References April 2026 Issue

UP FRONT: FOCUS ON PROSTATE HEALTH – Emma Coates RD

  1. Babakhanlou R, Gowin K. The Impact of Diet and Nutrition on Prostate Cancer – Food for Thought? Curr Oncol Rep. 2025. 27, 278–289. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11912-025-01641-x

  2. Shu X, Lin J, Yao L, Liu S et al. Dietary Omega-3 intake may slow prostate cancer progression and reduce mortality risk: evidence from prostate, lung, colorectal, and ovarian cancer screening trial. Front Nutr. 2025. 12. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2025.1623295

  3. Berni T , Morgan C, Rees D. Rising Incidence, Health Resource Utilization, and Costs of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in the United Kingdom. The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. 2025.110 (5):1580-1589. https://doi.org/10.1210/clinem/dgae518

  4. NICE. Polycystic ovary syndrome. 2025. https://cks.nice.org.uk/topics/polycystic-ovary-syndrome

  5. Monash University. PCOS Guideline and Resources. https://www.monash.edu/medicine/mchri/pcos/guideline

NUTRITION IN THE NEWS – Karen Voas-Wootton RD

  1. Brunstrom J, Schatzker M, Rogers P. Consuming an unprocessed diet reduces energy intake: a post-hoc analysis of a randomised controlled trial reveals a role for human nutritional intelligence. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 2025. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajcnut.2025.101183

  2. Mandalaa A, Undia R, Janssena R et al. Reprogramming offspring liver health: maternal indole supplementation as a preventive strategy against MASLD. eBioMedicine. 2026. 123. doi:10.1016/j.ebiom.2025.106098

  3. Du Y, Borné Y, Samuelsson J, Glans I et al. High- and Low-Fat Dairy Consumption and Long-Term Risk of Dementia. Evidence From a 25-Year Prospective Cohort Study. Neurology. 2026:106(2): https://doi.org/10.1212/WNL.0000000000214343

  4. NHS. Eating disorder services for children and young people: National guidance. 2026. Available: https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/eating-disorder-services-for-children-and-young-people-national-guidance/

  5. Jeanes Y, Muhammad H, Nishat R et al. Key Sources of Information and Support for Adults With Coeliac Disease: Coeliac Associations, Dietitians, Social Media and Cookbooks. J Hum Nutr Diet. 202619;39(1) doi:10.1111/jhn.70202

UNDERSTANDING PROSTATE HEALTH AND DISEASE – Shabana Kousar, Clinical Dietitian

  1. Aja PM, Agu PC, Musyoka et al. Integrative Approaches to Prostate Disease Management: Nutrition, Exercise, and Lifestyle Modifications. American Journal of Men's Health. 2025.19(3)

  2. Baguley B, Smith-Gillis C, Porter J, Kiss N, Ugalde A. Nutrition services during prostate cancer androgen deprivation therapy. BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care. 2023

  3. La Vignera S, Basile L. Diet and prostate health: an underrated tool? The Ageing Male. 2022. 25(1) 67-71

  4. Yang U, Harikrishna A, Preda V, Chen J. Efficacy of multidisciplinary interventions in preventing metabolic syndrome and improving body composition in prostate cancer patients treated with androgen deprivation therapy: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Clinical Nutrition ESPEN. 2023.58. 27-49

  5. Fujita K, Matsushita M, Banno E et al. Gut microbiome and prostate cancer. International Journal of Urology. 2022.29(8). 793-798

  6. Langlais CS, Graff RE, Van Blarigan EL. Postdiagnostic inflammatory, hyperinsulinemic, and insulin-resistant diets and lifestyles and the risk of prostate cancer progression and mortality. Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers and Prevention. 2022. 31(9):1760-1768

  7. Graham LS, Lin JK, Lage DE et al. Management of prostate cancer in older adults. American Society of Clinical Oncology Educational Book. 2023. 43, e390396

  8. Rodríguez Reyes SC, Rico Fuentes C, Pereira Suárez AL et al. Nutrition and Diet in the Prevention and Management of Prostate Cancer in Mexico: A Narrative Review. Nutrients. 2025. 17(13) 2151

THE ETHICAL CHALLENGES OF PARENTERAL NUTRITION – SANDEEPA SONI RD

  1. McCracken et al. Experience, decision-making and information needs around parenteral nutrition among people with advanced cancer and their carers: A scoping review. Systematic review. Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics. 2022. 36:453-467 doi:10.1111/jhn.13104

  2. Tabone et al. Navigating the ethical landscape of parenteral nutrition. Balancing care and moral principles. American society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition. 2025.40:1393-1410 doi:10.1002/ncp.11350

  3. Berlana. Parenteral Nutrition Overview. Nutrients. 2022. 14 4480

  4. Worthington P, Balint J, Bechtold M et al. ASPEN. When is parenteral nutrition appropriate. Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition. JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr. 2017 Mar;41(3):324-377. doi:10.1177/0148607117695251

  5. Alsaratee. The ethics of clinically assisted nutrition and hydration in adults and the role of the advanced clinical practitioner. British Journal of Nursing. 2024.Vol 333. No 13 (Nutrition Supplement).

  6. Dobak et al, 2023. Clinical Nutrition Open Science. Commentary on the American society for parenteral and enteral nutrition (ASPEN) position paper: Ethical Aspects if artificially administered nutrition and hydration.

  7. Schwartz D et al. ASPEN. Ethical aspects of artificially administered nutrition and hydrations: an ASPEN Position Paper. Nutrition in Clinical Practice.2021.36, No 2. April 2021, 254-267 doi:10.1002/ncp.10633

  8. Cardenas D. ESPEN. Ethical issues and dilemmas in artificial nutrition and hydration. Clinical Nutrition ESPEN 2021. 41. 23-29. doi:10.1016/j.clnesp.2020.12.010

  9. Drumi et al. ESPEN Guideline on ethical aspects of artificial nutrition and hydration. Clinical Nutrition 2016.35:545-556

  10. Ferrell et al. Nutrition in advanced disease and end-of-life cancer care. Semin Onc Nurse 2025. 41(1):151793

  11. Bigford et al. Views of registered dietitians compared to speech-language pathologists on artificial nutrition and hydration at the end of life. American Journal of Hospice & Palliative Medicine. 2022.39: 9-17

  12. Hernandez et al. ESPEN. Parenteral Nutrition in cancer patients outside of oncologic treatment: Bioethical Perceptive. 2024.57:138-143

  13. Lembeck M et al. The Role of intravenous fluids and enteral or parenteral nutrition in patients with life limiting illness. Medical Clinics of North America Journal 2016.100 (5)1131-1141 doi:10.1016/j.mcna.2016.04.019

PLANT-BASED DIETS AND SUSTAINABILITY – Katy Stuart RD

  1. Sabate J, Soret S (2014). Sustainability of plant-based diets: back to the future. Am J Clin Nutr Jul:100 Suppl 1:476S-82S. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24898222/

  2. Butler J Dr (2019). Eat your greens: How eating a vegan diet can help combat climate change. Vegan Food and Living Magazine. https://www.veganfoodandliving.com/features/eat-your-greens-how-eating-a-vegan-diet-can-help-combat-climate-change/

  3. British Dietetics Association (2018). One Blue Dot Sustainable Diets. https://www.bda.uk.com/news-campaigns/campaigns/campaign-topics/one-blue-dot.html

  4. Bajoria P. 8 Barriers to Trying a Plant-Based Diet. https://greenhouse.agency/blog/eight-hidden-barriers-that-might-be-stopping-you-from-trying-a-plant-based-diet/#:~:text=The%20taste%20of%20food%20has,egg%20hunts%20to%20birthday%20cake

  5. BBC (2023). Climate change food calculator: What's your diet's carbon footprint? https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-46459714

