Recently added articles from Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice and Research:
Begin With the End in Mind/Commencer par la fin
Oct 01, 2008; ... In one of my favourite books, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Stephen Covey encourages us to "begin with the end in mind" (1). This means that we need to have a clear understanding of where we want to go. In 2006, your Board began the process of understanding where we are now by ...
Just Imagine/Imaginez un peu
Oct 01, 2008; ... The 2008 Ryley-Jeffs Memorial lecture given by Mary Bush at Dietitians of Canada's 2008 conference and profiled in this issue (p. 155) invites us to imagine a world where our health and nutrition wish-list has come true: a world where nutritional considerations are integrated into all policies ...
NATURAL TRANS FAT AND CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE: IMPORTANT NEW FINDINGS
Oct 01, 2008; ... Having demonstrated that hydrogenated vegetable oil (i.e., trans fat from industrial sources or iTFA) is bad from the standpoint of cardiovascular health,1 scientists are facing a new challenge: what is the impact of natural trans fat? BACKGROUND Trans fat from natural sources ...
Vitamin D Supplementation
Oct 01, 2008; ... I appreciate the opportunity to clarify my viewpoint as the author of ajournai article entitled "An Evidence-based Approach for Dietitian Prescription of Multiple Vitamins with Minerals" (1), which was referenced in the recent article entitled "Should Long-Term Care Residents Be Supplemented ...
Canadian Dietitians' Attitudes Toward Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals
Oct 01, 2008; ... Abstract Purpose: A telephone survey was conducted to determine dietitians' views on nutraceuticals and functional foods. Methods: Using systematic sampling with a random start, 238 names were drawn from the Dietitians of Canada membership. A survey instrument containing mostly ...
Acknowledging and Adapting to Dietetic Students' Changing Needs
Oct 01, 2008; ... Abstract Purpose: Various societal influences have shaped the way dietetic students view and react to current educational situations. Students' perspectives were sought on conditions that caused stress in the educational environment, what they thought educators did not understand about ...
Le stress perçu et son influence sur le comportement alimentaire des étudiants de l'Université de Moncton, Campus de Moncton
Oct 01, 2008; ... Résumé Objectif. Mesurer et analyser le lien entre le stress perçu et le comportement alimentaire d'étudiants de première (Ét1) et de quatrième année (Ét4) à l'Université de Moncton au début (T1) et à la fin (T2) du trimestre universitaire. Méthodes. Quatre-vingt-quatorze sujets ...
Food Intake and Academic Performance Among Adolescents
Oct 01, 2008; ... Abstract Purpose: Prince Edward Island adolescents' food use was examined, as were possible associations between food use and grade, sex, and academic performance. Methods: Participants (n=325) were purposively selected from four junior high schools. Dietary data were collected ...
Gluten-Free and Regular Foods: A Cost Comparison
Oct 01, 2008; ... Abstract Purpose: The treatment of celiac disease is a strict gluten-free diet for life. This diet is assumed to be more expensive, although no studies confirm this assumption. In the current study, the prices of gluten-free foods and regular (gluten-containing) foods were compared to ...
Food Consumption Patterns In Elementary School Children
Oct 01, 2008; ... Abstract Purpose: Food consumption was investigated in children attending three elementary schools in urban Hamilton, Ontario. Methods: Dietary data were collected from 92 children in grades 2 to 4 through 24-hour dietary recalls (39% participation rate). Servings of four food ...
Imagine a World Where. . . 2008 Ryley-Jeffs Memorial Lecture
Oct 01, 2008; ... Abstract 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 ...
Dietitians of Canada: 2008 Annual Awards
Oct 01, 2008; ... The Ryley-Jeffs Memorial Lecture Award: Mary Bush Emeritus Member: Ruth Diamant DC Fellows: * Paula Brauer * Debbie MacLellan Network Leader of the Year: * Network Leader of the Year: Volunteer Recognition Awards: * Marg ...
VISION 2020/VISION 2020
Jul 01, 2008; ... VISION 2020, our aspiration for the future of dietitians by the year 2020, is a tool to help members, the organization, and partners work towards a shared preferred future. In the fall of 2007, the Board of Directors released four background documents and now in this issue of the Journal, we ...
Diet and the Prevention of Breast Cancer/L'alimentation et la prévention du cancer du sein
Jul 01, 2008; ... Although the role of diet in cancer prevention has been recognized for some time, the amount of scientific literature on this topic has increased dramatically in the last decade. The 2007 World Cancer Research Fund/American Institute for Cancer Research report, Food, Nutrition, Physical Activity ...
Information Needs of Women: At Risk of Breast Cancer
Jul 01, 2008; ... Abstract Purpose: Information needs and current information sources related to healthy eating, active living, and healthy body weight were examined in women attending breast cancer risk assessment clinics. Methods: Convenience sampling was used to recruit 257 women over 20 years ...
Decision-making in the Dairy Aisle: Maximizing Taste, Health, Cost and Family Considerations
Jul 01, 2008; ... Abstract Purpose: To gain insight into the decision-making processes used by women when selecting dairy and dairy alternative foods, including examination of the role of bone health concerns. Methods: Semi-structured, point-of-purchase interviews were conducted with a convenience ...
National Dietetic Registration Examination: Perceptions of the Writing Experience
Jul 01, 2008; ... Abstract Purpose: Dietitians must pass the Canadian Dietetic Registration Examination (CDRE) to practise. Writers' experiences with the exam were examined, along with factors associated with anxiety and coping mechanisms, preparation strategies, and if and how anxiety, coping, and ...
The results are in: Members are satisfied with Dietitians of Canada
Jul 01, 2008; ... In November 2007, Dietitians of Canada conducted an online membership satisfaction survey to determine how well the Association is doing in meeting targets established for 2007-2010. About one-quarter (n=1305) of all members with an e-mail address responded to the survey. The response rate in ...
Nutrient Inadequacies Among Elderly Residents Of Long-term Care Facilities
Jul 01, 2008; ... Abstract Purpose: Regular, non-therapeutic diets were examined in long-term care (LTC) residents to determine whether these residents consumed adequate nutrients according to current recommendations. Methods: Elderly (88 ± 8 years) residents (31 female, 17 male) in five Saskatoon ...
Outcomes of Screening And Nutritional Intervention Among Older Adults in Healthcare Facilities
Jul 01, 2008; ... Abstract A nutritional screening and early intervention program was administered to older adults in a subacute care facility. The study group was recruited among patients aged 65 or older, who were admitted to the geriatric and rehabilitation units of two hospitals. Two simple, reliable, ...