Alabama § 34-34A-4 - Dietetic Practice.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 34-34A-4 — Dietetic Practice., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 34-34A-4. Dietetic Practice.
Dietetics/nutrition is the integration and application of principles derived from the sciences of nutrition, biochemistry, physiology, food, management, and behavioral and social sciences to achieve and maintain people’s health. The primary function of dietetic practice is the provision of nutrition care services which shall include:
(1) Assessing the nutritional needs of individuals and groups, and determining resources and constraints in the practice setting.
(2) Establishing priorities, goals, and objectives that meet nutritional needs and are consistent with available resources and constraints.
(3) Providing nutrition counseling in health and disease.
(4) Developing, implementing, and managing nutrition care systems.
(5) Evaluating, making changes in, and maintaining appropriate standards of quality in food and nutrition services.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 34-34A-4
What does Code of Alabama § 34-34A-4 cover?
Section 34-34A-4 ("Dietetic Practice.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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