Nutrition and Women’s Health: Position of the American Dietetic Association and Dietitians of Canada: Executive Summary (1)

Publication: Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice and Research
July 2004

Abstract

It is the position of the American Dietetic Association (ADA) and Dietitians of Canada (DC) that women have specific nutritional needs and vulnerabilities and, as such, are at unique risk for various nutrition-related diseases and conditions that affect the duration and quality of their lives. Although women’s health-related issues are multifaceted, nutrition has been shown to influence significantly the risk of chronic disease and assist in maintaining optimal health status. Therefore, the ADA and DC encourage dietetics professionals to strongly support research, health promotion activities, health care services, and advocacy efforts that will enable women to adopt desirable nutrition practices for optimal health.

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L’American Dietetic Association (ADA) et les Diététistes du Canada (DC) soutiennent que les femmes présentent des besoins et des vulnérabilités nutritionnels qui leur sont propres et, par conséquent, sont à risque particulier de souffrir de diverses maladies et conditions liées à la nutrition qui altèrent la durée et la qualité de leur vie. Bien que les questions relatives à la santé des femmes comportent de multiples facettes, on sait que la nutrition influence de façon importante le risque de maladies chroniques et contribue à maintenir un état nutritionnel optimal. C’est pourquoi l’ADA et les DC encouragent les diététistes professionnels à soutenir fortement la recherche, les activités de promotion de la santé, les services de soins de santé et les initiatives d’intervention qui rendent les femmes capables d’adopter des pratiques nutritionnelles souhaitables afin d’atteindre une santé optimale.

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cover image Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice and Research
Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice and Research
Volume 65Number 2July 2004
Pages: 85 - 89

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Version of record online: 12 February 2007

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