  6. British Dietetics Association (2020). One Blue Dot- Eating patterns for health and environmental sustainability. https://www.bda.uk.com/static/539e2268-7991-4d24-b9ee867c1b2808fc/a1283104-a0dd-476b-bda723452ae93870/one%20blue%20dot%20reference%20guide.pdf

  7. Sustain (2025). New report: Government backing of organic could deliver huge social and economic returns. https://www.sustainweb.org/

  8. University of Oxford (2021). Sustainable eating is cheaper and healthier – Oxford study. https://www.ox.ac.uk/news/2021-11-11-sustainable-eating-cheaper-and-healthier-oxford-study

  9. Gibson R Dr, Browne G. British Dietetics Association (2025). Maximum Nutrition Minimal Waste. https://www.bda.uk.com/resource/maximum-nutrition-minimum-waste.html

  10. Marine Conservation Society (2025). Sustainable Seafood. https://www.mcsuk.org/ocean-emergency/sustainable-seafood/

  11. Waste Managed (2025). Food Waste – 2025 Facts & Statistics. https://www.wastemanaged.co.uk/our-news/food-waste/food-waste-facts-statistics/

  12. Food Ethics Council (2025). The Right to Food. https://www.foodethicscouncil.org/our-work/the-right-to-food/

  13. Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2016). Plates, pyramids, planet Developments in national healthy and sustainable dietary guidelines: a state of play assessment. https://openknowledge.fao.org/items/595e78d8-1069-49fb-85bb-174e47b4e137

  14. Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. 2010. Dietary guidelines and sustainability. https://www.fao.org/nutrition/education/food-dietary-guidelines/background/sustainable-dietary-guidelines/en/

  15. The Food Foundation (2023). Low-income households face barriers to eating sustainable diets and must be better supported if UK is to meet Net Zero target. https://foodfoundation.org.uk/press-release/low-income-households-face-barriers-eating-sustainable-diets-and-must-be-better#:~:text=14%20July%202023-,Low%2Dincome%20households%20face%20barriers%20to%20eating%20sustainable%20diets%20and,a%20sustainable%2C%20low%20carbon%20diet

  16. Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025). The State of Food and Agriculture 2025. https://www.fao.org/publications/fao-flagship-publications/the-state-of-food-and-agriculture/en

  17. Bash K, Donnelly A. The Soil Association (2019). Sustainable Food Systems for a Healthier UK: A discussion paper. https://www.fph.org.uk/media/2409/sustainable-food-systems-for-a-healthier-uk-final.pdf

  18. United Nations (2025). The Sustainable Development Goals Report 2025. https://unstats.un.org/sdgs/report/2025/The-Sustainable-Development-Goals-Report-2025.pdf

  19. Eating Better (2025). Better by Half roadmap. https://www.eating-better.org/better-by-half/

  20. Ghadge A, Er Kara M, Mogale DG et al (2020). Sustainability implementation challenges in food supply chains: a case of UK artisan cheese producers. Production Planning & Control, 32 (14). pp. 1191-1206. https://eprints.whiterose.ac.uk/id/eprint/164380/1/Sustainability%20implementation%20challenges%20in

  21. Which? (2023). Consumer attitudes, behaviours and barriers towards Sustainability Which? Annual Sustainability Report. https://media.product.which.co.uk/prod/files/file/gm-ec5df0ab-a6a0-4805-87c8-c0201dfbe0e2-consumer-attitudes-behaviours-and-barriers-towards-sustainability-whichs-annual-sustainability-repor.pdf

  22. Farmer B (2014). Nutritional adequacy of plant-based diets for weight management: observations from the NHANES. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition Vol 100, Suppl 1, pp. 365S-368. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0002916523048839#:~:text=Dietary%20data%20show%20that%20caloric,effective%20approach%20for%20weight%20management

  23. Neufingerl N, Eilander A (2021). Nutrient Intake and Status in Adults Consuming Plant-Based Diets Compared to Meat-Eaters: A Systematic Review Nutrients. 23;14(1):29. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35010904/#:~:text=Protein%20intake%20was%20lower%20in,based%20diet;%20vegan;%20vegetarian

  24. Circle Health Group (2025). The pros and cons of a vegan diet. https://www.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/health-matters/healthy-living/the-pros-and-cons-of-a-vegan-diet

  25. Cleveland Clinic (2024). Is a Whole Foods, Plant-Based Diet Right for You? https://health.clevelandclinic.org/whole-food-plant-based-diet

  26. The Soil Association (2025). Healthy and Sustainable Food for All. https://www.soilassociation.org/causes-campaigns/healthy-and-sustainable-food-for-all/

  27. Lang T. The Food System Academy (2016). Sustainable diets and public health. http://www.foodsystemsacademy.org.uk/videos/docs/TimLangSustainableDietsTranscript.pdf

  28. Label Service (2024). Plant-Based Food Labels Remain Ambiguous in the UK. https://labelservice.co.uk/plant-based-food-labels-remain-ambiguous-in-the-uk/#:~:text=The%20use%20of%20dairy%2Drelated,%E2%80%9Calternatives%E2%80%9D%20to%20dairy%20products

  29. The Sustainable Restaurant Association (2025). Framework. https://thesra.org/the-food-made-good-standard/framework/

  30. Veganuary (2025). 10 of the Best Vegan Apps Making Life So Much Easier. https://veganuary.com/en-us/best-vegan-apps/

  31. The Energy Saving Trust (2025). How apps are helping to reduce food waste, interview with Too Good To Go. https://energysavingtrust.org.uk/how-apps-are-helping-to-reduce-food-waste-interview-with-too-good-to-go/

FOOD FOR THOUGHT: THE MIDLIFE BONE CRISIS THAT BEGINS IN ADOLESCENCE – Priya Tew RD

  1. PR Newswire. 2024. Concerning New Statistics Highlight Inaccurate Nutrition Trends on TikTok. Available here: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/concerning-new-statistics-highlight-inaccurate-nutrition-trends-on-tiktok-302114407.html

MICROSCOPIC COLITIS: A MISUNDERSTOOD INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE – Sara Canner CHCT

  1. Munch A, Sanders DS, Molloy-Bland M et al. Undiagnosed microscopic colitis: a hidden cause of chronic diarrhoea and a frequently missed treatment opportunity. Frontline Gastroenterology. 2020;11:228-234. doi:10.1136/flgastro-2019-101227

  2. Miehlke S, Verhaegh B, Tontini G E et al. Microscopic Colitis: pathophysiology and clinical management. The Lancet. Gastroenterology and Hepatology. 2019;4:305-314. doi:10.1016/S2468-1253(19)30048-2 

  3. Guts UK. Microscopic Colitis (2025). https://gutscharity.org.uk/advice-and-information/conditions/microscopic-colitis/

  4. Songantin B, Chen JN, Nugent K. Microscopic Colitis: Pathogenesis and Diagnosis. Journal of Clinical Medicine. 2023.12(13):4442. doi: 10.3390/jcm12134442

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  6. Sandler S, Sun S, O Keku T et al. Dietary Calcium and risk of microscopic colitis. Clinical and Translational Gastroenterology. 2023;1;14(6):e00569. doi:10.14309/ctg.0000000000000569

  7. Persky W. Microscopic Colitis. Revised edition. United States. Persky Farms. 2018

  8. Townsend T, Campbell F, O’Toole P et al. Microscopic colitis: diagnosis and management. Frontline Gastroenterology. 2019;10: 388-393. doi:10.1136/flgastro-2018-101040

  9. Van Hemert S, Skonieczna-Zydecka K, Loniewski I, et al. Microscopic Colitis – microbiome, barrier function and associated diseases. Annals of Translational Medicine. 2018. 6(3): 39 doi: 10.21037/atm.2017.03.83

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  12. Crohns & Colitis UK. Microscopic Colitis. Treatments (2025). Available from: https://www.crohnsandcolitis.org.uk/info-support/information-about-crohns-and-colitis/all-information-about-crohns-and-colitis/understanding-crohns-and-colitis/microscopic-colitis

