Laura Kyte RD

NHS First Contact Dietitian and freelance Dietitian

[Dr Alexey Kulikov @KulikovUNIATF]

New research suggests that people using next-generation weight loss drugs may be losing #weight without the nutritional support needed to protect long-term health.

People taking newer prescription weight-loss medications may not be receiving the necessary nutritional guidance to lose weight safely and maintain their #health, according to researchers from UCL and the University of Cambridge. Without adequate dietary support, experts warn that people could face avoidable nutrient deficiencies and loss of muscle.

A study published in #Obesity Reviews, led by Dr. @MarieSpreckley of the University of Cambridge, found limited high-quality evidence on how nutritional advice is currently delivered alongside these drugs. The researchers reported major gaps in knowledge about how dietary support influences calorie intake, body composition, protein intake, and patient experiences.

Medications such as semaglutide and tirzepatide, sold under brand names including Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro, work by copying the action of glucagon like peptide-1 #GLP1, a hormone released into the bloodstream after eating. By acting on this pathway, the drugs reduce appetite, increase feelings of fullness, and lessen food cravings.

Research shows that these treatments can lower daily calorie intake by around 16 to 39 percent, making them an effective option for people living with obesity or being overweight. Despite this, there has been little investigation into how they affect overall #diet quality, protein consumption, or intake of micronutrients (vitamins and minerals). Existing evidence indicates that lean body mass, including muscle, may account for as much as 40 percent of the total weight lost during treatment.

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[Laura Kyte RD @ExmouthRd]

@BDA_Dietitians

[Laura Kyte RD @ExmouthRd]

https://t.co/1fAD0tgoMT
Exciting agenda for our next study day…coming up soon!

[Association for the Study of Obesity UK @UK_ASO]

📢 New research shows Tier 3 obesity services in England are falling short:

5 ICBs reported no services

Only 0–1.1% of eligible adults referred

Many services don’t meet NHS guidelines

Areas with highest deprivation often have least access

👉 Read more https://t.co/b2Lewz1MGK

[Laura Kyte RD @ExmouthRd]

@BDA_Dietitians The number of dietitians working in primary care as part of the additional roles scheme has risen from 67 in December 2021 to 168 in December 2024. Thank you @TanyaRumney for all your work with First Contact Dietitians

[Laura Kyte RD @ExmouthRd]

@BDA_Dietitians First Contact Dietetics is a new area in primary care. The first contact dietitians group have piloted a template to help collect data and evidence the benefit of this role. https://t.co/PUpeCAuGCh

[Laura Kyte RD @ExmouthRd]

@BDA_Dietitians 3. Access to sufficient training and supervision for First Contact Dietitians with sustainable clinical supervision structures and continuous professional development opportunities

[Laura Kyte RD @ExmouthRd]

@BDA_Dietitians 2. Workforce development for the recruitment and retention of Dietitians in Primary Care with the ambition of disease prevention and dietetic involvement earlier in the management of chronic disease. An initial aim for a dietitian in each Primary Care Network ✅

[British Dietetic Association @BDA_Dietitians]

The first clinical trial to test the link between food additive emulsifiers and Crohn’s disease has revealed that a low emulsifier diet could be an effective new treatment.

Full story ⬇ https://t.co/pf9AWUFDhL

[Adrian Brown PhD RD @BrownAdey]

Happy #WorldObesityDay 2025.

#Obesity is not a choice, #obesity is a complex, relapsing, progressive condition & NOT personal responsibility!

Lets work together to change the food environment, health inequity & focus on the wider system & NOT the individual

#ChangingSystems

[Laura Kyte RD @ExmouthRd]

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[Laura Kyte RD @ExmouthRd]

Fab line up for the First Contact Dietitian study day! Topics include:
👉developing an EMIS outcomes template
👉prescribing as a FCD
👉💰savings as a paed FCD
👉Intermittent fasting for diabetes FCDs
👉empowerment and leadership in primary care

[Laura Kyte RD @ExmouthRd]

@RachBrandreth Not great for the southwest @CAHPRsouthwest @BDA_SWEngland

[Laura Kyte RD @ExmouthRd]

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@BDA_Dietitians

[Laura Kyte RD @ExmouthRd]

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[Laura Kyte RD @ExmouthRd]

🚨Calling all dietitians working in primary care! 📣
You are invited to the first ever BDA First Contact Dietitian Specialist Group study day
The evolving role of dietitians in primary care: what does the future hold?
🗓️22 October 2024
🕛9am – 4.30pm BST
📍BDA Office, Birmingham

[BDA Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition Group @BDA_PENG]

Have you got your place booked for our Bariatric Tourism Virtual Study Morning joint with @bda_obesity @bda_fcd ? Here’s a sneak peek at what we have in store! Head to the link in the comments to book your place now #dietetics #bariatrics #studymorning #cpd

[Laura Kyte RD @ExmouthRd]

@BDA_Dietitians

[Laura Kyte RD @ExmouthRd]

@BDA_FoodServ do you know of any guidance around the standards for food provided for those seeking asylum in the uk?

[Laura Kyte RD @ExmouthRd]

@BDA_FoodServ do you know of any guidance around the standards for food provided for those seeking asylum in the uk?