Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: Revised 2015 Standards of Practice and Standards of Professional Performance for Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (Competent, Proficient, and Expert) in Pediatric Nutrition

This revision of pediatric nutrition standards provides updated guidelines for registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs).

• Nutrition is essential for the growth and development of infants and children.
• Proper nutritional care is important for children with both acute and chronic illnesses.
• The revised standards reflect recent advances in pediatric nutrition since the last publication in 2009.
• The Standards of Practice outline four steps of the Nutrition Care Process for patient care.
• The Standards of Professional Performance cover six key areas of professionalism for RDNs.

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