200. Professional Reading

Reading dietetics-related articles from peer-reviewed professional journals and peer-reviewed, dietetics-related articles from professional newsletters can be awarded CPE credit. Online journals are acceptable in this category. Articles in professional newsletters must be identified as peer-reviewed. The article must be read within 5 years of the date the article was published. Peer-reviewed journals have the following characteristics:

• They are usually published by specific professional organizations and societies.



• Their primary purpose is to report original research or review articles.



• An editorial board is listed in the front of the journal.



• Articles include a byline for the author(s).



• They include cited references, and charts/graphs/photos that impart information.

It is probably not a peer-reviewed journal if its primary purpose is to report on trends/concerns in an industry or to provide practical 'how-to' articles.

If you are unsure whether or not a particular journal or newsletter article is peer-reviewed you may obtain written verification from the issuing organization or a credentialed librarian.

Reading each article is equivalent to one-half (0.5) CPEU.

Maximum CPEUs Awarded Each 5-Year Recertification Cycle	Required Activity Description for Learning Activities Log	Required Documentation to Retain*
15 (RDs) 10 (DTRs)	Journal or newsletter citation (Use J Am Diet Assoc. Format) Date Completed CPEUs Requested Application of Learning	Copy of abstract or first page of article