Chapter 2: Scope of Practice

Question 1

Nutrition Coach in Australia requires adherence to….

Answer 1

the Australian Nutrition Guidelines

Question 2

Scope of Practice

Answer 2

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

Question 3

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)

Answer 3

This term is used interchangeably with a Registered Dietitian (RD) and it is also a legally protected designation.

Question 4

Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)

Answer 4

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 dieticians 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.

Question 5

Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE)

Answer 5

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

Question 6

Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners (ARNP)

Answer 6

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

Question 7

Physician Assistant (PA)

Answer 7

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.

Question 8

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

Answer 8

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

Question 9

Who is the only healthcare professional with many years of specific nutrition education as part of the curriculum?

Answer 9

RDN- Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

Question 10

True or False: A Nutrition Coach must also recognize when the needs of a client are beyond their experience and knowledge scope.

Answer 10

True

Question 11

Licensed

Answer 11

Common prerequisites of licensing include formal education/training, a predetermined number of supervised contact hours, and successful completion of a standardized test.

Question 12

Certified

Answer 12

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

Question 13

Nutritionist

Answer 13

A generic term for someone who provides nutrition counseling

Question 14

Examples of Health and fitness specialties

Answer 14

nutrition coach

Question 15

Is the term patient a common term for a physician or a nutrition coach?

Answer 15

physician

Question 16

Is the term client a common term for a physician or a nutrition coach?

Answer 16

nutrition coach

Question 17

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

Answer 17

True

Question 18

True or False?

Every region requires that a Nutrition Coach work under the supervision of a Registered Dietitian.

Answer 18

False

Question 19

Psychologist

Answer 19

Refer clients who have issues with chronic depression or anxiety; gain client referrals who would benefit from regular nutrition guidance and accountability.

Question 20

Internal Medicine Doctor

Answer 20

Refer clients who have sudden onset of digestive issues; gain client referrals who need detailed education on sound nutritional practices.

Question 21

Registered Dietician

Answer 21

Refer clients who want nutritional guidance for ultra-endurance events; gain client referrals for nutrition support and accountability.

Question 22

Athletic Trainer

Answer 22

Refer clients who have orthopedic issues or injuries who need advice on fitness and rehab; gain athlete referrals who need assistance with weight loss or nutrition accountability.