition, minimum waste

Dr Rachel Gibson and Georgia Browne explore the potential of Root-to-Tip catering at King’s College London .

Pride Cymru and the power of representation in dietetics

When Dean Hargan first attended Pride Cymru, he felt that something important was missing from the festivities – the BDA. So he worked with the BDA office to put that right.

A quality improvement study of early dietetic intervention in the emergency department

Benedetta Andreotti presents a quality improvement initiative that transforms emergency care for older adults.

The colour of success

SENR Executive Support Consultant Dr Alan Kennedy spoke with Clare Farrell, SENR Practitioner Registrant and Lead Performance Nutritionist at Liverpool Football Club, following the club’s record-equalling 20th English League title win this year.

Do I have an eating disorder? 10 early signs you shouldn’t ignore

Specialist eating disorder dietitian Sophie Corbett shares signs of eating disorders and what you should do if you think you may have one.

The future of dietetics

Three BDA members of varying levels of experience gaze into their crystal balls to see what the future might hold for the profession.

Navigating CMPA: a mother’s journey

Annabel van Griethuysen shares her experiences of caring for a child with cow’s milk protein allergy (CMPA).

Five uses of artificial intelligence in dietetic practice (that saved us so much time!)

Artificial intelligence is set to have a huge impact on how we practise. Three diabetes dietitians from Manchester Royal Infirmary explain how they are using it now.

 

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.