Dietitian-nutritionists in the Australian food industry: an educational needs assessment.
With the shift to a greater focus on nutrition in Australian food production, the role of dietitians and nutritionists employed in this sector, and their educational preparation, deserve attention. This paper presents the findings of qualitative research aimed at describing the current work practice...
| Publicado en: | Australian Journal of Nutrition & Dietetics Vol. 56; no. 2; pp. 86 - 91 |
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Wiley-Blackwell
Jun99
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