Table of Contents
Introduction ix
Part I The Profession 1
Chapter 1 Introduction to the Profession of Dietetics 3
Introduction 4
The Early Practice of Dietetics 5
Founding of the American Dietetic Association 6
Influential Leaders 7
Dietetics as a Profession 8
Growth of the Profession and Historical Milestones 9
Reaching Out to the Public 15
Summary 16
Definitions 17
References 17
Chapter 2 The American Dietetic Association 19
Introduction 20
The Strategic Plan 20
Membership Categories 21
Membership Benefits 22
Dietitian Salaries 22
Governance of the Association 24
Affiliated Units of the American Dietetic Association 31
Summary 32
Definitions 33
References 33
Part II Education and Professional Development 35
Chapter 3 Educational Preparation in Dietetics 37
Introduction 38
Undergraduate Education 38
Program Requirements 38
Dietetics Education Requirements 39
Dietetics Education Programs 40
Trends in Dietetics Education 41
Supervised Practice in Dietetics: Dietetic Internship 43
Advanced-Level Education 44
Summary 48
Definitions 48
References 49
Chapter 4 Credentialing of Dietetic Practitioners 51
Introduction 51
Development of Credentialing 53
Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) 54
Legal Regulation of Dietitians and Nutritionists 61
Summary 62
Definitions 63
Chapter 5 The Dietetics Professional 65
Introduction 65
Scope of Practice and Standards of Practice 66
Ethical Practice 67
Lifelong Professional Development 69
Legal Basis of Practice 74
Evidence-Based Practice 75
Government Influence 77
Summary 78
Definitions 79
References 79
Part III Areas of Practice 83
Chapter 6 The Dietitian in Clinical Practice 85
Introduction 86
Employment Settings of Clinical Dietitians 86
Organization of Clinical Nutrition Services 88
Responsibilities in Clinical Dietetics 90
The Clinical Nutrition Service Team 94
Clinical Dietetics Outlook 98
Summary 100
Definitions 101
References 101
Chapter 7 Management in Food and Nutrition Systems 103
Introduction 104
Areas of Employment 104
Standards for Professional Performance 109
Expanded Opportunities 112
Summary 113
Definitions 113
References 114
Chapter 8 The Community Nutrition Dietitian 117
Introduction 117
Community Nutrition Practice 118
Public Health Nutrition 118
Activities of Community Dietitians 120
Career Paths 122
Career Outlook 124
Summary 125
Definitions 125
References 126
Chapter 9 The Consultant in Health Care, Business, and Private Practice 127
Introduction 128
Becoming a Consultant 128
The Consultant in Health Care and Extended Care 131
The Consultant in Business Practice 134
The Dietitian in Private Practice 135
Ethical and Legal Bases of Practice 139
Summary 140
Definitions 140
References 141
Chapter 10 Career Choices in Business, Education, and Health and Wellness 143
Introduction 144
The Dietitian in Business and Communications 144
The Dietitian in Health and Wellness Programs 147
The Dietitian in Education and Research 154
Summary 160
Definitions 160
References 161
Part IV Roles Essential for Dietitians 163
Chapter 11 The Dietitian as Manager and Leader 165
Introduction 166
Management and Leadership 167
Leadership 167
Management Functions 170
Skills and Abilities of Managers 173
Further Management Roles 182
Summary 182
Definitions 182
References 183
Chapter 12 The Dietitian as Educator 185
Introduction 186
Educational Activities 187
Learning to Teach 187
Designing Instruction 189
Educator Roles 196
Types of Learning 204
Adults as Learners 205
Teaching Groups and Teams 206
Summary 207
Definitions 208
References 208
Chapter 13 Research in Dietetics 211
Introduction 212
Importance of Research in Dietetics 212
ADA Research Philosophy 213
ADA Research Priorities 213
Research Applications 215
Career Opportunities in Research 217
Research Activities and Funding 220
Summary 220
Definitions 220
References 221
Part V The Future 223
Chapter 14 The Future in Dietetics 225
Introduction 226
Changing Demographics 226
Trends and Issues 227
Changing Roles in the Healthcare System 235
Implications and Challenges for the Profession 236
Competition and Collaboration with Other Professions 239
Competencies of the Future dietetics Professional 240
Future Roles for the Profession 241
Summary 246
Definitions 246
References 247
Appendix A Code of Ethics for the Profession of Dietetics and Process for Consideration of Ethics Issues (2009) 249
Preamble 249
Application 250
Fundamental Principles 250
Appendix B Article II of the Bylaws of the American Dietetic Association 253
Members 253
Appendix C Headquarters Organization Chart 257
Appendix D Sub-Units of Dietetic Practice Groups and Member Interest Groups 259
Dietetic Practice Group Sub-Units 259
Member Interest Groups (MIGs) 2008-2009 261
Appendix E Position Paper Update for 2009 263
Food Choices 263
Food Supply 263
Life Span 264
Nutrition Management 265
Positions to Expire December 31, 2008 266
Position Papers Published in 2009 266
Index 269
