FNDH 130 Final Exam 100% Correct Verified 2024 Version

Definition of Nutrition - "The science of food, the nutrients and other substances therein, their action, interaction, and balance in relation to health and disease, and the process by which the organism ingests, absorbs, transports, utilizes, and excretes food substances." Definition of Dietetics - "Derived from sciences of food, nutrition, management, communication, and biological sciences--- including cell and molecular biology, genetics, pharmacology, chemistry, and biochemistry--- and physiological, behavioral, and social sciences." Definition of "Nutrition and Dietetics" - The integration of nutrition-- the science of food, nutrients, and other substances contributing to nutritional status and health-- with Dietetics-- the application of food, nutrition, and associated sciences-- to optimize health and the delivery of care and services for individuals and groups. ACEND stands for - Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics The purpose of ACEND - To serve as the accrediting agency for dietetics education programs that prepare RDNs. CDR stands for - Commission on Dietetic Registration Purpose of the CDR - Serve as the credentialing agency of the Academy for all RDNs and NDTRs. eligibility requirements to take CDR registration exam for the RDN credential - 1. complete coursework of ACEND accredited didactic or coordinated program and complete the baccalaureate degree 2. complete supervised practice through ACEND accredited dietetic internshipIs RDN credential state specific or country specific? - It applies to all states in the US, but the CDR also has reciprocity agreements with other countries like Canada, the Philippines, etc. For the most part, it is country specific. How to maintain the RDN credential - - Documenting ( in CDR Professional Development Portfolio) 75 hours of continuing education every 5 years. SOP stands for - Standards of Practice The focus of SOP - guides for self evaluation to determine the education and skills needed to advance a individual's level of practice relating directly to patient care SOPP stands for - Standards of Professional Performance The focus of SOPP - guides for self evaluation to determine the education and skills needed to advance a individual's level of practice relating to professionalism Three levels of expertise within SOP - 1. Competent 2. Proficient 3. Expert Difference between individual and statutory Scope of Practice - Individual depends on RDNs specific education, training, credentialing, experience, and competency. Statutory depends on a state-specific practice act that is interpreted and controlled by an agency or board. A dietetic license is... - State specific All RDNs are nutritionists, but... - not all nutritionists are RDNs