What does it take to build a career as a credentialed dietetics practitioner in a world that wasn't designed for disabilities?

This pioneering collection of true stories from 15 credentialed dietetics practitioners with disabilities shares their journeys through higher education, supervised practice, national credentialing examinations, employment, accommodations, disability disclosure, and disability culture related to food. It fills a gap in dietetics literature and offers readers with and without disabilities new perspectives. The stories offer practical guidance to overcome barriers and show how disabilities can deepen empathy, strengthen patient care, and enrich the dietetics profession.

Educational chapters cover topics such as pathways into the dietetics profession; Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics; Disabilities in Nutrition and Dietetics Member Interest Group; and disability statistics and resources.

Dietetics practitioners are food and nutrition experts who help people eat better, reduce disease risk, manage health conditions, and thrive. They work in healthcare, education, research, food service, government programs, private practice, and more. Yet despite serving a diverse population, the profession remains mainly female, white, and nondisabled. Approximately 2% of credentialed dietetics practitioners have a disability, compared with 29% of U.S. adults.

An essential resource for individuals with disabilities exploring careers; dietetics students and educators; career counselors and disability professionals; employers; healthcare practitioners; and families. Ideal for academic, healthcare, and public libraries. Supports coursework, mentoring, and professional development.

Six professional reviews converge on themes of resilience, advocacy, empathy, professional excellence, disability inclusion, and the practical information provided to readers.

Recommended by three past presidents of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.