Chapter 1: intro to Profession of Dietetics Questions with correct Answers 2023

Chapter 1: intro to Profession of Dietetics Questions with correct Answers 2023 Early practice of dietetics Cooking schools Hospital dietetics Clinics Military Cooking schools New York cooking academy founded in 1876, followed by schools in Boston and Philadelphia Conducted laboratories in chemistry and special classes for the sick Hospital Dietetics Early menus were monotonous and only featured a few foods Florence Nightingale nurse/dietitian in Crimean War in the mid-1800s that improved food supply and sanitary conditions in hospitals Clinics Frances Stern in Boston was one of the leading ones established in the 1800s to provide diets for the sick poor. Continues as a leading treatment center and serves as a model for similar clinics throughout the U.S. Military Dietitians played important role during Civil War and WWI & II. WWI was in great part the impetus that brought early dietitians together to discuss feeding needs ADA American Dietetic Association Year ADA was founded 1917 with 39 charter members with $1 dues Where ADA was founded Cleveland, OH First President of ADA Lulu Graves First VP of ADA Lenna F. Cooper ADA Headquarters Chicago as of 1927 4 Original Areas of Practice 1. Dieto-Therapy 2. Teaching 3. Social Welfare 4. Administration Dieto Therapy treatment of disease by diet. Now called Medical Nutrition Therapy or Clinical Nutrition Education education standards and specified the experiences needed in an internship to become professionally competent Social welfare Community nutrition Administration Food systems management or management in food and nutrition First Dietitian Sarah. T. Rorer Characteristics of a Profession 1. Specialized knowledge 2. Continuing education of members 3. Code of Ethics 4. Commitment to service for others Education Standards set in 1919 for college degree and hospital training Standards of education established in 1987, focused on the outcomes of educational process Continuing Education requirement of 75 hours of continuing education each 5 years *15 units per year Code of Ethics Established in 1942, updated regularly and now includes standards for Professional Conduct Service to Others commitment to help the public attain optimal health and quality of life through the practice of good nutritional habits Categories of Membership active, honorary, international, retired, student, associate AND Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics name changed in 2012 Registration and Licensure 1969: established national professional certification in which a person became an "Registered Dietitian" (RD) Licensure governed by states AND Foundation educational and scientific nonprofit organization solicits and accepts monies donated for scholarships, research, and other designated projects Dietetic Technician Registered (DTR) requires educational standards and practice and a national exam Legislative activity Began when dietitians promoted a bill to grant military rank to dietitians serving in WWI Washington DC office Dietetic Practice Groups (DPG) 9 original groups, which has now expanded to 28 groups. Separate dues owed Open membership to dietitians with a special interest and/or practice in an area. Provide networking, newsletters, annual meeting programs, and continuing education for members