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There are many reasons to see a dietitian<\/a>. Whether you need support managing an allergy, are trying to prevent or manage a health condition, improve athletic performance, or simply want to make more nutritious food choices to feel your best, dietitians have you covered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What is a Dietitian?<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Dietitians are regulated health professionals. <\/strong>To use the title Registered Dietitian (RD), dietitians must be registered with the dietetic regulatory body<\/a> in the province in which they practice.  Dietitians undergo comprehensive and rigorous training, both on the job and in university. Dietitians are held accountable to the highest standards of education and ethics, which means they look beyond fads and gimmicks to deliver reliable, life-changing advice.
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How do I access a Dietitian?<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

<\/i> Students on dining plans have access to our in-house dietitian for free. Book an appointment here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/i> All other students can check their YFS \u201cMy Benefits\u201d, under Professional Services, the YFS Health and Dental Plan through Green Shield Canada which covers $25 per visit up to a maximum of $300 per year for dietetic services. Visit Find a Dietitian<\/a> to find a dietitian near you. You can search by postal code, city and\/or health condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/i> If you have private insurance coverage elsewhere, check your plan to see if dietetic services are covered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/i> Staff, faculty and their dependents have access to Employee Family Assistance Program (FEAP)<\/a> which includes free Dietitian services.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/i> Staff and faculty can check their respective health group plan coverage for dietitian services. Visit Find a Dietitian<\/a> to find a dietitian near you. You can search by postal code, city and\/or health condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/i> Some dietetic services may be covered by Ontario health insurance if you belong to a Family Health Team or visit a Community Health Centre. For more information ask your primary physician for a referral or click here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/i> Residents of Ontario can connect with a dietitian to access free nutrition information and advice by calling 811<\/a> or visit the website.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":55,"featured_media":6704,"template":"","nutrition-tip-category":[79],"class_list":["post-6690","nutrition-tip","type-nutrition-tip","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","nutrition-tip-category-resources"],"yoast_head":"\nWhat is a Dietitian and how to access one? | Food & Vending Services<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/foodservices\/nutrition-tip\/what-is-a-dietitian-and-how-to-access-one\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"What is a Dietitian and how to access one? | Food & Vending Services\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"There are many reasons to see a dietitian. 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