Practice and Performance Standards for Registered Dietitian Nutritionists in Public Health and Community Nutrition

The Standards of Practice and Standards of Professional Performance for registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs) include indicators that define three skill levels: competent, proficient, and expert.

• The Standards of Practice outline the four steps of the Nutrition Care Process: assessment, diagnosis, intervention, and evaluation/monitoring.
• The Standards of Professional Performance encompass six domains: Quality in Practice, Competence and Accountability, Provision of Services, Application of Research, Communication and Application of Knowledge, and Utilization and Management of Resources.
• Each standard includes specific indicators that provide measurable action statements for RDNs to enhance client and population nutrition and health.
• These tools are designed to help RDNs assess their current skills and identify areas for professional development.

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