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DIETETICS
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  • DIETETICS

  • WHAT IS DIETETICS ?

    An academic program that prepares students to use advanced knowledge about food and nutrition to help prevent and treat disease and maintain and promote health. It is

    People-oriented and science-focused Evidence-based The first step toward a professional credential A key factor to modern medicine One of worlds fastest-growing professions. A career that can make a difference provide knowledge and adviceProfession that assists the public to understand the real facts and prevent misinformation

  • IMPORTANCE OF DIETETICS

    Indians have :- Growing Health Problems. Typical & Stressful Lifestyle. Unhealthy Food Choices.

    Dieticians strive towards eliminating diseases caused by unhealthy lifestyles.

    Results of the efforts of dieticians cannot always be seen immediately, in the long run it saves lives and can increase an individuals life span.

  • WHAT IS DIETITIAN ?

    Dietitians apply the art and science of human nutrition to help people understand the relationship between food and health.

    They make dietary choices to attain and maintain health, and to prevent and treat illness and disease.

    Dietitians and Dietetic technicians are an essential part of healthcare team. They make sure your diet will complement your other medical care and help you get well.

  • ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF A DIETITIAN

    Collecting, organizing and assessing data relating to thehealth and nutritional status of individuals, groups and populations.

    Interpreting scientific information and communicating information, advice, education and professional opinion to individuals, groups and communities.

    Managing client centered nutrition care for individuals by planning appropriate diets and menus and educating people on their individual nutritional needs and ways of accessing and preparing their food.Contd

  • Planning, implementing and evaluating nutrition programs with groups, communities or populations as part of a team. This may be in a community health, public health or food industry setting.

    Managingfood service systems to provide safe and nutritious food by designing nutritionally appropriate menus and designing and implementing nutrition policies.

    Undertaking food and nutrition research and evaluating practice.

    Working with individuals, groups, workplaces and media to provide dietary advice for healthy living.

  • Contd....

  • THANK YOUBY :SHIVANI MALHOTRA


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