The profession of dietetics a team approach

• Main Authors: Payne-Palacio, June (Author), Canter, Deborah D (Author)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: Baltimore, MD Lippincott Williams & Wilkins 2006
• Edition: THIRD EDITION
• Subjects: Dietetics > methods; Patient Care Team
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• Physical Description: xiv, 223 pages illustrations 26 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index
• ISBN: 9780781753234; 0781753236

This indispensable text serves as a complete introduction to the profession of dietetics. The book reviews the history of dietetics, projects future trends, explores the roles and responsibilities of members of the dietetics team, and presents real-world profiles and photographs of dieticians working in different settings. This complete resource also provides essential information on dietetics education and training, the supervised practice experience, and credentialing. End-of-chapter activities encourage readers to think critically and apply concepts. This edition has new material on portfolio development, resume building, interviewing, networking, mentoring, service learning, and current salaries. An appendix lists acronyms used in dietetics. Additional references and selected Websites are also listed