Canadian dietician ( DC ) is a professional association for dieticians representing members at the local, provincial and national levels. The Association is governed by a Board of Directors elected by members and is one of the world's largest food and nutrition professional organizations. Canadian dieticians provide evidence-based food and nutrition information, support easier access to adequate, safe and healthy food, promote best practices and professional advocates for better access to nutritionists to meet Canadian health needs. On behalf of PDEP, DC accredits Canada's education and training programs. They do not regulate the dietetic profession; this is the role of the provincial dietary governing body.
Dietitians are educated and regulated health professionals at the university. As an evidence-based practitioner, dietitians translate complex scientific evidence into practical solutions to improve health and well-being. In Canada, dietitians practice very diverse arrangements. You'll find dietitians working in public health centers, health institutions, governments at all levels, sports and recreation facilities, private practice, public health, health-related non-governmental organizations, food services and the food industry, academic and research settings.
To use the Registered Dietitian (RD) or Professional Dietitian (PDt) name, dietitians must be registered with diet regulatory agencies in the Canadian province where they practice. Diet experts have university degrees that have been accredited by PDEP and at least 1250 hours of direct training, supervised in food systems, disease management, population health, communication and counseling. Many have additional degrees or certificates. Ongoing professional development is not only a core value but a requirement. Dieticians must pass the enrollment exam to become a regulated professional (except in Quebec). The title 'nutritionist' is protected by law, just like a doctor, nurse or pharmacist. Conversely, 'nutritionist' is not a protected title - that means anyone can use it (except in Nova Scotia and Quebec). In Alberta, Registered Nutritionists are protected.
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History
Canadian Dieteticians are rooted in the Canadian Dietetic Association (CDA), established in 1935. After successfully advocating for the establishment of a provincial dietary regulatory agency, in 1997, the provincial diet associations were combined with CDA to form DCs.
In 1991 DC established the Canadian Foundation for Dietetic Research (www.cfdr.ca), a registered charity that provides funding for research to improve evidence-based practice in nutrition and food science.
In 2000, DC helped establish the International Confederation for Dietary Association (ICDA). There are more than 40 members of the national dietetic association, representing 180,000 dietitians and nutritionists around the world.
In 2009, DC helped establish the Partnership for Education and Dietetic Practice (PDEP), an alliance of dietetic regulators, dietetic educators and DC. The group sets the competency standards for education and practice and accredits the dietetic education program in Canada.
Nathalie Savoie, RD, MBA, is the current Chief Executive Officer of the Dietitians of Canada, a responsible role to the Board of Directors. As CEO he was also appointed by the Board as DC Corporate Secretary. As the most senior member of staff, he or she is responsible and accountable to the Board to ensure that the organization makes progress on priorities as established by the Board of Directors and at the pace agreed with the Board, and to ensure that the organization operates within the policy limits set by the Board.
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Membership
Canadian dietitians welcome as a registered dietitian, those who learn to become dietitians as well as students in food science and nutrition and graduates from programs pursuing careers in dietetics or working in fields relevant to dietetics. Canadian dietitians are also welcomed as internationally qualified or qualified dietitians.
Canadian dietitians work with members to improve profession profiles, support them in their practice, and create new opportunities for growth, learning, and development.
Activity
Canadian dieticians perform various activities on behalf of their members including:
Leadership in shaping food and nutrition policies
At the national, provincial and local levels, DC works collaboratively with governments and healthcare organizations with the same mind, sharing their expertise as:
- Partners to advance public policy on nutrition labeling, chronic disease prevention and management, food insecurity, and healthy growth and development of children
- Advocates to promote access to healthy food for all
- Designated experts in federal and provincial government working groups, panels and task forces to address problems such as prenatal, infant and school nutrition
- Collaborators on national and provincial alliances and coalitions to advance common goals such as ad barriers to children, healthy food supplies and health system improvements.
