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Imagine a World Where…: 2008 Ryley-Jeffs Memorial Lecture

Publication: Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice and Research
22 August 2008

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The health and well-being of individuals and the prosperity of the country require a well-nourished population. Canadians face unprecedented challenges to the goal of healthy eating and physical activity. The challenges are complex and dietitians have a collective responsibility to respond as thoughtful, competent practitioners. As we embrace the future, we need to understand our past and reflect on how we will create a future that will support nutritional health and well-being for all Canadians. Dietitians, in partnership with others, must play a key role.

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La santé et le bien-être des personnes ainsi que la prospérité du pays requièrent une population bien nourrie. Pour atteindre les objectifs en matière d’alimentation saine et d’exercice physique, les Canadiens doivent relever des défis sans précédent. Ces défis sont complexes, et les diététistes ont la responsabilité collective de les affronter en tant que praticiennes rigoureuses et compétentes. Pour aller de l’avant, nous avons besoin de comprendre notre passé et de réfléchir à la façon de créer un avenir qui appuiera la santé et le bien-être nutritionnels de tous les Canadiens. Les diététistes, en partenariat avec d’autres professionnels, doivent jouer un rôle de premier plan.

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cover image Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice and Research
Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice and Research
Volume 69Number 3September 2008
Pages: 155 - 158

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Version of record online: 22 August 2008

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Mary Bush, MSc, RD
Former Director General, Office of Nutrition Policy and Promotion, Health Canada, Ottawa, ON

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