HAPPY DIETITIANS DAY
Happy Dietitians Day! What is a dietitian?
Kristina Parsons, RD Nutrition Services Consultant
March 16th is Dietitians Day! Every year during Nutrition Month, this day celebrates registered dietitians and their expertise in food and nutrition to support the health of all Canadians. This year, Nutrition Month focuses on how we can change our food systems to improve health in an inclusive and sustainable way, and dietitians have a key role to play!
A dietitian is a trained health professional in nutrition and dietetics. They translate the science of nutrition and food and apply it to many different areas, including clinical nutrition, community nutrition, foodservice, and even business. No matter the setting, dietitians use credible and science-based knowledge to deliver reliable and tailored nutrition advice1. Did You Know? At Sysco Canada, we have 8 registered dietitians in roles like Nutrition Service Consultants, Account Executives, Managers & Vice Presidents of Healthcare & Senior Living! 1