Scope of Practice for Fitness Professionals Angie Scheetz, RD

Regulation of Dietetics Professionals Title of R.D. Granted by the Commission on Dietetic Registration Must obtain a bachelor’s degree in Dietetics Complete 900 hours of supervised practical experience Submit a portfolio every 5 years to maintain credentials

Dietitian vs. Nutritionist Registered Dietitians have gone through an accredited undergraduate program, completed an internship, and passed a board exam. Nutritionists may or may not have the same background as a dietitian. Anyone can claim to be a nutritionist without proving background, degrees or certifications.

ACSM Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs) vs. RD competencies ACSM Health Fitness Specialist Registered Dietitian Knowing the role of carbs, fats, & protein as fuels for aerobic & anaerobic metabolism Defines obesity, overweight, percent fat, lean body mass, anorexia, bulimia, & body fat distribution Knowledge of Choose My Plate Knowing the importance of calcium & iron in women’s health Knowing the number of calories equivalent to losing 1 # of body fat Interpret lab parameters relating to nutrition Screen individuals for nutritional risk Determine nutrient requirements across life span Calculate &/or define diets for health conditions Supervise nutrition assessment of individual clients with complex medical conditions (Excerpted from ACSM Health & Fitness Summit 2006, “Crossing the Line: Understanding the Scope of Practice between Registered Dietitians and Health/Fitness Professionals,” C. Sass, JA Eickhoff-Schmek, M Olsheski)

Scope of Practice for Fitness Professionals General non-medical nutrition information: principles of good nutrition and food preparation foods included in a normal daily diet the essential nutrients needed by the body the actions of nutrients on the body the effects of deficiencies or excesses of nutrients food sources of essential nutrients (Excerpted from ACSM Health & Fitness Summit 2006, “Crossing the Line: Understanding the Scope of Practice between Registered Dietitians and Health/Fitness Professionals,” C. Sass, JA Eickhoff-Schmek, M Olsheski)

Scope of Practice for Fitness Professionals Examples of general non-medical nutrition information: Providing nutrition information based on guidelines for healthy adults released by consensus opinion- www.choosemyplate.gov Demonstrating how to prepare & cook food Discussing fluid requirements, especially during exercise Providing information about healthy food choices for eating out Providing healthy snack ideas Giving statistical information about the relationship between chronic diseases and the excesses or deficiencies of certain nutrients Providing information about nutrients contained in foods or supplements (Excerpted from ACSM Health & Fitness Summit 2006, “Crossing the Line: Understanding the Scope of Practice between Registered Dietitians and Health/Fitness Professionals,” C. Sass, JA Eickhoff-Schmek, M Olsheski)

Educational Services Available Wellness Presentations $275, $250, $250, $225, $225, $200 Webinars ($100 less than above pricing) www.nifs.org/services/corporate-services/presentations/ Ask the Dietitian Booth $50/hour www.nifs.org/fitness-center/nutrition-and-wellness/ask-the-dietitian/ Educational Handouts Each site should have a CD of updated handouts Email ascheetz@nifs.org for specific handouts

Educational Services Available Individual Nutrition Consultations $90 initial session, $60 follow-ups $270 -3 month package/$455 – 6 month package www.nifs.org/fitness-center/nutrition-and-wellness/nutritional-coaching/ Lite ‘N Up $165 members (discount for corporate site members) Next class onsite start Tuesday, September 17 Can be offered onsite or via webinar (minimum of 15 participants) www.nifs.org/fitness-center/nutrition-and-wellness/lite-n-up/ Dealing with Diabetes $70 members (discount for corporate site members) Next class onsite will be in 2014 Can be offered onsite or via webinar(minimum of 15 participants) www.nifs.org/fitness-center/nutrition-and-wellness/diabetes/

Educational Services Available Teambuilding Corporate camaraderie, creative problem solving, & communication through fun activities www.nifs.org/services/corporate-services/teambuilding/ Mini Marathon Training Program Starts Wednesday, January 22, 2014 2 locations – downtown at NIFS and in Carmel – Cherry Tree Elementary School Lead pace group for the long run/walks on Wednesday evenings Bonus Day www.nifs.org/fitness-center/training-coaching/mini-marathon-training-program/

Educational Services Available Check with Bethany Some services may be automatically built into your budget CES services may be used for prizes for incentive programs Is it a transfer or a charged fee?

Thank You! Angie Scheetz, RD ascheetz@nifs.org 274-3432 ext 239