DIETITIAN??? SIAPA DIETITIAN TU???

DIETITIAN??? SIAPA DIETITIAN TU???

Dietitian..agak-agak semua orang tahu tak ape itu dietitian???Hakikatnya masih ramai lagi yang tak tahu menahu tentang dietitian..dan ada juga yang keliru antara NUTRITIONIST dan DIETITIAN..so sekarang meh kita kenali dengan lebih dekat ape itu DIETITIAN supaya kita tak keliru lagi.. :D

Menurut MALAYSIAN DIETITIAN'S ASSOCIATION (MDA)..DIETITIAN dijustifikasikan seperti berikut:

"A dietitian is a professional trained in translating the science of food, nutrition and medical nutrition therapy to meet the needs of  individual or target groups, whether  in disease or health. He/ she is equipped with the  knowledge and skills to conduct nutritional assessment, prescribe medical nutrition therapy, provide  dietary consultation for the treatment of diseases / illness, in both acute and chronic care. Besides this, the dietitian also play an important role in  providing expertise in the promotion of wellness through proper eating, development of modified diets/ meals/recipes in the food service organization, catering industry and  food manufacturing industry in various sectors. Dietitians participate in research and apply practice, based on scientific – evidence.

The dietitian is also involved in providing input for the formulation of  policies, protocols, clinical practice guidelines, medical nutrition therapy guidelines,  planning and implementation of  programmes, to support the current healthcare needs of the population. He/she  provide education and disseminate nutrition information through community activities, various modes of mass media like giving talks through radio, television, and writing in newsprint, professional articles for release in newspapers, journals, magazines, etc."

Kategori-kategori dietetian:

1) Clinical Dietitian

Clinical Dietitian provide their services to inpatients and outpatients at hospitals or medical centres. Doctors refer patients to the dietitian for consultation on the nutritional modifications required for the treatment of the disease or condition for the critically ill or chronic diseases. Clinical dietitians conduct nutritional assessment, and prescribe the diet based on the anthropometry, biochemical, clinical diagnosis and dietary intake.

2) Food Service Dietitian

Food Service Dietitians or managers are responsible for planning and management of the meal production (normal or therapeutic meals) and delivery system to ensure quality and safety of foods provided to the patients or clients. The food service organizations include hospitals or medical centres, institutions, prisons, airline catering, staff cafetarias, food chain outlets, restaurants, etc.

3) Community Dietitian

Community Dietitians work closely with wellness programmes from health organizations from both local and international. These dietitians apply and disseminate knowledge about food and nutrition to individuals and target groups in the lifespan. They can be involved in coordinating nutritional programs in public health agencies, daycare centers, health clubs, recreational camps and resorts.

4) Sports Dietitians

Sports Dietitians work with sports organizations, and agencies involved in the promotion of sports among our population.

5) Corporate Dietitian

Corporate Dietitians encompass dietitians working in sectors whereby consultancy and professional advice is required in disseminating professional and accurate information about a particular product, consultancy or service.

6) Research Dietitian

Research Dietitians work at universities or research organizations. They conduct research studies in various aspects that support further development in nutrition and dietetics research.

sumber: Malaysian Dietitian's Association