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Community & Public Health Nutrition Community Group

The Community and Public Health Nutrition Community Group brings together dietitians, public health nutritionists and students working in a variety of settings to connect, learn from each other and discover resources and educational opportunities to support your practice. Specific network objectives are to:

  • Promote and facilitate communication and information sharing about topics related to public and community health nutrition. 
  • Share the latest information about best practices and resources for community and public health nutrition.
  • Facilitate participation in continuning education opportunities. 
  • Promote community nutrition and public health nutrition as a career choice and support career growth in this area. 
  • Support opportunities for engagement with government and policy makers and provide consultation on issues related to community nutrition and public health nutrition practice. 
  • Raise awareness of and advocate on behalf of community nutrition and public health nutrition issues and practice challenges.
Who should joing this community group?
Dietitians working in public health units/departments, regional health authorities, community health centres, government or with other organizations that take a community-centred and/or population health approach to public health nutrition. 

Benefits of membership
  • Opportunity to network and connect with other dietitians and students working/interested in community and public health nutrition
  • Access to current resources on various community and public health nutrition topics
  • Access to book reviews and opportunity to participate in quarterly book reviews
  • Access to blog containing posts written on various public health related topics 
  • Access to online networking platform
  • Ongoing volunteer opportunities for students and dietitians

Cost: Free for DC Members

NOTE: Joining a community group requires an active Dietitians of Canada membership. Not a member? Learn how to become a DC Member here.

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Testimonials

Each person on the board has unique strengths, which work synergistically. These combined strengths help to further enhance the work the board does, and to challenge us to think creatively and outside-of-the-box.
- Amanda Hamel, RD (current Director, Manitoba & Saskatchewan)
My problem solving, critical thinking and teamwork skills have been put into high gear. I contributed to meaningful discussions that will shape the future of dietetics. If you're thinking about putting your name forward – go for it!
- Melissa Baker MHSc, RD (past Director, Student/New Professionals)
Every step has been a learning experience and I have gained many insights, especially in terms of governance and engagement with members. On a personal level, being on the Board has enabled me to work with colleagues from across Canada and form new friendships.
- Judy Sheeshka, PhD, RD (Past Chair)
Serving as a Board Director has been a very rewarding experience. Engaging in the mission of the organization and contributing to paving its future as well as the future of the profession was the chance of a lifetime.
- Joane Routhier, PDt (Past Director, Quebec and Northeast Ontario)
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