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Dietitians' Roles in Food System Transformation
Tracy Everitt1, Liesel Carlsson2
1Department of Human Nutrition, St. Francis Xavier University, Antigonish, NS.
Summary
Dietitians can promote sustainable food systems (SFS) by viewing their practice through a systems lens. This approach helps identify key actions and unintended consequences for healthier food environments.
Area of Science:
- Dietetics
- Public Health
- Environmental Science
Background:
- Conventional food systems contribute to environmental degradation and poor health outcomes.
- Current dietetic practice frameworks may limit the understanding of food systems' relevance.
- Dietitians (RDs) are positioned to influence various aspects of the food system.
Purpose of the Study:
- To encourage RDs to adopt a systems-thinking approach to sustainable food systems (SFS).
- To identify leverage points and potential unintended consequences in dietetic practice related to SFS.
- To map existing dietetic activities within the food system landscape.
Main Methods:
- A scoping review was conducted, analyzing 11 peer-reviewed and 16 grey literature articles.
- Practice activities, tools, and recommendations were categorized by practice area and food system landscape.
- A systems lens was applied to analyze dietetic practice in relation to SFS.
Main Results:
- Existing dietetic activities supporting SFS were identified.
- Areas for professional growth in promoting SFS were highlighted.
- The interconnectedness of the food system and root causes of problems were clarified through a landscape framework.
Conclusions:
- Viewing dietetic practice through a food system landscape enhances understanding of interconnectedness.
- Dietitians have the agency to significantly influence the transition to sustainable dietary patterns.
- A systems approach empowers RDs to maximize their impact on SFS.
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