Registered Dietitians
Registered Dietitians (RDs) are Ontario’s nutrition, diet and food experts, uniquely trained to support the nutritional health of the population through evidence-based treatment, disease prevention, and health promotion services. See the College of Dietitians of Ontario, and Dietitians of Canada.
Nutrition issues arise frequently (20-25% of all visits) in primary care. In FHTs, RDs are responsible for the overall nutrition services, supporting the nutrition work of other providers, as well as providing in-depth nutrition counselling. Support for this practice model was documented in a multi-disciplinary Delphi process (Brauer P et al. Can J Diet Prac Res 2006; 67: S14-S29). For more information click here. RD practice in FHTs continues to evolve, with increasing emphasis on chronic disease management, health promotion, inter-professional and multi-organization initiatives to support community health.
• Role of the Registered Dietitian in Primary Health care
• Adding a RD to Your Team? was developed for primary healthcare administrators with basic information on hiring an RD.
• Tips and Tools for Registered Dietitians Working in Interdisciplinary Primary Care. Click here for booklet.
• The FHT Quality Agenda in Dietetics. To view this Multimedia Presentation click here.
• The FHT Dietitians have established a separate website. Most of the content is for the use of RDs working in FHTs and is internal to the group.
Click here to read stories about typical contributions Registered Dietitians make to patients. | 
