📣Exciting GW4 BioMed MRC DTP | @gw4biomeddtp.bsky.social PhD opportunity! See: exeter.ac.uk/study/funding/… The PhD will focus on the relationships between #obesity and #mentalillness using #BigData and #genetics in large global studies! Based in beautiful Devon University of Exeter Faculty of Health & Life Sci, working with @laurahowe_epi Centre for Neuropsychiatric Genetics and Genomics

What percentage of obesity is related to genetics? This insightful infographic from ECPO explores the genetic aspects of obesity — a chronic, relapsing disease. ecpomedia.org/resources/info… #LivingWithObesity

We are excited to announce that our new webinar series on #Menopause is now available to watch at patientwebinars.co.uk BMS specialist Dr Cath Munro and dietitians Leah Seamark and Marianne Williams share tips on how to manage effects of menopause with diet, lifestyle and HRT.

The menopause is the time when periods stop. Our Food Fact Sheet explains what happens during the menopause and provides dietary advice to help aid symptoms. buff.ly/3twb7Is #WorldMenopauseDay

Great to see that the brand new First Contact Dietitians Specialist Group of the British Dietetic Association has been launched. To find out more check the link below 👇🏾 bda.uk.com/resource/intro…

Learn more about First Contact Dietitians and the training routes at this Q&A session bda.uk.com/events/calenda… British Dietetic Association

Please help us promote this live chat! In alignment with the NHS Long Term Workforce Plan (2023), the future of dietetics is embracing a new pathway. The Plan aims for 25-50% of new dietitians entering the AHP workforce to do so via apprenticeships by 2031/32! Find out more⬇️

#Exercise is an effective treatment for depression, with walking or jogging, yoga, and strength training more effective than other exercises, particularly when intense, finds this new study. Includes a visual abstract summarising key findings Michael Noetel🔸 bmj.com/content/384/bm…

Have you got your place booked for our Bariatric Tourism Virtual Study Morning joint with BDA Obesity Group @bda_fcd ? Here’s a sneak peek at what we have in store! Head to the link in the comments to book your place now #dietetics #bariatrics #studymorning #cpd

bda.uk.com/events/calenda… British Dietetic Association

Happy #WorldObesityDay 2025. #Obesity is not a choice, #obesity is a complex, relapsing, progressive condition & NOT personal responsibility! Lets work together to change the food environment, health inequity & focus on the wider system & NOT the individual #ChangingSystems

The first clinical trial to test the link between food additive emulsifiers and Crohn’s disease has revealed that a low emulsifier diet could be an effective new treatment. Full story ⬇ bda.uk.com/resource/diete…

📢 New research shows Tier 3 obesity services in England are falling short: 5 ICBs reported no services Only 0–1.1% of eligible adults referred Many services don’t meet NHS guidelines Areas with highest deprivation often have least access 👉 Read more onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/co…

New research suggests that people using next-generation weight loss drugs may be losing #weight without the nutritional support needed to protect long-term health. People taking newer prescription weight-loss medications may not be receiving the necessary nutritional guidance to