Explain the impact of the Affordable Care Act on nutrition services.

Answer to #1

The Affordable Care Act will require more preventative services, such as counseling regarding obesity, weight loss, healthy diet, and exercise. It will also expect more services for educating adults about dietary practices to control hyperlipidemia and other known risk factors for cardiovascular and other chronic, diet-related diseases. Under the Affordable Care Act, nutrition services are expected to expand.

Answer to #2

The clinical dietitian is responsible for nutritional screening and assessment of patients to determine the presence or risks of developing a nutrition-related problem. The clinical dietitian is also involved with development of nutritional diagnosis, nutrition intervention, and monitoring and evaluation of the nutrition care plan.

Answer to #3

The first area is of the Scope of Practice is Practice Standards; an example would be the Code of Ethics. Practice Management and Advancement is the second category and an example is the Scope of Practice Decision Tool. Practice Resources is the third component and an example is the National Guideline Clearinghouse.

Answer to #4

fairly; responsibly
responsibly; fairly

Answer to #5

knowledge

Answer to #6

discipline

Answer to #7

fairness

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