Dietitians assess, diagnose, and treat dietary and nutritional problems to improve a person's health or treat a disease or condition by educating and giving practical, personalised advice to patients, carers, clients, and colleagues.
Dietitians are integral members of various multidisciplinary teams at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB) that treat complex clinical conditions such as:
- malnutrition
- cancer
- kidney failure
- liver disease
- metabolic diseases
- bowel disorders
Last reviewed: 23 July 2025