Please Note: To obtain an individual appointment with the dietitian for nutritional counselling, it is necessary to have a referral form completed by your physician.
Dietitian Referral Form (PDF Format)
Community Dietitians are Registered Dietitians (RD) with a baccalaureate degree in food and nutrition from an accredited university program. They have also successfully completed a dietetic internship, or a Master's degree or equivalent approved experience. A national examination is required for registration in most provinces. Dietitians must be registered with the provincial regulatory body, College or Association, in order to use the title dietitian or designation RD. Provincial dietetic regulatory bodies are self-regulated and accountable to the public.
Community Dietitians are specialists in applied human nutrition with a focus on health promotion and disease prevention. Community dietitians help prevent further health deterioration in some individuals and improve the quality of life for many others.
Registered Dietitians are trained to assess nutritional status. They tailor nutrition counselling and education to the unique needs of individuals and groups