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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 Fu... MOREture Trends, Third Edition, is an invaluable resource for students and professionals.

Previous Edition 9780763731878

Oklahoma State Univ., Stillwater. Offers a guide to all aspects of the dietetics profession. Covers emerging issues and trends in dietetics; emphasizes new opportunities for dieticians; and provides statistical data. For undergraduate students. Previous edition: c2005. Softcover. DNLM: Dietetics--trends.

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
Reac... MOREhing 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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