Nobody will forget 2020, and we have all become increasingly aware of the impact the pandemic has had on food and nutrition security. Images of supermarkets with empty shelves, increased use of food banks and a flurry of articles linking… Continue Reading
Very exciting to see two of our students successfully get their work published this year. Sanjay is now a practising Doctor and Rikki will be starting his final undergraduate year in September 2020. Read their articles here
Food and Health Forum Some interesting discussions on Obesity strategy Affordability of Eatwell Guide Agriculture Bill
So excited to have a grant from the AIM FOUNDATION to start our action research project to improve the nutrition care patients receive while in hospital. Due to COVID-19 we have delayed the start but are hoping to up and… Continue Reading
This week there as been some interesting debates about food and nutrition insecurity in the light of COVID19. Read their latest Newsletter Food & Health Forum
NICE targeted screening to identify gestational diabetes: who are we missing? Click here to read our paper published in the British Journal of Diabetes. We explore whether we should screen all pregnant women or only at-risk women for gestational diabetes.… Continue Reading
Click here for the full-size infographic Link here to read our latest paper Time for Nutrition in Medical Education published in the British Medical Journal of Nutrition, Prevention and Health ERimNN analysed data from medical students and doctors on perceptions… Continue Reading
Within the hospital setting, a third of people are undernourished on admission and often become malnourished during their hospital stay. This increases the risk of morbidity and mortality and on average increases length of stay by 3 days compared to… Continue Reading
Dietitians and medical educators Duane Mellor and Elaine Macaninch discuss the role of nutrition in medical education The unique dietetic nutrition research and education role held by Elaine Macaninch, was developed for Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS),… Continue Reading
This week is dietitians week, in which the British Dietetic Association showcases the many places and specialist areas in which dietitians work. This year the main focus of the awareness campaign will be on the role of dietitians and the… Continue Reading