British Dietetic Association Home & Family / Health & Care Services / Nutritionists Tweet About Us The British Dietetic Association BDA is the professional association for UK dietitians. The BDA was established in 1936 to advance the science and practice of dietetics and associated subjects; to promote training and education in the science and practice of dietetics and associated subjects; and to regulate the relations between dietitians and their employer through the BDA Trade Union. Gallery