Lucy Johnson BSc. (Hons.), RD

Lucy Johnson graduated in 1989 with a degree in Nutrition and Dietetics. She is a Registered Dietitian (RD) as recognised by the Health Profession Council and a member of the British Dietetic Association. Lucy has spent several years working in the NHS as well as in industry where she was an advisor to food companies on nutrition issues. Lucy has worked extensively in the areas of paediatrics, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and health promotion. She has particular interests in food allergy and intolerance and in sports nutrition.

What is a Dietitian?
Registered Dietitians (RDs) are uniquely qualified to translate scientific information about food into practical dietary advice. As well as providing impartial advice about nutrition and health, dietitians also advise about food related problems and treat disease and ill health.


What conditions can a dietitian treat?
A dietitian can help treat the following conditions:

* Weight control
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Childhood food allergy
* Polycystic ovary syndrome
* Hyperlipidaemia (raised cholesterol)
* Heart disease
* Diabetes
* Irritable bowel syndrome
* Adult food allergy or food intolerance
* Coeliac disease
In addition, Lucy gives advise on
* eating right for pregnancy and lactation
* feeding infants and children
* healthy eating for all ages
* optimal sports nutrition


Full dietary analysis is available to help establish a more accurate picture of your dietary intake if necessary.