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Journal of Renal Nutrition : the... Mar 2022
Topics: Dietetics; Humans; Internet; Nutritionists; Surveys and Questionnaires
PubMed: 33812799
DOI: 10.1053/j.jrn.2021.02.005 -
Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and... Jun 2020The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (Academy) develops and maintains foundational documents that apply to all registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs) and nutrition...
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (Academy) develops and maintains foundational documents that apply to all registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs) and nutrition and dietetics technicians, registered (NDTRs): Scope of Practice for the RDN and NDTR; Standards of Practice in Nutrition Care and Standards of Professional Performance for RDNs and NDTRs; and the Academy and the Commission on Dietetic Registration Code of Ethics for the Nutrition and Dietetics Profession. The Quality Management Committee of the Academy has developed resources that assist RDNs and NDTRs in understanding how to work to the fullest extent of their individual scope of practice to increase professional satisfaction, achieve future employment and position goals, and provide safe and reliable services. These resources are the definition of terms list, practice tips and case studies, and scope of practice decision algorithm, which build on Academy foundational documents. They support quality practice by answering questions such as "how can I become more autonomous in my practice" and "how can I use telehealth technology in my practice?" The foundational Academy documents and practice application resources assist all RDNs and NDTRs in recognizing their individual competence and practicing within their scope of practice.
Topics: Academies and Institutes; Clinical Competence; Codes of Ethics; Dietetics; Humans; Nutrition Therapy; Nutritionists; Standard of Care
PubMed: 32446565
DOI: 10.1016/j.jand.2020.03.003 -
Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and... Dec 2022In 2015, the Council on Research published their vision for scientific decision making, which provided nutrition and dietetics practitioners and... (Review)
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In 2015, the Council on Research published their vision for scientific decision making, which provided nutrition and dietetics practitioners and practitioners-in-training key information on the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics' newly developed scientific integrity principles. Given that it has been 7 years since the original publication, it was believed the original six principles should be revisited and updated. From the Subcommittee on Scientific Integrity Principles under the Council on Research, the 2015 principles were evaluated and updated with new literature and best practices for maintaining scientific integrity principles. After this review process, four new/updated principles were approved by the Council on Research. These include: 1) the ethical conduct of research and protection of human subjects, 2) funder's influence on the research question/methodology/education content and conflicts of interest, 3) review of research-related materials, and 4) maintain and promote a culture of scientific integrity. Moreover, it became clear that newer topics, including diversity, equity, and inclusion should be woven throughout the principles. This article presents the newly updated principles and resources related to scientific integrity principles. We envision that this document can be used by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to educate members and serve as a guide to incorporate these principles into all research practices and at all levels of dietetics practice.
Topics: Humans; Dietetics; Nutritional Status; Academies and Institutes; Educational Status; Decision Making
PubMed: 36007840
DOI: 10.1016/j.jand.2022.08.124 -
Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and... Nov 2022Only 13.1% of US registered dietitian nutritionists and 27.8% of students enrolled in US dietetics education programs identify as racially/ethnically diverse... (Review)
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Only 13.1% of US registered dietitian nutritionists and 27.8% of students enrolled in US dietetics education programs identify as racially/ethnically diverse individuals. National demographic trends show increasing percentages of racially/ethnically diverse individuals within the broader US and college student populations; however, these changes have not been mirrored within dietetics. Dietetics educators have an ethical and professional mandate to address diversity, equity, and inclusion within their programs. This paper reviews key terminology related to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the context of dietetics education, and describes a new framework to transform dietetics education based on the principles of cultural humility and culturally sustaining teaching. Strategies are presented to facilitate recruitment, admissions, retention, and mentorship for racially/ethnically diverse students and faculty, and to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion within curricula and classrooms. Lastly, this paper provides clear practice applications, including recommendations for program policy change and training/skill building activities for dietetics students, educators, and preceptors.
Topics: Humans; Dietetics; Nutritionists; Students; Food; Faculty; Cultural Diversity
PubMed: 34366238
DOI: 10.1016/j.jand.2021.06.302 -
Topics in Spinal Cord Injury... 2021Following spinal cord injury (SCI), individuals are at high risk for obesity and several chronic cardiometabolic disorders due to a deterioration in body composition,... (Review)
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Following spinal cord injury (SCI), individuals are at high risk for obesity and several chronic cardiometabolic disorders due to a deterioration in body composition, hypometabolic rate, and endometabolic dysregulation. Countermeasures to the consequences of an SCI include adopting a healthy diet that provides adequate nutrition to maintain good body habitus and cardiometabolic health. A proper diet for individuals with SCI should distribute carbohydrates, protein, and fat to optimize a lower energy intake requirement and should stress foods with low caloric yet high nutrient density. The purpose of this article is to present available evidence on how nutritional status after SCI should advance future research to further develop SCI-specific guidelines for total energy intake, as it relates to percent carbohydrates, protein, fat, and all vitamins and minerals, that take into consideration the adaptations after SCI.
