Nutritionists and Dietitians as Key Actors in Local Food Systems: A Systems‐Based Social Network Analysis

Key Points

• The research aims to explore the roles of nutritionists and dietitians within local food systems and their impact on food environments.
• Conducted a social network analysis to map the relationships among different actors in local food systems.
• Examined the integration and participation levels of nutritionists and dietitians within these systems.
• Analyzed how organizational roles and structures influence collaborative food activities.
• Identified gaps in the involvement of nutritionists and dietitians in local food networks.
• Highlighted the potential for greater collective impact through increased participation in collaborative activities.
• Suggested that enhanced systems-based practice could strengthen cross-sector relationships.