Real-life stories from patients and health professionals covering a range of genetic conditions and multifactorial conditions. In particular, 'Graham's Story' describes how family history information can encourage families to take positive steps to improve diet and lifestyle following a heart attack.
The British Dietetic Association is the professional association for UK dietitians.
The British Inherited Metabolic Disease Group has a Dietitians Group which aims to support those working in the dietary management of children and adults with inherited metabolic disease. Some content is restricted to members but the links page provides links to patient support groups and laboratories across the UK.
The US National Cancer Institute website has a comprehensive overview of nutrition in cancer care, as well as information relating to cancer genetics.
Coeliac UK is a charity for people with coeliac disease. The website has a section for healthcare professionals involved in diagnosis and management of CD.
The Diabetes UK website contains an extensive section for healthcare professionals. Within the information resources are Care Recommendations for the many nutritional aspects of managing diabetes.
Website for Dietitians in Obesity Management UK - a specialist group of the British Dietetic Association.
The European Nutrigenomics Organisation website contains information for dietitians and scientists about nutrigenomics, research and technology.
The PHG Foundation website provides news and information about genome-based science and resources for health professionals and researchers.
The Practice-Based Learning website aims to enhance the quality of health student experiences whilst in work-based placements. A resource section contains materials that can be used for student support. A dietetics case study provides information about clinical placements for trainee dietitians and their educators.
Last updated: 20 October 2011
