Dietitians are registered with the Health Professions Council (HPC). This is an indication that advice from a dietitian is practical, safe and based on current scientific evidence.

Dietitians:

Translate nutrition science into practical information about food
Are qualified to treat a range of medical conditions with dietary therapy
Advise on healthy eating for all ages, ethnic groups and socio-economic groups
Develop and deliver a wide range of nutrition training programmes for healthcare professionals and local authority staff
Have a key role to play in developing and implementing healthy eating programmes in partnership with local agencies or local authority and other healthcare professionals to achieve local and national health targets and agendas, e.g. Hungry for Success and Eat Well to Play Well developed for use in nurseries

Dietitians work in:

Hospitals
Health Centres and Clinics
Schools and Nurseries
Care Homes and Patient’s own home

Dietitians work with children and adults who require nutritional advice for a wide range of conditions, including:

Diabetes
Weight Management
Heart Disease
Digestive Disorders, including Coeliac, constipations, IBS
Food Allergies
Nutrient Deficiency
Failure to Thrive and Nutritional Support
Eating Disorders


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