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The Fifth Edition of Nutrition amp Dietetics: Practice and Future Trends provides a comprehensive overview of professions relating to nutrition, with its primary focus on dietetics. In particular, the book provides a comprehensive explanation of what dietitians do, where they practice, and what is required to become a professional dietitian. In Parts I and II, the text provides an overview of the profession, the role of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, and the educational requirements for credentialing. The text truly distinguishes itself in Part III, which uniquely cycles through each major area of practice: Clinical practice, food and nutrition system management, community nutrition, consulting, and private practice and consulting. Part IV then presents the essential roles played by dietitians as leaders, educators, and researchers. Part V concludes by delving into the future of the profession.
About the author
Esther A. Winterfeldt is a Regents Emeritus Professor at Oklahoma State university.She holds two degrees from the University and a PhD from Ohio State University. She completed a dietetic internship at the University of Michigan Hospitals and then practiced in hospital dietetics in Kentucky, Illinois, and Ohio before returning to Oklahoma as Head of the Nutritional Sciences Department. She served two years at the U.S. Department of Agriculture in Washington, D.C.She is a past President of the American Dietetic Association and the ADA Foundation as well as holding other positions in the Association.
Summary
Revision of: Dietetics / Esther A. Winterfeldt, Margaret L. Bogle, Lea L. Ebro. 3rd ed. c2011.
