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Dieticians - Who Are We? How Can We Help?
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 What is a Registered Dietitian?
Registered Dietitians are experts on food and nutrition. They are educated and trained to translate the science of nutrition into healthy food choices, and work in health care, industry, government, and education.
Education and Professional Requirements
Dietitians have successfully completed:
• An undergraduate degree in Food and Nutrition, from a university program that is accredited by the Dietitians of Canada (DC) or an undergraduate degree and additional course work, which has been determined to meet DC’s academic requirements.
• A dietetic internship program or practicum training program that is accredited by DC or a graduate degree plus documentation of a set of competency statements that demonstrate specialized knowledge and skills. Dietetic Internship or practicum training program is about 40 weeks and takes place in a health care or community based facility.
• Registered Dietitians, in Ontario, must also pass the Canadian Dietetic Registration Exam as a requirement of provincial dietetic regulatory body registration.
The term “dietitian” is legally protected in each province to ensure that only those who have met the professional requirements can use the title.
University Studies
Dietitians study a variety of subjects ranging from social sciences and communications, to chemistry, biochemistry, physiology, microbiology, statistics, computers, management, food science, nutrition, and food service.
Ontario Universities Accredited by Dietitians of Canada include:
• The University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario
• The University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario
• Ryerson University, Toronto Ontario
Dietitians work in many areas including:
• Acute care hospitals, chronic care and long term care facilities
• Home care programs
• Community health centres
• Public health units
• Aboriginal health centres
• Schools, colleges & universities
• Government
• Food & pharmaceutical industries
• Commodity organizations
• Food service/catering companies
• Research facilities
• Fitness centres
• Media
• Private practice/consulting.
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