Chapter 2: Scope of Practice

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

Acts as the credentialing arm of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics for the purpose of establishing and enforcing certification standards for registered dieticians and other licensed nutritional professionals and issues credentials to those who successfully meet said standards. Also provides a professional code of ethics and recertification standards.

Answer 2

Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)

Question 3

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

Answer 3

Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners (ARNP)

Question 4

True or False: A Nutrition Coach can provide clients non-medical nutrition information and behavior guidance.

Answer 4

True

Question 5

True or False: Every region requires that a Nutrition Coach work under the supervision of a Registered Dietitian.

Answer 5

False

Question 6

The scope of a Nutrition Coach is divided into two main components:

Answer 6

Nutrition Guidance and Behavioral Change and Motivation.

Question 7

Information a Nutrition Coach educates someone on should be (4 things):

Answer 7

Highly relevant, perceived to be important, practical, based on prior experience.

Question 8

True or False: The Nutrition Coach can provide specific meal plans for their client, and/or supplements.

Answer 8

False

Question 9

True or False: The Nutrition Coach can offer advice on eating behaviors and/or macronutrients that are known to reduce the risk of disease or slow disease progression.

Answer 9

True

Question 10

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

Answer 10

SCOFF Questionnaire

Question 11

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

Answer 11

Hypoglycemia

Question 12

According to the SCOFF eating disorder assessment, what is the minimum number of positive answers which might indicate an eating disorder?

Answer 12

2

Question 13

A client confides that she is taking laxatives to help her lose weight. What is the best course of action?

Answer 13

Refer her to a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist.