Chapter 13

Question 1

Beginning on January 1, 2024, new graduates will have to meet what degree requirement in order to be eligible for registration by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics?

Answer 1

Master’s degree

Question 2

In which area of specialization would the nutritionist be responsible for evaluating nutritional needs, establishing care plans, and communicating the principles of good nutrition in a way that individuals and their families can understand?

Answer 2

Community dietitian nutritionists

Question 3

What type dietitian nutritionist would examine changes in the way the body uses food and nutrients over the course of a lifetime or the interaction of medications and diet.?

Answer 3

Research dietitian nutritionist

Question 4

Of the 52 states and jurisdictions with laws governing dietetics, how many require licensure?

Answer 4

48

Question 5

In 2020, which of the following was the only state that recognized the dietetic technician, registered (DTR) as a licensed practitioner?

Answer 5

Maine

Question 6

A dietetic technician would be expected to study which of the following?

Answer 6

Science

Question 7

A consultant dietitian nutritionist would be expected to do which of the following?

Answer 7

Provide expertise in food sanitation and safety

Question 8

Management dietitian nutritionists supervise the planning,________, and service of meals

Answer 8

Preparation

Question 9

Business dietitian nutritionists can work as a professional resource for corporations in product development, food styling , and ________ and nutrient analysis

Answer 9

Menu design

Question 10

Research dietitian nutritionists working as educators teach science of nutrition and _______ management in colleges, universities, and hospitals

Answer 10

Foodservice systems

Question 11

Dietetic internships are offered by a variety of colleges and universities, _______, and other agencies

Answer 11

Hospitals

Question 12

Work under contract with healthcare facilities or in their own private practices

Answer 12

Consultant dietitian nutritionists

Question 13

Counsel individuals and groups on sound nutrition practices to prevent disease and to promote good health

Answer 13

Community dietitian nutritionists

Question 14

Are responsible for large-scale food services in a variety of settings; hospitals, long-term care, company cafeterias, prisons, elementary and secondary schools, and colleges and universities

Answer 14

Management dietitian nutritionists

Question 15

Work as a professional resource for corporations in product development, food styling, and menu design and nutrient analysis

Answer 15

Business dietitian nutritionists

Question 16

Usually are employed in academic medical centers or universities and federal nutrition programs although some work in community health programs

Answer 16

Research dietitian nutritionists

Question 17

Provide nutrition services for patients in hospitals, long-term facilities, outpatient clinics, or in the offices of physicians and other heathcare practitioners

Answer 17

Clinical dietitian nutritionists

Question 18

(True or False) CDM work primarily in long-term care facilities and hospitals, and are responsible for food service operations

Answer 18

True

Question 19

(T or F) The CDM works in food service operations that require third-party oversight, as well as city and state health departments

Answer 19

True

Question 20

(T or F) a 2019 survey conducted by the AND found that more than 40% of dietetic technicians worked in community settings such as WIC

Answer 20

False, only 18% worked in community settings

Question 21

(T or F) Many community dietitian nutritionists work for local or county health departments and provide nutrition education for clients

Answer 21

True, they work for local or regional food banks to monitor food sanitation and safety and to provide nutrition education