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Columns by the registered dietitians at the Specialty Food Shop

The Fitness and Nutrition column is written by the registered dietitians at the Specialty Food Shop. Dietitians are your expert source for nutrition information. They must have an undergraduate degree in food and nutrition and complete a one-year internship and exam to be qualified to practice in Canada. The Specialty Food Shop, owned and operated by The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), provides people of all ages with products, services, and reliable nutrition information to help maintain health.

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