Ruth Leyse-wallace

The Metaparadigm of Clinical Dietetics: Derivation and Applications Ruth Leyse-wallace

Dr. Leyse-Wallace is to be commended for compiling the first definitive work in theory development in Dietetics. This work lays the foundation to conceptualize dietetics in new and innovative ways, to turn the profession upside-down, and to lead the profession to new heights. Dorothy W. Hagan, PhD, RD, LDDirector, Dietetics and Nutrition Associate Professor, MedicineOregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR "Articulation of the metaparadigm of clinical dietetics lays the foundation for advancement of knowledge in the discipline. Leyse-Wallace's work represents a hallmark of success for knowledge development in clinical dietetics." Jacqueline Fawcett, PhD, RN, FAAN Professor, College of Nursing and Health Sciences University of Massachusetts, Boston, MA "Reading Dr. Leyse-Wallace's book is like witnessing the birth of a discipline. There is a profound need for a discipline that can bring the science of nutrition to our professional and everyday dietary and health care practices. No other profession can do this in the integrated manner that Dr. Leyse-Wallace has proposed for clinical dietetics. In her book, Dr. Leyse-Wallace takes us way beyond the familiar food pyramid to a new structure for nutrition-related sciences-a metaparadigm-that identifies seven critical domains of knowledge for practice, science, and education in clinical dietetics. Her book offers the right touch of philosophy, history, science, curriculum, and practice to create a synergy to build clinical dietetics knowledge for 21st century nutritional needs."Pamela G. Reed, PhD, RN, FAAN, Professor, University of Arizona College of Nursing, Tucson, AZ