Hospital-Based Food Store Is Within the Dietetic Scope of Practice

Abstract A new concept for dietetic practice is a hospital-based outpatient food store. Evaluation of the hospital-based food store for inclusion within the scope of practice for clinical dietetics was completed using the model of clinical dietetics as defined by Leyse and Kight in 1993. The data were collected using a group of Registered Dietitians familiar with the model. Results indicated that the hospital-based food store fell within the Domain of Nutraceuticals. The Leyse and Kight model of dietetic practice appears appropriate to evaluate new and emerging areas of dietetic practice such as the hospital-based food store. Such a food store operated by Registered Dietitians would provide a much-needed service to consumers.