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COW’S MILK PROTEIN ALLERGY – Hazel Duncan RD

  1. Vandenplas Y, Broekaert I, Domellöf M, et al. Diagnosis and management of cow’s milk allergy — updated ESPGHAN recommendations with focus on gastrointestinal manifestations. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2024;78(2):386-413

  2. Koletzko S, Niggeman B, Arato A, et al. Diagnostic approach and management of cow’s-milk protein allergy in infants and children: practical guidelines of the GI Committee of the European Society for Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (ESPGHAN). J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2012;55(2):221-229 doi:10.1097/MPG.0b013e31825c9482

  3. Bognanni A, Chu DK, Fiocchi A, et al. World Allergy Organisation (WAO) Diagnosis and Rationale for Action against Cow’s Milk Allergy (DRACMA) guidelines update – XVI – Nutritional management of cow’s milk allergy. World Allergy Organ J. 2024.17(4). doi:10.1016/j.waojou.2024.100888

  4. National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). Food allergy in children and young people: assessment and diagnosis (Clinical Guideline CG116). London: NICE; 2011. Guidance on allergy-focused clinical history, diagnosis (IgE and non-IgE), elimination diet and reintroduction, nutritional advice and referral criteria in suspected food allergies including cow’s milk protein allergy

  5. National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). Cow’s milk allergy in children. Clinical Knowledge Summary. NICE CKS; June 2015 (updated). Covers indications to suspect CMPA, diagnosis, and primary-care management strategies in children

DYSPHAGIA DIGEST with comment from Hannah Pritchard RD

  1. Chilwan U, Kumar V, Karuppali S et al. Effect of swallowing-related fatigue on eating and drinking behaviours across the age spectrum. PeerJ. 2026.30:14. doi: 10.7717/peerj.20349

  2. Tada A, Taniguchi H, Hirumuta M et al. Influence of Bubble-Containing Thickened Liquid on Swallowing Dynamics. Dysphagia 2026.31. doi:10.1007/s00455-026-10925-8

  3. Kwong SL, Lee JMW, Goh SM. Qualitative Insights from Practising Speech and Language Therapists on Key Textural Attributes of Transitional Foods for Dysphagia Management. J Texture Stud 2026.57(1). doi: 10.1111/jtxs.70064

  4. Hirayama M, Hatanaka Y, Yamane K et al. Association of Diet Texture with Denture Wearing and Denture Quality in Institutionalised Older Adults Requiring Long-Term Care. Cureus. 2025. 25;17 doi:10.7759/cureus.97796

  5. Gunathilake S, Aluthge S, Farahnakyl A. Functional and Nutritional Properties of Lion's Mane Mushrooms in Oat-Based Desserts for Dysphagia and Healthy Ageing. Foods. 2025.3;14 Doi:10.3390/foods14234153

MYTH BUSTING WITH MADI: FIBREMAXXING: HELPFUL NUDGE OR HEALTH TREND TOO FAR?

  1. Veronese et al. The impact of dietary fiber consumption on human health: An umbrella review of evidence from 17,155,277 individuals. Clin Nutr. 2025. 51:325-333 doi:10.1016/j.clnu.2025.06.021

  2. Brownlee et al. Dietary fibre and weight loss: Where are we now? Food Hydro. 2017. 68:186-191 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodhyd.2016.08.029

DO PROBIOTICS HELP IBS? – Hazel Clarke RD

  1. Vasant DH, Paine PA, Black CJ et al. British Society of Gastroenterology guidelines on the management of irritable bowel syndrome. Gut. 2021. 70(7):1214-1240. doi:10.1136/gutjnl-2021-324598

  2. McKenzie YA, Bowyer RK, Leach H et al. British Dietetic Association systematic review and evidence-based practice guidelines for the dietary management of irritable bowel syndrome in adults (2016 update). Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics: the official journal of the British Dietetic Association. 2016. 29(5), 549–575. https://doi.org/10.1111/jhn.12385

