Naslov
Competences and qualifications of a nutritionist - Current state and perspectives

Autori
Jašić, Midhat ; Šubarić, Drago ; Niseteo, Tena

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Sažeci sa skupova, sažetak, stručni

Izvornik
Hranom do zdravlja - zbornik sažetaka s 9. međunarodnog znanstveno-stručnog skupa / Šubarić, Drago ; Jašić, Midhat - Osijek, 2016, 1-1

ISBN
978-953-7005-41-2

Skup
9. međunarodni znanstveno-stručni skup HRANOM DO ZDRAVLJA

Mjesto i datum
Osijek, Hrvatska, 13.10.2016

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Plenarno

Vrsta recenzije
Međunarodna recenzija

Ključne riječi
nutritionist; competence and qualifications

Sažetak
Nutrition is a relatively new scientific and professional discipline that is basically multidisciplinary. Today in the EU, nutritionist and dietitian have not yet received their full recognition, while in some states of the USA nutrition differentiated into specific disciplines and socially are recognized. In many countries, competencies and qualifications of a "nutritionists" are not subject of professional legal regulation so many people call themselves a nutritionist, even if they are completely self-taught. Title dietitian is often clearly defined by legal acts. Occupation of a nutritionist and dietitian undoubtedly have full social validity. Diet undoubtedly affects health and the qality of life, and along with the lifestyle habits represent the basis of their occupation. Both diet and lifestyle are underlying causes for numerous diseases, in particular: obesity, hypertension, diabetes mellitus II, dyslipidemia, cardiovascular diseases, anaemias, osteoporosis and others. Proper nutrition and a healthy lifestyle are good preconditions for the prevention of the most of these diseases, but also a nutritional therapy improves the course of the disease. From the aspect of public health system, the highest spendings are being spend for the treatment of these diseases. In most states this is almost 50 % of all health costs. Professional and competent education about healthy living habits could significantly reduce the costs and adverse effects of these diseases. Therefore, investing in future nutritionists and dietitians would improve the quality of life and reduce health-related costs. Today, nutritionists and dietitians often work in public health, counseling centers, kindergartens, hospitals, nursing homes, community health centers and clinics. For qualifications and competencies necessary to establish an institutional framework for the registration and certification of professional nutritionist, dietitian-nutritionist, as well as the occupations of technicians in this area. Nutritionists and dietitians should be certified, and this would be done through certain associations. The basis of their qualifications and competence in practice defined by the knowledge acquired through formal and informal education.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Prehrambena tehnologija

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