New opportunities to expand the role of the dietitian: can we meet the challenge?
Donato, K.A.
Journal of the American Dietetic Association 88(11): 1369-1371
1988
ISSN/ISBN: 0002-8223 PMID: 3183258 Document Number: 315524
The release of the "Surgeon General's Report on Nutrition and Health" presents the dietary recommendations relating to several disease processes. The document is based on a comprehensive review of the link between diet and a broad range of health issues. The report presents the dietitian with the opportunity to strengthen his/her identity as a health professional.