Useful Links
Please click on the following useful links icons to view the following websites. What is a dietitian? Dietitians are qualified and regulated health professionals that assess, diagnose and treat dietary and nutritional problems at an individual and wider public-health level. What is hcpc? The professions we regulate have one or more designated titles that are protected by law and professionals must be registered to use them including Dietitians. The Food Standards Agency The Food Standards Agency is a non-ministerial government department of the Government of the United Kingdom. It is responsible for protecting public health in relation to food in England, Wales and Northern Ireland What we do We support ministers in leading the nation’s health and social care to help people live more independent, healthier lives for longer. Diabetes UK supports people across the UK to find out their risk and take action to reduce it. We work to make it easier for people to make healthy choices every day. We’re doing this by raising awareness about risk, helping you to take action, creating a healthier environment and funding ground-breaking research. Allergy UK is a British medical charity dedicated to helping adults and children with their allergies. The charity was founded in 1991 as the British Allergy Foundation, and in 2002 the operational name of the charity became Allergy UK Coeliac UK Coeliac UK is a UK charity for people with coeliac disease – a condition estimated to affect 1 out of every 100 people and to be twice as common in women as in men – and the skin manifestation of the condition, dermatitis herpetiformis HEART UK Heart UK is the UK’s only cholesterol charity, providing support, information and influencing services for families and health professionals. NICE A wide range of healthcare professionals, including primary care colleagues, work with NICE to develop recommendations.
BMI Calculator
BMI Calculator How to check your BMI (BMI Calculator) to see if you are in a healthy weight range. To do this you need your current weight (kg) and height (cm) measurements. This will give you a number that is called your Body Mass Index (BMI) You can calculate your Body Mass Index using the BMI Calculator below. Understanding your BMI result Underweight Being underweight could be a sign you’re not eating enough or you may be ill. If you’re underweight, we can assist you with nutritional advice on how to get your weight back to a healthy range. A detailed programme is created for you with recipes and a shopping list to make it as easy as possible. Healthy weight Achieving a healthy weight range is fantastic! However, keep in mind it’s not just about hitting a number on the scale. It’s about finding a balance that suits your body composition, including fat stores and muscle mass. This balance is crucial for preventing future health concerns. Overweight If you are overweight chances are you have tried a few if not several times to change this. Weight loss is a specialist area at 121 Dietitian and we have helped thousands of people safely lose weight and most importantly keep this in control and enjoy life. A combination of following our specialist personalised plan and building in appropriate exercise is the goal. Obese It can feel lonely and overwhelming when you are faced with the thought of losing weight. Chances are like many in the overweight BMI range you have tried on many occasions to tackle this yourself or with some form of general programme and ended up back to the weight you were or heavier. We work with you to ensure this doesn’t happen again. It can take several months to get everything optimal in your health to see successful and permanent weight loss. You may need some blood tests for this which we will guide you on. A personalised programme is created for you and you will be monitored for up to a year to ensure you are meeting your goals. BMI for Black, Asian and other minority ethnic groups Additionally, individuals from Black, Asian, and other minority ethnic groups face an elevated risk of developing specific long-term (chronic) conditions, such as type 2 diabetes. Black, Asian and other minority ethnic groups adults with a BMI of: If you have any concerns about your BMI, Diet or Nutrition we would love to help you. Ready to Kickstart Your Journey? Dive into our blogs: ‘Weight Loss – Are You Struggling?’ Let’s Discover Solutions Together! How to lose weight for good! You can book a 121 Dietitian Programme today by clicking on the link below