Cultural competence in dietetics is an important aspect of cultivating trust and connection with clients seeking to improve dietary outcomes. Dietary recommendations need to reflect the unique culture of individuals and population(s).

A collection of websites related to Indigenous Peoples in Canada.

  2024-09-19 – Website

Consumer fact sheets from the Government of Northwest Territories providing nutritional information about traditional foods (including animals, birds, fish, berries and wild plants) found in the Northwest Territories, and how to prepare them safely.

  2021-03-31 – Handout

This diabetes handout provides information about carbohydrates in the diet and gives examples of foods that contain carbohydrate and examples of foods that contain very little carbohydrate. This handout has been culturally adapted and translated into a vareity of lanuages.

  2017-03-01 – Handout

Background information regarding the Weight-Inclusive Approach.

  2023-03-13 – Background

A synthesis of the recommendations and evidence regarding influences on appetite and eating behaviour in toddlers/preschoolers.

  2023-04-13 – Summary of Recommendations and Evidence

A synthesis of the recommendations and evidence regarding food and nutrition labelling.

Background information regarding food, nutrition and eating issues of transgender and gender-diverse individuals.

  2023-09-20 – Background

A synthesis of the recommendations and evidence regarding school health.