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[C] The following conclusions are supported by limited evidence or expert opinion:
Advocacy is identified as a necessary competency by health professional organizations including dietetics.
The following steps are recommended in developing an advocacy strategy:
- Identify the issue - what needs to be changed? Short-term and long-term goals may need to be established.
- Determine the key decision-makers regarding this issue.
- Recognize opportunities and threats within the current