Recently added articles from Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice and Research:

VISION 2020/VISION 2020

Jul 01, 2008; Burden, Trina ... 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; Royall, Dawna ... 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; Paisley, Judy; Brown, Catherine M; Greenberg, Marlene ... 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; Hammond, Gail K; Chapman, Gwen E ... 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; Lordly, Daphne ... 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; Anonymous ... 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; Lengyel, Christina O; Whiting, Susan J; Zello, Gordon A ... 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; Babineau, Jolyne; Villalon, Lita; Laporte, Manon; Payette, Hélène ... 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, ...

MILK PRODUCT INTAKE: IMPLICATIONS FOR WEIGHT CONTROL AND TYPE 2 DIABETES

Jul 01, 2008; Reimer, Raylene ... Worldwide obesity is a growing problem and is driving the epidemic in type 2 diabetes. Large clinical trials have demonstrated that lifestyle modifications can significantly reduce diabetes risk. Attracting attention is the role of dairy foods in preventing obesity and diabetes. The ...

Dietary Intakes And Familial History of Obesity

Jul 01, 2008; Paradis, Ann-Marie; Godin, Gaston; Pérusse, Louis; Vohl, Marie-Claude ... Abstract Purpose: To compare dietary intakes of individuals with and without familial history of obesity (FHO) with recommendations from Canada's Food Guide to Healthy Eating (CFGHE). Methods: This cross-sectional study recruited 197 women and 129 men with a body mass index of ...

Effect of a Prenatal Nutritional Intervention Program: On Initiation and Duration of Breastfeeding

Jul 01, 2008; Léger-Leblanc, Gisèle; Rioux, France M ... Abstract Purpose: To evaluate initiation and duration of breastfeeding of infants born to mothers who participated in the Early Childhood Initiative (ECI) program. Factors affecting the initiation and the early cessation of breastfeeding were also explored. Methods: Twenty-five ...

The Challenge of Skill Transfer: Dietitian Perspectives

Jul 01, 2008; Lordly, Daphne ... Abstract Purpose: The notion of transferable skills is part of the comprehensive education model for dietetic practice. Dietitians' perspectives were collected to determine their understanding of the concept and which dietetic skills they considered transferable in long-term and acute ...