'<i>The company is using the credibility of our profession</i>': exploring experiences and perspectives of registered dietitians from Canada about their interactions with commercial actors using semi-structured interviews.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To gain insight into the experiences and perspectives of registered dietitians (RD) in Canada regarding their interactions with commercial actors and actions undertaken to manage these interactions.

Design

Qualitative study using semi-structured interviews combined with a document analysis.

Setting

Quebec, Canada.

Participants

RD aged ≥ 18 years (n 18).

Results

All participants reported interacting with commercial actors during their careers, such as receiving continuing education provided or sponsored by food companies. RD in Quebec perceive these interactions as either trivial or acceptable, depending on the commercial actor or interaction type. Participants discussed how certain interactions could represent a threat to the credibility

SUBMITTER: Hamel V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11504647 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature