Dietitians of Newfoundland and Labrador (DNL) is a provincial advocacy group comprised of volunteer members who are dietitians,  dietetic students, dietetic interns, and retired dietitians. 

Our purpose is to impact the nutritional health and well-being of Newfoundlanders and Labradorians through advocacy on food and nutrition issues using a population health approach. 

Are you looking to connect with a Registered Dietitian in Newfoundland and Labrador? Try here:

• NLCD Consulting Dietitians 

• Dietitians of Canada Find a Dietitian

• 811 Dial-a-Dietitian (free service)

Food and Nutrition History Project Update

December 2024

Update: Newfoundland and Labrador Food and Nutrition Policies, Programs and Services History Project - December 2024

Our project is like the topic of food and nutrition, exciting and complex. Here is our update:

·  We've learned so much from the research, including the many interviews, the focus groups, and the 200+ documents that have been found or shared with us. It has been amazing and thought provoking. Thank you to Martha Muzychka, Research Consultant, for helping make this happen.

·  The project has had some changes along the way, but we’re confident that we’re on the right track. The goal remains to explore and document the development of food and nutrition policies, programs and services in Newfoundland and Labrador.

·  The project will focus on organizing and storing information at the MUNL Archives and Special Collections at the QEII Library. This archive will be available to the public and promoted on social media. The book will be modified to a report that provides context for the archives. 

·  We are continuing to meet with the archivists. It will take about a year to complete the process once the documents are all submitted. We’re aiming for an early 2026 launch.

·  We are also looking at other ways to bring this history to life.

·  To help us with the final stage, Heather Alaverdy has joined our team. Lynn Blackwood and Renee Bowers have also joined our team to provide an Indigenous and Labrador lens.

Thanks to everyone who has contributed so far. The information from interviews, focus groups, dialogues and documents has been incredibly helpful. Thank you to the Pretty-Woodrow Foundation for funding this project.

Lastly, if you have any materials you think would be a valuable addition to the archives or wish for more information, please contact Heather Alaverdy at foodnutritionhxnl@gmail.com or call/text (709) 486-5535. 

Glendora Boland

Eleanor Swanson

Janine Woodrow

Heather Alaverdy