ADSA Learn Manager
Nutrigenetics/nutrigenomics testing in dietetics practice
Dietitians must be knowledgeable about nutrigenomics and training thereof is important. Dietitians must be transparent to patients/clients about the information and results, that it is based on science that is currently known and it may change as new research becomes available. Dietary recommendations should be tailored and consider lifestyle, preferences, culture, other health conditions, socio-economic factors, etc.
Chrononutrition – when to eat
‘‘Eat like a king in the morning, a prince at noon, and a peasant at dinner.’’ Chrononutrition is the study of the interaction between biological rhythms and nutrition, along with the relationship between these factors and human health. Although it is still a relatively new field of research, it is already clear that the timing of food intake has effects on health and disease risk.
Food and Nutrition Systems Standards of Professional Performance
The standards and indicators for registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs) in management of food and nutrition services are written with the leader in mind – to support an individual in a leadership role or who has leadership aspirations. The Standards of Professional Performance is intended to be used by RDNs for self-evaluation to assure competent professional practice.
Nutrition Support Standards of Practice
These focus area standards for registered dietitian nutritionists in nutrition support provide a guide for self-evaluation and expanding practice, a means of identifying areas for professional development, and a tool for demonstrating competence in delivering nutrition support care and services. They are used to assess current level of practice and to determine the education and training required to maintain currency in a focus area and advancement to a higher level of practice.