Title
DRAWING THE LINE: 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 & 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