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service, and networking opportunities
along with educational and employment
resources for members. (17)
program director. A family and community
services professional who oversees the
mission, goals, and programs of an
organization. (11)
prohibitive advice. Advice that warns against a
certain decision or life path. (14)
property manager. A professional who
oversees the overall performance of
income-producing commercial or
residential properties. (9)
psychological family. The modern nuclear
family that is shaped by romantic love
between adult partners, parental love for
children, and the belief that bonds among
nuclear family members grow more intense
and binding. (2)
psychological wants. The fundamental desires
you have that lead to personal well-being
and self-satisfaction. (14)
public health nutritionist. A nutritionist who
works for a government agency, such as a
county health department. (6)
public policy. Guidelines, regulations, and
laws enacted by the government. (5)
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real estate agent. A professional who lists
property for sale and facilitates the offer
and acceptance process. (9)
recreation industry. A segment of the
hospitality industry that focuses on
recreational, leisure, sports, adventure, and
cultural activities. (7)
registered dietetic technician (DTR). A
trained food and nutrition professional
who works under the supervision of
a registered dietitian when providing
nutrition care. Dietetic technicians also
work independently as part of the food
production and food service industries. (6)
registered dietitian (RD). A nutritionist who
holds a bachelor’s degree from an approved
program (designated by the ACEND),
has completed a supervised internship,
and has achieved a passing score on the
national examination administered by the
Commission on Dietetic Registration. (6)
Rehabilitation Act of 1973. A federal law
that prohibits the government from
discriminating against people with
disabilities. (16)
rehabilitation counselor. A counselor who
helps people deal with the effects of
disabilities, including personal, social,
physical, and vocational ramifications. (11)
renal specialist. In reference to a clinical
dietitian, one who counsels patients
experiencing kidney problems, such as
those who have had transplants or require
dialysis. (6)
research dietitian. A clinical dietitian
specializing in research. For example,
research dietitians may work in health care
or academic institutions, exploring and
defining the role of nutrition in acute and
chronic diseases. They may also work in
the food industry or for pharmaceutical/
nutraceutical companies to examine the
role of functional foods, supplements, and/
or drugs on intake of foods/nutrients and
eating behavior. (6)
residential interior design. Design that
includes single-family houses, multifamily
houses such as duplexes, apartments, and
condominiums, and any other form of
residence. (9)
residential interior designer. A professional
who focuses on the design needs of
individuals and families in their interior
home living environment. (9)
respect. Acknowledging people, especially
those who are in positions above you, by
showing respectful behavior. (17)
responsibility. A quality of employees who are
committed 100 percent of the time in all
obligations, relationships, and actions. (17)
résumé. A document that targets a specific
audience and lists and describes education,