Accurate Answers
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) correct answer The professional
organization for dietitians; formerly known as the American Dietetic Association
(ADA)
72,000 members
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (formerly the American Dietetic Association)
website URL? correct answer www.eatright.org
Accreditation correct answer The process whereby a private nongovernmental
agency or association grants public recognition to an institution or an individual
who meets necessary qualifications and periodic evaluation
Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) correct
answer Establishes and enforces standards for educational preparation for
dietitians and dietetic technicians.
Approves degree programs and structure that meet the standards.
Standards issued beginning in 1924 which specified courses to be taken
current standards issued in 2012
,ACEND - foundations of knowledge correct answer Scientific and evidence base of
practice, Professional practice expectations, Clinical and customer service,
Practice management and use of resources, Support knowledge
ADA changed to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics correct answer On
January 1, 2012
Administration Practice correct answer Later termed: institution administration →
food systems management or management in food and nutrition
Advanced Practice correct answer The practitioner who demonstrates a high level
of skills, knowledge, and behaviors. The advanced practice individual exhibits a
set of characteristics that include leadership and vision and demonstrated
effectiveness in planning, evaluating, and communicating targeted outcomes
American Overseas Dietetic Association correct answer Members of the academy
are eligible for membership and can enjoy all the same benefits of membership as
they would in the United States
AND Foundation correct answer Receives monies for charitable purposes; awards
scholarships; funds member research; conducts Evidence Analysis Office
AND Membership Categories correct answer Active, Honorary, Retired,
International, Student, Associate
AND Mission correct answer Empowering members to be the nation's food and
nutrition leaders
,AND Values correct answer Customer Focus, Integrity, Innovation, Social
Responsibility
AND Vision correct answer Optimizing the nation's health through food and
nutrition
AND Washington Office correct answer Lobbies and works with governmental
agencies and Congress to further interests of members.
Anorexia Nervosa correct answer An eating disorder in which preoccupation with
dieting and thinness leads to excessive weight loss.
Assessment correct answer Assessment: The application of intellectual
capabilities to accomplish objectives
Benchmarking correct answer Comparing performance measures for the
development of better methods and procedures.
Bulimia Nervosa correct answer An eating disorder involving frequent episodes of
binge eating and nearly always followed by purging, again leading to weight loss.
Business Plan should include correct answer Mission and vision statements
Product or service to be provided
Description of target market
Competition
Financial projections
, An executive summary
Bylaws correct answer Authoritative rules governing an association or group
Cardiovascular Nutrition correct answer Cardiac rehabilitation is an area of need
in post-surgery recovery. This may occur in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
Nutrition counseling is a vital part of the care provided by multidisciplinary teams
along with education of the patient and the family.
Areas of employment: Lipid research clinics; University research; Pharmaceutical
companies that market products to cardiovascular patients; Preparation of
educational materials; Private practice
Application of medical nutrition therapy for those with heart and blood vessel
conditions or to prevent the diseases.
CDR Mission correct answer Protecting the nutritional health and welfare of the
public through dietetics certification."
Certificate of Training correct answer is offered by CDR in three areas: Childhood
and Adolescent Weight Management; Adult Weight Management; Level 2 Adult
Weight Management.
Training for the certificate includes:
Current shared information and skills
Hand-on experience
Reference and resource materials