Dietitians and Chronic Disease Management
An advocacy-related, bilingual fact sheet from Dietitians of Canada outlining where nutrition counselling by dietitians can reduce client’s risk of developing diabetes and improve eating behaviours.
2018-10-25 –
Handout
Using Behaviour Change in Practice
A collection of evidence-based resources, including video demonstrations, to support health professionals with using behaviour change techniques in practice from the European Federation of the Association of Dietitians (EFAD) in collaboration with researchers, dietitians, science communicators and web developers. Helps to bridge the gap between the theory and practice of behaviour change and equip health professionals with the knowledge needed to enable healthy, sustainable behaviour change.
2018-11-26 –
Professional Education Tools
Frequently Asked Questions on Nutrition and Cancer Prevention
Summary recommendations from the WCRF/AICR 2nd Expert Report on the Food, Nutrition, Physical Activity and the Prevention of Cancer, developed by the Regional Cancer Program of the Hôpital régional de Sudbury Regional Hospital (HRSRH) for professionals to use when counselling clients and developing resources related to nutrition and cancer prevention.
2016-05-19 – FAQ(Frequently asked question)
What Should You Know About Mindful and Intuitive Eating?
A 2009 article in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association providing an overview of mindful and intuitive eating and access to a mindful eating questionnaire that can be used in practice. Free citation available. Subscription or fee required to access full article.
2017-12-17 – Newsletter Article/Journal
Registered Dietitians in Aboriginal Communities: Feeding Mind, Body, Spirit
This Dietitians of Canada position paper describes the role of the dietitian in aboriginal communities including providing nutrition information and counseling, building capacity and creating supportive environments. Key messages and facts are given on a number of health issues such as food security, pregnancy, chronic diseases, healthy growth, substance abuse etc.
2012-11-15 –
Position Paper/Policy Document
Healthy Lifestyle Counselling
A HEARTS technical package for cardiovascular disease management in primary health care from the World Health Organization (WHO) in collaboration with others including the American Heart and Stroke Associations.
Craving Change™
Craving Change™ is a cognitive-behavioural program to help individuals and groups with weight loss, chronic disease management or developing a healthier relationship with food. It is founded on evidence-based cognitive behaviourial therapy research. Fee required to access facilitator certification package, training video, certification exam, clinic/organization packages and licenses.
2018-11-26 –
Professional Education Tools