Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

I am seeking a dietetic internship at California State University Fresno, to continue my journey in dietetics. At first, obtaining a college education meant more than just assuring a better future but breaking the chain in a long line of poverty and illiteracy. As my mother was a single parent and immigrant to the United States with less than a first grade education, her desire to have a better life for me has always been present. Being a first generation Mexican-American and the first in my family to graduate college, I consider myself privileged to have the opportunities my parents never had. Although, I did not know it at the time, my journey in dietetics started after high school. I was fortunate at such a young age to work in a convalescent home as a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA). While caring for the residents, I discovered an innate need to care for others. I gained as much from them as they did from me. As a CNA, I

Nutrition is essential for the whole being of the individual. The body needs nutrients to be healthy and fight off acute illnesses and infections. Mauk (2014) stated that “elderly clients may be at increased risk for poor nutrition due to the fact that they have multiple chronic illnesses… that can interfere with their

Before FNU 206 Introduction to Nutrition and Dietetics, I only had an idea of what I wanted to do as a Registered Dietitian, but not exactly how to reach that goal. After taking this class, Dr. Adkins has given me direction as to how to find my first destination. The Registered Dietitian career is not like being a doctor; there is no specific practice to study in school and stay as that type of specially trained practice. There are certain practices and patients to attend to as a Registered Dietitian, however my first job can be in a clinical setting with cancer patients as supposed to a company focused on wellness of the body. The same situation applies before becoming certified when I must put those hours of experience in. This intrigued

By creating these small adjustments in the patient’s nutritional care, the patient’s independence and dignity are maintained. The patient, such as a stroke patient in rehabilitation, may also be reluctant to take an active role in their nutritional care so firm encouragement by the carer is needed. The presentation and availability of food and drink must also be assessed to deliver person-centred care (BAPEN REF). Patients may forego food if it looks unappetizing so it is important to serve meals that are visually appealing. Serving appetizing meals may also protect against malnutrition (BAPEN REF). Although protected mealtimes ensure that food and drink is given to every patient with minimal distraction, some patients may become hungry or thirsty in the hours between meals. Making food, like sandwiches or toast, and water available to patients may reduce the risk of malnutrition and dehydration and improve patients’ wellbeing (BAPEN REF). Good nutritional care achieved by person-centred practice means not only reducing risk of malnutrition and fluid imbalance but improving the patient’s quality of life,

These health care teams often are made up of many different types of professionals including doctors, physician assistants, nurses, pharmacists, dentists, therapists, registered dietitians (RD), and many other different types of technologists and technicians. Although all of these members of the team are essential, the role registered dietitian’s play and the knowledge they contribute is vital to many different specialties in health care. According to a study by Kelly Adams, Karen Lindell, Martin Kolhmeier, and Steven Zeisel, only 30% of medical schools require an actual separate course in nutrition. Although their curriculum may include nutrition throughout the many different courses a physician has to take, this is an inadequate amount of time being spent on nutrition to be considered and expert in this field, which results in the vitality of having and maintaining a RD on their team. Nutrition can prevent and help treat many different problems that arise in clinical care and the different specialties that it entails.

The occupation of a Registered Dietician (RD) can often be mistaken by the occupation of a Nutritionist. Many individuals tend to disregard the fact that both career titles involve particular education procedures, distinct credentials and licensing requirements, different salaries, and unique work environments. The first main difference of an RD and Nutritionist is the schooling involved for both. According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, “Registered dietitians are required to complete a formal education program that results in at least a baccalaureate degree. This program must be approved by the Dietetics’ Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) and include a practical component performed in a career-related

Patient’s diets have changed over the last 100 years and have created a large increase in chronic illnesses and higher needs for medical care. This demand has created the need for a much greater system of healthcare that includes hospitals, providers, and insurance companies.

With a home care nutritionist, they continue to follow the dietary guidelines set while placed in a hospital but then continue to grow the patient’s knowledge by teaching them more nutritional information. The main goal of a home care nutritionist is to achieve and maintain the dietary needs with a minimal amount of stress of hardship. There is a lot of emotional, physical and mental factors that have to be taken into consideration when a nutritionist in a home care setting approaches a patient and “The Nutritionist in Organized Home Care” covers all attributes of the home care nutritionist

I had the opportunity to interview Robin Saucier a Clinical Nutrition Manager at the University of Colorado Hospital (UCH) for my Final Manager Interview Paper. The purpose of this manager interview was to understand more about the clinical nutrition field, learn what a Clinical Nutrition Manager duties are, and understand what they do. This assignment is a good networking experience to meet someone that is in my field of study and help me get more more information on how to focus more on clinical nutrition as a career.Since I have been taking medical nutrition therapy this semester I have been very interested in learn more about clinical nutrition and how to start a career being a clinical register dietitian.

Have you ever been confused about what to eat for a health problem or to weight loss/gain? A Registered Dietitian is a person that can help their clients with that situation. Registered Dietitian(RD) is a complex career with numerous different possibilities in the ways to work in this career. In this career, college is needed and it is around 5 years to complete the degree. There is a multitude of duties included in being a dietitian.

A staggering 70,000 + in white female patients are treated more than male and female minorities. It may not come as a shock to many that women seem to take a higher interest in their health in regards to nutrition, but the lack of knowledge that is to be gained by these registered dietitians as well as within the minorities that are not receiving the care from these health care professionals. A dietitian applies the science of food and nutrition to a person’s health needs; this type of care could only benefit these health issues that are more prominent in the minorities and lower class

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) believes that recognizing and rewarding hospitals for their services is the key to improving healthcare. Similar to Stephens and Ledlow’s (2010) plan, America Access Plan, of lowering and introducing affordable plans of healthcare, the CMS utilizes, “three key strategies to be followed to improve care: (1) accountable care organizations (ACOs), (2) value based purchasing (VBP), and (3) penalties on hospital practices that lead to poor outcomes such as high rates of hospital-acquired conditions (HACs)” (Rosen and Maddox and Ray, 2013, p. 797). Rosen and Maddox and Ray idea is loosely based on the third point of the CMS. Hospital acquired conditions are situations in which a patient is readmitted to the hospital within 30 days due to newly developed complications from their original visit. They believe in order to reduce HACs and improve the healthcare system, nutrition, specifically malnutrition, should be brought into focus with patients when they are being admitted and discharged. Malnutrition is a form of undernutrition that can make a person more susceptible to certain conditions or further complicate pre-existing conditions. While early intervention is the best form of prevention, it is difficult to monitor a person’s health prior to being admitted to a hospital. Rosen and Maddox and Ray

Apart from suggesting the population to consume plenty fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, registered dietitians plays an important role in the food systems sustainability. Food sustainability includes components of the food chain from production, processing, distribution, access, consumption, and waste management. The main goal here is to provide a better health, environment, and the economy.

A dietitian’s job is to promote health and control diseases through nutritional education. A responsibility of a dietitian or nutritionist might be advising patients on nutritional

As a future dietitian, I can see in myself that I am passionate to work with he Hispanic community, utilizing my Spanish speaking skills and working with low socioeconomic populations. Growing up as low socioeconomic Hispanic community, I feel that I can relate to my community more than the average health professional. I love working with children and getting to know them and their family. As a health professional that will be working with trying to change dietary lifestyles, I think that having that cultural competency with this particular community will always be useful. My Spanish skills can help me gain the confidence of some of my patients or clients and find better ways to assess their needs.