ROLE OF REGISTERED DIETITIANSRegistered Dietitians (RD's) are uniquely trained to advise you on food, diet and nutrition. Registered Dietitians are essential members of the healthcare team and contribute to the health and well being of Manitobans.They provide information and counselling that enable consumers to make informed decisions food choices and nutrition services. They influence the development and promotion of consumer products and manage quality food service in healthcare institutions.Registered Dietitians in Manitoba adhere to the Registered Dietitian Act (2002), Registered Dietitians Regulations (2004) and College of Dietitians of Manitoba Bylaws (2006).Part two of the Registered Dietitian Act outlines practice of dietetics as follows:'2 Practice of Dietetics'The practice of dietetics means the translation and application of scientific knowledge of foods and human nutrition through:a) Assessment, design, implementation and evaluation of nutritional interventionsb) Integration of food and nutrition principles in the management of food service systemsc) dissemination of information to attain, maintain, promote and protect the health of individuals, groups and the communityMembers of the profession work in a wide variety of practice areas and are involved in the following activities:Clinical Dietetics, Community Dietetics, Public Health, Food Service Management, Private Practice, Food Industry and Marketing Board
Valley Adult Learning AssociationSince 1996, our agency has assisted adults in the Rainy River District with the essential skills needed for managing everyday life and work.People who want to improve their skills come from a wide range of social and economic backgrounds and they all bring individual challenges, histories, learning styles and goals to the learning process. Our agency recognizes this and supports learners with flexibility and quality instruction by accredited instructors.We offer night sessions and 90% of our classes are free! Training support is available in the form of financial assistance for transportation, childcare, and employment readiness. The courses we offer are scheduled by the interests and objectives of our learners. Check out our website, or call our office, to find out our current class schedule.We promote skill upgrading, value lifelong learning, and provide the resources to help people reach their full potential.VALA welcomes donations and In Memoriums, tax receipts will be provided.Call for information
Pulford Community Living Services Inc., a not-for-profit community based organization, was established in November 1986 in response to the closing of a guest home that threatened to leave several people homeless. On December 1, 1986, three people moved from the guest home into their own home on Fleet Avenue, assisted by Pulford. Since 1986, Pulford has continuously provided housing and supports to persons with a developmental disability. The supports provided by P.C.L.S. Inc. and its employees are intended to encourage and facilitate, to the greatest possible extent, the individual's ability to live and grow in ways that the individual sees fit.
Be a part of Winnipeg's First Ever Living Soccer Pitch!You've heard of Winnipeg's national record setting Living Flag on Canada Day, right? Well now is your chance to be a part of Winnipeg's first ever Living Soccer Pitch. The FIFA Women's World Cup Canada 2015TM local organizing team needs hundreds of volunteers to join them at ManyFest in Memorial Park on Saturday, September 6th to form a Living Soccer Pitch for the celebrity soccer match that will be taking place in honour of the upcoming official ticket on sale on September 10th.Want to know the best part? The first 200 volunteers to sign up and show up will receive their very own FIFA Women's World Cup Canada 2015TM t-shirts! FIFA Women's World Cup Canada 2015TM Living Soccer Pitch at ManyFest.