Access to trusted food and nutrition information
Canadian dietitians provide easier access to reliable food and nutritional information through their bilingual sites, Dietitians of Canada and EatRight Ontario, mobile apps (Cookspiration, eaTracker, eaTipster). Canadian diet experts help people find dietitians working in private practice through their database of 700 nutrition consultants. Ninety-four percent (94%) of Canadians agree that nutritionists are a credible source of food and nutrition information.
Annual Nutrition Month campaign
For over 35 years, Canadian nutritionists have organized a Nutrition Month in March with the aim of providing information and guidance to Canadians to make it a little easier to choose, eat, and enjoy healthy food. The annual campaign involves hundreds of members in planning and delivery. The annual media coverage is 30-55 million. The 2015 campaign won the Canadian Society of Association Executives - 'The Association Makes A Better Canada' Award.
Each year, the Moon Nutrition theme is selected by a Canadian dietitian based on environmental scans and with feedback from members. Themes varied from the 1988 campaign on "Healthy Weight in 88" to "Nutritious the Future of Children" in 1994 to "Get a real offer on your food" in 2012 to "Simply Cook and Enjoy!" in 2014.
Dietitians Day
Once a year, a special day is dedicated to all dieticians in Canada. It celebrates dietitians as health care professionals, committed to using their specialized knowledge and skills in food and nutrition to improve Canadian health. March 16, 2016 marks the seventh anniversary of Diet Day in Canada.
Better access to dieticians
A review of scientific literature reveals that incorporating nutritionists into health teams can lead to better health outcomes and save on health care costs. Dieticians work collaboratively with various health professionals including physicians, nurses, pharmacists, psychologists, rehabilitation professionals and social workers throughout the health system - in public health, primary care, home care, long-term care and acute care.
EatRight Ontario Contact Center Dietitian. Since 2007, DC has been helping residents of Ontario to access trusted dietitian nutrition advice through an Ontario-funded toll-free, e-mail and website (www.eatrightontario.ca interactive) telephone number. Canadian dietitians also advocate for dietitian contact centers in provinces that have no place.
Advocacy for inclusion in an expanded health care plan. Most health insurance companies include dietitization services as an option for employee health care plans but employers do not always choose to include nutritionist services. Canadian dietitians are trying to fix it.
Advocacy on malnutrition in hospitals. In partnership with the Canadian Malnutrition Task Force, DC is concerned with patient safety issues stemming from the high prevalence of malnutrition in Canadian hospitals.
Manpower Planning. Canadian dietitians work closely with provincial dietary governing bodies to assess the current diet workforce - an important step in planning for a workforce that will meet public health needs. Management of Dysphagia. To support interprofessional care, DC has partnered with national associations representing occupational therapists and speech-speakers to provide joint professional development and practice management guidelines for dysphagia.
Evidence-based standards and resources
Professional Development
Canadian dieticians have a diverse portfolio of professional development including annual national conferences held in major Canadian cities attended by 900 delegates and regional events attended by around 2500 delegates each year. The association houses 200 e-learning products and online courses including a Critical Care Nutrition course approved by PENÃ,® and two provincial dietary governing bodies.
Journal of Canadian Dietetic Practice
The Canadian Dietetic Practice and Research journal is an official publication of a Canadian nutritionist provided to all members of the association. Review the abstracts of all articles published since 2002 online and download the full article for a small fee or subscription to this quarterly publication.
PENÃ,® - Evidence-based Practice in Nutrition
PENÃ,® - Evidence-based Practice in Nutrition, an online global resource for nutrition practice, is a leading and comprehensive nutrition knowledge base that provides evidence-based practice guides and tools for nutritionists and foods around the world. It is certified by HONCode. The global PENÃ,® Services is governed in partnership with the British Dietetic Association and the Dietitians Association of Australia.
References
External links
- Canadian dietitian
- Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice and Research
- PEN: Practical Nutrition-Based Evidence
- EatRight Ontario
- The Canadian Foundation for Dietetic Research
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