The seventh edition of The Profession of Dietetics provides students with a complete toolbox of resources for beginning a career in nutrition and dietetics. Its student-centered approach enables readers to easily navigate the highly competitive and often complex path to personal and professional success in the field. It features a comprehensive history of the profession, a thorough examination of credentialing and education requirements, and an analysis of the future of the profession.

Features and benefits include:

• Reorganized to better align to the course structure of the modern introductory course.
• Includes a new chapter on the Nutrition and Dietetics Technician, Registered and the Certified Dietary Manager, Certified Food Protection Professional.
• Includes expanded coverage on Code of Ethics, Evidence Analysis Library, Standards of Practice, Standards of Professional Performance and more.
• New and updated Profile of a Professional boxes spotlight the experiences and accomplishments of Registered Dietitian Nutritionists, Nutrition and Dietetics Technicians, Registered, Certified Dietary Managers, Certified Food Protection Professionals, and other members of the healthcare team.
• Suggested Activities that engage students by providing discussion and research prompts.