BDA Curriculum Framework for the pre registration education and training of dietitians (2020)

The BDA is committed to the concept of continuous improvement and is able to co-ordinate and direct development of the dietetic profession and the continuing professional development of dietitians by providing direction to both HEIs and all forms of workplaces. [...] The role and function of energy and nutrients in human metabolism and in applied knowledge physical assessment, including the effects of deficiency and toxicity and re-quirements through the lifecycle. [...] The application of nutrition in the promotion of good health and the Broad knowledge and primary prevention of diet related illness in communities and populations. [...] Understand and apply knowledge of sociology and psychology to and application of the support and motivate individuals to change their dietary intake and food habits. [...] Carry out research projects which demonstrate understanding of the ethical aspects of research and the critical and analytic skills required to draw rea- of the theories, concepts and soned conclusions principles of research and evidence informed practice.