The Profession of Dietetics, Seventh 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 features a comprehensive history of the profession, a thorough examination of credentialing and education requirements, and an analysis of the profession's future. - Reorganized to better align to the modern course structure of the introductory course. - Includes a NEW chapter on the Nutrition and Dietetics Technician, Registered (NDTR) and the Certified Dietary Manager, Certified Food Protection Professional (CDM, CFPP). - Includes expanded coverage on Code of Ethics, Evidence Analysis Library (EAL), Standards of Practice (SOP), Standards of Professional - Performance (SOPP), and more. - New and updated Profile of a Professional boxes spotlight the experiences and accomplishments of Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs), Nutrition and Dietetics Technicians, Registered (NDTRs), Certified Dietary Managers, Certified Food Protection Professionals (CDM, CFPPs), and other members of the healthcare team. - Suggested Activities engage students by providing discussion and research prompts.