Chapter 2: Professional Scope of the nutrition coach

Question 1

The actions, procedures, and processes that a professional is allowed to undertake in keeping with the terms of the professional’s license or credential

Answer 1

Scope of practice

Question 2

This term is used interchangeably with a registered dietitian and it is also a legally protected designation

Answer 2

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)

Question 3

The CDR acts as the credentialing arm of the academy of nutrition and dietetics for the purpose of establishing and enforcing certification standards for registered dietitians and other licensed nutritional professionals and issues credentials to those who successfully meet said standards. The CDR also provides a professional code of ethics and recertification standards

Answer 3

Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)

Question 4

A licensed healthcare professional or certified allied health professional who works with those we have diabetes - 1000 contact hours in diabetes education is required for certification

Answer 4

Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE)

Question 5

An advanced nursing degree requiring 2 more years of college beyond an RN - many then choose a specialty or primary focus of care

Answer 5

Advanced registered nurse practitioners (ARNP)

Question 6

A licensed healthcare professional who works under the supervision of a doctor or other medical professional, typically requires a 4-year degree plus a post-graduate program

Answer 6

Physician assistant (PA)

Question 7

A pharmacist with an advanced degree who works in conjunction with a medical doctor to prepare and/or dispense prescription drugs or compounds

Answer 7

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

Question 8

This is typically provided on a state or federal level. Common prerequisites of licensing include formal education/training, a predetermined number of supervised contact hours, and successful completion of a standardized test. Most healthcare providers require licensure

Answer 8

Licensed

Question 9

This is granted to a person who has participated in an educational course (either live or online) and successfully completed a standardized test: written, practical, or both

Answer 9

Certified

Question 10

A generic term for someone who provides nutrition counseling- certification and licensing parameters are vague

Answer 10

Nutritionist

Question 11

Nutrients required in large quantities, including carbs, proteins and fats

Answer 11

Macronutrients

Question 12

Nutrients required in smaller quantities, including vitamins and minerals

Answer 12

Micronutrients

Question 13

Basic yet reliable set of five questions that help assess whether an eating disorder exists

Answer 13

The SCOFF questionnaire

Question 14

A condition of an abnormally low blood glucose (blood sugar) level in the blood

Answer 14

Hypoglycemia