Vitamin D deficiency, long forgotten in the UK, is resurfacing as a key concern especially amongst those with a reduced intake of food rich in vitamin D and reduced sun exposure. Dr Carrie Ruxton, Freelance dietitian presents an overview of the research surrounding vitamin D with practical advice for patients.

The role of health professionals becomes pivotal in the management of infants and children prescribed a dairy-free diet to ensure their critical nutritional needs for growth and development are not compromised.

The new National Diet and Nutrition Survey Rolling Programme aims to provide a continuous snapshot of UK dietary habits. Mary Day, MSc Public Health Nutrition, Food Standards Agency explores findings from the first year, focusing on how far the nation has come since 2001 and key messages for healthcare professionals to help everyone eat a balanced diet.

Medical intervention alone can’t tackle heart disease. An integrated approach is needed. But for many, the support and services essential for key lifestyle changes aren’t connected. Alison Mead, Dietetic Director, Imperial College explains how for these people, the MyAction programme offers a unique approach to unify diet, physical activity and medical advice.

Prostate Cancer month 2010 reminds us that prostate cancer is still the most common male cancer in the UK. Kay Dilley, Nutritionist and Professor Margaret Rayman, University of Surrey and co-authors of ‘Healthy Eating: The Prostate Care Cookbook’, provide some top tips for key dietary changes to help your patients reduce their risk of developing prostate cancer.

Increasing concerns about food allergies and intolerances suggest a need for community based interventions. Carol Dungu, Specialist Paediatric Dietitian and James Gardner, Paediatric Allergy Clinical Nurse Specialist at the Royal Free Hospital discuss how a nurse led food allergy-intolerance service could provide effective medical advice and evaluation.

Would you recommend probiotics to patients? Experts from around Europe summed up the evidence at the BNF Conference in London, presenting the latest science and providing health professionals with practical know-how about recommending probiotics to their patients.

The search for effective lifestyle and diet alternatives for menopausal symptoms is growing.  Can diet and lifestyle really compete with pharmaceuticals and come out a winner?  Dietitian Elphee Medici investigates the evidence providing practical tips to help your patients optimise their diet and lifestyle for a healthier menopause.The search for effective lifestyle and diet alternatives for menopausal symptoms is growing. 

Helping Patients Prevent Prostate Cancer:  June is the Everyman Male Cancer Awareness month. Prostate cancer is the most common male cancer in the UK. So what can health professionals advise? Latest research suggests that dietary changes may help patients reduce their risk of prostate cancer

Up to 20% of the general population may suffer from IBS. In addition to clinical symptoms. there is a finnacial burden for both the health service and to individuals who may lose a significant amount of time off work. Nutrition is thought to play a significant role. Professor Silk examines the latest evidence...