Registered Dietitians are acknowledged professionals uniquely trained to advise on diet, food and nutrition. They can separate fact from fiction, healthy eating plans from unsafe diets and translate the science of nutrition into healthy food choices.
Dietitians play a major role in health care, industry, government and education.
Dietitians influence development and promotion of consumer products, manage quality food service in health institutions, and provide information and counsel that allows decision makers, including the consumer, to make informed and wise judgements about food choices and dietetic services. Dietitians are essential members of the health team and contribute to the health, prosperity and well being of Canadians. General Competencies Dietitians have an in-depth scientific knowledge of food and human nutrition and integrate this knowledge with that from other disciplines including health and social sciences, education, communication and management. Dietitians have the knowledge, skills and judgement to integrate, translate, and apply the knowledge of food, nutrition and social sciences, and management theory, and to work with individuals and populations to create strategies to enable clients to achieve their food and nutrition related goals. Today's dietitians are entrepreneurs.