History of Dietetics and Dietitians

Application of nutrition science to human health and disease

It was already in use to describe practitioners of dietetics

Trial and error

<p>Dietitian</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Work in healthcare settings</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Home economists, nurses, and cooks</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Designing nutrition programs for patients</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Identifying nutrition problems</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Specialized body of knowledge</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Educating patients about nutrition and administering medical nutrition therapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Assessing the nutritional status of patients and developing care plans</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hospitals, health maintenance organizations (HMOs), and other healthcare facilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Start with a polite greeting and state your full name</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Passionate about work, ambitious, driven, highly organized, people person</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Manage foodservice operations and plan menus</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Completing registration eligibility requirements established by the Commission on Dietetic Registration</p> Signup and view all the answers