Many parents know what their children should be eating; however, getting that onto a plate is not easy and planning can be daunting. Here's how to support with meal planning for families....
Both the mode of insulin delivery and formulation have undergone multiple innovations since the discovery of insulin, alongside concurrent advancements in glucose monitoring technologies. Is carbohydrate counting still necessary?...
Recognising and respecting how culture influences dietary patterns, food choices and health beliefs is an important part of your learning journey that will help you to develop the skill of being proactive in delivering inclusive care....
A recall of multiple brands of infant formula due to contamination with a dangerous toxin exposed major flaws in surveillance, regulation and public communication across UK government bodies, a new report has just found....
Find out how nutrient-dense foods such as meat and dairy can help maintain muscle mass, support bone health and provide important micronutrients that are often low in older adults....
Although it can be hard to measure dietetics and its impact, we all know that the difference we make can be felt. So my article this month looks at what being a dietitian means to me....
In a Prospective Birth Cohort Study of Portuguese children, children with asthma at age 4 was positively associated with subsequent obesity defined by body fat percentage....
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....