A systematic review of the effectiveness of nutrition counselling interventions by dietitians in outpatient and in workplace settings : Effectiveness of nutrition counselling interventions by dietitians in outpatient and in workplace settings

A Systematic Review of the Effectiveness of Nutrition Counselling Interventions by Dietitians in Outpatient and in Workplace Settings March 2009 A Systematic Review of the Effectiveness of Nutrition Counselling Interventions by Dietitians in Outpatient and in Workplace Settings Prepared by: Dawna Royall, MSc, RD Reviewers: Alexandra Anca, MHSc., RD Kim Arrey, RD Noelle Martin, HBSc., RD Table of C [...] In order to increase awareness of the benefits of nutrition counselling by Registered Dietitians, a systematic literature review was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of nutrition counselling for the prevention and treatment of major chronic conditions. [...] A Systematic Review of the Effectiveness of Nutrition Counselling Interventions by Dietitians in Outpatient and in Workplace Settings 2 Diabetes • One recent Canadian clinical practice guideline and one systematic review found good evidence to support the effectiveness of intensive lifestyle interventions, including a combination of diet and exercise, for preventing diabetes in high risk individua [...] In an effort to raise the profile and awareness about the benefits of nutrition counselling by Registered Dietitians, the Dietitians of Canada Consulting Dietitians Network (CDN), conducted a systematic literature review to assess the effectiveness of nutrition interventions by dietitians for the treatment and prevention of major chronic conditions – obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular and kidney di [...] A Systematic Review of the Effectiveness of Nutrition Counselling Interventions by Dietitians in Outpatient and in Workplace Settings 6 The Consulting Dietitians Network anticipates using the findings of the literature review to promote the services of consulting dietitians to, in particular, major Human Resources and Medical Insurance sectors for the purpose of encouraging decision makers in thes