Topics: Dietetics; Energy Intake; Humans; Nutritional Status; Obesity; Spinal Cord Injuries
PubMed: 33814888
DOI: 10.46292/sci20-00031 -
Nutrition & Dietetics: the Journal of... Apr 2020
Topics: Dietetics; Humans; Nutritionists; Research; Science
PubMed: 32239635
DOI: 10.1111/1747-0080.12614 -
Journal of Nutrition Education and... Oct 2020To assess the relationship between study abroad participation and levels of cultural intelligence (CQ) of dietetics students and professionals.
OBJECTIVE
To assess the relationship between study abroad participation and levels of cultural intelligence (CQ) of dietetics students and professionals.
METHODS
Participants were recruited via e-mail to complete an online survey, which included the Cultural Intelligence Scale and an additional 21 items developed and partially validated by the researchers. A mixed-method analysis was used to examine relationships between CQ levels, study abroad program participation, and international travel experiences.
RESULTS
Participation in study abroad programs and international travel experiences were related to higher levels of CQ in metacognitive (P = 0.003; P < 0.001), cognitive (P = 0.001; P = 0.001), motivational (P < 0.001; P < 0.001), and behavioral (P = 0.02; P < 0.001) dimensions.
CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS
Results suggest that participation in study abroad programs and international travel experiences may result in high CQ levels and may equip students and practicing dietitians with skills, knowledge, and resources for practicing in culturally diverse communities. Future experimental research implementing study abroad programs and international travel opportunities for this population may help determine how these experiences impact dietetics practice in the long term.
Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Cross-Sectional Studies; Cultural Competency; Dietetics; Female; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Nutritionists; Students; Surveys and Questionnaires; Young Adult
PubMed: 33039025
DOI: 10.1016/j.jneb.2020.07.003 -
Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and... Feb 2022This Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Position Paper reports current evidence on pediatric overweight and obesity prevention interventions and discusses implications... (Review)
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This Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Position Paper reports current evidence on pediatric overweight and obesity prevention interventions and discusses implications for registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs). An overview of current systematic reviews provided evidence-based results from a range of nutrition interventions according to developmental age group (ages 2 to 5, 6 to 12, and 13 to 17 years). Twenty-one current systematic reviews of nutrition interventions demonstrated a beneficial effect of nutrition and physical activity interventions on body mass index measures and no adverse events were identified. RDNs impart nutrition expertise in a wide range of settings to provide comprehensive care for children and adolescents as their nutrition and developmental needs change over time. This Position Paper outlines the current roles of, and proposed directions for, RDNs engaged in pediatric overweight and obesity prevention. Prevention of pediatric overweight and obesity requires comprehensive strategies ranging from policy-level to individual-level interventions in settings that will have the most beneficial impact for children according to their developmental stage. This Position Paper advocates for increased availability of nutrition and food access programs and interventions to reduce risk of pediatric obesity and associated adverse health outcomes both now and for future generations.
Topics: Academies and Institutes; Adolescent; Child; Child, Preschool; Dietetics; Female; Health Promotion; Humans; Male; Nutrition Policy; Pediatric Obesity; Practice Guidelines as Topic; Primary Prevention; Program Development; Systematic Reviews as Topic
PubMed: 35065817
DOI: 10.1016/j.jand.2021.11.003 -
Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and... Oct 2019
Topics: Data Analysis; Dietetics; Humans; Technology
PubMed: 31561807
DOI: 10.1016/j.jand.2019.08.005 -
Nutrition & Dietetics: the Journal of... Sep 2023To develop and pilot a tool to evaluate Australian dietitians' and student dietitians' ethical and professional practice using social media. (Review)
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AIM
To develop and pilot a tool to evaluate Australian dietitians' and student dietitians' ethical and professional practice using social media.
METHODS
A Social Media Evaluation Checklist was developed based on checklist development literature with a four-staged process. Stage one included a literature review and input from an expert panel to ensure content validity. Stages two and three were to ensure face validity by categorising the checklist and pilot testing the tool. Instagram profiles and posts were audited by two authors using the checklist in the final stage to analyse ethical and professional use. An account purposely created for this study was used, and the first 25 dietitian and first 25 student dietitian profiles identified using the key words 'dietitian', 'student dietitian' and 'dietitian student' and the hashtag '#australiandietitian' were reviewed.
RESULTS
A total of 50 Instagram profiles and 250 posts were audited based on seven categories; (1) financial disclosure, (2) cultural awareness, (3) evidence-based information, (4) transparency, (5) privacy/confidentiality, (6) professionalism and (7) justifiability. Areas for improvement included advertising transparency which was met in only 12% of dietitian posts, and the provision of evidence-based information, which was met in 56% of dietitian posts and 72% of student dietitian posts.
CONCLUSIONS
This study provides insight into the ethical and professional use of social media by Australian dietitians and dietetics students. With the evolving nature of social media, guidance is required. This will ensure dietitians remain, now and in the future, the credible source of nutrition information for the public.
Topics: Humans; Dietetics; Checklist; Social Media; Australia; Nutritional Status
PubMed: 36631069
DOI: 10.1111/1747-0080.12794