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Dietitians

Registered Dietitians at LRCP are skilled in meeting the nutritional needs of oncology patients. Dietitians counsel patients and families on the use of special diets and the need for nutrition supplements. They will also answer questions about vegetarianism and healthy eating.

Dietitians provide information about managing disease or treatment-related symptoms such as:

• Loss of appetite
• Weight changes
• Chewing and swallowing difficulties
• Taste changes
• Sore or dry mouth
• Nausea and vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Constipation

For more information, please contact Clinical Nutrition at LRCP by calling

519-685-8622.

Requirements to practice as a Registered Dietitian (RD) in Ontario:

• Complete an accredited undergraduate university program or the equivalent in food and nutrition
• Complete an accredited practical training program or the equivalent - an internship program, a two-year practicum, or a graduate degree program
• Pass a standardized examination set by the College of Dietitians of Ontario
• Register with the College of Dietitians of Ontario

The College Registrar and the Registration Committee carefully review all applicants' qualifications to ensure that the above requirements are met before a certificate of registration is issued.

Dietitians at LRCP are associated with:

• The Regional Dietitian's Oncology Network
• SW Supportive Care Network Committee
• Cancer Care Ontario Dietitians Professional Advisory Committee

Resource list for Dietitians:

General Nutrition for Cancer Patients

• Resources for Discussing Alternative Diet Therapies for Cancer
• Symptom Management
• Nutrition and Cancer Prevention
• Goal Oriented Oncology Standards
• Oncology Clinical Nutrition Assessment Package

Helpful Links:

College of Dietitians of Ontario

Dietitians of Canada

Oncology Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group