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As we look ahead to 2026, we’re excited to continue creating meaningful opportunities for member engagement and impact, ...
12/19/2025

As we look ahead to 2026, we’re excited to continue creating meaningful opportunities for member engagement and impact, from advancing our advocacy priorities and sharing what we heard through our national survey, to strengthening Chapters, working groups, and extended health benefits initiatives.

The year ahead will also include the return of Nourish to Flourish for Nutrition Month, as well as continued learning and action through Truth and Reconciliation and ways forward.

Thank you to our members across Canada for your commitment, leadership, and collaboration in 2025. Wishing you a restful and joyful holiday season and continued success in the year ahead.

-Shemina Patni, Chair, Board of Directors
-JP Cody-Cox, Chief Executive Officer

⚾🎥 Now available on demand, exclusively for DC Members.DC Members can watch the recording of this webinar for free and g...
12/17/2025

⚾🎥 Now available on demand, exclusively for DC Members.

DC Members can watch the recording of this webinar for free and get a behind-the-scenes look at how elite baseball players are fueled, from the unpredictable food environments of minor league travel to the high-stakes demands of the World Series.

🎙️ Featuring Yuka, Major League Dietitian for the Toronto Blue Jays, sharing real-world stories of problem-solving under pressure, nutrition strategies across spring training, the regular season, and the off-season, and the rituals that help players perform at their best.

👀 DC Members: Watch the recording at no cost through the DC member portal. 🔗 Access here: https://members.dietitians.ca/ItemDetail?iProductCode=462&Category=LOD&WebsiteKey=d4c31fa4-467a-4959-b48b-cae3ea93e516

12/16/2025

Following the incredible success of last year’s campaign, Dietitians of Canada is thrilled to announce the return of Nourish to Flourish. 🥗💚

Every day, dietitians nourish lives, empower healthier choices, and provide trusted, evidence-based guidance that helps Canadians thrive at every stage of life. The 2026 campaign will once again shine a spotlight on the vital role dietitians play in influencing positive health outcomes for Canadians.

Food is more than fuel. It connects us to our cultures, our communities, and ourselves. Dietitians help people build healthier, more meaningful relationships with food. What’s coming for Nutrition Month 2026:

➡️ Practical toolkits to support you in your Nutrition Month celebrations and outreach
➡️ A calendar of engaging events taking place in March 2026
➡️ A special cookbook opportunity bringing food, stories, and community together More details coming soon.

Stay tuned as we count down to Nutrition Month 2026! 💚🍎
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Préparez-vous pour le Mois de la nutrition 2026 ! 🎉

À la suite de l’incroyable succès de la campagne de l’an dernier, Les diététistes du Canada sont ravis d’annoncer le retour de Bien se nourrir pour s’épanouir. 🥗💚

Chaque jour, les diététistes nourrissent des vies, favorisent des choix plus sains et offrent des conseils fiables et fondés sur des données probantes qui aident les Canadiennes et Canadiens à s’épanouir à toutes les étapes de la vie. La campagne 2026 mettra une fois de plus en lumière le rôle essentiel que jouent les diététistes dans l’amélioration des résultats en matière de santé au Canada.

L’alimentation est bien plus qu’un carburant. Elle nous relie à nos cultures, à nos communautés et à nous-mêmes. Les diététistes accompagnent les gens afin de bâtir des relations plus saines et plus significatives avec les aliments.

Ce qui s’en vient pour le Mois de la nutrition 2026 :
➡️ Des trousses pratiques pour vous soutenir dans vos célébrations et vos activités de mobilisation
➡️ Un calendrier d’événements engageants tout au long de mars 2026
➡️ Une occasion spéciale de participer à un livre de recettes qui rassemble nourriture, histoires et communauté

Plus de détails à venir. Restez à l’affût alors que nous amorçons le compte à rebours vers le Mois de la nutrition 2026 ! 💚🍎

Lead levels in protein powder? Here’s what dietitians need to know.Consumer Reports flagged several plant-based powders ...
12/11/2025

Lead levels in protein powder? Here’s what dietitians need to know.

Consumer Reports flagged several plant-based powders for exceeding California’s strict lead limit (0.5 µg/day).
But here’s the nuance: those same products did not exceed safety thresholds set by Health Canada, the FDA, or Australian regulators.

As a dietitian, here’s how you can support with clarity:
✔ Reassure most people that daily use hasn’t been identified as a health concern
✔ Recommend limiting daily use for vulnerable groups (children, pregnant clients)
✔ Suggest switching to dairy-based powders or brands with third-party testing
✔ Encourage clients with concerns to speak with their physician

📖 Read the full post here: https://www.pennutrition.com/TrendingTopic.aspx?id=31092

Are infant formulas really contaminated with toxic chemicals? 🍼A recent U.S. report is raising alarms—and headlines—but ...
12/05/2025

Are infant formulas really contaminated with toxic chemicals? 🍼
A recent U.S. report is raising alarms—and headlines—but the real story is more nuanced. For leaders in health, nutrition, and policy, it’s not just about what’s happening in one country. It’s about understanding the global context and guiding parents with clarity, not fear.

We’re breaking it down:
🔍 What’s happening in the U.S.
📊 What the research found
🌎 How Canada and Australia compare
✅ What it means for dietitians and health leaders in practice
✨ Hint: U.S. data sparked concern but Canadian and Australian testing paints a very different picture.

