Dietitian
Dietitians play an active role in New Brunswick’s health regions. They help people across our province make healthy food choices, for a variety of reasons, in a variety of work settings. Dietitians plan, implement, and oversee nutrition and food service programs throughout our province in hospitals, extended care facilities, home healthcare, community health, educational institutions and more. They may also act in a consultation role, advising government or even sports organizations. Dietitians are vital in helping people meet their specific nutritional needs. They monitor patients’ nutritional wellness and our province’s nutritional wellness too.
Dietitians in New Brunswick work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to ensure a patient’s nutritional needs are prioritized and met. As some patients cannot eat normally or on their own, dietitians are essential to quality care delivery. Dietitians have the knowledge and skill to help our healthcare system reach its goal of fostering a healthier population – by working together with other health professionals, policy makers, industry leaders, and educators. They assist our doctors by creating eating plans for patients with complex issues. From research to influencing food-related policy to helping individuals make healthy food choices, New Brunswick’s dietitians are making a difference, in both rural and urban healthcare settings across the province.