Taxonomy Code
Code:
133VN1004X
Type:
Dietary & Nutritional Service Providers
Classification:
Dietitian, Registered
Specialization:
Nutrition, Pediatric
Level:
Level III - Area of Specialization
Definition:
An individual who is a Board Certified Specialist in Pediatric Nutrition and applies evidence-based nutrition knowledge in providing medical nutrition therapy for pediatric patients. Specialists work directly with healthy and/or ill children (newborn up to 21 years of age) as well as children with special health care needs in a variety of settings (hospitals, community-based and/or family-centered programs, education programs, home, etc.), OR indirectly through management, care coordination, education, quality improvement, or research practice linked specifically to pediatric nutrition.
Version:
NCCU Provider Taxonomy Version 24.0