Email a Dietitian
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Dial-a-Dietitian is a free, confidential service connecting you to a Registered Dietitian for trusted nutrition advice.
Do you have questions about feeding your baby? About lowering your risk of heart disease or diabetes? If juice cleanses are safe? You can ask a Registered Dietitian about healthy eating for your family, food safety, budget-friendly meal ideas, food allergies and more.
Call 811 to speak to a local dietitian today.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is Dial-a-Dietitian?
A: Dial-a-Dietitian is a free service connecting you directly to a local dietitian. We provide confidential, easy access to trusted nutrition advice. We can help you make healthier food choices and answer your food and nutrition questions.
Q: What is Dial-a-Dietitian’s toll-free number and email?
A: Dial 8-1-1 or visit www.811healthline.ca
Q: Who can avail of this service?
A: This service is available to everyone in Newfoundland and Labrador. Residents can call or e-mail on behalf of themselves, a family member or a friend. Health care providers can call or e-mail on behalf of a client, themselves or for general information purposes.
A: The service is available in English and a translator service is available for French speaking callers.
Q: When I use this service, who will I be speaking to?
A: When you call or e-mail, you will speak with one of our local Registered Dietitians.
Q: What is a dietitian?
A: Dietitians are the nutrition experts. They are passionate about food and its potential to enhance lives and improve health. Dietitians respect traditional food knowledge, values and health practices. Dietitians are the only regulated food and nutrition professionals and undergo comprehensive and rigorous training.
Q: Do I need to be referred to use this service?
A: No, you do not need a referral to use this service.
A: No, this service is meant to answer basic nutrition questions. You can receive general nutrition advice and information about dietitian services in your area. We can also help navigate you to the most appropriate health care provider.
Q: What are common questions that people ask a dietitian?
A: Dietitians provide information and answer questions on food, nutrition, healthy eating, and chronic disease prevention.
Here are some examples of commonly asked questions:
- How do I lower my risk of heart disease?
- I just found out I have diabetes. Where can I go to for help?
- What should I feed my baby?
- What are whole grains?
- I don’t drink milk. What can I eat to make sure I get enough calcium?
- Should I do a juice cleanse?
- My toddler is a picky eater. How can I get her to eat more vegetables?
A: Here are some of the things that might happen when you speak with a dietitian:
- Answer your questions using an evidence-based database. The information will be explained in an easy to understand way.
- Ask demographic questions such as your age, gender and which community you live in to help them better understand your needs.
- Set goals/small steps with you that fit your needs and lifestyle.
- Connect you with local services if you agree.
- Send you follow-up resources in the mail or by e-mail.
- Treat you with respect and understanding while respecting your privacy and confidentiality.
Q: How often can I call?
A: Call as often as you wish.
A: No.