A historical perspective and opportunities for dietetics education, practice and professional organizations in the Czech Republic

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Authors	KROBOT Martin HAWK Victoria Hazelette SPÁČILOVÁ Veronika KAPOUNOVÁ Zlata
Year of publication	2021
Type	Article in Periodical
Magazine / Source	Profese online
MU Faculty or unit	Faculty of Medicine
Citation
Web	https://profeseonline.upol.cz/pdfs/pol/2021/01/05.pdf
Doi	http://dx.doi.org/10.5507/pol.2021.001
Keywords	dietitian; dietary nurse; nutrition; scope of practice ;education; allied health; history of dietetics
Description	This narrative review aims to examine the history of nutrition care in the Czech Republic and identify future opportunities for the development and contributions of dietitians. We include information about education, relevant legislation, licensure, scope of practice, the current workforce, and existing professional organizations. The article provides an assessment of the opportunities for the future development and professionalization of dietitians.
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