Registered
Dietitian
Registered
dietitians, or nutritionists, assess and provide
for the nutritional needs of the patient with
a disability. They assist the physician and provide
a treatment plan which may include the following:
- ideal body weight,
caloric, and dietary needs
- foods that help facilitate
swallowing
- special diets
- dietary modifications
that need to be made as a result of the disability
- tube feeding formulas
and schedules for patients who are unable to
swallow
- patient and family
education on nutrition topics related to diseases
(i.e., diabetes)
Registered
dietitians may practice in a variety of settings,
including the following:
- hospitals
- inpatient rehabilitation
centers
- home health settings
- private practice
Registered
dietitians hold an undergraduate degree, and many
have earned a Master's degree in dietetics or
nutrition science, and may be certified by the
American Dietetic Association.
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