Welcome to our third Dietitians Act Newsletter: Legislation that Nourishes Change. In this edition, we’re sharing two key proposals aimed at shaping the future of our profession while ensuring the public is protected:

1. Defining Advanced Practices: What’s on the Table
With dietitians across Canada stepping into more advanced roles, New Brunswick is preparing to define and support this important shift. The proposed changes will reflect what many dietitians are already doing and provide a pathway for future growth.

Stay tuned for more updates on advanced practices!

2. Protecting the title Nutritionist. Protecting the Public.

Right now in New Brunswick, anyone can call themselves a “Nutritionist” regardless of training or qualifications. We’re working to change that. One of our key proposals is to formally protect the title, so only Registered Dietitians can use it. This change would bring New Brunswick in line with other provinces and strengthen the credibility of our profession.

Why it matters:
✔ Builds public trust
✔ Recognizes your expertise
✔ Helps people make informed choices about their health

What’s Next?
As we move forward, your input will play a key role. We’ll be providing opportunities for you to get involved and share feedback, and we’ll keep you in the loop with updates along the way.

Previous Legislation Newsletters:

You can find the Newsletter #1 and #2 on the “Updates” page of the NBAD website.

We truly value your feedback! Please send us your questions and comments.

Would you like to help with this process? Send an email to registrar@adnb-nbad.com

Sincerely,

The NBAD Legislation Committee
Esther Archibald (Chair), Esther Adsett, Michelle Corcoran, Jessica McMackin, Christine Roherty, Stéphanie Couturier, Jill Thibodeau, and Lynn Gaudet (Interim Registrar and Strategic Advisor)

The mandate of the Legislation Committee is to revise the current Dietitians Act and to update it to reflect the current and future scope of practice of dietitians in New Brunswick.