NHM 195 Final

Question 1

Year dietitian recognized & AND formed

Answer 1

1917

Question 2

Former name of AND (pre 2012)

Answer 2

American Dietetic Association

Question 3

characteristics of the dietetics profession

Answer 3

knowledge & preparation, maintenance, learning skills & methods (w/ underlying principles), commitment to continued study, public service

Question 4

DPD

Answer 4

4 yr, undergrad degree

Question 5

CP

Answer 5

masters degree + internship (3-4 semesters)

Question 6

DI

Answer 6

internship—some w/ masters too (6mo-2yrs)

Question 7

ways to be a competitive applicant

Answer 7

communication, tech. skills, networking, cultural competence, critical thinking, teamwork, adaptibility; GPA, clubs, volunteering, work experience

Question 8

steps to become RDN

Answer 8

1. undergrad degree
   1.5 verification statement
2. masters degree
3. 1200 sup. practice hrs
4. pass RDN exam

Question 9

components of RDN national exam

Answer 9

principles of dietetics, nutrition care, management, foodservice

Question 10

continuing education (RDN&NDTR)

Answer 10

RDN: 75 CPEUs every 5 yrs
NDTR: 50 CPEUs

Question 11

AND mission

Answer 11

Accelerate improvements in global health and well-being through food and nutrition

Question 12

types of AND membership

Answer 12

active, student, international, retired, associate

Question 13

Member Interest Groups

Answer 13

based on demographic info ie. gender, age, religion, ethnicity

Question 14

benefits of AND membership

Answer 14

pro. development, website, publications/subscriptions, resources, networking, edu. opportunities, policy initiatives/advocacy, research, promo, branding, honors & awards, pro. insurance

Question 15

AND publication types

Answer 15

Journal of AND, Food&Nutrition Magazine, Nutrition Care Manual, Daily news, Eat Right Weekly, Position & Practice Papers , Evidence Analysis Library (EAL)

Question 16

FNCE

Answer 16

Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo

Question 17

common areas where dietitians work

Answer 17

hospitals, long term care facilities, colleges (dining hall, community, student health center, athletics), athletics & military, WIC, pharm. companies, research & education

Question 18

non RDN career options

Answer 18

NDTR (bachelors degree + 450hrs + exam), food service, WIC nutrition consultant

Question 19

factors affecting pay

Answer 19

+ w/ masters, experience, education & research, management, consultation/business

• in clinical, community, and long term care

Question 20

AND awareness months

Answer 20

National Nutrition Month (March), Kids Eat Right Month (August), RD Day in March, Nutrition and Dietetics Advocacy Summit (w/ ANDPAC)

Question 21

Dietetic Practice Groups

Answer 21

based on areas of practice: networking + continuing ed. points

Question 22

AND vision

Answer 22

A world where all people thrive through the transformative power of food and nutrition

Question 23

AND governing bodies

Answer 23

Board of Directors (BOD) and House of Delegates (HOD)

Question 24

AND Code of Ethics

Answer 24

non-maleficience, beneficience, autonomy, justice