THE DEVELOPMENT OF NUTRITION SCIENCE AND THE INCREASE IN THE NUMBER OF DIETITIANS AS A MODERN TREND IN HEALTHCARE TRANSFORMATION

The article reflects the role of the dietetic community as a service for effectively countering the growing global burden of diseases related to malnutrition, including malnutrition, micronutrient deficiency, overweight and obesity. A key element of healthcare transformation in this direction is to ensure a sufficient number of highly qualified dietitians, whose density per 100,000 population is recognized by WHO as the most important indicator of the countrys nutritional potential. However, world practice shows a widespread shortage of such specialists, even in developed countries. Strengthening the role and increasing the number of dietitians, ensuring their continuous professional development and creating a regulated professional environment are an integral modern trend and a prerequisite for building sustainable healthcare systems.