Having worked in the NHS as a dietitian for 12 years, I have witnessed many changes during that time in the way the population – friends, family, colleagues – receive advice on health and nutrition.As of February 2025, there were 5.56 billion social media users – 67.9% of the global...
After years of working in clinical settings, I have come to realise that my impact is limited when focusing solely on individual patients or small groups. Engaging in population-level interventions has proven to be more strategic, expansive and rewarding, prompting my interest in public health....
Unfortunately the latest report reveals little progress since 2016 when the last report, WBTi UK 2016, was launched....
This article explores how to navigate patients presenting with gluten sensitivity using the current research available on the topic....
Sophie Fitzpatrick’s shares how her dietetic internship placement in a Canadian care home taught her the importance of remaining open to new challenges....
Younger children should not be given drinks containing artificial sweeteners, say advisory committee
The Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN) says pre-school children should get used to drinking water instead....
As someone who is approaching their mid-forties, the subject of menopause is now on my mind. I think I am already experiencing perimenopause symptoms and am looking at all the options to help reduce the impact of these symptoms. I have already had a chat with a menopause adviser and have been given...
Swansea University and First Steps Nutrition are conducting the research and have sent a call out for those who are working roles around infant feeding and food insecurity to participate in a research survey before the 10th of April.To find out more, including more information about the research and...
Kate Roberts, RD, unpacks the topic of paediatric legume allergies and explains why awareness and understanding is crucial for effective diagnosis and management in paediatric patients....
Vitamin B12, or cobalamin, is an indispensable nutrient involved in DNA synthesis, red blood cell production, metabolism of amino acidsand neurological function. Despite its critical role, deficiencies are common, particularly in vulnerable populations. Specialist Adult IMD Dietitian, Simon Tapley,...
Sustain has announced winners for the Children’s Food Awards 2025. We share the winner for each of the ten categories and briefly why the judges chose them....
Over the last 5-10 years there has been an increase in the number of children being enterally tube feed, this has led to an increase in children being discharged home on tube feeds and as medical complexities progress the feeding can become more challenging. (1) As dietitians our role is to...
On 30th January this year, the World Health Organisation (WHO) published a guideline on the use of low sodium salt substitutes (LSSS). In its summary, it recommends that governments consider promoting the use of LSSS to help dietary salt reduction and reduce the risk of hypertension and...
The findings of the paper show that many products fail to meet the WHO nutrient and promotion profile model with shortcomings in multiple criteria....
A report by MPs says that thousands could be prevented from going hungry if children from poor households were automatically enrolled for free school meals...
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has welcomed a government funding boost as part of the Government’s Plan for Change, which will help families give their child the best start in life....
The study, led by Durham university, found that newborn babies showed a more positive response to the smell of foods they were exposed to in the womb....
Jess English, RD, looks at the importance of maternal nutrition for both mother and family in the postpartum period and onwards.As many mothers will confirm, their own nutritional needs often take a backseat as focus inevitably shifts to feeding their families. Add to this the physical demands of...
The Food Foundation released this year’s Broken Plate Report in Parliament late last month. It highlights challenges across all three food environment metrics and outcome metrics....
As it is soon to be Valentine’s Day, I thought I would delve into the world of chocolate and see what evidence there is for some of the health benefits that have been claimed in the recent past.As a bit of background, chocolate is made from Theobroma Cacao beans grown in tropical zones around the...