DIETITIANS help people understand the role of food and nutrition during health and illness. They help you to plan or change your eating habits to meet your health needs.

Dietitians Roles and Responsibilities

• Order nutritional supplements
• Provide support on diabetes and blood glucose monitors
• Act as a resource and consultant to staff on nutrition.
• Communicate with community agencies such as Public Health, Food Banks, and Human Resource and Development
• Nutritional counseling
• Assessment of nutrition status
• Common roles and responsibilities

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Dietitians of Canada

Job Satisfaction Testimonial

There are many things that are unique about the role of an EMP dietitian. We are part of an interdisciplinary team. We treat our client’s holistically. Dietitians are always respectful of the reality of their client’s lives. For example we are in their homes and we are sensitive to their financial status, what foods they can afford, what foods are available to them and what agencies might support their needs.

When we see a young child beginning to thrive…they smile, have more energy, and strength and they gain weight…the parents are so thankful…we know we’ve made a difference. That’s the reward!

Often the challenges are also the rewards. For example, we work independently which means we need to have confidence in our knowledge base and decision-making ability in unpredictable situations and with a diverse caseload.