A U.S. report finds heavy metals in manufactured infant foods. Should we be concerned? Are heavy metals present in infant foods at unsafe levels? What should dietitians be advising parents to do? The PEN Team went looking for answers.

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Some evidence has suggested that allied health professionals, including dietitians, may begin to feel uncomfortable (or out-of-date) applying their EBP skills within 5 years of entering clinical practice, “particularly for those activities involving critical analysis of published studies”.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?

Background information regarding research methods in dietetic practice.

  2022-01-28 – Background

This toolkit provides an overview of the Hematology/Haematology Anemia/Anaemia – Iron Deficiency Pathway that includes a description of the topic, key nutrition issues, nutrition assessment, intervention, nutrition monitoring/evaluation and client resources.

This toolkit provides an overview of the Cardiovascular Disease and Dyslipidemia Knowledge Pathways that includes a description of the topic, key nutrition issues, nutrition assessment, intervention, nutrition monitoring/evaluation and client /professional resources.

A synthesis of the recommendations and evidence regarding anemia and iron deficiency.

  2023-10-20 – Summary of Recommendations and Evidence

This toolkit provides an overview of the Cancer and Cancer-related Knowledge Pathways that includes key nutrition issues, nutrition assessment, monitoring and evaluation, nutrition diagnosis, nutrition intervention, client and professional resources.

This toolkit provides an overview of the Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Knowledge Pathway that includes a description of the topic, key nutrition issues, nutrition assessment, intervention, nutrition monitoring/evaluation and client handouts.

This toolkit provides an overview of the Cancer - Neutropenia Knowledge Pathway that includes a description of the topic, key nutrition issues, nutrition assessment, diagnosis, intervention, nutrition monitoring/evaluation and client resources.