DC Network - Diabetes, Obesity and Cardiovascular (DOC)
This Dietitians of Canada (DC) Network has a national focus and connects registered dietitians across the country with a focus on diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular health. The Network website includes a bariatric surgery subgroup providing professional and patient resources, tools, presentations, and a discussion forum. The network is available to DC members for a fee.
2021-11-09 –
Other
5As of Healthy Pregnancy Weight Gain Checklist
This checklist from the Canadian Obesity Network provides professionals with guidance on what to ask, assess, advise, agree and assist with when discussing healthy weight gain in pregnancy. The checklist is available for purchase, or a copy is free to download to members of the Canadian Obesity Network. Membership is free.
2018-11-12 –
Professional Education Tools
Counselling for Behavioural Change
Dietitians of Canada's Counselling for Behaviour Change course is an evidence-based, self-paced learning program that provides insights on counselling strategies that support behaviour change. The program includes illustrative examples of effective counselling, worksheets and practical tools to use with clients, including access to the Instigating and Implementing Eating and Physical Activity Behaviour Change: A Lifestyle Intervention Manual and Toolkit. Fee to access the course.
2018-11-26 –
Course