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Record Nr.

UNINA9910820812403321

Autore

Ferraro Katie

Titolo

Introduction to dietetic practice / / Katie Ferraro

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York, NY : , : Momentum Press Health, , 2016

ISBN

1-60650-722-2

Edizione

[First edition.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (x, 98 pages)

Collana

Nutrition and dietetics practice collection

Disciplina

615.854

Soggetti

Dietetics - North America

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

1. Overview of the profession of nutrition and dietetics -- 2. The history of dietetics in North America -- 3. Nutrition credentials -- 4. Career opportunities in nutrition and dietetics -- 5. The future of the field of nutrition and dietetics -- Index.

Sommario/riassunto

Focuses on the core principles of dietetic practice and introduces readers to advancements and opportunities in the field. The content includes an overview of the profession as it exists today, a summary of the history of dietetics in North America, a review of nutrition credential and educational pathways, career opportunities in the field, and a look at the future need for credentialed nutrition and dietetics professionals.