Deck 30: Careers in Food and Nutrition

Question 1

The majority of registered dietitians are employed within a __________ setting.

A) school
B) private practice
C) community
D) clinical

Answer 1

School: Various schools are responsible for the education of diet. This can be done through graduation schools. Thus, the option (a) is incorrect.
Community: A dietitian can practices in the major areas like: clinical, administrative, community health, research, education, food and nutrition management, or consultation and business. Thus, the option (c) is incorrect.
Clinical: The majority of registered dieticians are employed within a setting. Thus, the option (d) is incorrect.

Question 2

Define the three major career areas in food and nutrition.

Answer 2

Food regulations were recorded to prepare food laws. These regulations aimed to protect people from unfair trade government has introduced food regulation at different levels including federal, state and local level.U.S.government has introduced different laws for the food regulation. Federal law involves agencies of food and drug administration, agriculture and environment related. Independent agencies were run by U.S.government under safe food act (1997). Jobs available in food science includes food and nutrition scientist, lab professional, food administrator, in the field of food advertising and deals, upper administration (president, CEO, general administrator), and college teacher.
Some other career options are-
• Food Scientist- They works in the food and nutrition business for their organization in their transforming, part, and/or assembling food. Others work for the government (USDA, FDA), colleges or universities, or worldwide orgs (FAO, WHO).
• Food Science Technicians provides researchers in nutrition improvement, quality control, research center exploration, sustenance security, and different parts of food science.

Question 3

One of the major professional associations established for food scientists is the ____________.

A) American Dietetic Association
B) Institute of Food Technologists
C) American Culinary Federation
D) Foodservice Professionals Network

Answer 3

American Dietetic Association: This association aims to promote nutrition and well being to the people. The members of American Dietetic Association are composed of registered dieticians (RDs) or dietetic technicians, registered (DTRs).
Thus, the option (a) is incorrect.
American Culinary Federation: This federation is to impart education on culinary and food technology. Thus, the option (c) is incorrect.
Foodservice Professionals Network: This network is composed of registered dietician, nutrionist and professionals. Thus, the option (d) is incorrect.

Question 4

How would a student pursue a career in dietetics?

Question 5

The job of ensuring that foods and beverages meet quality standards at each processing step is the responsibility of the __________.

A) plant manager
B) quality control department
C) sensory evaluation specialist
D) lab technician

Question 6

How would a student pursue a career path in food science?

Question 7

A person who specializes in counseling people about diabetes is called a __________.

A) registered dietitian
B) certified diabetes educator
C) food counsellor
D) community nutrition specialist

Question 8

What are the general steps for pursuing a graduate degree?

Question 9

The research paper completed by a doctoral candidate is called a __________.

A) dissertation
B) thesis
C) research project
D) defense

Question 10

List some of the jobs available to food science graduates.

Question 11

One of the major professional associations established for food service positions is the _____________.

A) American Dietetic Association
B) Institute of Food Technologists
C) American Culinary Federation
D) Foodservice Professionals Network

Question 12

List and briefly define the different types of dietitians.

Question 13

Culinary training is available through

A) the American Dietetic Association.
B) certifications.
C) culinary institutes, cooking schools, and apprenticeships.
D) the Institute of Food Technologists.

Question 14

List and briefly define the different types of culinary certification.

Question 15

Explain some of the specializations available to dietitians.

Question 16

What is a nutritionist?

Question 17

How does the academic preparation of a dietetic technician differ from that of a registered dietitian?