Deck 30: Careers in Food and Nutrition

Question 1

Nutritionists who choose not to pursue the RD title must seek direct payment instead of _____ party reimbursement

A)first
B)second
C)third
D)all of the above answers are incorrect

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Public relations, marketing and sales of food products, and nutrition consulting describe the general duties of a(n)

A)clinical dietitian.
B)administrative or chief dietitian.
C)community (public health or international health) dietitian.
D)corporate dietitian.

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Which of the following positions is entry-level?

A)dietary clerk
B)research dietitian
C)certified diabetes educator (CDE)
D)dietetic technician, registered (DTR)

Answer 3

A

Question 4

What is the oldest society in the field of food and nutrition?

A)American Chemical Society
B)American Association for the Advancement of Science
C)American Association of Family & Consumer Sciences
D)Institute of Food Technologists

Question 5

The _____ is the youngest society in the field of nutrition science

A)American Society of Biological Chemists
B)American Association of Family & Consumer Sciences
C)American Society of Clinical Nutrition
D)American Institute of Nutrition

Question 6

The three major branches in the food and nutrition field include all of the following except

A)food science.
B)food service.
C)food safety.
D)nutrition science and dietetics.

Question 7

The majority of college students change their major at least _____ before graduating

A)once
B)twice
C)three times
D)four times

Question 8

Nutrition science looks at

A)how nutrients break down, get absorbed, enter cells, and react within a living system.
B)how nutrients affect health through deficiencies.
C)how nutrients affect health through excesses.
D)how medical nutrition therapy can be used to treat certain diet-related health conditions.
E)all of the above answers are correct

Question 9

A health professional who counsels people about their medical nutrition therapy is called a(n)

A)registered dietitian (RD).
B)nutrition professor.
C)nutrition researcher.
D)extension agent.

Question 10

Which area of dietetic practice employs the largest percentage of registered dietitians?

A)private practice
B)corporations/nonprofit
C)clinical
D)community

Question 11

Medical nutrition therapy provides care in clinical settings to manage

A)heart disease.
B)diabetes.
C)renal disease.
D)liver failure.
E)all of the above answers are correct

Question 12

Currently in the United States, only _____ are reimbursed by insurance companies through the referring physicians' code

A)dental laboratory technicians
B)dietetic technicians
C)nutritionists
D)registered dietitians

Question 13

Which of the following profession's registration requirements consist of completing an approved four-year college degree, exam, internship, and ongoing continuing education?

A)extension agent
B)registered dietitian (RD)
C)nutrition researcher
D)nutritionist
E)nutrition professor

Question 14

The Journal of Food Science is most likely read by a member of which of the following professional associations?

A)American Board of Nutrition
B)American Society of Clinical Nutrition (ASCN)
C)American Chemical Society
D)American Culinary Federation
E)National Restaurant Federation

Question 15

Which of the following answers best describes the focus of nutrition science?

A)the study of food and its nutrients
B)the study of the body and its health
C)the relationship between the food eaten and the body
D)none of the above answers is correct

Question 16

Which of the following registered dietitians are employed in the smallest area of clinical practice?

A)home care dietitians
B)dietitians working in clinics
C)dietitians working in nursing homes
D)dietitians working in hospitals
E)consultation dietitians

Question 17

A person who has just been diagnosed with diabetes would receive counseling from an RD with which credential?

A)CDE
B)CNSD
C)CSN
D)CSSD
E)CSO

Question 18

Match the following website with the correct professional association in the food and nutrition field: HYPERLINK "http://wwweatrightorg" wwweatrightorg

A)American Dietetic Association
B)Institute of Food Technologists
C)American Culinary Federation
D)Foodservice Professionals
E)American Society of Clinical Nutrition (ASCN)

Question 19

Which of the following organizations, previously called the American Institute of Nutrition, is open to individuals who have published meritorious nutrition research?

A)American Board of Nutrition
B)American College of Nutrition
C)American Society of Clinical Nutrition (ASCN)
D)none of the above answers is correct

Question 20

For which type of dietitian do work projects include WIC (Women, Infants, and Children), cholesterol screening programs, Meals on Wheels, and elderly feeding programs?

