Position Papers
DC consults with members and other experts to develop opinions, positions, messages and advice on food and nutrition issues. It is because of this informed view that consumers trust the advice of dietitians. Our most recent position papers include:
Community Food Security – Position of Dietitians of Canada
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April 27, 2007
Community Food Security (CFS) exists when all community residents obtain a safe, personally acceptable, nutritious diet through a sustainable food system that maximizes healthy choices, community self-reliance, and equal access for everyone. Dietitians of Canada recognizes that CFS has a broad scope that emphasizes systematic and comprehensive approaches to promote food security for everyone, and implicitly recognizes the role of the larger food system in ensuring food security. CFS involves long-term planning with a wide range of stakeholders working toward a healthy, just, and sustainable food system. Dietitians of Canada strongly encourages dietitians to educate themselves about the issues and processes necessary to build CFS. The organization also urges dietitians to advocate individually and through participation in coalitions for the development and implementation of policies and programs that support CFS.