EFAD 2022 Supplementary document to the current International Code of Ethics: Recommendations of the PPC on areas of practice not specifically addressed in the International Code of Ethics

Code of Ethics A code of ethics is a written set of principles and rules with the purpose of: • Helping professionals conduct their actions in accordance with primary values, principles and ethical standards. • Assuring the public that members of regulated professions are acting in a socially and professionally acceptable manner. • Assisting individuals to govern their decision making. • Helping professionals practice honestly and with integrity. • Guarding against malicious or self-serving practices and actions

Outcomes Monitoring and Implementing Evidence-Based Nutrition Practice Guidelines for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in 2 Middle Eastern Countries

WOS: 000209552800005Use of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (Academy) evidence-based nutrition practice guidelines has not been tested internationally. The International Diabetes Outcomes Study explored implementation of the Academy evidence-based nutrition practice guidelines in Turkey and Israel by registered dietitians. The mean hemoglobin A(1c) levels decreased from 7.6% to 9.1% at baseline to 6.2% to 7.4% for participants in Turkey and Israel, respectively. Patients at goal increased from baseline to 12 months for low-density lipoprotein cholesterol and triglyceride. Most subjective ratings for lifestyle behavior changes improved and were positively correlated with hemoglobin A(1c) change. Outcomes suggest that Academy evidence-based nutrition practice guidelines could be adopted internationally with resources for training, translation, and adaptations.Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation; Abbott Laboratories; Academy of Nutrition and DieteticsEsther Myers received grant funding from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation (formerly named the American Dietetic Association Foundation) with support from Abbott Laboratories, and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics provided in-kind support for additional salary beyond grant funding. Abbott Laboratories provided glucometers and glucose strips for the research project. Naomi Trostler, Ronit Endevelt, Hillary Voet, and Emel Alphan were supported by the grant funding from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics