British Dietetic Association (BDA)

The British Dietetic Association (BDA) is the only body in the UK representing the whole of the dietetic workforce. They are a trade union and professional body representing the professional, educational, public and workplace interests of their members. Founded in 1936, they are one of the oldest and most experienced dietetic organisations in the world.

Membership is open to anyone working in dietetics, in nutrition, or who has an interest in diet or food, throughout the world. They represent the whole of the dietetic workforce - practitioners, researchers, educators, support workers and students.

The BDA seeks to ensure the fair and equal treatment of all members, including fair representation and access to services and participation. They will seek to protect the rights of all members to be treated with dignity and respect, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. They will promote the equality of opportunity for the dietetic profession, and work to remove barriers to career progression.