Three modules from the Canadian Cochrane Centre and Dietitians of Canada, with support from the Canadian Institute of Health Research (CIHR) are available to help increase the use of Cochrane Systematic Reviews among registered dietitians.

  2021-08-31 – Course

As dietitians, we tend to have a sixth sense about whether a nutrition claim might be legitimate or not, which can be difficult to explain to clients. A current example would be the fuss surrounding “seed oils” (certain refined vegetable oils, including canola, corn, cottonseed, grapeseed, rice bran, safflower, soy, and sunflower), spurred by the American health secretary’s recent claims that they are harmful and the subsequent media (and social media) attention.

This National Library of Medicine peer reviewed database for professionals provides information on drugs and chemicals and their effects on breastmilk and lactation. Where appropriate, therapeutic alternatives are provided.

   2020-01-08 – Other

A variety of evidence-based, peer reviewed, patient tested client fact sheets from Nutrition and Diet Resources (NDR) - UK, developed by dietitians. Many health and disease topic areas are covered including paediatric, weight loss, diabetes, food labelling, undernourishment range, eat well and heal well. Variable fees; fact sheets only available online.

  2023-05-09 – Client Education Tools

A synthesis of the recommendations and evidence regarding telehealth/teledietetics.

  2021-10-26 – Summary of Recommendations and Evidence

A synthesis of the recommendations and evidence regarding food skills.

Background information regarding research methods in dietetic practice.

  2022-01-28 – Background

A synthesis of the recommendations and evidence regarding diabetes and glucose intolerance.

  2023-04-28 – Summary of Recommendations and Evidence