Sustainability in Canadian Dietetic Practice
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Registered dietitians (RDs) are actively involved in sustainable food systems (SFS). They utilize existing skills for SFS activities but require more knowledge, skills, and resources to enhance their impact.
Area Of Science
- Nutrition Science
- Public Health
- Environmental Science
Background
- Dietitians (RDs) play a crucial role in promoting dietary patterns aligned with sustainable food systems (SFS).
- Understanding how RDs conceptualize sustainability and engage in SFS is vital for food system transformation.
- Current knowledge gaps exist regarding the specific skills and support RDs need for effective SFS practice.
Purpose Of The Study
- To explore Canadian dietitians' understanding of sustainability within food systems.
- To identify current sustainable food system (SFS) activities undertaken by dietitians.
- To determine the perceived knowledge, skills, and support required for dietitians practicing in SFS.
Main Methods
- A cross-sectional survey was administered to a convenience sample of 92 Canadian dietitians.
- Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics.
- Qualitative responses underwent thematic analysis, and practice activities were mapped using the Socioecological Framework (SEF).
Main Results
- Most dietitians utilized common SFS definitions and frameworks.
- Reported SFS activities spanned all levels of the Socioecological Framework.
- Dietitians identified a need for foundational and specialized knowledge, practical examples, and enhanced support for SFS practice.
Conclusions
- Canadian dietitians are actively engaged in SFS, leveraging skills from other areas of practice.
- There is a significant opportunity to enhance the impact of RDs in SFS through resource sharing and professional development.
- Future efforts should focus on integrating Indigenous perspectives, systems thinking, and macro-level strategies, alongside developing clear success indicators.
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