Gaining experience in charities was a great opportunity to gain insight into public health, expand my knowledge, develop my skill set and make a positive impact. It also revealed to me the many challenges and barriers faced by people and families when it comes to nutrition. I’d say, for students and future healthcare professionals, it’s crucial to be aware of them.

  1. Rab, F., Assefa, M., Sohani, S., Ormel, I., Arshad, F. and Khalid, A. (2025) ‘Strengthening public health education and humanitarian response through academic volunteerism’, BMC Medical Education. (2025) 25(93). doi: 10.1186/s12909-025-06676-z
  2. Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) (2023) Standards of proficiency: Dietitians. London: HCPC. Available at: https://www.hcpc-uk.org/globalassets/resources/standards/standards-of-proficiency—dietitians.pdf#:~:text=15.2%20understand%20how%20social%2C%20economic,individuals%20(including%20service%20users%20and (Accessed: 10 April 2026)
  3. British Dietetic Association. Code of Conduct. https://www.bda.uk.com/static/ef8656c5-320e-4d8d-b5c7ff7c82519d47/d7791124-cd98-4b4c-a952691061673fc0/Code-of-Conduct.pdf. Accessed April 17, 2026
  4. Food Foundation. Broken plate 2025: The state of the nation’s food system. London: The Food Foundation; 2025. Accessed April 12, 2026. https://foodfoundation.org.uk/
  5. City Harvest. FEAST with City Harvest: healthy meals in London. City Harvest. Published September 27, 2024. Accessed April 17, 2026. https://cityharvest.org.uk/blog/feast-city-harvest-healthy-meals-london/
  6. Bandura A. Social foundations of thought and action: A social cognitive theory. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall; 1986.

About the Author: Deeya Chodha

Deeya is an MSc Dietetic student and Registered Associate Nutritionist with experience in public health placements and content creation. She’s passionate about women’s health and public health nutrition.

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Gaining experience in charities was a great opportunity to gain insight into public health, expand my knowledge, develop my skill set and make a positive impact. It also revealed to me the many challenges and barriers faced by people and families when it comes to nutrition. I’d say, for students and future healthcare professionals, it’s crucial to be aware of them.

  1. Rab, F., Assefa, M., Sohani, S., Ormel, I., Arshad, F. and Khalid, A. (2025) ‘Strengthening public health education and humanitarian response through academic volunteerism’, BMC Medical Education. (2025) 25(93). doi: 10.1186/s12909-025-06676-z
  2. Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) (2023) Standards of proficiency: Dietitians. London: HCPC. Available at: https://www.hcpc-uk.org/globalassets/resources/standards/standards-of-proficiency—dietitians.pdf#:~:text=15.2%20understand%20how%20social%2C%20economic,individuals%20(including%20service%20users%20and (Accessed: 10 April 2026)
  3. British Dietetic Association. Code of Conduct. https://www.bda.uk.com/static/ef8656c5-320e-4d8d-b5c7ff7c82519d47/d7791124-cd98-4b4c-a952691061673fc0/Code-of-Conduct.pdf. Accessed April 17, 2026
  4. Food Foundation. Broken plate 2025: The state of the nation’s food system. London: The Food Foundation; 2025. Accessed April 12, 2026. https://foodfoundation.org.uk/
  5. City Harvest. FEAST with City Harvest: healthy meals in London. City Harvest. Published September 27, 2024. Accessed April 17, 2026. https://cityharvest.org.uk/blog/feast-city-harvest-healthy-meals-london/
  6. Bandura A. Social foundations of thought and action: A social cognitive theory. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall; 1986.

About the Author: Deeya Chodha

Deeya is an MSc Dietetic student and Registered Associate Nutritionist with experience in public health placements and content creation. She’s passionate about women’s health and public health nutrition.

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