About Dietitians 

Dietitians are the only nutrition professionals to be regulated by law, and are governed by an ethical code to ensure that they always work to the highest standard.” British Dietetic Association.

What do dietitians do?

“Dietitians are the only qualified health professionals that assess, diagnose and treat dietary and nutritional problems at an individual and wider public-health level.” British Dietetic Association

“They work with both healthy and sick people. Uniquely, dietitians use the most up-to-date public health and scientific research on food, health and disease which they translate into practical guidance to enable people to make appropriate lifestyle and food choices.” British Dietetic Association

What should I do if I would like dietary advice?

Have a look at our Information and Advice page. It may also help to speak with your health professional. 

The following websites provide advice and guidance on infants and toddlers. 

• • http://www.healthystart.nhs.uk/
  • http://www.readysteadybaby.org.uk/
  • http://www.readysteadytoddler.org.uk/
  • http://www.nhs.uk/start4life

How to Refer

You can be referred to a dietitian by any of the following:

• By a health professional
  • midwife, health visitor, family partnership nurse, specialist nurse
  • general practitioner, paediatrician
  • speech & language therapist
• Nursery or school teacher, social worker

What to expect at your dietetic appointment

• General clinics
• Dietitian led gastroenterology service