A)private practice dietitian
B)community dietitian
C)clinical dietitian
D)corporate dietitian

Question 21

In general, a master's degree in nutrition takes an average of _____ year(s) to complete, and a doctorate takes _____ years

A)1; 2 to 3
B)2; 3 to 5
C)3; 5 to 7
D)4; 7 to 10

Question 22

Dietary managers work for institutions that serve food, specifically hospitals, nursing homes, and schools

Question 23

The American Culinary Federation (ACF) establishes _____ levels of culinary certification including those for becoming a master chef

A)eight
B)ten
C)twelve
D)fourteen

Question 24

Which of the following professionals might be on a tenure track?

A)clinical dietitian
B)food scientist
C)college professor
D)corporate researcher

Question 25

Research positions at universities that are not affiliated with a teaching position are supported by

A)grant money.
B)special research budgets.
C)academic department budgets.
D)hard money.

Question 26

To become food scientists, students must graduate with a doctorate degree from a program listed with the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT)

Question 27

Which of the following focuses on teaching, research, and service for her or his advancement?

A)corporate researcher
B)professor
C)nutritionist
D)pharmaceutical industry employee
E)nutraceutical industry employee

Question 28

Registered dietitians assist registered dietetic technicians

Question 29

A nutrition undergraduate degree qualifies an individual to council patients about their diets

Question 30

An internship or co-op experience is usually completed to improve a _____ student's opportunity for a job after graduation

A)nutrition
B)food service
C)food science
D)dietetics
E)dietary management

Question 31

A strong scientific foundation is required for both a nutrition science and a dietetics major

Question 32

There are five major branches in the food and nutrition field

Question 33

Consumer testing best describes the work of which of the following food scientist positions in a food company?

A)lab technician
B)plant manager
C)sensory evaluation specialist
D)ingredient manager
E)quality control (QC) assurance

Question 34

The food service field deals with three basic areas including management, food preparation, and food safety

Question 35

An individual who belongs to a professional association called Cereal Chemistry probably works in the field of nutrition science or dietetics

Question 36

The word nutritionist is a generic term that has no professional definition

Question 37

Approximately 34 percent of all registered dietitians are clinical dietitians who work within hospitals

Question 38

In many states it is a violation of the state law to practice dietetics without a license

Question 39

Once a person becomes a registered dietitian, his or her professional skills and registration are maintained by earning CPEUs

Question 40

Many graduate students think they will be researchers upon graduation because

A)the larger food companies and certain government agencies hire food and nutrition researchers and usually only require a master's degree.
B)the working hours are so flexible and the financial rewards are so great.
C)that is their main focus in graduate school.
D)none of the above answers is correct

Question 41

What are the academic requirements for a food scientist? Is an internship or co-op advised? What types of corporations employ food scientists? What are the different types of food scientists that one might become?

Question 42

The Dietary Managers Association (DMA) offers certificates to students meeting the requirements to become Certified Dietary Managers (CDM)

Question 43

Research positions at universities that are not affiliated with a teaching position are often supported by "hard" money, which represents grants that are obtained to keep the position open

Question 44

Discuss the considerations a potential student should assess when making a decision on which college or university to attend

Question 45

Name and discuss the career options open to students pursuing a major in nutrition

Question 46

The largest employers of food service employees are food service management companies

Question 47

Tenured full professors are on probation for approximately eight years

Question 48

Which health professional counsels people about their medical nutrition therapy? Is this position the same as that of a nutritionist? Name the academic requirements for a registered dietitian What helps a student receive the internship of her or his choice?

Question 49

Two basic areas in the food service field include management and food preparation Name and describe the various types of culinary food service positions

Question 50

Describe the general steps toward obtaining a master's or doctoral degree in food or nutrition sciences What graduate degree positions are available?

Question 51

Who provides medical nutrition therapy? What medical conditions may be treated by nutrition therapy? What type of information is required prior to recommending a nutrition therapy plan?

Question 52

Food scientists working as university extension specialists at land grant colleges communicate and assist the public with research reported by university researchers

Question 53

Food scientists working in marketing and sales positions are part of the executive management leading food or beverage corporations

Question 54

A completed dissertation is one of the final requirements before receiving a PhD

Question 55

Describe some of the many career choices available to dietitians and the accompanying type of employers and general job functions What is board-certified specialization? Who is this open to?

Question 56

Describe the history of the three main categories in the field of food and nutrition, beginning with the earliest organizations or societies representing them

Question 57

One of the many requirements of a master's degree is that the student defend his or her research