ABOUT US - Introduction


Dial-A-Dietitian
Dial-A-Dietitian is operated by NutritionLink Services Society. Full funding for this program is provided by the B.C. Ministry of Health. Dial-A-Dietitian is a free nutrition information line for British Columbians. Dial-A-Dietitian specializes in easy-to-use nutrition information for self-care, based on current scientific sources. Our registered dietitians can provide brief nutrition consultation by phone. If you need more in-depth counselling, they will guide you to hospital outpatient dietitians, community nutritionists or other nutrition services in your community. This service does not replace the medical counsel of your doctor.

Translation services are available in 130 languages.

Our Mission:
To provide readily accessible quality nutrition information to the public and health information providers throughout British Columbia.

Our Vision:
DAD will enhance the health status of British Columbian's through the nutrition information we provide.

Our Values:

Excellence in client service

Promotion of client self-care

Accessibility to quality nutrition and health resources by the right provider when and where needed

Innovative use of technology

Cooperation and collaboration with other nutrition and health agencies, and with the B.C. Ministry of Health

An environment that fosters teamwork and stakeholder development

Responsible stewardship of funds and resources