NASM NUTRITION QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS
scope of practice - ANSWERThe actions, procedures, and processes that a
professional is allowed to undertake in keeping with the terms of the professional's
license or credential
the scope of practice defines - ANSWERthe limitations and boundaries of certain
medical interventions that a person can perform
what RDN stand for? - ANSWERRegistered Dietitian Nutritionist
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist - ANSWERThis term is used interchangeably with a
Registered Dietitian (RD) and it is also a legally protected designation.
when are you considered an RDN? - ANSWERearned at least a Bachelor's degree,
course work was approved by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics' Accreditation
Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND), fulfilled hundreds of hours of
supervised dietetic services in a variety of professional settings, and passed a national
exam provided by the Commission on Dietetics and Registration (CDR)
what does ACEND stand for? - ANSWERAccreditation Council for Education in Nutrition
and Dietetics
what does CDR stand for? - ANSWERCommission on Dietetics and Registration
who are the ONLY healthcare professionals with specific nutrition education -
ANSWERRegistered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDN)
Commission on Dietetic Registration - ANSWERThis acts as the credentialing arm of
the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics for the purpose of establishing and enforcing
certification standards for registered dieticians' and other licensed nutritional
professionals and issues credentials to those who successfully meet said standards.
This also provides a professional code of ethics and recertification standards.
what are SIX licensed healthcare professionals who commonly provide nutritional
advice - ANSWERmedical doctors (MD), Certified Diabetes Educators (CDE),
Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners (ARNP), Physician Assistants (PA), and
Doctors of Pharmacy (PharmD)
what does CDE stand for? - ANSWERCertified Diabetes Educator
, Certified Diabetes Educator - ANSWERA licensed healthcare professional or certified
allied health professional who works with those who have diabetes - 1000 contact hours
in diabetes education is required for certification
what does ARNP stand for? - ANSWERAdvanced Registered Nurse Practitioners
Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner - ANSWERAn advanced nursing degree
requiring 2 more years of college beyond an RN - many then choose a specialty or
primary focus of care
what does PA stand for? - ANSWERPhysicians Assistant
Physicians Assistant - ANSWERA licensed healthcare professional who works under
the supervision of a doctor or other medical professional, typically requires a 4-year
degree plus a post-graduate program
what does PharmD stand for? - ANSWERDoctors of Pharmacy
Doctors of Pharmacy - ANSWERA pharmacist with an advanced degree who works in
conjunction with a medical doctor to prepare and/or dispense prescription drugs or
compounds.
Licensed healthcare providers include - ANSWERdoctors, nurses, physical therapists,
paramedics, psychologists, and registered dietitian nutritionists
licensed - ANSWERtypically provided on a state or federal level. Common prerequisites
include formal education/training, a predetermined number of supervised contact hours,
and successful completion of a standardized test. Most healthcare providers are
required to have this
certification - ANSWERgranted to a person who has participated in an educational
course (either live or online) and successfully completed a standardized test: written,
practical, or both
nutritionist - ANSWERA generic term for someone who provides nutrition counseling -
certification and licensing parameters are vague
The healthcare system incorporates the following disciplines: - ANSWERhospitals,
ambulatory care centers, therapists, ancillary facilities, behavioral health specialties,
alternative medicine practitioners (licensed), long-term care, and health and fitness
specialties.
(Healthcare Continuum) hospitals include: - ANSWERemergency clinics and trauma
centers
ANSWERS
scope of practice - ANSWERThe actions, procedures, and processes that a
professional is allowed to undertake in keeping with the terms of the professional's
license or credential
the scope of practice defines - ANSWERthe limitations and boundaries of certain
medical interventions that a person can perform
what RDN stand for? - ANSWERRegistered Dietitian Nutritionist
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist - ANSWERThis term is used interchangeably with a
Registered Dietitian (RD) and it is also a legally protected designation.
when are you considered an RDN? - ANSWERearned at least a Bachelor's degree,
course work was approved by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics' Accreditation
Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND), fulfilled hundreds of hours of
supervised dietetic services in a variety of professional settings, and passed a national
exam provided by the Commission on Dietetics and Registration (CDR)
what does ACEND stand for? - ANSWERAccreditation Council for Education in Nutrition
and Dietetics
what does CDR stand for? - ANSWERCommission on Dietetics and Registration
who are the ONLY healthcare professionals with specific nutrition education -
ANSWERRegistered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDN)
Commission on Dietetic Registration - ANSWERThis acts as the credentialing arm of
the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics for the purpose of establishing and enforcing
certification standards for registered dieticians' and other licensed nutritional
professionals and issues credentials to those who successfully meet said standards.
This also provides a professional code of ethics and recertification standards.
what are SIX licensed healthcare professionals who commonly provide nutritional
advice - ANSWERmedical doctors (MD), Certified Diabetes Educators (CDE),
Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners (ARNP), Physician Assistants (PA), and
Doctors of Pharmacy (PharmD)
what does CDE stand for? - ANSWERCertified Diabetes Educator
, Certified Diabetes Educator - ANSWERA licensed healthcare professional or certified
allied health professional who works with those who have diabetes - 1000 contact hours
in diabetes education is required for certification
what does ARNP stand for? - ANSWERAdvanced Registered Nurse Practitioners
Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner - ANSWERAn advanced nursing degree
requiring 2 more years of college beyond an RN - many then choose a specialty or
primary focus of care
what does PA stand for? - ANSWERPhysicians Assistant
Physicians Assistant - ANSWERA licensed healthcare professional who works under
the supervision of a doctor or other medical professional, typically requires a 4-year
degree plus a post-graduate program
what does PharmD stand for? - ANSWERDoctors of Pharmacy
Doctors of Pharmacy - ANSWERA pharmacist with an advanced degree who works in
conjunction with a medical doctor to prepare and/or dispense prescription drugs or
compounds.
Licensed healthcare providers include - ANSWERdoctors, nurses, physical therapists,
paramedics, psychologists, and registered dietitian nutritionists
licensed - ANSWERtypically provided on a state or federal level. Common prerequisites
include formal education/training, a predetermined number of supervised contact hours,
and successful completion of a standardized test. Most healthcare providers are
required to have this
certification - ANSWERgranted to a person who has participated in an educational
course (either live or online) and successfully completed a standardized test: written,
practical, or both
nutritionist - ANSWERA generic term for someone who provides nutrition counseling -
certification and licensing parameters are vague
The healthcare system incorporates the following disciplines: - ANSWERhospitals,
ambulatory care centers, therapists, ancillary facilities, behavioral health specialties,
alternative medicine practitioners (licensed), long-term care, and health and fitness
specialties.
(Healthcare Continuum) hospitals include: - ANSWERemergency clinics and trauma
centers
