Module 3 Code of Ethics for the
Nutrition Dietetics Professional
What is the name of the credentialing agency for the Academy of Nutrition and
Dietetics? - answersCommission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
"CDR" - answersCommission on Dietetic Registration
What does the Code of Ethics do? - answersProvides guidance to nutrition & dietetic
practitioners in their professional practice & conduct
To whom does the Code of Ethics apply? - answersAll members of the Academy who
are & who aren't credentialed by CRD; All CDR credentialed practitioners whether
they're members of the Academy or not
By who is the Code overseen? - answersThe Code is overseen by a 3-person Ethics
Committee
By who is the Code represented? - answersThe Code has representation from the
Board of Directors, Commission on Dietetic Registration & House of Delegates
How long is the term of office for the Code? - answers3 years
Generally speaking, what comprises the Code of Ethics? - answersa preamble; 4
principles; 32 standards
(Preamble) When providing services the nutrition & dietetics practitioner adheres to the
core values of: - answerscustomer focus, integrity, innovation, social responsibility, &
diversity.
(Preamble) What are the underpinnings of ethical conduct & pracice? - answersscience-
based decisions, derived from the best available research & practice
(Preamble) What is the primary goal of the Code? - answersthe protection of the
individuals, groups, organizations, communities, or populations w. whom the practitioner
works & interacts
(Preamble) All individuals to whom the Code applies are referred to as: -
answers"nutrition & dietetics practitioners".
Nutrition Dietetics Professional
What is the name of the credentialing agency for the Academy of Nutrition and
Dietetics? - answersCommission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
"CDR" - answersCommission on Dietetic Registration
What does the Code of Ethics do? - answersProvides guidance to nutrition & dietetic
practitioners in their professional practice & conduct
To whom does the Code of Ethics apply? - answersAll members of the Academy who
are & who aren't credentialed by CRD; All CDR credentialed practitioners whether
they're members of the Academy or not
By who is the Code overseen? - answersThe Code is overseen by a 3-person Ethics
Committee
By who is the Code represented? - answersThe Code has representation from the
Board of Directors, Commission on Dietetic Registration & House of Delegates
How long is the term of office for the Code? - answers3 years
Generally speaking, what comprises the Code of Ethics? - answersa preamble; 4
principles; 32 standards
(Preamble) When providing services the nutrition & dietetics practitioner adheres to the
core values of: - answerscustomer focus, integrity, innovation, social responsibility, &
diversity.
(Preamble) What are the underpinnings of ethical conduct & pracice? - answersscience-
based decisions, derived from the best available research & practice
(Preamble) What is the primary goal of the Code? - answersthe protection of the
individuals, groups, organizations, communities, or populations w. whom the practitioner
works & interacts
(Preamble) All individuals to whom the Code applies are referred to as: -
answers"nutrition & dietetics practitioners".
