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Angela Madden
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Dietitian and academic at the University of Hertfordshire: food, health & science. All tweets are my own opinion / shared for interest
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📊 We need your insights!

BAPEN’s 2025 National Screening Survey is open until the end of the year. Share how you screen for malnutrition and help us understand prevalence across the UK.

Why not complete it now? bit.ly/3LrKZY0
December 12, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Dresden was once a city in ruins — its silence told the pain of 1945, when its heart was shattered and the Frauenkirche fell to ashes.
Today, eighty years later, life beats again in its squares, filled with music and hope.
Dresden reminds us that beauty can rise from the ashes.
November 10, 2025 at 6:52 AM
Cash cards to pay for gluten free foods in Wales

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Wales gluten-free food debit card to be used in UK first
One woman who took part in the pilot says it only
www.bbc.co.uk
July 25, 2025 at 6:42 AM
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Now’s a good time to mention this:

I am joining the multitudes of laid-off scientists on October 1 due to shifts in funding priorities! I am looking for government, nonprofit, and industrial policy positions. If you have any you think might be a good fit, please DM me.
July 9, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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🕵🏼‍♀️ An investigation by the British Medical Journal reveals junk food firms have more than 90 current sponsorship deals within top UK sports!

The findings have rightly led to concerns about the impact on public health, and particularly children.

Read more: tinyurl.com/ycn72798
Junk food “avoids advertising regulation” with top level UK sports sponsorship
A BMJ investigation finds more than 90 deals between brands of food or drink that is high in fat, salt, or sugar and sporting entities, amid concerns over such sponsorship’s impact on the UK’s obesity...
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July 10, 2025 at 11:58 AM
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🚨 Current legislative proposals ignore science and could have devastating consequences! SNAP-Ed is on the chopping block, and your voice is urgently needed.📣
Use our toolkit to contact Congress and spread the word on social media TODAY! Time is running out!
🔗 sm.eatright.org/ProtectNutri...
Nutrition and Food Security: The Immediate Threat and How You Can Take Action
Congress is preparing to vote on legislation that puts crucial food and nutrition security programs at risk. We need your help – make your voice heard before…
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June 27, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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❗ Calling all health professionals with an interest in infant milk feeding. There's still time to sign up to tomorrow's 𝟭:𝟯𝟬𝗽𝗺 - 𝟮:𝟯𝟬𝗽𝗺 𝘄𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿 here: bit.ly/468xDIy We'll introduce you to our infantmilkinfo.org site and provide insights on how it may be useful in your work. See you there!
June 24, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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If the whole MDT think about nutrition hospital length of stay is decreased. More evidence of why we all need to think about our patient’s nutrition

www.clinicalnutritionespen.com/article/S240...
A pre-post study of multidisciplinary ward-based conferences on nutrition care for hospital patients
Malnutrition is a significant concern among hospitalized patients, contributing to increased complication rates and prolonged hospital stays. To improve nutritional management, our institution impleme...
www.clinicalnutritionespen.com
June 21, 2025 at 8:09 AM
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Eating well should be achievable for everyone.

Coming Summer 2025, our revised #EWLD guide offers:
✅ Practical menu planning support
✅ Guidance on clinical conditions
✅ Help with everyday mealtime challenges

Follow us for updates on pre-sale dates!
#LearningDisabilityWeek
@mencap.org.uk
June 20, 2025 at 12:03 PM
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This week is the British Dietetic Association dietitians week! 

Hear from Anson Tong to learn about his role as a Head and Neck Oncology Dietitian at @cuh.nhs.uk and the essential support dietitians provide throughout the cancer journey.

zurl.co/udYkR #DW2025 #FocusOnCamCancer
Portrait of an Oncology Dietitian
Have you ever wondered what an Oncology Dietitian does? In 'Portrait of a...' series, we go behind the scenes to explore Nursing and Allied Health Profession...
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June 2, 2025 at 8:45 AM
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Just one week to go until Dietitians Week 2025!!!!

I cannot wait to see what everyone is up to so please make sure to tag me!

See below for more details on what's on 👇🏾

#DW2025
#DietitiansWeek2025
#TrustADietitianToKnowAboutNutrition #WhatDietitiansDo

www.bda.uk.com/news-campaig...
Dietitians Week 2025
The future of dietetics is this year’s campaign for Dietitians Week 2025, which will run from 2-6 June.
www.bda.uk.com
May 26, 2025 at 9:41 AM
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The relationship between our diet and our mental health is complex. However, research shows a link between what we eat and how we feel. This week, take a moment to check in with someone - a listening ear and a nourishing meal can both go a long way. #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
May 13, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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🥔 We joined the global celebration marking this year's #WorldPulsesDay

That's because they're a healthy and sustainable source of protein and can be an affordable way of ensuring your diet stays nutritious.

Read more: ➡️ tinyurl.com/3bvwasub
#LovePulses
February 11, 2025 at 11:25 AM
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Are you a Dietetic Student?

Then see below for details on a FREE webinar for you!

✅learn how the BDA can support you during your studies & into your dietetic career
✅get career tips & insights from inspiring dietitians

🗓️ 11 February
⏰11am

#RD2B
#WhatDietitiansDo

www.bda.uk.com/events/calen...
BDA Student Virtual Visit
www.bda.uk.com
February 10, 2025 at 9:31 AM
"...same old questions are still being asked about food and health—how do we get people eating better, reduce obesity, improve health, and ease pressure on the NHS?"

BBCR4 Food Programme on food policy - interesting listen with some green shoots of hope?

www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
The Food Programme - Broken Policies - BBC Sounds
Sheila Dillon looks into why healthy eating policies often fail and future strategy.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 7, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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🖼️ We've launched a #BrokenPlate photo-storytelling exhibition!

It brings to life the realities of families and citizens experiencing #foodpoverty and offers a human perspective on some of the report's key findings.

🔗 bit.ly/4glbxnD
February 4, 2025 at 8:02 AM
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Our NEW Eating Well guide out TODAY👇for anyone with a role in supporting 🤰🏼🤱🏼👩🏼‍🍼👶🏽👦🏻👧🏼 living in temporary accommodation in the UK. Download link in comments #NutSky 🛟
December 16, 2024 at 2:46 PM
UK food security report 2024

"... number of undernourished people around the world is increasing due to poverty, conflict, climate change as well as issues in food distribution, other growing uses for commodities..."

UK "a notable decrease in food secure households..."

www.gov.uk/government/s...
United Kingdom Food Security Report 2024: Introduction
www.gov.uk
December 11, 2024 at 6:50 PM
Pensioners given air fryers to cut fuel bills - healthy cooking courses available too
Interesting idea - would be great to see evaluation
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
North Lincolnshire pensioners given air fryers to cut fuel bills
North Lincolnshire Council says it is in response to the restriction in winter fuel payments.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 5, 2024 at 7:21 AM
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📢Are you a #Dietitian working in adolescent Eating Disorders?

Then have a look below to see if you can share your views in this up coming study👇🏽
December 2, 2024 at 7:02 AM