  3. Wu S, Yang Z, Liu S et al. Ultra-Processed Food Consumption and Long-Term Risk of Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Large-Scale Prospective Cohort Study. Clinical gastroenterology and hepatology: the official clinical practice journal of the American Gastroenterological Association. 2024.22(7):1497–1507.e5. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cgh.2024.01.040

  4. Hosseini Oskouie F, Vahedi H, Shahrbaf MA et al. Dietary fibre and risk of irritable bowel syndrome: a case-control study. Gastroenterology and hepatology from bed to bench. 2018.11(Suppl 1), S20–S24

  5. Okami Y, Kato T, Nin G et al. Lifestyle and psychological factors related to irritable bowel syndrome in nursing and medical school students. Journal of Gastroenterology. 2011. 46(12):1403–1410. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00535-011-0454-2

  6. Fackelmann G, Manghi P, Carlino N et al. Gut microbiome signatures of vegan, vegetarian and omnivore diets and associated health outcomes across 21,561 individuals. Nature Microbiology. 2025.10(1), 41–52. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41564-024-01870-z

  7. Ross FC, Patangia D, Grimaud G et al. The interplay between diet and the gut microbiome: implications for health and disease. Nature reviews. Microbiology. 2024.22(11), 671–686. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41579-024-01068-4

  8. McKenzie YA, Thompson J, Gulia P, Lomer MC and (IBS Dietetic Guideline Review Group on behalf of Gastroenterology Specialist Group of the British Dietetic Association) (2016). British Dietetic Association systematic review of systematic reviews and evidence-based practice guidelines for the use of probiotics in the management of irritable bowel syndrome in adults (2016 update). Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics: the official journal of the British Dietetic Association, 29(5), 576–592 https://doi.org/10.1111/jhn.12386

  9. British Dietetic Association (2022). Probiotics and gut health. Available at: https://www.bda.uk.com/resource/probiotics.html (Accessed: 2 February 2026)

THE LAST WORD: PCOS IN SOUTH ASIAN WOMEN – Fareeha Jay RD

  1. Scicchitano P, Dentamaro I, Carbonara R et al. Cardiovascular Risk in Women With PCOS. Int J Endocrinol Metab. 2012.10(4):611-8. doi:10.5812/ijem.4020

  2. Arlt W, Thangaratinam S. A Case for PolyCystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) to be included within the Body Image. (MISS0032). https://committees.parliament.uk/writtenevidence/7874/pdf 

  3. Guo L, Gordon NP, Chandra M, Dayo O, Lo JC. The Risks of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Diabetes Vary by Ethnic Subgroup Among Young Asian Women. Diabetes Care. 2021.44(6): e129-e130. doi:10.2337/dc21-0373

  4. Pillay O, Khan K, Ojha K. 24 - Polycystic ovary syndrome in South Asians. Basic Science to Clinical Advances Across the Lifespan. 2024,185-190. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-87932-3.00033-5

  5. National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. Equality and health inequalities assessment (EHIA). 2025. Available: https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/GID-NG10436/documents/equality-and-health-inequalities

  6. Jones GL, Palep-Singh M, Ledger WL et al. Do South Asian women with PCOS have poorer health-related quality of life than Caucasian women with PCOS? A comparative cross-sectional study. Health Qual Life Outcomes. 2010.20; 8:149. doi:10.1186/1477-7525-8-149

MAKING HUNGER HISTORY: THE UK’S PUSH FOR A LEGAL RIGHT TO FOOD – by Abigail Pearson RD

1. Department of Health and Social Care. Policy paper. 10 Year Health Plan for England: fit for the future. Available: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/10-year-health-plan-for-england-fit-for-the-future.  Accessed February 2026

2. Sustain. Food Poverty. Available: https://www.sustainweb.org/foodpoverty.  Accessed February 2026

3. Kundra A, Batool H, Moore S et al. Supporting those experiencing food insecurity: A scoping review of the role of a dietitian. Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics. 2024. 38(1). https://doi.org/10.1111/jhn.13407

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