The Profession of Dietetics: A Team Approach, Sixth Edition offers students a complete toolbox of resources for beginning a career in nutrition and dietetics. Using a student-centered approach, this text enables readers to easily navigate the highly competitive and often complex path to personal and professional success in the field. It includes a comprehensive history of the profession, a thorough examination of credentialing the education requirements, and an analysis of the profession's future. Key Features: - UPDATED - Includes the latest information put forth on dietetic education requirements, reflecting all changes announced by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) through December 2015 - NEW - Provides new discussion of the RDN title option and credential - NEW - New dietitians are showcased in the Profile of a Professional feature - EXPANDED - Increased focus on the role of the Dietetic Technician (DTR) within the team - EXPANDED - Includes further discussion of electronic portfolios - EXPANDED - Presents new information on the benefits of student membership in the AND - UPDATED - Includes updated organizational charts along with current information on Dietetic Practice Groups (DPGs) and Member Interest Groups (MIG)