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What is the primary focus of nutritional epidemiology?
What is the primary focus of nutritional epidemiology?
How are exposures to diet studied in epidemiological research?
How are exposures to diet studied in epidemiological research?
What role does Public Health Nutrition play in relation to data from nutritional epidemiology?
What role does Public Health Nutrition play in relation to data from nutritional epidemiology?
Which institutions need information on the dietary intake of individuals and groups?
Which institutions need information on the dietary intake of individuals and groups?
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What do findings from nutritional epidemiology often contribute toward?
What do findings from nutritional epidemiology often contribute toward?
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At what levels can diet be studied in epidemiological research?
At what levels can diet be studied in epidemiological research?
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What is one of the responsibilities of the health authorities mentioned in the text?
What is one of the responsibilities of the health authorities mentioned in the text?
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Why does the food industry need knowledge about people's attitudes toward various foods?
Why does the food industry need knowledge about people's attitudes toward various foods?
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What does public health encompass, according to the American Public Health Association?
What does public health encompass, according to the American Public Health Association?
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Why do dieticians in hospitals need accurate dietary data?
Why do dieticians in hospitals need accurate dietary data?
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What is one of the needs of the food industry mentioned in the text?
What is one of the needs of the food industry mentioned in the text?
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Why do agricultural authorities need information on the population’s dietary habits?
Why do agricultural authorities need information on the population’s dietary habits?
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What does public health promote and protect, according to the American Public Health Association?
What does public health promote and protect, according to the American Public Health Association?
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The term 'dietitian' was in use before the science of nutrition became an accepted discipline.
The term 'dietitian' was in use before the science of nutrition became an accepted discipline.
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The role of the dietitian has remained unchanged over the past 50 years.
The role of the dietitian has remained unchanged over the past 50 years.
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Clinical dietitians are not required to be Registered Dietitians (RDNs).
Clinical dietitians are not required to be Registered Dietitians (RDNs).
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The use of diet in the treatment of disease was based solely on scientific knowledge in ancient times.
The use of diet in the treatment of disease was based solely on scientific knowledge in ancient times.
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Home economists and nurses were also involved in teaching about good dietary practices.
Home economists and nurses were also involved in teaching about good dietary practices.
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Researchers were not uncovering the secrets of nutrients in foods and their health-promoting effect.
Researchers were not uncovering the secrets of nutrients in foods and their health-promoting effect.
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The primary role of a clinical dietitian is to administer medical nutrition therapy (MNT) as part of the healthcare team.
The primary role of a clinical dietitian is to administer medical nutrition therapy (MNT) as part of the healthcare team.
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All Registered Dietitians (RDs) have achieved additional certification in specialized areas of practice.
All Registered Dietitians (RDs) have achieved additional certification in specialized areas of practice.
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Dietetic Technician, Registered (DTR) is a technician who has completed registration eligibility requirements and successfully passed the Registration Examination for Dietitians.
Dietetic Technician, Registered (DTR) is a technician who has completed registration eligibility requirements and successfully passed the Registration Examination for Dietitians.
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One of the five main characteristics that qualify dietetic practice for professional status is an obligation for continuing education, research, and sharing of knowledge for the common good.
One of the five main characteristics that qualify dietetic practice for professional status is an obligation for continuing education, research, and sharing of knowledge for the common good.
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Dietitians primarily work in settings such as schools, day care centers, and correctional facilities to administer medical nutrition therapy (MNT).
Dietitians primarily work in settings such as schools, day care centers, and correctional facilities to administer medical nutrition therapy (MNT).
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A good self-introduction in an interview includes briefly sharing your career objective.
A good self-introduction in an interview includes briefly sharing your career objective.
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One of the characteristics that describe a good self-introduction is being result-oriented.
One of the characteristics that describe a good self-introduction is being result-oriented.
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Most Registered Dietitians (RDs) are found in the following settings: Hospitals, health maintenance organizations (HMOs), and other healthcare facilities.
Most Registered Dietitians (RDs) are found in the following settings: Hospitals, health maintenance organizations (HMOs), and other healthcare facilities.
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Registered Dietitians (RDs) also manage the foodservice operation in settings such as schools, day care centers, and correctional facilities.
Registered Dietitians (RDs) also manage the foodservice operation in settings such as schools, day care centers, and correctional facilities.
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Dietitians educate clients about the connection between food, fitness, and health primarily in sports nutrition and corporate wellness programs.
Dietitians educate clients about the connection between food, fitness, and health primarily in sports nutrition and corporate wellness programs.
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Study Notes
Nutritional Epidemiology
- Primary focus: studying the relationship between diet and disease to inform public health policy and prevent nutrition-related diseases
- Exposures to diet studied through: epidemiological research
- Institutions needing dietary intake data: public health organizations, healthcare facilities, food industry, and agricultural authorities
Public Health Nutrition
- Role: applies data from nutritional epidemiology to develop and implement nutrition policies and programs
- Promotes and protects: the health of populations through nutrition-related interventions
Dietitians and Their Roles
- Primary role: administering medical nutrition therapy (MNT) as part of the healthcare team
- Settings: hospitals, health maintenance organizations (HMOs), and other healthcare facilities
- Registered Dietitians (RDs) also: manage foodservice operations and educate clients on nutrition and health
Characteristics of Dietetic Practice
- One of the five main characteristics: an obligation for continuing education, research, and sharing of knowledge for the common good
Job Search and Interviews
- Good self-introduction in an interview: briefly sharing career objectives
- Characteristic of a good self-introduction: being result-oriented
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Test your knowledge of nutritional epidemiology, a sub-discipline of epidemiology that focuses on the relationship between diet and disease occurrence in populations. Explore the connections between nutrition, public health, and disease prevention.
