Queering Educational Practices in Dietetics Training: A Critical Review of LGBTQ Inclusion Strategies

Can J Diet Pract Res. 2018 Jun 1;79(2):80-85. doi: 10.3148/cjdpr-2018-006. Epub 2018 Mar 15.

Abstract

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and queer people (LGBTQ) have unique concerns regarding their nutritional health while experiencing disparities within the Canadian healthcare system. Dietetic training programs often do not provide adequate knowledge or skills to students to be competent in meeting the needs of this population. Drawing from literature from other health programs, this paper outlines key strategies to the integration of LGBTQ curriculum into dietetic training programs. LGBTQ training can help students gain cultural competencies, knowledge and understanding of the LGBTQ communities, and the nutritional concerns within them.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Canada
  • Cultural Competency
  • Culturally Competent Care* / methods
  • Curriculum
  • Dietetics / education*
  • Dietetics / methods*
  • Female
  • Healthcare Disparities
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Nutritional Physiological Phenomena
  • Sexual and Gender Minorities*
  • Transgender Persons

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