A cross-sectional survey benchmarking the coverage and importance of obesity-related competencies in U.S. dietetic supervised practice programs.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs) have long been part of the interdisciplinary team recommended for obesity treatment. Obesity education for RDNs is important not only for ensuring adequate knowledge but also for reducing weight stigma. The objective of this study was to benchmark the inclusion of obesity-related competencies in dietetic supervised practice programs, as self-reported by supervised practice directors, to begin to understand the training that U.S. RDNs receive.

Methods

This was an exploratory, cross-sectional, online survey of U.S. dietetic supervised practice directors distributed in July of 2022. The directors were asked about the importance and extent of inclusion of 31 obesity-related competencies, as well as barriers for inclusion. The

SUBMITTER: Watowicz RP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11622600 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature