Members of the American Dietetic Association have shown an interest in having some procedural guidance in the process of dietary counseling. Such guidelines, prepared by a committee of the Diet Therapy Section, are presented. They include: a clarification of terminology; requirements for counseling in terms of knowledge, skills, and equipment; recommended procedural steps in counseling; and a supportive bibliography. While these guidelines are intended chiefly for dietitians in clinic and/or ambulatory care situations, the principles, philosophy, and general methodology should be basic to any educational situation, recognizing that circumstances can well present varying limitations.
美国饮食协会的成员已表现出对在饮食咨询过程中获得一些程序指导的兴趣。现呈上由饮食治疗科委员会制定的此类指南。它们包括：术语的澄清；在知识、技能和设备方面的咨询要求；咨询中推荐的程序步骤；以及一份辅助性参考书目。虽然这些指南主要针对临床和/或门诊护理环境中的营养师，但认识到具体情况可能存在不同限制，这些原则、理念和一般方法对于任何教育环境都应是基本的。
