About Us

The College of Dietitians of Ontario was founded through the Dietetics Act, 1991, and became a regulatory body on December 31, 1993.

Its mandate under the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991, and the Dietetics Act, 1991, is to regulate the profession of dietitians in Ontario in the interest of the public and public protection.

Anyone wishing to practice as a dietitian in Ontario must be registered with the College. We set and enforce standards for qualifications, registration, continuing competence, conduct and ethics of dietitians in Ontario. We assist people in Ontario to access dietitian services, handle their questions and concerns.

There are more than 4,600 Registered Dietitians in Ontario.