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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Mahaleris, Amanda (illustrator). Neuware - Although everyone eats, few people know what dietitians do. As the food and nutrition experts, dietitians help individuals and communities eat well, stay healthy, and thrive. Dietitians work in a wide variety of settings-from hospitals and schools to sports teams, research labs, and even the military.This vibrant, illustrated nonfiction book introduces children ages 6 to 12 to the exciting and often overlooked career of dietetics. Ten diverse children-representing different races, ethnicities, genders, and disabilities-imagine becoming dietitians and working in 10 unique settings. Each child also shares a favorite fresh vegetable paired with a fun dip or topping, adding a delicious twist to the learning experience. Two activity pages reinforce key concepts.Readers will: - - Learn what dietitians do and where they work- Discover fun ways to enjoy fresh vegetables- See themselves represented in healthcare careersPerfect for classrooms, libraries, school counseling offices, career days, and family reading time, When I Grow Up, I Can Be a Dietitian is a fun and educational introduction to a rewarding, science-based profession.This is the first children's book (to our knowledge) to introduce the profession of nutrition and dietetics in a kid-friendly way.All book royalties are donated to initiatives to help build the dietetics workforce.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'An insightful healthcare guide to broadening professional understandings of what competence looks like.' - Foreword ReviewsDietetics practitioners are food and nutrition experts who help people live healthier lives-working in hospitals, research labs, schools, sports teams, community programs, and more. Yet despite the diversity of the populations they serve, the dietetics workforce remains predominantly female, white, and able-bodied. Only 2% of dietetics practitioners identify as having a disability, compared to 29% of U.S. adults.This gap must change.Credentialed Dietetics Practitioners with Disabilities Get the Job Done is a powerful and inspiring collection of autobiographies from 15 credentialed practitioners with disabilities. Through their stories, readers gain an inside look at navigating: - - College and academic accommodations- Supervised practice internships- National credentialing exams- Employment, workplace accommodations, and disability disclosure- Disability culture related to food, nutrition, and eatingThese practitioners represent a wide range of disabilities, including cerebral palsy, spinal cord injuries, vision and hearing impairments, mobility disabilities, and chronic illnesses.In addition to personal narratives, the book includes eight educational chapters covering: - - The dietetics profession and how to become a practitioner- The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics- The Disabilities in Nutrition and Dietetics Member Interest Group- Disability resources and statistics- State vocational rehabilitation programs and centers for independent livingThis book is an essential resource for: - - Individuals with disabilities exploring careers in dietetics or healthcare- Dietetics students and interns- Educators, preceptors, and supervisors- Career counselors and disability services professionals- Allies, family members, and colleagues of people with disabilitiesAll royalties are donated to initiatives that expand inclusion of practitioners with disabilities in the dietetics workforce and educate the dietetics workforce about disabilities.