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Registered Dietitians are experts in the science of food and human nutrition. In the VCH, there are specialists in Clinical Dietetics, Community Nutrition and Licensing of Care Facilities. Clinical Dietetics complete nutrition assessments and recommend and implement therapeutic care plans for patients. Community Nutritionists complete community assessments and utilize health promotion strategies (education, advocacy, policy development, community development, collaborative research) to aim for a healthy population and prevent/reduce chronic disease. The Community Care Facilities Licensing Nutritionist utilizes nutrition standards and policies to protect the nutritional health and safety of residents/clients in care.