DC Network - Diabetes, Obesity and Cardiovascular (DOC)
This DC network has a national focus and connects Registered Dietitians across the country with a focus on diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular health. The Network website includes a bariatric surgery subgroup providing professional and patient resources, tools, presentations, and a discussion forum. The networok is available to DC members for a fee.
2014-05-28 –
Other
DC Network - Complementary and Alternative Therapies (CAT)
A Dietitians of Canada Network for members with an interest in complementary and alternative therapies. The CAT goal is to provide a vehicle for discussion of complementary and alternative therapies and their relationship to dietetics, and to support members in gaining more knowledge in these areas.
2013-08-26 –
Other
Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network
The Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network develops evidence based clinical practice guidelines for the National Health Service in Scotland. Guideline are developed through systematic review of the scientific literature and provided to health professionals to reduce variations in practice and improve patient outcomes.
2010-12-10 –
Website
Estimation of Human Resource Needs and Cost of Adding Registered Dietitians to Primary Care Networks
An article from the Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice and Research on human resources and costs needed to plan for the addition of registered dietitian services to new models of primary health care. Estimates were developed, based on an analysis of an enhanced dietitian model of counselling and health promotion services in three Ontario Family Health Networks.
2018-04-16 –
Research Report/Paper
Promoting Healthy Lifestyles in Ontario Family Health Networks
A Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice and Research paper on primary health care reform presenting new opportunities for registered dietitians to contribute to health promotion and disease prevention in family practices. A health promotion specialist was contracted to conduct a needs assessment and develop a plan for implementing nutrition-focused healthy lifestyle activities.
2014-11-03 –
Research Report/Paper
5As of Healthy Pregnancy Weight Gain Checklist
This checklist from the Canadian Obesity Network provides professionals with guidance on what to ask, assess, advise, agree and assist with when discussing healthy weight gain in pregnancy. The checklist is available for purchase, or a copy is free to download to members of the Canadian Obesity Network. Membership is free.
2015-11-12 –
Professional Education Tools