Infuse Issue 8 June 2019 | Page 5

I recently asked this question on our DC
Facebook group, and they came back with
interesting answers:
• The general public (and hence school
leavers) don’t know what we do
• Dietitians are paid lower than other male-
dominated professions
• Dietetics is predominantly counselling-
based, which is still a bit taboo for men
• Profession does not generally present itself
as opinionated, progressive or innovative
• Women are more interested in nutrition,
health and body image
I think it’s time we moved into the twenty-
first century and put gender diversity at the
top of our priority list. Diversity in all forms
(but particularly gender) is important for our
profession to ensure we have a wide range of
perspectives, personality and leadership styles,
now and in the future.
Food and health is equally important to men
and women, so together let’s warm the dietetics
climate up to start a ‘man change’!
Join the conversation in the DC
Facebook group.
Maree
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Infuse | June 2019