The purpose of the Food Strategy is to improve UK food security, improve the nation’s diet, and support long-term health and economic growth. This article provides an overview of the report and the nutritional benefits....
The new briefing paper reveals that most pregnant women fail to meet the recommended intakes of certain nutrients and lays out a roadmap for the future....
Inconsistencies between MUST’s BMI thresholds and WHO standards create challenges. The proposal aims to realign BMI thresholds using a systematic review of evidence....
Advertised as magnesium glycinate gummies for children, the product allegedly contains significant levels of melatonin, a prescription-only hormone used for sleep problems....
Dietitians have many opportunities for a rewarding and diverse career. In this blog, find out the various career paths available beyond the NHS, including roles, benefits and challenges....
The winners of the Winchester Professional Values Award Scheme were announced and awards given earlier this month. Find out more about each award, nominees and this year's winners....
Hazel examines the important intervention studies relating to diet and its impact on depression....
Niamh Arthurs, RD, explores why paediatric obesity treatment should be a tailored, multicomponent, family-based approach....
The Government has announced that from 2026, free school meals will be offered to any child in England whose parents receive Universal Credit....
Dietitians Week has made us all think about the future of dietetics and future dietitians....
Hazel Duncan, RD, explores the topic of functional abdominal pain (FAP) in paediatrics using a key case study....
The role of nutrition in stress management is frequently overlooked. In this article, Yuqi Zhao explores how nutrition can help manage exam stress, including practical tips....
The study found that children with these negative eating patterns and behaviours had a 45% higher chance of having mental health problems....
For babies, there are many safety considerations when it comes to the introduction of solids at around six months. This article seeks to highlight some key safety considerations during this crucial stage....
Disproportionate number of children referred to NHS excess weight clinics are from most deprived areas with many being neurodivergent or having other health complications, finds study...
On the 2nd May, the Food Foundation and First Steps Nutrition Trust published a joint policy briefing on the Healthy Start scheme (the scheme which supports families on very low incomes to purchase milk and vegetables in pregnancy and in the early years....
Kat Stuart, RD, looks at the current evidence for cholesterol-lowering advice and any new research or developments in this area....
This article explores how to navigate patients presenting with gluten sensitivity using the current research available on the topic....
Salma Khattak, ANutr, unpacks the increasing health issue of paediatric allergies, including the main categories and how each are managed....
Students at University College London (UCL) have been developing exciting research into malnutrition, sarcopenia, and frailty....