Author Question: Describe the major tasks of the clinical dietitian. ... (Read 66 times)

notis · **on:** Aug 20, 2018

Describe the major tasks of the clinical dietitian.

Question 2

List the three different categories of the dietetics Scope of Practice and give an example of each.

soda0602 · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 20, 2018

Answer to Question 1

The clinical dietitian is responsible for nutritional screening and assessment of patients to determine the presence or risks of developing a nutrition-related problem. The clinical dietitian is also involved with development of nutritional diagnosis, nutrition intervention, and monitoring and evaluation of the nutrition care plan.

Answer to Question 2

The first area is of the Scope of Practice is Practice Standards; an example would be the Code of Ethics. Practice Management and Advancement is the second category and an example is the Scope of Practice Decision Tool. Practice Resources is the third component and an example is the National Guideline Clearinghouse.