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Trends and Future Roles
Dietitians are in demand; with the increased recognition of the relationship between good eating habits and disease prevention, dietitians have assumed a new and important role in promoting and contributing to the health and well-being of all Canadians.
Today's dietitians are also entrepreneurs. Dietitians counsel individuals and groups through their own private practices; assist the food industry with consumer research, product development and marketing; write cookbooks and magazine or newspaper columns showing consumers how to eat healthy without sacrificing taste, and tackle the issue of food security while working at food banks and community agencies.
Dietitians' employment opportunities are extensive and varied. A recent New Graduate Employment Survey shows a good employment situation for graduates of dietetic training programs. Click here to view the factsheet Finding a Job as a Dietitian in PDF format.
Emerging Opportunities for Aboriginal & Francophone Dietitians
Aboriginal Dietitians
Aboriginal Dietitians combine traditional cultural knowledge with the science of nutrition to promote health. They play a key role in helping Aboriginal communities to improve their knowledge of nutrition and to better understand how to make healthy food choices to promote health. Visit this web site, dedicated to providing information for Aboriginal people interested in the dietetic profession. [More]
Francophone Dietitians
If you are interested in pursuing studies and/or working in a francophone environment, this information will be helpful in planning your career.