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Dietitians and Nutritionists |
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| Dietitians and nutritionists plan, organize, conduct and supervise programs in nutrition, diet and food service. They are employed in a variety of settings including hospitals, extended-care facilities, public health centres, the food and beverage industry, educational institutions, sports organizations and government, or they may be self-employed.
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* Dietitians require a master's or bachelor's degree in dietetics, nutrition or a related field such as food and nutritional science or biochemistry
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One to two years of supervised practical training.
* Licensure with a regulatory body is required in all provinces for dietitians.
* Membership in the national association, Dietitians of Canada, may be required for dietitians.
* Nutritionists usually require the same education and training as dietitians.
* Registration with the national association, Dietitians of Canada and/or a provincial regulatory body is available for nutritionists who have the same education and practical training as dietitians.
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