About Registered Dietitians

Registered Dietitians (RDs) in Ontario are uniquely trained food and nutrition experts. As members of interprofessional health care teams, they are the recognized experts in translating scientific, medical and nutrition information into practical individualized therapeutic diets and meal plans for people.

Collaboration with clients, caregivers, and other health professionals is central to dietetic practice. Registered Dietitians work with a variety of health professionals such as medical doctors and social workers to manage nutrition for health promotion, disease prevention, and treatment of acute and chronic diseases.

As health professionals, they provide nutrition services in a variety of settings in Ontario:

community health centres
family health teams
home care, hospitals
long-term care homes
diabetes education centres
public health
sports and recreation facilities
food industry
academic and research settings
private practice.

The Registered Dietitian's Code of Ethics, Professional Misconduct Regulation, competency statements and standards of practice establish a level of practice that ensures patient safety and prohibits RDs from undertaking activities for which they are not qualified.