Nutrigenomics – perspectives from registered dietitians: a report from the Quebec‐wide e‐consultation on nutrigenomics among registered dietitians

BACKGROUND: Not all healthcare professionals are familiar with nutrigenomics. However, they recognise that nutrigenomics has great potential for the development of preventive health approaches. The present study aimed to provide an overall picture of the current situation about nutrigenomics in the practice of registered dietitians (RDs) from the province of Quebec (Canada). METHODS: Three hundred and seventy‐three RDs members of the Ordre professionnel des diététistes du Québec completed an online survey that included 34 questions, most of which were closed‐ended questions. RESULTS: Overall, 76.9% of RDs knew about nutrigenomics. Among RDs with