Caribbean Association of Nutritionists & Dietitians (C.A.N.Di)
Caribbean Association of Nutritionists & Dietitians
Caribbean
Description (english)
The Caribbean Association of Nutritionists and Dietitians is the professional Association for all Nutritionists and Dietitians in the English Speaking Caribbean. The Association promotes excellence in the practice of Nutrition & Dietetics thereby contributing to the improvement of the nutritional status and overall health of the peoples of the Caribbean Region
Official Contacts
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Contact Name :
Yvonne
Batson, ICDA Representative
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Email :
flemtt@yahoo.com
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Second Contact Name :
Dianne
Charles, Other contact
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Email :
dbcpeace2009@gmail.com
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Number of Members:
60
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Year Association Established:
1979
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Professional Title:
Registered Dietitian or Registered Nutritionists
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Title Awarded By:
Nutritionist & Dietitians Board
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Recognized credential (e.g. RD):
RD or RN
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Credential(s) Awarded By:
Nutritionists & Dietitians Board
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No. of working dietitians in country:
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Code of Practice/Conduct:
Yes
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Member Types:
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Type:
Honourary
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Number:
3
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Type:
Dietitians
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Number:
50
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Type:
Nutritionists
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Number:
10
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- Dietetics education includes a practicum program.
- 1 education institutions in Caribbean offer a recognized dietetics education program leading to professional qualification
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Settings where dietitians services are most commonly employed (may be employees
or consultants in private practice):
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Health Systems:
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- Community health centres
- Doctor's office or medical clinic
- Hospitals (all types including military)
- Nursing homes or long term care
- Public health agencies
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Food and Agriculture:
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- Government departments (food / agriculture)
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Other common settings for employment of Dietitians' services:
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- Advocacy association in the health field (e.g. Diabetes Association, Celiac Association, health professional association)
- Academic or research organization (e.g. University, college, institute)
- Pharmaceutical company or association
- School or school system
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Credentials will be assessed by the Nutritionists & Dietitians Board in the Caribbean Country where the individual intends to practice.
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To enquire about an assessment of your credentials, contact:
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Nutritionists & Dietitians Board
Caribbean
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