Nutrition for Fitness - Module 1 Exam Practice Questions and Answers

When seeking a fitness professional it is important to ask about their Academic background License and credentials Certifications Expertise and past experience Nutritionist does not have any rigorous, academic degree, or training. What should you look for after the persons name LD or RDN Registered Dietitian or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD/RDN) are the experts in nutrition Registered Dietitian or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD/RDN) have what qualifications a bachelor's degree in dietetics and nutrition, has completed a minimum of 1200 hours of supervised practice and has passed a national registration examination. Certified as Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD) or Sports Dietitian is a board certified registered dietitian that has been a dietitian for at least 2 years and has practical experience of 1,500 hours in sport nutrition within the past 5 years. A person that lists "nutritionist" after their name: May not have a formal nutrition degree from a college or university Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) holds a high school diploma Certified Exercise Physiologist (EP-C) holds a bachelor's in exercise science, exercise physiology or kinesiology and can work with individuals who have medically controlled diseases. Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist (RCEP) holds a master's degree in exercise science, exercise physiology, or kinesiology plus 600 hours of clinical experience. What is considered ACSM's most prestigious credential RCEP's The NSCA-Certified Personal Trainer (NSCA-CPT) certification requires a high school diploma and successful completion of a challenging examination The Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) requires a bachelor's degree from an accredited university and passing a qualifying exam