IMPROVING WEIGHT MANAGEMENT OUTCOMES BY COLLABORATION BETWEEN NUTRITION AND EXERCISE PROFESSIONALS. (May 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Dolins, Karen Reznik; Manore, Melinda M.; Hand, Rosa K.; Liguori, Gary
• Is Part Of: ACSM's health & fitness journal. Volume 21:Number 3(2017)
• Publication Date: 2017-05
• Subjects: Scope of Practice -- Physical Activity -- Nutrition -- Weight Management -- Dynamic Energy Balance; Exercise -- Periodicals; Physical fitness -- Periodicals; Health -- Periodicals; Exercise -- Periodicals; Health Behavior -- Periodicals; Physical Fitness -- Periodicals; 613.7
• DOI: 10.1249/FIT.0000000000000297
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1091-5397

Abstract

Abstract : Learning Objectives: Understand the results of the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) and Certified Exercise Professionals survey, including how the two professions perceive their role in providing healthful eating and physical activity advice related to weight management. Describe professional scope-of-practice limitations for both RDNs and Certified Exercise Professionals in the area of weight management. Describe the importance of professional collaboration in helping individuals achieve health-related body weight goals.