Illinois
Dietetic Association
- A professional organization comprised of over 3000 members with expertise in human nutrition.
- Is committed to the optimal health and nutritional status of the citizens of Illinois.
Dietitians
- Food and nutrition experts with a minimum bachelor’s degree in Dietetics, Food and Nutrition or Community Nutrition.
- Graduates of a dietetic internship or an equivalent.
- Licensed by the State of Illinois through the Dietetics and Nutrition Services Practice Act.
- Credentialed Registered Dietitian (RD) through successful completion of a national registration exam.
- Required to maintain professional standards and competency through mandatory continuing education.
Dietitians
are:
- Food
and nutrition experts with a minimum bachelor's degree in Dietetics,
Food and Nutrition or Community Nutrition.
- Graduates
of a dietetic internship or an equivalent.
- Licensed
by the State of Illinois through the Dietetics and Nutrition
Services Practice Act.
- Credentialed
Registered Dietitian (RD) through successful completion of
a national registration exam.
- Required
to maintain professional standards and competency through mandatory
continuing education.
Dietitians
practice in diverse settings
- Business and industry
- Education & Research Institutions
- Food Service Operations
- Government Agencies & Facilities
- Health Care Organizations & Facilities
- Media & Communications
- Private Practice
- Wellness & Fitness Organizations & Facilities
Dietitians
- Provide Medical Nutrition Therapy to patients and clients who require health care services in institutions or the community.
- Interpret nutrition and food science to assist consumers in understanding food’s role in maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
- Analyze trends and create programs that enhance the nutritional value of food products and enhance the food service operations of business and industry.
- Interpret, educate and implement food safety practices from production, manufacturing, distribution, preparation and meal service.
Illinois
Licensed Dietitians are uniquely qualified to provide medical
nutrition therapy - MNT
- MNT -
is defined as the assessment of a patient's nutritional status,
followed by validated nutrition therapy.
- MNT can save health care costs by
- speeding recovery
- reducing the incidence of medical complications, resulting
in fewer and shorter hospital stays and reduced drug, surgery,
and treatment modalities
Legislation
and Public Policy
The Illinois Dietetic Association actively participates in public policy decisions affecting these areas to ensure the optimal health and nutrition status of the citizens of Illinois.
- Medical Nutrition Therapy
- Diabetes Self Management & Training and Education
- Obesity Management
- Child Nutrition Programs
- Older Americans Programs
- Food Security—access to an adequate quantity of nutritious food
- Illinois Council on Food &
Agriculture Research –C-FAR
- Health Care Reform & Cost Containment
- Medicaid & Medicare
- A Safe & Secure Food Supply
- State Licensure of Dietitians
The Government Affairs Team of the Illinois Dietetic Association targets legislation that is consistent with our mission and philosophy. The Team also identifies legislation that may be beneficial or harmful to the health of Illinois citizens and informs law makers of the significance of the legislation.
Updated: March 4, 2007
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