Understanding the scope of practice among registered dietitian nutritionists and exercise professionals

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1-1-2017

Publication Title

ACSM's Health and Fitness Journal

Volume

21

Issue

1

First page number:

23

Last page number:

32

Abstract

After reading this article, the reader will be able to: Distinguish the scope of practice (what professionals are qualified to do, given their educational background and training) among nutrition and exercise professionals. Provide guidelines that address 1) minimizing legal liability associated with providing nutrition information without a state license or other appropriate credentials, and 2) minimizing risk and unintendedconsequencesassociated with providing nutrition, diet, or exercise counseling by those without appropriate knowledge and/or credentials. © 2016 by the American College of Sports Medicine.

Language

english

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