Dietetics

aisle. However, one must have the sufficient knowledge to pick the right food and to make the perfect choice. Therefore, it is crucial to learn how to read and comprehend the Nutrition Facts Label. Since I am interested in majoring in Nutrition and Dietetics, I feel it my duty to assist and guide consumers in order to reach the ultimate healthy lifestyle. Based on the information that I collected, the following method is ideal for both reading and understanding the Nutrition Facts Panel.…

research-based principles for smart teaching. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass – A Wiley Brand. Clark, M. A., & Fox, M. K. (2009). Nutritional Quality of the Diets of US Public School Children and the Role of the School Meal Programs. Journal of the American Dietetic Association, 109(2), S44-S56. doi: 10.1016/j.jada.2008.10.060 Danielson, C. (2002). Enhancing student achievement: A framework for school improvement. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. Few, J.…

STEM careers include occupations in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. There are demands for certain STEM careers at this time which are jobs like Chemist, Dietetic Technicians, Medical Scientist, and Electrical Engineers. The big question that's being contemplated in this decade is whether women should be able to work in STEM careers? Are they at a disadvantage if they do choose to pursue a STEM career? A woman should be able to obtain a degree and work in a STEM…

Athletes Nutrition: Too Much or Too Little As an athlete health is a one, but not all athletes are as concerned as they should be. In many cases athletes pay little attention to their nutrition levels, resulting in an unhealthy lifestyle or bad performance. Although athletes may need higher nutrients levels, too much or too little can be harmful or damaging to the body and performance, therefore athletes should learn more about their diet along with their exercise. Protein is needed in certain…

services offered to Veterans that provide information and resources that are practical and accessible. For national nutrition month, which is the nutrition education and information campaign promoted every year in March by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, I delivered a nutrition wellness presentation to Veterans and employees at the Miami VA on the importance of physical activity, healthy eating and hydration. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2016), more than…

3) Actions to be taken Considering this patient scenario, my choice of actions would involve four different steps, underlying one of the principles of ethical decision making, the respect of autonomy (patient’s preferences), as my primary moral goal. 3.1) Communication between patients Firstly, I would articulate patient preferences through communication and consultation. The communication process would simply be carried out by listening to what patient identifies as her wishes, and focus…

• State your chosen degree program at Kaplan University. If you are a campus student, please list your home campus. I am attending Kaplan University to obtain my bachelors in Nutrition Science, I take all f my classes online but my home campus is in Augusta, Maine. • What is the national median salary for the specific job you want to pursue? Once I complete my degree plan and the necessary certifications I intend to work as a nutritionist and health coach, a specialty that falls into the…

Some important skills that are needed consist of at least a Bachelors degree which is strictly required, as well as an internship, public health and dietetics education, communication and customer service skills, basic counseling skills and the ability to motivate and inspire others. The main outlook projected in this career consists of wanting to help others make a change in their lifestyle and willing…

What role does feelings, attitudes, conditioning and economics play in your food choices? Your feelings, attitude, conditioning, and economics play a big part in our day to day lives. Like most people I'm sure my emotions and mood play a big part in what or how I decide to eat on a day to day basis. If I feel happy or I'm in a good mood I could probably eat all day long on top of eating probably anything yummy that catches my eye at that moment. Otherwise when I become stressed, tired, or I am…

and expelling excess carbon dioxide, which puts an enormous burden on the already-stressed lungs: It is best to meet but not exceed energy needs to keep both carbon dioxide and RQ levels in check." According to the American Dietetic Association’s Manual of Clinical Dietetics “excess calories are more significant in the production of carbon dioxide than the carbohydrate to fat ratio.” The ratio of carbon dioxide produced to oxygen "consumed differs per macronutrient; the RQ for carbohydrate is 1…