Can your diet prevent cancer? Want your kids to have more vegetables? Are seeds safe to eat if you have diverticulosis? Answers from dietitians are now just an email away.
British Columbians are now able to email HealthLink BC's Dietitian Services any nutrition or food-related concerns they have.
Dietitians at HealthLink BC provide nutritional information for everyone, regardless of age. This includes advice to help prevent or manage chronic disease.
The Aug. 9 announcement follows the expanded hours of operation for HealthLink BC's Dietitian Services that was announced on May 31.
Telephone access to registered dietitians through 8-1-1 is available between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., Monday to Thursday and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Fridays. This was done to make the service more accommodating to working families.
Ten new registered dietitians have been hired, bringing the staff total up to 30. New dietitians will be available to support people in managing their chronic conditions, as well as answering questions on such topics as baby nutrition, allergies and healthy eating in general.
"We want British Columbians to have simple access to practical advice when planning a meal," said Health Minister Michael de Jong. "Whether by telephone, or now by email, it's never been easier to make the healthy choice the easy choice for information on what food is best for families."
Email a dietitian at HealthLink BC by visiting:
https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/dietitian/ead/disclaimer.stm.
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