Public Health Dietitians work to promote healthy growth and development in children & youth, and optimal physical and mental health across the lifespan by promoting and supporting food/nutrition security, food literacy, and a positive relationship with food and eating. We advocate for equity in communities' ability to access nourishing food. Our services are offered at no cost.
- Who do Public Health Dietitians work with?
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- Community agencies (family/child/youth-serving agencies)
- Community groups (parent groups)
- Community networks (health networks, early years tables)
- Food security hubs
- Governments
- Health professionals (Island Health & non-Island Health)
- Post-secondary institutions (colleges, universities)
- Schools & school districts.
- How can Public Health Dietitians support you?
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- Support around food/nutrition programming (activities, curriculum development, evaluation)
- Provide advocacy and knowledge translation around food/nutrition
- Be a guest speaker for groups (early years nutrition, food & mood, food & diet myth vs fact)
- Participate in community events
- Support grant applications
- Promote healthy public policy & environments around food & nutrition
- Provide staff/volunteer professional development & training.
Recommended Resources
- Dietitian Access & Referrals
- Babies & Young Children
- Children Age 5-18 Years
- Eating Disorders
- Feeding Relationship & Eating Together
- Food Allergies
- Food Safety
- Pregnancy/Perinatal
- Vitamins & Minerals
- Reliable Nutrition Information
General Information on Public Health Nutrition
North Island
Taylor Hartwig
taylor.hartwig@islandhealth.ca
250-702-7503
Oceanside, Alberni Valley, West Coast
Kaley Ruel
kaley.ruel@islandhealth.ca
250-730-0621
Nanaimo, Ladysmith, Gabriola Island
Laura Dias
laura.correiadias@islandhealth.ca
250-589-7940
Duncan, Cowichan Valley, Saanich Peninsula, Gulf Islands
Janet Krenz
janet.krenz@islandhealth.ca
250-709-3050
Greater Victoria
Nadine Bartels
nadine.bartels@islandhealth.ca
250-516-1246