The professional association & trade union for UK dietitians. The UK's largest organisation of food & nutrition professionals. Press enquiries: 0121 200 8018The British Dietetic Association (BDA) is the professional association and trade union for UK dietitians.

Core values

- **Environmental Impact**: The project highlights the significant environmental impact of food production, such as greenhouse gas emissions, habitat loss, soil degradation, and water usage, and provides guidance on reducing these impacts through sustainable dietary choices[2].
- **Public Health**: It aims to promote healthy and sustainable diets, which can prevent illness, protect health and wellbeing, and reduce the burden on healthcare systems due to diet-related diseases[1][2].
- **Food Inequality and Waste**: The project addresses issues of food inequality, malnutrition, and food waste, which are significant social and economic problems[1][2].
- **Community Well-being**: By providing a toolkit for dietitians and other healthcare professionals, it enables them to advise patients and communities on sustainable eating practices, thereby contributing to overall community well-being[2].