Download Registered Dietitians in the Peter Munk Cardiac Centre Ambulatory

Registered Dietitians in the Peter Munk
Cardiac Centre Ambulatory Clinic
Information for patients and families
Read this resource to learn:
• What a registered dietitian does
• How a registered dietitian can help you
• How to contact the dietitian
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Author: Layla Al-Rehany
Created: 12/2015
Form: D-8581
A registered dietitian:
• Uses their knowledge and skills in food and nutrition to teach about
healthy eating
• Has studied food and nutrition in university and has special training
• Uses the title "RD", which is protected by the law
• Is registered with the College of Dietitians of Ontario
A dietitian in the Peter Munk Cardiac Clinic:
• Gives patients and their families information on how to manage your
condition and symptoms with a healthy diet
• Listens to your questions and concerns about food and nutrition
• Can give you tips to improve your eating habits
• Works with other members of the health care team like: doctors,
nurses, pharmacists and social workers
What can a dietitian help me with?
Here are some examples:
99 Lowering the amount of salt you eat
99 Understanding how much fluids you can drink (fluid-restricted diet)
99 Lowering the amount of cholesterol in your diet
99 Losing weight or gaining weight
99 Managing heart disease, diabetes, kidney disease with diet
99 Healthy snack and meal ideas
99 Reading labels
99 Making good choices at the grocery store
99 Food portions
99 Planning menus
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A dietitian can also answer questions you have about food or nutrition and
give you information that you can take home.
What can I expect when meeting with the dietitian?
You and the dietitian will talk about your current eating habits and ways to
improve or change what you eat.
The dietitian may gather information like your height and weight.
How can I contact the dietitian?
Peter Munk Cardiac Centre Ambulatory Clinic
 Phone: 416 340 3139
You can call the dietitian for more information or to make an appointment.
You can also ask any member of the team in the clinic if you would like to
speak with the dietitian.
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