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Scope of PracticeWhat is an RD/RDN - correct answer -Registered Dietitian or registered Dietitian nutritionist -90,000 in the USA Work in: -hospitals -universities -food service -consulting -public health organizations Dietitian vs Nutritionist - correct answer Dietitian -College degree -Academic and clinical experience -Credential = RD Nutritionist -No college degree needed -No formal background in nutrition -No formal credential What are the steps to become an RD - correct answer -4 year degree from accredited university -Must meet didactic program in dietetics requirements by the ACEND and AND -At least 1200 hours of supervised baccalaureate nutritional experience -successful passing of the national board exam for dietician Dietetic Curricular Knowledge Categories - correct answer -scientific and evidence base of practice -professional practice expectations -clinical and customer service -practical management and use of resources -support knowledge Other courses for the sports dietitian - correct answer -exercise physiology -kinesiology -sports management -sports nutrition Is a graduate degree needed to be a sports dietitian - correct answer Not currently required but recommended -it is a specialty area beyond basic RD academic and experimental training Masters degrees in related areas can be helpful to be a sports dietitian - correct answer -exercise science -athletic training -advanced human nutrition -kinesiology Dietetic internships - correct answer Internships are accredited by ACEND and AND -housed in a college, health care facility, government agency or recognized business -internship site can only accept students meeting DPD requirements Interns complete at least 1200 hours of supervised practice Internship site director and preceptors must have RDs Registered Dietitian Board Exam - correct answer Taken after completion of internship
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