Registered Dietitians provide counselling and teaching services including, but not limited to, the following:

• sports nutrition – how to eat in order to improve athletic performance
• weight loss/gain
• chronic disease management: high blood pressure, diabetes, celiac disease, crohn’s disease, eating disorders etc.
• allergies
• prenatal nutrition
• nausea, vomiting
• vegetarian and vegan lifestyles
• ensuring adequate intake of essential nutrients and recommending vitamin and mineral supplements if needed
• general nutrition for health promotion and disease prevention
• nutrition for infant, child and adolescent growth
• knowledge to make your own tasty meal plans
• how to read food labels and compare products

Initial Consult and Follow-Up Sessions
During the initial consultation, the dietitian will assess your current nutritional intake and physical activity level through a detailed health and medical history, diet history and activity analysis. From this information, you will receive nutrition counselling specific to your needs and desired goals.

During the follow up session, the dietitian will review your previous goals, discuss any challenges and success you are having pertaining to your goals, and provide continued follow-up services to ensure you successfully achieve those goals.

Group Counselling
Group counselling is offered on your topic of choice. Please verify the topic with the dietitian before confirming appointment. Ideal for sporting teams, offices, industry and families.

Grocery Store Tour
During the grocery store tour the dietitian will teach you how to read labels and compare food products in order to equip you with the skills you need to make the best food choices for you and your family.

What is the difference between a Registered Dietitian and a Nutritionist?
A dietitian is a health professional who has a Bachelor’s degree, specializing in foods and nutrition, as well as a period of practical training in a hospital or community setting.
The title “Registered Dietitian”, “Professional Dietitian”, and “Dietitian” are protected by law — through provincial legislation — so that only qualified practitioners who have met education qualifications can use that title.
The term Nutritionist is not protected by law in all provinces so people with different levels of training and knowledge can call themselves a “Nutritionist”. ~ From Dietitians of Canada.

For more information visit www.dietitians.ca.