Dietitians know, and care about evidence-based practice (EBP) - but do they apply it regularly in their jobs? Some evidence has suggested that allied health professionals, including dietitians, may begin to feel uncomfortable (or out-of-date) applying their EBP skills within 5 years of entering clinical practice, “particularly for those activities involving critical analysis of published studies”. The PEN Team asked: does this alleged discomfort stop dietitians from applying EBP?

This special article through Science Direct outlines the three fundamental principles of evidence-based practice as applied to the field of clinical nutrition. Mayo Clinic Proceedings; Innovations, Quality and Outcomes. 2019 Jun;3(2):189-99.

          2019-06-03 – Topic Overview

Standards and Guidelines Evidence (SAGE) is an online directory of published information and guidelines for evidence-based practice and care. It is an initiative of the Cancer Guidelines Action Group of the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer.

  2014-03-04 – Practice Guideline

A synthesis of the recommendations and evidence regarding cystic fibrosis.

  2023-02-17 – Summary of Recommendations and Evidence

Diabetes UK contains links to the following nutrition & lifestyle information: diabetic foods, front-of-pack food labelling; sugar and type 2 diabetes, low carbohydrate diets for people with type 2 diabetes, physical activity and diabetes, evidence-based related guidelines and dietary fat consumption and management of type 2 diabetes.

   2023-04-25 – Position Paper/Policy Document

This toolkit provides an overview of the Hepatic Disorders Knowledge Pathway that includes a description of key nutrition issues, nutrition assessment, diagnosis, intervention, and monitoring/evaluation and related resources.

A collection of practice guidelines related to nutrition and cancer.

  2022-08-04 – Practice Guideline

A synthesis of the recommendations and evidence regarding hepatic disorders.

  2023-02-20 – Summary of Recommendations and Evidence

These WHO guidelines provide professionals with evidence-based recommendations on protecting, promoting and supporting breastfeeding including establishing breastfeeding, feeding practices and needs of infants and creating an enabling environment.

          2022-05-10 – Manual/Guide