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The Dietitian’s Guide to Nutrition Assessment

Course Expires August 21, 2029

Credits: 9.75

Profession: RDN/NDTR, CDCES

Required Reading 1

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Elevate your clinical decision-making through focused nutrition assessment and real-world case studies.

The required reading for this course is a comprehensive, convenient pocket guide designed to be used both during the course and as a practical reference in everyday practice. Compact and easy to keep on hand, it provides nutrition professionals with quick access to essential information on nutrition assessment, making it a valuable resource for both new and seasoned professionals.

Topics covered include but are not limited to:

The nutrition care process
Nutrition screening
Food and nutrition-related history
Anthropometric measurements
Nutrition-focused physical assessment
Biochemical tests, medical data, and procedures
Client history
Nutrient requirements

A case-study based CPE exam allows the reader to apply the information used to clinical situations.

Course includes hard copy book, electronic test and 1 certificate with passing grade.

Already have the book? Under “Product Options” simply choose “CPE Test Only” to purchase the CPE Self-Study Program.

After completion of this CPE program, participants will be able to:

Interpret and apply the appropriate evidence-based literature and standards for determining nutritional needs of adults.
Select valid and reliable tools to conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments.
Conduct nutrition-focused physical examinations and analyze findings to determine nutritional status of adults.
Perform calculations to determine nutritional requirements by identifying and utilizing patient-appropriate predictive equations.

This course is intended for: RDNs, NDTRs and CDCESs

The Dietitian’s Guide to Nutrition Assessment awards 9.75 CPEUs in accordance with the Commission on Dietetic Registration CPEU Approval.

CDR Activity Number: 194167 Self Study Activity Type: 741 Enduring Activity
CPE Level: II

Suggested CDR Performance Indicators:

9.1.1 Interprets and applies the appropriate evidence-based literature and standards for determining nutritional needs of target audiences.
11.2.1 Selects valid and reliable tools to conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments.
10.2.5 Conducts nutrition-focused physical examinations and analyzes findings to determine nutritional status.
11.2.7 Performs calculations to determine nutritional requirements by identifying and utilizing patient-appropriate predictive equations.

Note: Numerous other Performance Indicators may apply.

This self-study course includes required reading, a downloadable course document and an online exam with multiple choice, case study based questions. Upon passing the test, the learner can download and print the certificate.

Required Reading for this Course: Charney P, Malone A. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Pocket Guide to Nutrition Assessment, 4^th edition. Chicago IL: Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics; 2022.

Disclaimer: The text associated with this course is required solely for the course taker to learn the underlying principles that will be applied in taking a case-study based exam. Neither the authors nor the publishers of the text/book have contributed to or endorsed this course.

Praise for The Dietitian’s Guide to Nutrition Assessment

The self study course and required reading are clear, concise and easy to read. The study questions are easily deciphered and applicable to clinical situations making this a valuable course for a practicing RDN.

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