Coeliac disease and gluten-free diet
Coeliac disease is an autoimmune condition. When someone with coeliac disease eats gluten, it causes the body’s immune system to attack and damage its own tissues. This fact sheet discusses symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of Coeliac disease.
BDA partners up with Barnardo’s on major food insecurity project
The BDA is playing its part in supporting families and households experiencing food insecurity by working with Barnardo’s on a new cooking skills project.
What are the difficulties for autistic children at mealtimes?
Registered Dietitian Hannah Whittaker discusses some of the common difficulties parents and carers of autistic children report around mealtimes - and some of the techniques to reduce anxiety.
Scan, swipe and swap! NHS Food Scanner App at hand for healthier choices
Read about a Dietitian's involvement in the NHS Better Health's new NHS Food Scanner app.
Diet, behaviour and learning in children
Giving your child regular meals, and a healthy, well-balanced diet helps their development, mental wellbeing and physical health.
Fat facts
This Food Fact Sheet explains the different types of fat we eat, how they affect our health and how much we should be eating.
Fruit and vegetables - how to get five-a-day
By eating at least five portions of a variety of fruits and vegetables a day, you will not only look and feel better, but you will give your body many essential nutrients that it needs to maintain your overall long-term health.
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and diet
Dietary changes can often help irritable bowel syndrome symptoms and sometimes simple changes are all that are needed. This Food Fact Sheet explains that dietary changes can help these symptoms.
Pregnancy and diet
Pregnancy is a good time to think about what you’re eating. What you eat now will help your baby to grow healthily and give them the best start in life and help you to feel your best. This food Fact Sheet will help you make those good food choices.
Glycaemic Index (GI)
This Food Fact Sheet explains how there are many types of carbohydrates (carbs), but they all behave differently in your body. The Glycaemic Index (GI), is a ranking of how quickly these foods make your blood glucose levels rise after eating them.
Healthy packed lunches
Packed lunches can be easy, healthy and exciting. These tips can help you make a tasty and nutritious lunch and help you choose options from the main food groups.
Breastfeeding - what are the benefits?
Your milk is unique to your baby and their nutritional needs. This fact sheet provides information about human milk, breastfeeding and where to get advice and support.
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates are an important nutrient we use for fuel. Foods containing carbohydrates form part of a healthy, balanced diet for many people.
Healthy eating for children
Children need regular meals and snacks to give them the energy and nutrients to grow and stay healthy. Children’s nutritional needs change as they get older, so it is important to be aware of these changes. This Food Fact Sheet will help you ensure your child is eating the right food, whatever age they are.
Wheat free diet
Wheat is found in many foods, so a wheat free diet can be restrictive. This fact sheet is intended as a basic guide to eating wheat free.
Healthy snacks
This Fact Sheet will help you to choose snacks that can form part of a healthy diet and help you avoid the unhealthy ones.
Diabetes - Type 1
Good diabetes control will help you lead a full and active life and prevent other health complications.
Autism and diet
If you are autistic, you may have difficulty with communication and social interactions with others. This Fact Sheet looks at the most common dietary problems affecting autistic people and how dietitians can help.
Food and mood
Is it possible to plan a diet for a good mood? This fact sheet includes healthy eating tips to improve your mental well-being.