A recently published RCT examined the impact of high-dose vitamin D3 supplementation versus standard 400 IU dose on the cognitive performance of 10-year-olds....
In CAMHS eating disorder work, risk rarely arrives all at once. What's important is recognising deterioration early and responding before a crisis becomes the only option....
We’ve all heard the timeline that society tends to normalise: finish school, get your GCSEs, do your A-levels, apply for university at 18 and graduate at 21. However, this is far from the only route – and it’s less universal than you think....
New figures reveal that since 2021, more than 6,000 children living with obesity, including hundreds as young as four, have required treatment at specialist NHS weight-loss clinics. The recently released NHS England data highlights the scale of the childhood obesity crisis in this country.Since the...
Nano and microplastics have been an emerging talking point since the 1970s, with concerns dramatically increasing over the past 20 years regarding their impact on human health and the environment....
The findings of the research, published in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology, offer a clearer explanation and a new direction for care for this complex and frequently misunderstood condition....
A study using a nationally representative survey of parents in England reveals that over half (58%) of parents are regularly pestered by their children or teenagers to buy products high in fats, salts and/or sugar (HFSS) when food shopping in shops or online. Almost three-quarters (72%) reported...
As a dietetic learner, you know the importance of a healthy diet and lifestyle. But when schedules become busy and stress levels start to rise, it can be challenging to stay in a routine or make healthy choices. Here are some tips to support your well-being....
The first 1000 days of life, which go from conception up to the child’s second birthday, represent a critical window for gut microbiome development....
This blog explores the relationship between sugar and cancer, examining the origin of claims, the scientific evidence behind them and how dietitians can respond in clinical practice....
Sudden shifts in appetite are often caused by hormonal changes. In this article, MSc student Serra Oguz, unpacks the mechanisms behind this and discusses strategies to manage cravings....
Interested in having your research paper spotlighted on the NHD Student Hub? Keep reading to find out the criteria, how to pitch and what you'll need to submit....
Each year, IBS awareness month takes place throughout April. The campaign aims to raise awareness, reduce stigma and support people living with IBS to manage their symptoms effectively....
High-sugar and deep-fried foods are to be taken off the menu for students as a result of new government plans to overhaul school dinners....
In this fact file, Specialist Paediatric Dietitian Molly Lovell unpacks the topic of paediatric IBS from symptoms and diagnosis to treatment and red flags....
Here are a few pointers to help you to see the wood from the trees when it comes to nutrition and dietetic research – and to help you reach those higher grade boundaries in your assignments....
Vanessa Rojas RD explores how nutritional status in UK children reflects a paradox of high obesity rates alongside persistent micronutrient shortfalls and looks at why nutritious school meals are vital....
As the seasons change, so must our approach to supporting clients’ nutritional and wellness goals. Using flexible goal setting, supportive communication and evidence-based strategies will help clients maintain progress during periods of change....
Food campaigners fear the trend may worsen childhood obesity, leave pupils struggling to concentrate in classrooms and undermine the government’s pledge to raise the healthiest generation of children ever....
A new study in The Lancet Global Health contains the first comprehensive global analysis of the impact of current food fortification programs, both in terms of the health benefits and costs....