DRAWING THE LINE: Understanding the Scope of Practice Among Registered Dietitian Nutritionists and Exercise Professionals

Authors

Laura J. Kruskall, University of Nevada, Las VegasFollow
Melinda M. Manore, Oregon State University
JoAnn M. Eickhoff-Shemek, University of South Florida
Jonathan K. Ehrman, Henry Ford Hospital

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1-1-2017

Publication Title

ACSM’s Health & Fitness Journal

Volume

21

Issue

1

First page number:

23

Last page number:

32

Abstract

Apply It! 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 unintended consequences associated with providing nutrition, diet, or exercise counseling by those without appropriate knowledge and/or credentials.

Language

eng

Repository Citation

Kruskall, L. J., Manore, M. M., Eickhoff-Shemek, J. M., Ehrman, J. K. (2017). DRAWING THE LINE: Understanding the Scope of Practice Among Registered Dietitian Nutritionists and Exercise Professionals. ACSM’s Health & Fitness Journal, 21(1), 23-32.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1249/FIT.0000000000000266