Position Papers

DC consults with members and other experts to develop opinions, positions, messages and advice on food and nutrition issues. It is because of this informed view that consumers trust the advice of dietitians. Our most recent position papers include:


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Promoting Optimal Monitoring of Child Growth in Canada: Using the New WHO Growth Charts

A Collaborative Statement from Dietitians of Canada, Canadian Paediatric Society, The College of Family Physicians of Canada and Community Health Nurses of Canada

02/08/2010
The role of the registered dietitian in primary health care: a national perspective

Defines primary health care and outlines its key features. Illustrates how Registered Dietitians contribute to health promotion, disease prevention, treatment and rehabilitative/supportive strategies. Outlines issues to be addressed for the optimal integration of dietitians into primary health care.

07/21/2009
Nutrition and Athletic Performance: Joint Position Paper of Dietitians of Canada, American College of Sports Medicine and American Dietetic Association

Making the most of training and competition in athletic events starts with sound nutrition as detailed in this revised position paper.

03/02/2009
Sodium Policy – Blood Pressure Canada & Collaborating Organizations

This collaborative policy statement focuses on reducing sodium intake among Canadians to prevent and reduce the incidence of hypertension.

10/25/2007
Position of the American Dietetic Association and Dietitians of Canada: Dietary Fatty Acids

This position paper, developed jointly by Dietitians of Canada (DC) and the American Dietetic Association (ADA), provides the most current evidence-based recommendations on fat and health-related issues. Registered dietitians play a pivotal role in translating the science on fat and fatty acids into healthful dietary patterns for different population groups.

09/04/2007
Community Food Security – Position of Dietitians of Canada

Dietitians of Canada takes the position that community food security (CFS) is both an important process and an outcome for achieving food security among Canadians. DC calls for a sustainable food system that maximizes healthy choices, community self-reliance and equal access to food for everyone.

04/27/2007
Recommendations for Nutrition Best Practice in the Management of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus

A Collaborative review was conducted by: the Canadian Diabetes Association (CDA), Dietitians of Canada (DC), Diabète Québec (DQ) and the Ordre professionel des diététistes du Québec (OPDQ) to produce Recommendations for Nutrition Best Practice in the Management of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus.

11/28/2006
Nutrition for Healthy Term Infants

Nutrition for Healthy Term Infants is the national statement on nutrition for infants from birth to 24 months, developed collaboratively by the Canadian Paediatric Society, Dietitians of Canada and Health Canada.

01/25/2006

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