The week-long event tries to encourage more people (both young and old) to consider a career in dietetics whilst also celebrating the diversity of the profession by reflecting on the different backgrounds and experiences of members.
Dietitians Week hosted a photo competition where dietitians have shared a ‘showstopper’- something that represents their dietetic practice or what dietetics means to them. Dietitians Weeks aims to promote public health messages on obesity, malnutrition and food poverty.
Dietitians Week received the support of PSC100 chair Andy Jones, who tweeted: “The teams have lots planned. Have a great week #Powerof3 #DW2021 #WhatDietitiansDo #FoodFacts Public Sector Caterers working with you to improve so many lives.”
Launched in 2011, the PSC100 group comprises caterers, dietitians, politicians, healthy eating campaigners and suppliers who operate in the public sector and use their collective 'clout' to drive government legislation and action towards helping people adopt healthier lifestyles through catering and education initiatives.
As well as commissioning research into health and nutrition, it holds seminars offering updates on healthy eating, obesity and malnutrition and supports all initiatives with similar aims.