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Imagination Nourishes Dietetic Practice: 2005 Ryley-Jeffs Memorial Lecture

Publication: Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice and Research
September 2005

Abstract

Albert Einstein once stated that imagination is more important than knowledge. How important is imagination to the dietetic profession? What have been the imaginations of dietitians over the years? Where would we be today without these imaginations? Can imagination be fostered and developed? What future imaginations will shape the dietetic profession? This article explores the phenomenon of imagination and why it is important to dietetic practice.

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Albert Einstein a déclaré que l'imagination était plus importante que la connaissance. Quelle importance l'imagination revêt-elle dans la profession diététique? Quels efforts d'imagination les diététistes ont-elles déployés au fil des ans? Où serions-nous aujourd'hui sans ces initiatives? L'imagination peut-elle être nourrie et développée? Quelles idées lumineuses façonneront l'avenir de notre profession? Cet article explore le phénomène de l'imagination et son importance pour la pratique diététique.

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cover image Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice and Research
Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice and Research
Volume 66Number 3September 2005
Pages: 193 - 196

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Version of record online: 12 February 2007

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Shawna Berenbaum, PhD, RD
College of Pharmacy and Nutrition, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK

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