The Registered Dietitian Act stipulates the following Standards of Practice for Dietitians:
STANDARD 1: Provision of Service to a Client. The Dietitian uses a client-centered approach to provide and facilitate an effective dietetic service.
STANDARD 2: Unique Body of Knowledge. The Dietitians has an in-depth scientific knowledge of food and human nutrition, and integrates this knowledge with that from other disciplines, including health and social sciences, education, communication and management.
STANDARD 3: Competent Application of Knowledge. The Dietitian completely applies the unique body of knowledge of food and human nutrition, and competently integrates this knowledge with that from other disciplines, including health and social sciences, education and communication and management.
STANDARD 4: Continuing Competence. The Dietitian is responsible for life-long learning to ensure competence in her/his area of practice.
STANDARD 5: Ethics. The Dietitian practices in accordance with the ethical guidelines of the profession.
STANDARD 6: Professional Responsibility and Accountability. The Dietitian is accountable to the public and is responsible for ensuring that her/his practice meets legislative requirements, and Standards of Practice of the profession.