📲 Swipe to read, save for later, or share with your network!

It's your turn to have your say with the DC Advocacy Prioritization Survey until December 1! Your thoughts and insights ...
11/27/2025

It's your turn to have your say with the DC Advocacy Prioritization Survey until December 1! Your thoughts and insights help shape the advocacy priorities that reflect the needs of dietitians across Canada. Open to all dietitians - both members and non-members!

Click here to take the 10 minute survey: https://form.jotform.com/253034081869056

⚾️ Take me out to the ball game! See how elite baseball players are fueled, from the unpredictable food environments of ...
11/26/2025

⚾️ Take me out to the ball game!

See how elite baseball players are fueled, from the unpredictable food environments of minor league travel to the high-stakes demands of the World Series. Major League Dietitian, Yuka Sanui, will share a what it’s like navigating the unique nutrition challenges of baseball players across spring training, the regular season and the off-season. You’ll hear stories of problem-solving under pressure and get a glimpse into the strategies and rituals that help the Toronto Blue play their best.⁠
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🧢Yuka is the Major League Dietitian for the Toronto Blue Jays. She joined the organization in 2022, starting in the Minor Leagues before earning her current role at the Major League level this season. Before joining the Blue Jays, she worked with Team USA Rugby Sevens, supporting the team through the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.⁠
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🎟️ DC Members can join free. | Non-Members can join for $24.99.⁠
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🔗 Join here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/fuelling-the-pros-insights-from-the-blue-jays-dietitian-registration-1965516696349?aff=oddtdtcreator

Have your say with the DC Advocacy Prioritization Survey!Your insights help shape the advocacy priorities that reflect t...
11/25/2025

Have your say with the DC Advocacy Prioritization Survey!

Your insights help shape the advocacy priorities that reflect the needs of dietitians across Canada. Open to all dietitians - both members and non-members!

Click here to take the 10 minute survey: https://form.jotform.com/253034081869056

November is Crohn's and Colitis Awareness Month. 💜 Living with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis can be challenging,...
11/21/2025

November is Crohn's and Colitis Awareness Month. 💜 Living with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis can be challenging, but good nutrition plays a key role in managing symptoms and maintaining strength.

Swipe through this carousel to learn practical tips for:
✅ Eating well during remission
🔥 Managing flare-ups
💧 Staying hydrated and nourished
🥗 Identifying trigger foods
💪 Supporting overall health with balanced nutrition

For more evidence-based nutrition information and practical handouts, visit the PEN: Practice-based Evidence in Nutrition website. We have a wealth of resources available for members.

If you’re not yet a member, join today to access reliable, up-to-date tools and expert content for your professional or personal nutrition journey.

🔗 www.pennutrition.com

🗳️ Have your say! Dietitians across Canada are shaping the future of advocacy — and we want your voice.Complete our brie...
11/19/2025

🗳️ Have your say! Dietitians across Canada are shaping the future of advocacy — and we want your voice.

Complete our brief survey (≈10 min) to help set DC’s policy priorities. Everyone’s input counts — members and non-members welcome!

⏰ Deadline extended to December 1, end of day. Don’t miss out!

https://form.jotform.com/253034081869056

Check out this interactive webinar for DC Members! 🔄 In this 60-minute webinar, Dr. Williams will unpack how hormone var...
11/19/2025

Check out this interactive webinar for DC Members!

🔄 In this 60-minute webinar, Dr. Williams will unpack how hormone variability across the lifespan, including the menstrual cycle, contraceptive use, and menopause, affects physiological responses to training, recovery, and performance.

🏋🏾‍♂️ She will also address common myths and misconceptions circulating in social media about hormones and female athletes.

🙋🏽‍♀️Through a dynamic Q&A format and real-world case studies, Dr. Williams will highlight how understanding hormonal fluctuations can help inform individualized, evidence-based approaches to training and health in women.

DC Members can register here: www.dietitians.ca/Member-Portal/National-Announcements/Announcements/Periods-to-Performance-The-Science-(and-Myths)-of-

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About Dietitians of Canada

Dietitians play a pivotal role in the health and wellbeing of Canadians — a role that takes many different forms. Across Canada, dietitians are care for their patients, advocate for change, drive innovation and research, and support our communities. Dietitians of Canada (DC) is proud to be the leading voice of this vibrant, relevant and evolving profession. We represent a diverse and skilled community of members who are sought after for their expertise across all areas of food, nutrition and health.

Dietitians of Canada is the only organization representing the interests of professionals working and studying in the dietetics field in Canada. Whether your practice is in clinical dietetics, public health, private practice, communications, business or food service, we help you build your career by providing leadership, skills development and knowledge-sharing opportunities, as well as numerous ways to connect with your professional community. DC members are active at every level — from provincial to federal advocacy, from knowledge sharing sessions to public awareness campaigns. Visit www.dietitians.ca/join to learn more!

First established as the Canadian Dietetic Association in 1935, DC was officially formed in 1997. As an association, our focus is on advocacy, professional practice and leadership development. With a community of 5000 strong, our purpose is to connect and support members, while increasing awareness of the role and value of dietitians. After more than 80 years, we remain an innovative organization with strong member leadership and a desire to embrace the future.