As you know, in my 6+ years of practice, I do nutrition counselling, but there are so many dietitians who work in other diverse areas of nutrition too! Did you know that you can find dietitians working in many places, including hospitals, grocery stores, community health centres, universities, rehabilitation facilities, seniors’ residences and long-term care settings?
We, all dietitians, have one thing in common: We love food – it unites us all! Whether we are counselling a patient recovering from a heart attack, teaching a cooking class or taking students through a tour of a grocery store, we are all passionate about the potential of food and its connection to health.
In the next few weeks, I will help illustrate that food has the potential to:
- FUEL: Stay energized by planning nutritious snacks into your day.
- DISCOVER: Foster healthy eating habits in children by teaching them to shop and cook.
- PREVENT: Understand how food can help prevent chronic diseases like type 2 diabetes and heart disease.
- HEAL: Learn how food can promote healing and how dietitians work in health care teams to make a difference.
- BRING US TOGETHER: Enjoy the benefits of bringing families and friends together with food.
You will learn so much this month about the amazing potential of food!
Did you know that I offer personalized one-on-one nutrition counselling for children and families? If this is something you’s like to learn more about, check out my service.
Adapted from the Dietitians of Canada’s Nutrition Month campaign materials.Â
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