American Dietetic Association

I had the opportunity to conduct a phone interview with Christina Scribner the owner of Encompass Nutrition located in Littleton, Colorado. The purpose of this interview was to further my knowledge on managing a nutrition related health practice. Christina is a registered dietitian and certified specialist in sports dietetics and eating disorders. She has a master’s degree in human nutrition and a minor in exercise physiology and pharmacology. I chose to interview Christina because of her extensive experience and diverse background. I particularly had an interest in her specialty in sports dietetics because that is my current desired path. I also have an interest in running my own practice. Some of Christina’s accomplishments in her 25 years…

love, yet can advance in with many directions. Coming from nursing, it’s safe to say I was confused the first day in NHM 195 on the different routes you can take if you want be become a registered dietitian. Because I am considered “nutritional sciences” and not participating in the typical nutrition route, it took me awhile to grasp the differences between the terms, “Coordinated Program in Dietetics”, “Dietetic Internship”, and “Didactic Program in Dietetics”. However, after class that day,…

In order to become a registered dietitian a student needs to complete the Didactic Program in Dietetic. They also need to complete either a Coordinated Program in Dietetics or a Dietetic Internship. Each of these components contributes to the degree as a registered dietitian or nutritionist, but they differ in several ways. A Didactic Program in Dietetics refers to the course work approved by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics. Students are required before…

A Nurse and Dietitian need to collaborate between each other for instance if a patient came into hospital and was malnourished, a nurse would then refer them to a dietitian who would then work alongside the nurse in planning the best diet which would meet the patient’s Nutritional needs. Within nursing and dietetics there are frameworks in place which is there to ensure the delivery of effective practice, Case management, Team Nursing, Primary Nursing within the frameworks (Hozier 2004) Health…

both the foodservice and the clinical dietitian. I have not had as much experience in community nutrition and look forward to gaining more through my internship. I look forward to a variety of experiences but would most like to start working in a clinical setting focusing on nutrition support in critical care. That is an area in which I can use my math skills and analytical mind to really help people to heal and grow stronger after a serious illness or injury. Long term I would like to continue…

hospitals, community/public health facilities, corporate nutrition programs, the food and nutrition industry, sports nutrition or business (My Plan, 2016). After schooling I will have obtained the skills to expertly explain nutrition issues to clients, assess the dietary and health needs of clients, develop meal plans for clients, measure the effects of the meal plans, promote nutrition through public speaking and community outreach programs, and keep up with the latest research in nutritional…

Dietitians do not just teach patients to watch their diets, but motivate them to make healthier food choices to meet their nutrition needs. After comparing Texas Christian University, Texas State University, and the University of Texas at Austin, based on my criteria of school population, location of the school, and strength of the program, the University of Texas at Austin would be the best choice in helping me pursue my career in dietetics. Although it takes a few years of hard work to become…

Dietitians usually obtain a bachelor’s degree in a nutrition related field such as dietetics or clinical nutrition. Depending on your school, you must complete 1,200 hours of supervised training either during or after your college career. During the internship, you will get a hands on experience with what it is like to be a dietitian. Under supervision you will be able to assess patients and learn how to go about helping them nutrition wise. In order to practice in your chosen state, you must…

work in a specialized working environment, such as pediatrics, which would mean they would only deal with children. I am interested in physician assistant because this is the job I hope to become one day. I love the idea of working in a hospital and getting to help people who are sick or injured. I also am very interested in physician assistant because you only need to go to school for 6 years and come out making around $90,000 a year. The concerns I have about physician assistant is the…

Introduction: Change assumes an essential part in the achievement of an association. Change is one of only a handful couple of constants on the planet we live in. Associations start change when something is wrong or something is lost, generally there is no motivation to change. Each association is consistently stood up to by change. Change activity is activated because of changes in business sectors, rivalry, innovation, and client concerns. In the business environment changes happen on a…