Nutrition
Services in the Region of Peel
Registered Dietitians
Registered Dietitians (RDs) are trusted food and nutrition
professionals trained to provide advice on diet, food and
nutrition. The titles “dietitian” and “registered dietitian” are regulated by law. Terms, such as “nutritionist” or “nutrition consultant,” are not regulated, so it’s important to look for the initials “RD” after their name.
To practise in Ontario, a registered dietitian must:
- Complete a university degree specializing in food and nutrition, undergo either an accredited internship program or a master’s degree,
- Pass the Canadian Dietetic Registration Exam, and
- Register with the provincial regulatory body, The College
of Dietitians of Ontario.
[ top ]
Private Practice Dietitians
Registered dietitians working in private practice provide nutrition counselling on a fee-for-service basis. Some medical benefit plans offer
coverage for such services.
To find a Private Practice Dietitian in your area:
- Call the Consulting Dietitians of Canada at 1-888-901-7776.
- Check the Dietitians of Canada website.
- Look in the Yellow Pages under "Dietitian."
- Ask your doctor for a referral.
A registered dietitian is available at Eat Right Ontario to provide free nutrition information and education over the phone. Call 1-877-510-5102.
Peel Public Health
905-799-7700
Caledon residents call toll free 905-584-2216
Public health nurses are available Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. to provide free confidential health education over the phone. Language interpretation is available if required. A public health nurse can help you link to other services in the community, such as food banks.
Call Eat Right Ontario at 1-877-510-510-2 to speak to a Registered Dietitian. A Dietitian can answer your nutrition related questions in the following areas:
- Maintaining a healthy weight, and managing cholesterol, diabetes and other health conditions.
- Preparing healthy meals and snacks for the family including children, and nutrition during pregnancy.
Additional information can be found on the following Peel Public Health websites.
Community Care Access Centre (CCAC)
CCAC dietitians provide individual, family or group counselling
in the home or residence for clients who meet the
eligibility criteria.
To inquire about eligibility and services in your area, call 301-CCAC(2222).
Services are covered by OHIP.
[ top ]
Diabetes Education
Registered dietitians and other health professionals provide
diabetes education to individuals and groups.
Diabetes Education Centres or Community Health Centres provide services that may require a doctor’s referral. Call the following phone numbers to find out about services offered:
Trillium Health Centre:
905-848-7545
905-848-7547 (South Asian Diabetes Program)
William Osler Health System – Brampton Civic Hospital:
905-494-6598
The Credit Valley Hospital:
905-813-1576
Bramalea Community Health Centre:
905-451-8090, ext. 111
East Mississauga Community Health Centre:
416-252-1928 (West Toronto Diabetes Education Program)
Services are covered by OHIP or are free of charge.
Hospitals
Hospital dietitians support several outpatient programs by providing extensive individual and group education.
Each hospital provides different services and requires a doctor's referral. Call the following numbers to find out about services offered:
Trillium Health Centre:
905-848-7100 (Adults)
905-848-7653 (Children)
William Osler Health System:
905-494-2120 (Adults)
905-494-6593 (Children)
The Credit Valley Hospital:
905-813-2200
Services are covered by OHIP.
[ top ]
Other Organizations and Services
These organizations and services provide nutrition information
and resources.
[ top ]
Revised:
Tuesday August 09 2011
