Reading Assignments -- 

Most articles are from J Am Dietetic Assn. and are available to members at www.eatright.org go to Journal Online and link to past issues on top of page.

 1.  Parks SC. The fractured ant hill: A new architecture for sustaining the future. JADA.2002, Jan; 33-38. Commentary. 

2.  Bruening KS, Mitchell BE, Pfeiffer MM. 2002 accreditation standards for dietetics education. JADA 2002; April; 566-577, Of Professional Interest.   

3.  Parham E,  Robinson L,  Quinn J.  Program directors' opinions in regard to Didactic Program in Dietetics graduates' failure to secure placement in Supervised Practice Programs.  JADA 2001, Sept; 1047-1050, Perspectives in Practice.   

4.  Jay AF, Hoffman CJ. Benefits associated with serving as a preceptor for dietetic interns. JADA 2000; Oct. 1195-1197, Research and Professional Briefs.   

5. Clark N.  Identifying the educational needs of aspiring sports nutritionists.  JADA. 2000; Dec.: 1522-1524, Perspectives in Practice. 

6. Skinner P, Kopecky L, Seburg S, Roth T, Eich J, Lewis NM.   Development of a medical nutrition therapy protocol for female collegiate athletes. .JADA. 2001; Aug. 914-917, Perspectives in Practice. 

7. Hunt A, Hilgenkamp K, Farley R.   Skills and competencies of dietitians practicing in wellness settings.  JADA. 2000, Dec. 1537-1539, Research and Professional Briefs. 

8. Peregrin T.  Getting into the media spotlight. .JADA. 2001, July, 738-739, Beyond the Headlines. 

9. Escott-Stump S, Krauss B, Pavlinac J, Robinson G.   Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations: Friend, not foe.  JADA. 2000; July, 839-844, Commentary.

 10. Michalczyk D.   Complementary/alternative medicine: Another path to MNT coverage?  JADA. 2000;June, 632-633, Public Policy News.

 11. Daly A, Kulkarni K, Boucher J.   The new credential: Advanced Diabetes Management. JADA. 2001;Aug. 940-943, Of Professional Interest.

 12. Kapica C, Maillet JO, . A business rotation for dietitians--An imperative in the new millennium. JADA, 2002, Sept. 1220, The business of Dietetics. 

13. Betkoski D, Ometer L.   Documenting your future: How to write a business plan. .JADA. 2000; 100, 293-294, (Prior to on-line journals, single copy on loan in my office.)

 14. McKnight LE, Dundas ML, Girvan JT. Dietetics program directors affirm the importance of teaching financial management concepts in all areas of practice. JADA 2002, Jan. 82-84, Research and Professional Briefs. 

15. McCaffree J. Techno-tools for tracking outcomes. JADA, 2001, Nov. 1310, The business of Dietetics.

 16. Myers EF, Barnhill G, Bryk J. Clinical Privileges: Missing piece of the puzzle for clinical standards that elevate responsibilities and salaries for registered dietitians? JADA, 2002, Jan. 123-131, Of Professional Interest.

 17. Peregrin T. Shifting gears in your career: tips for expanding your professional horizon. JADA, 2001, Oct. 1138, The business of Dietetics. 

18. McManamon B,  Pazder N.  Pitching your ideas to the media.  JADA. 2000; Dec. 1451-1453, Beyond the Headlines. 

19. Larson E. Disease Management, Registered Dietitians and Medical Nutrition Therapy. JADA, 2002, Feb. 190-191, Public Policy News.

 20. Peregrin T. Case management positions offer rewarding educational opportunities fkor registered dietitians. JADA, 2002, April, 473-474, The business of Dietetics.

 21. Peregrin T, Larson E. The key to third party reimbursement? Establish a dialogue with physicians on their level. JADA, 2002, March, 334, For Your Information.

 22. Michael P. Impact and components of Medicare MNT benefit. PADA, 2001, Oct., 1140-1141, Public Policy News.

 23. McCann C.   Civics Facts for Nutrition Professionals-- 2002.  Information sheet will come as email attachment.

 24. Pertel, DG.  How to design your Professional Development 2001 Portfolio.. 1999; 99: 536-537. (Prior to online journals, single copy on loan in my office.)

 25. Derelian D.   Dietetics: Legalities, ethics, and eccentricities.  J Am Diet Assoc. 2000; 100: 519-523. (Prior to online journals.  Single copy for loan in my office.)

26. ADA Code of Ethics www.eatright.org/adacode.html

 27. Fornari A. Approaches to ethical decision making. JADA 2002, June, 865-866, Ethics in Action.

28. Monsen E. Developing science-based food and nutrition information. JADA 2001, Oct. 1144-1146, Ethics in Action.

 29. Bryk JA, Soto TK.  Report on the 1999 membership database of The American Dietetic Association.  JADA. 2001, Aug. 947-953, ADA Reports.

 30. Summo EO, Nevin-Folino N, Finn SC, et al. Performance, proficiency and value of the dietetics professional.  JADA 2002, Sept. 1304-1315, ADA Reports.

 31. Myers EF, Michael P, Duester KC.   Tips for contract negotiations and establishing MNT rates.  JADA. 2001, June, 624-626, The business of Dietetics.

 32. Langdon DS, Hunt A, Pope J, Hackes B. Nutrition support at the end of life: Opinions of Louisiana dietitians. JADA 2002, June, 837-840, Perspectives in Practice. 

 33. Peregrin T. Support for dietitins working in nutrition support: A discussion on how RDs can prepare themselves to advise families of patients at the end-of-life. JADA 2002, June, 840-841., Practice Points.

 34. Position of the American Dietetic Association: Ethical and legal issues in nutrition, hydration, and feeding. JADA 2002, May, 716-726, ADA Reports. (Available to the public at www.eatright.org/adar0502.html )

 35. Morrow L.   Some professional organizations of interest to nutrition graduates (info sheet will come by email attachment)  Scroll to bottom of this page for links.

 36. ADA's dietetic practice groups described at http://www.eatright.org/healthorg.html - practice

 37. Kaempfer D, Wellman NS, Himburg SP. Dietetics students' low knowledge, attitudes, and work preferences toward older adults indicate need for improved education about aging. JADA 2002, Feb., 197-202, Research.

38. American Dietetic Association Foundation Scholarships available for the 2003-2004 academic year. JADA 2002, Sept. 1338, ADA Foundation. 

 39. ADA Student Scholarship and Financial Aid Information at www.eatright.org/join/scholarships.html