The Scope of Dietetics and the Role of Dietitians
Explore the field of dietetics, where principles from various sciences are applied to achieve optimal nutrition. Learn about the role of dietitians in translating nutrition science into practical solutions for wellness in diverse settings, from hospitals to corporations. Discover how to become a dietitian and where they work in this comprehensive guide.
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Dietetics: Beyond the Hospital presented by Miranda Brown, MS, RDN/LD September 2015
What IS Dietetics? Dietetics is the integration, application and communication of principles derived from food, nutrition, social, business and basic sciences, to achieve and maintain optimal nutrition status of individuals through the development, provision and management of effective food and nutrition services in a variety of settings.1 HUH?? WHAT DOES THAT MEAN?? 1. Definition of terms list. Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Web site. http://www.eatrightpro.org/~/media/eatrightpro%20files/advocacy/definitionofterms.ashx
What IS Dietetics? Using food to improve and maintain optimal health
What Do Dietitians DO?? Dietitians translate the science of nutrition into practical solutions for healthy living. 1 Scope of practice ranges from treating critically ill patients in hospitals to serving as wellness coaches to employees. Dietitians: Assess nutritional status Prescribe therapeutic diets (medical nutrition therapy) Counsel, educate, coach 1. Learn more about RDNS. Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Web site. http://www.eatright.org/resources/food/resources/learn-more-about-rdns
Path to Become a Dietitian Begins with a passion for health and wellness Bachelor s degree in Nutritional Sciences or related discipline 4 semesters of chemistry! Master s degree in Nutritional Sciences (most states) 2 more semesters of chemistry! 1200 supervised practice hours UNPAID 1 year Passage of national registration exam Licensure by state of residence to practice medicine Completion of 75 hours of continuing education every 5 years to retain registration
Where Do Dietitians Work? Hospitals inpatient and outpatient Hospitals food service directors Doctor Offices medical nutrition therapy Military food service directors, medical nutrition therapy Women, Infant and Children (WIC) program nutrition educators Health Departments nutrition educators Corporations wellness coordinators, health coaches Corporations product developmers, nutritional analysis
Where Do Dietitians Work? Retail Stores nutrition educators Private Practice medical nutrition therapy Sports Teams professional and college Colleges & Universities nutrition educators, research School Systems food service director, nutrition educators Entrepreneurs Writers/bloggers Nutrition educators Recipe developers Health coaches
What Do Dietitians Get Paid? $25/h for clinical - $75/h private practice As in any field, entrepreneurs have the ability to make much more!
Miranda Brown, MS, RDN/LD MS = Masters of Science RDN = registered dietitian nutritionist LD = licensed by state of Oklahoma to practice medicine Hybrid career path: Part-time clinical dietitian in hospital Part-time nutrition educator/health coach Part-time nutrition/wellness blogger: msbrownknowsnutrition
