Sessions focusing on nutrition/dietetics and the assessment, diagnosis and management of diet-related health and conditions.

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09:00
  1. Supporting the Roll Out of GLP-1s for Obesity
    Nutrition and Dietetics
    40 mins
    This session shares early learning from introducing GLP‑1 medicines for obesity in primary care in England and from developing pathways in a specialist weight management service in Scotland. It outlin …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Susan Gallagher
    Susan Gallagher, First Contact Dietitian, Chester Central PCN (on behalf of BDA Obesity and First Contact Dietitians Specialist Group)
    Speaker image for Angela Carvalho
    Angela Carvalho, Advanced Dietetic Practitioner, NHS Lothian (on behalf of BDA Obesity and First Contact Dietitians Specialist Group)
09:55
  1. Nutritional Considerations and Guidance for People Taking Obesity Management Medications
    Nutrition and Dietetics
    40 mins
    An overview of the development of a resource for people taking obesity management medications giving the perspective of users and professionals around important nutrition and lifestyle information. 
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Laura Stewart
    Laura Stewart, Consultant Dietitian, AppleTree Healthy Lifestyle Consultancy (on behalf of BDA Obesity Specialist Group)
10:50
  1. Supporting Better Outcomes in the Management of Obesity in People With MSK Conditions
    Nutrition and Dietetics
    40 mins
    A session looking at supporting better outcomes in the management of obesity in people with MSK conditions.
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Lucy Marquis
    Lucy Marquis, Advanced Clinical Practice Dietitian (on behalf of Arthritis UK)
    Speaker image for Nicola Birch
    Nicola Birch, Consultant Physiotherapist, Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care Trust (on behalf of Arthritis UK)
12:30
  1. Fuelling Active Health: The Vital Role of Nutrition
    Nutrition and Dietetics
    40 mins
    We will explore how evidence-based nutrition can support better health outcomes across a range of clinical conditions, with a particular focus on sustainable behaviour change. Drawing on experience at …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Lucy Diamond
    Lucy Diamond, Registered Dietitian and VP, Patient Outcomes, Oviva
13:25
  1. NEW Approaches to Managing Perimenopause
    Nutrition and Dietetics
    40 mins
    This session will: Review clinical presentation and assessment of perimenopause and menopause Investigate the link between menopause and the gut microbiome Explore new approaches to supporting your pe …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Nigel Denby
    Nigel Denby, Registered Dietitian and Founder, Harley Street at Home
14:20
  1. Managing Food Protein-Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome (FPIES)
    Nutrition and Dietetics
    40 mins
    This practical session will provide a primary care-focused overview of food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome (FPIES), an under-recognised form of delayed food allergy that can be severe. It will …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Marta Vazquez-Ortiz
    Marta Vazquez-Ortiz, Consultant in Paediatric Allergy, Imperial College NHS Healthcare Trust, on behalf of The British Society for Allergy & Clinical Immunology (BSACI)
15:15
  1. Updated BDA Guidelines for the Dietary Management of IBS
    Nutrition and Dietetics
    40 mins
    This session will provide an insight into the newly updated British Dietetic Association (BDA) guidelines on the management of IBS. The talk will highlight new content on non-dietary considerations as …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Yvonne Jeanes
    Yvonne Jeanes, Project Lead, BDA Gastroenterology Specialist Group and Head of Research and Impact, British Dietetic Association