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Dietetics: Practice and Future Trends, Third Edition, includes new and updated information such as reports on current activities, a review of emerging issues in dietetic practice, and more.
This Third Edition continues to provide an overview of the career opportunities for dietitians, explaining what they do, highlighting the specific areas of dietetic practice, and listing the requirements to become a dietitian.
With thorough explanations and insight into the dietetic profession, Dietetics: Practice and Future Trends, Third Edition, is an invaluable resource for students and professionals.
Table of Contents
Introduction | p. ix |
The Profession | p. 1 |
Introduction to the Profession of Dietetics | p. 3 |
Introduction | p. 4 |
The Early Practice of Dietetics | p. 5 |
Founding of the American Dietetic Association | p. 6 |
Influential Leaders | p. 7 |
Dietetics as a Profession | p. 8 |
Growth of the Profession and Historical Milestones | p. 9 |
Reaching Out to the Public | p. 15 |
Summary | p. 16 |
Definitions | p. 17 |
References | p. 17 |
The American Dietetic Association | p. 19 |
Introduction | p. 20 |
The Strategic Plan | p. 20 |
Membership Categories | p. 21 |
Membership Benefits | p. 22 |
Dietitian Salaries | p. 22 |
Governance of the Association | p. 24 |
Affiliated Units of the American Dietetic Association | p. 31 |
Summary | p. 32 |
Definitions | p. 33 |
References | p. 33 |
Education and Professional Development | p. 35 |
Educational Preparation in Dietetics | p. 37 |
Introduction | p. 38 |
Undergraduate Education | p. 38 |
Program Requirements | p. 38 |
Dietetics Education Requirements | p. 39 |
Dietetics Education Programs | p. 40 |
Trends in Dietetics Education | p. 41 |
Supervised Practice in Dietetics: Dietetic Internship | p. 43 |
Advanced-Level Education | p. 44 |
Summary | p. 48 |
Definitions | p. 48 |
References | p. 49 |
Credentialing of Dietetic Practitioners | p. 51 |
Introduction | p. 51 |
Development of Credentialing | p. 53 |
Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) | p. 54 |
Legal Regulation of Dietitians and Nutritionists | p. 61 |
Summary | p. 62 |
Definitions | p. 63 |
The Dietetics Professional | p. 65 |
Introduction | p. 65 |
Scope of Practice and Standards of Practice | p. 66 |
Ethical Practice | p. 67 |
Lifelong Professional Development | p. 69 |
Legal Basis of Practice | p. 74 |
Evidence-Based Practice | p. 75 |
Government Influence | p. 77 |
Summary | p. 78 |
Definitions | p. 79 |
References | p. 79 |
Areas of Practice | p. 83 |
The Dietitian in Clinical Practice | p. 85 |
Introduction | p. 86 |
Employment Settings of Clinical Dietitians | p. 86 |
Organization of Clinical Nutrition Services | p. 88 |
Responsibilities in Clinical Dietetics | p. 90 |
The Clinical Nutrition Service Team | p. 94 |
Clinical Dietetics Outlook | p. 98 |
Summary | p. 100 |
Definitions | p. 101 |
References | p. 101 |
Management in Food and Nutrition Systems | p. 103 |
Introduction | p. 104 |
Areas of Employment | p. 104 |
Standards for Professional Performance | p. 109 |
Expanded Opportunities | p. 112 |
Summary | p. 113 |
Definitions | p. 113 |
References | p. 114 |
The Community Nutrition Dietitian | p. 117 |
Introduction | p. 117 |
Community Nutrition Practice | p. 118 |
Public Health Nutrition | p. 118 |
Activities of Community Dietitians | p. 120 |
Career Paths | p. 122 |
Career Outlook | p. 124 |
Summary | p. 125 |
Definitions | p. 125 |
References | p. 126 |
The Consultant in Health Care, Business, and Private Practice | p. 127 |
Introduction | p. 128 |
Becoming a Consultant | p. 128 |
The Consultant in Health Care and Extended Care | p. 131 |
The Consultant in Business Practice | p. 134 |
The Dietitian in Private Practice | p. 135 |
Ethical and Legal Bases of Practice | p. 139 |
Summary | p. 140 |
Definitions | p. 140 |
References | p. 141 |
Career Choices in Business, Education, and Health and Wellness | p. 143 |
Introduction | p. 144 |
The Dietitian in Business and Communications | p. 144 |
The Dietitian in Health and Wellness Programs | p. 147 |
The Dietitian in Education and Research | p. 154 |
Summary | p. 160 |
Definitions | p. 160 |
References | p. 161 |
Roles Essential for Dietitians | p. 163 |
The Dietitian as Manager and Leader | p. 165 |
Introduction | p. 166 |
Management and Leadership | p. 167 |
Leadership | p. 167 |
Management Functions | p. 170 |
Skills and Abilities of Managers | p. 173 |
Further Management Roles | p. 182 |
Summary | p. 182 |
Definitions | p. 182 |
References | p. 183 |
The Dietitian as Educator | p. 185 |
Introduction | p. 186 |
Educational Activities | p. 187 |
Learning to Teach | p. 187 |
Designing Instruction | p. 189 |
Educator Roles | p. 196 |
Types of Learning | p. 204 |
Adults as Learners | p. 205 |
Teaching Groups and Teams | p. 206 |
Summary | p. 207 |
Definitions | p. 208 |
References | p. 208 |
Research in Dietetics | p. 211 |
Introduction | p. 212 |
Importance of Research in Dietetics | p. 212 |
ADA Research Philosophy | p. 213 |
ADA Research Priorities | p. 213 |
Research Applications | p. 215 |
Career Opportunities in Research | p. 217 |
Research Activities and Funding | p. 220 |
Summary | p. 220 |
Definitions | p. 220 |
References | p. 221 |
The Future | p. 223 |
The Future in Dietetics | p. 225 |
Introduction | p. 226 |
Changing Demographics | p. 226 |
Trends and Issues | p. 227 |
Changing Roles in the Healthcare System | p. 235 |
Implications and Challenges for the Profession | p. 236 |
Competition and Collaboration with Other Professions | p. 239 |
Competencies of the Future dietetics Professional | p. 240 |
Future Roles for the Profession | p. 241 |
Summary | p. 246 |
Definitions | p. 246 |
References | p. 247 |
Code of Ethics for the Profession of Dietetics and Process for Consideration of Ethics Issues (2009) | p. 249 |
Preamble | p. 249 |
Application | p. 250 |
Fundamental Principles | p. 250 |
Article II of the Bylaws of the American Dietetic Association | p. 253 |
Members | p. 253 |
Headquarters Organization Chart | p. 257 |
Sub-Units of Dietetic Practice Groups and Member Interest Groups | p. 259 |
Dietetic Practice Group Sub-Units | p. 259 |
Member Interest Groups (MIGs) 2008-2009 | p. 261 |
Position Paper Update for 2009 | p. 263 |
Food Choices | p. 263 |
Food Supply | p. 263 |
Life Span | p. 264 |
Nutrition Management | p. 265 |
Positions to Expire December 31, 2008 | p. 266 |
Position Papers Published in 2009 | p. 266 |
Index | p. 269 |
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