Midterm Review- Part 2

Question 1

What is an e-portfolio?

Answer 1

Essentially, it is an online resume that includes pictures and other facts about yourself. It is meant to “apply a face and life” to your resume

Question 2

What are 3 benefits of an e-portfolio?

Answer 2

• self reflection and assessment
• display yourself in many dimensions
• apply a face and life to your resume

Question 3

What is a mission statement?

Answer 3

A statement describing your purpose in life and your career.

Question 4

What is required on your e-portfolio for this class?

Answer 4

• “About me” page
• contact info page
• reflective growth page
• examples of your projects/work
• short term/long term goals page

Question 5

Name two opportunities where having an E-Portfolio could help you in the future

Answer 5

• It helps set you apart from other applicants when applying for a job or grad program.
• Shows you take yourself seriously enough to where you took the time to make an e-portfolio

Question 6

Who is Ecolab and what do they do?

Answer 6

A science based service company. They help provide clean water and safe food.

Question 7

What internship opportunities exist at Ecolab?

Answer 7

Field Salesman.

10 week internship or a full time 6-12 month internship

Question 8

What are the eligibility requirements for an internship position with Ecolab(grade point, classification, etc.)?

Answer 8

• graduating 2017-2018
• be able to work day and night
• U.S. Resident
• Open to relocation

Question 9

How do the requirements for an Ecolab internship position vary from an entry level employment position?

Answer 9

More time input is required

Question 10

What is the title and job description of an Ecolab entry level position?

Answer 10

Account manager

Field sales

Question 11

What advancement opportunities exist for Ecolab employees?

Answer 11

You can advance to a full time account manager

Question 12

What are the key things needed for an Ecolab internship?

Answer 12

You need to be open to relocation

Question 13

What type of program is Accelerate Online?

Answer 13

To prepare quality Texas teachers for a career in secondary education (grades 7-12)

Question 14

What content is provided in the online courses for Accelerate Online?

Answer 14

• 12-18 months to be certified
• 40 hours field experience
• year long paid internship or a 60-day unpaid “clinical” teaching assignment

Question 15

What is the difference between an internship and a clinical teaching? (Accelerate Online)

Answer 15

Internship is paid and you get benefits, but a clinical teaching is unpaid

Question 16

When can I apply for admission to Accelerate Online?

Answer 16

last semester of TAMU

Question 17

Why do I need to take the PACT exam? (Accelerate Online)

Answer 17

To make sure you know your information

Question 18

What are other criteria for entering Accelerate Online? (besides GPA and credit hours)

Answer 18

• bachelors degree
• overall 2.75 GPA
• pass the PACT
• U.S. Citizen
• 18 HOURS LIFE SCIENCE

Question 19

What are two ways to get field experience for Accelerate Online?

Answer 19

• Internship

- clinical teaching

Question 20

Define what a Nutritionist is.

Answer 20

Uses the science of nutrition to improve an individuals health

Question 21

Define what a Registered Dietician is.

Answer 21

What a nutritionist is, but has met the educational requirements and passed a national exam (same thing as a RDN)

Question 22

Define what a Registered Dietician Nutritionist is.

Answer 22

What a nutritionist is, but has met the educational requirements and passed a national exam (Same thing as a RD)

Question 23

What is the relationship of the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) and the Texas A&M University DPD program?

Answer 23

The Texas A&M didactic track is ACEND accredited

Question 24

What track must TAMU students take to become an RD or RDN?

Answer 24

The didactic track

Question 25

What is an ACEND-accredited dietetic internship program? How does one get into one of these?

Answer 25

ACEND is a national institution that recognizes programs as good enough to train future RD's or RDN's. One would apply and hope to get accepted into the program.

Question 26

Does everyone that applies to an ACEND accredited track make it in?

Answer 26

No. It is a competitive track

Question 27

What career opportunities exist for RD's and RDN's?

Answer 27

You can work pretty much anywhere like an SLP. | Hospitals, clinics, schools, public health.

Question 28

What rotations were included in Meghan Windham's ACEND accreditied internship?

Answer 28

- LEAH house - Covenant House - Lee High School Teen Clinic - Texas Children's Hospital

Question 29

What additional experiences were provided throughout the internship of Meghan Windham?

Answer 29

She had the opportunity to work with Rice University and Houston Texans athletes, as well as the Houston ballet dancers

Question 30

How should one prepare for the ACEND-accredited dietetic internship application process?

Answer 30

Get the highest GPA you can, volunteer early and often. Make yourself as marketable as possible.

Question 31

What recommendations does Meghan Windham have for undergraduates who are interested in applying for an ACEND-accredited dietetic internship?

Answer 31

- Never too early to start - Seek advice and find a mentor - Attend open houses whenever possible

Question 32

What year was Kellogg's founded?

Answer 32

1906

Question 33

What brand did Kellogg's recently acquire? (think Egyptian)

Answer 33

Mass Food Co. in Egypt

Question 34

What is a culinologist?

Answer 34

They are responsible for product development and understanding

Question 35

What is the primary responsibility of a Quality Scientist?

Answer 35

To ensure the quality and safety of the food

Question 36

Which of the following food contains the least amount of water? -milk -celery -tomatoes -carrots

Answer 36

Celery

Question 37

What is our most sensitive basic taste?

Answer 37

Bitterness

Question 38

After smoking, what influences more cases of cancer more than anything else?

Answer 38

Diet. 70% of cancer cases have diet influences

Question 39

What types of cancer is Dr. Alfred focusing most of his efforts on right now?

Answer 39

Breast and colon cancer

Question 40

Name a phytoestrogen that Dr. Alfred studies.

Answer 40

Genistein in soy. It is a plant based compound

Question 41

What hormone does Dr. Alfred study?

Answer 41

Estrogen

Question 42

What undergrad research opportunities exist within the Dept. of Nutrition and Food Science?

Answer 42

``` Nutrition 45 (a direct study) Nutrition 491 ```

Question 43

Why should undergrads participate in research?

Answer 43

Good for professional school

Question 44

How will research help prepare me for professional school?

Answer 44

- Stress you, help you think more critically - Adds credibility - Advances you into the field

Question 45

What are the requirements for getting into the TAMU DIDACTIC TRACK

Answer 45

3.0 gpr | B or better in NUTR 210

Question 46

``` Which of the following is not a PepsiCo brand? a. Doritos b. Aunt Jemima c .Skinnnny Pop d. Sabra Hummus ```

Answer 46

C. Skinny pop

Question 47

Which of the following is NOT a product category that PepsiCo formulates against? a. good for you b. better for you c. best for you d. fun for you

Answer 47

c. best for you

Question 48

True or false. There is a PepsiCo R&D location in Shanghai, China?

Answer 48

true

Question 49

What are some things that you should do to have a successful interview? a. learn company facts and familiarize yourself with industry hot topics b. let the interviewer talk the whole time c. ask about salary up front d. talk badly about company or competitors

Answer 49

a. learn company facts and familiarize yourself with industry hot topics

Question 50

What would a good employee do in the following scenario: You are needing urgent info from your coworker about your job. He/she is unresponsive via email after several attempts. a. Wait until he responds and blame him when you don't get the answer in time b. Call him and/or catch him the next time he is at his desk c. Notify his manager that you are having problems d. give up and go to something else

Answer 50

b. Call him and/or catch him at his desk the next time you see him there