Who We Are

Ontario Dietitians in Public Health (ODPH) is the official voice of Registered Dietitians working in Ontario’s public health system. Established in 1977, ODPH is a not-for-profit organization registered with the Province of Ontario and complies with Ontario’s Not-for-Profit Corporations Act, 2010 (ONCA). 

We provide leadership in public health nutrition by promoting and supporting member collaboration to improve the health of Ontarians through implementation of the Ontario Public Health Standards. Our nutrition expertise informs relevant policy matters of federal, provincial and municipal governments and national and provincial organizations.

Advocacy

Ontario Dietitians in Public Health engages in advocacy for important issues in public health nutrition.  We work collaboratively through our workgroups and with community partners to inform and influence public policy across all levels of government by developing position statements, writing letters, and responding to consultations.   Our recent activities include:

August 11, 2025 Jennifer Abbass Dick RN, PhD, IBCLC Associate...

July 29, 2025 Dr. Joyce Irene BoyeDirector General, Food and...

Via Electronic Mail: Hon. Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario and...