Incorporating the latest evidence and research in the field and endorsed by the British Dietetic Association, the Manual sets the gold standard in dietetic practice
The Manual of Dietetic Practice remains the definitive reference for dietitians at every stage of their career. Now in its 7th edition, this essential text has been extensively revised and expanded to reflect the latest developments in dietetic science, clinical practice, and public health nutrition. It brings together the expertise of over 250 contributorsâincluding input from the BDA Special Interest Groupsâto deliver a comprehensive, evidence-based guide to the profession.
Structured into six thematic parts, the book covers the full spectrum of dietetic practice, from foundational professional skills to advanced clinical interventions:
- Professional Practiceâincluding new chapters on advancing practice and personalised nutrition
- Public Health and Food Provisionâwith expanded content on sustainable diets, global dietary cultures, and the food system
- Nutrition Throughout the Lifecycleâa brand-new section covering fertility and preconception, pregnancy, childhood, adolescence, plus a new chapter on neurodiversity
- Assessment, Diagnosis and Interventional Strategiesâaligned with the nutrition and dietetic care process, including new chapters on dietetic diagnosis and texture-modified diets
- Adult Clinical Practiceâfully updated and reorganised to reflect current knowledge, with new chapters on frailty, multimorbidity, and personalised cancer care
- Paediatric Clinical Practiceâcovering a wide range of paediatric topics and featuring new content on ARFID
Whether you are a student embarking on your dietetic journey or a seasoned practitioner seeking to update your knowledge, this edition offers the most current, authoritative, and practical guidance available.