NHM 195 Final Flashcards
Year dietitian recognized & AND formed
1917
Former name of AND (pre 2012)
American Dietetic Association
characteristics of the dietetics profession
knowledge & preparation, maintenance, learning skills & methods (w/ underlying principles), commitment to continued study, public service
DPD
4 yr, undergrad degree
CP
masters degree + internship (3-4 semesters)
DI
internship—some w/ masters too (6mo-2yrs)
ways to be a competitive applicant
communication, tech. skills, networking, cultural competence, critical thinking, teamwork, adaptibility; GPA, clubs, volunteering, work experience
steps to become RDN
- undergrad degree
1.5 verification statement - masters degree
- 1200 sup. practice hrs
- pass RDN exam
components of RDN national exam
principles of dietetics, nutrition care, management, foodservice
continuing education (RDN&NDTR)
RDN: 75 CPEUs every 5 yrs
NDTR: 50 CPEUs
AND mission
Accelerate improvements in global health and well-being through food and nutrition
types of AND membership
active, student, international, retired, associate
Member Interest Groups
based on demographic info ie. gender, age, religion, ethnicity
benefits of AND membership
pro. development, website, publications/subscriptions, resources, networking, edu. opportunities, policy initiatives/advocacy, research, promo, branding, honors & awards, pro. insurance
AND publication types
Journal of AND, Food&Nutrition Magazine, Nutrition Care Manual, Daily news, Eat Right Weekly, Position & Practice Papers , Evidence Analysis Library (EAL)
FNCE
Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo
common areas where dietitians work
hospitals, long term care facilities, colleges (dining hall, community, student health center, athletics), athletics & military, WIC, pharm. companies, research & education
non RDN career options
NDTR (bachelors degree + 450hrs + exam), food service, WIC nutrition consultant
factors affecting pay
+ w/ masters, experience, education & research, management, consultation/business
- in clinical, community, and long term care
AND awareness months
National Nutrition Month (March), Kids Eat Right Month (August), RD Day in March, Nutrition and Dietetics Advocacy Summit (w/ ANDPAC)
Dietetic Practice Groups
based on areas of practice: networking + continuing ed. points
AND vision
A world where all people thrive through the transformative power of food and nutrition
AND governing bodies
Board of Directors (BOD) and House of Delegates (HOD)
AND Code of Ethics
non-maleficience, beneficience, autonomy, justice
