Research & Clinical Resources From Sophie Mumby
The Research & Clinical Resources hub brings together evidence-led insights from Sophie Mumby, an HCPC-registered dietitian with more than 10 years of clinical experience. Here, Sophie shares research summaries, clinical guidance and professional commentary relating to eating disorders, disordered eating, fertility, pregnancy and the wider perinatal journey.
The aim is to make relevant nutrition research easier to understand while keeping the nuance and clinical context that complex health topics require.
Latest Research & Clinical Resources
Explore the latest research summaries, clinical guidance and evidence-led commentary.
Explore Our Core Research Topics
The hub is organised around the main areas of Sophie’s clinical expertise and professional interest, with a particular focus on the relationship between nutrition, mental wellbeing and changing nutritional needs.
Eating disorders and disordered eating can affect nutritional intake, physical health, mental wellbeing and someone’s relationship with food.
This area includes topics such as restrictive eating, nutritional rehabilitation, food anxiety, recovery, eating behaviour and the role of dietetic support alongside wider care.
Nutrition before conception can be influenced by dietary adequacy, micronutrient intake, eating patterns and an individual’s relationship with food.
This area also considers the additional complexity that may be present for people with a history of eating disorders, restrictive eating or anxiety around food and nutrition.
Pregnancy can bring changes in appetite, nutritional requirements, eating patterns and body image.
This area covers nutritional adequacy during pregnancy, food-related anxiety, restrictive eating and the additional considerations that may arise where there is a current or previous eating disorder.
Postpartum & Breastfeeding Nutrition
The postpartum period can involve increased nutritional demands, physical recovery, disrupted routines and changes in appetite.
Breastfeeding can place further demands on nutritional intake, while body image changes and a history of disordered eating may also affect how someone experiences food and nutrition after birth.
The hub also covers wider areas of dietetic practice, including digestive health, general nutrition support, weight management, nutrition alongside weight loss injections, vegan and vegetarian diets, learning disabilities and neuro-rehabilitation.
Evidence, Experience & Clinical Perspective
Nutrition research can be complex, and individual studies do not always provide the full picture. Findings need to be considered alongside study quality, existing guidance and the wider clinical context.
Sophie brings an evidence-based, person-centred approach to interpreting nutrition research, informed by:
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More than 10 years of clinical dietetic experience
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HCPC registration
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Experience across NHS, psychiatric healthcare and private practice settings
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Particular expertise in eating disorders and disordered eating
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A specialist focus on fertility, pregnancy and perinatal nutrition
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Careful consideration of how evidence applies in real-life clinical situations
Trusted Sources & Further Reading
These organisations are a good place to start for reliable nutrition and health information, with trusted guidance and resources covering nutrition, eating disorders and wider health topics.
When Personalised Support May Be More Appropriate
The resources on this page are intended for general education and do not replace individual dietetic assessment, medical advice or mental-health care.
Nutrition needs can vary significantly depending on medical history, nutritional status, medications and personal circumstances.
If you feel you may benefit from individual support, you can explore the dietetic services available at The Riverside Dietitians, learn more about the clinic, or arrange an appointment with Sophie.
Call: +44 7935 897304