Question 1

Public health concerns also extend to the sustainability of our food supply given food wastage,the challenges of climate warming on our food supply and demand for food requiring unsustainable food production practice.This has implications for:

A)national competency standards.
B)future dietitians and nutritionists and the work towards preventive health.
C)practice standards.
D)how courses are accredited in the future.

Accepted Answer

The concerns about sustainability of our food supply have implications on the work towards preventive health by future dietitians and nutritionists. They need to be aware of the impact of food wastage, climate change, and unsustainable food production practices on public health and should include these concerns in their practice. This would ensure that preventive measures are taken to promote sustainable food production and consumption practices, which would benefit public health in the long run. However, this concern does not necessarily have a direct impact on national competency standards, practice standards, or how courses are accredited in the future.

Question 2

Accredited practising dietitians (APDs)have completed a:&#10;A)VET or TAFE Advanced Diploma.&#10;B)minimum of a 4-year degree or relevant undergraduate degree plus an accredited postgraduate qualification.&#10;C)4-year degree.&#10;D)range of courses that provide the necessary skills.

Accepted Answer

Accredited practising dietitians (APDs) have completed a minimum of a 4-year degree or relevant undergraduate degree plus an accredited postgraduate qualification. This ensures that they have received a comprehensive education in all aspects of nutrition and dietetics and have the necessary skills and knowledge to provide expert advice to clients. VET or TAFE Advanced Diploma and a 4-year degree alone do not provide the same level of education and training.

Question 3

The Australian Dietary Guidelines (ADGs)are:&#10;A)not based solely on scientific evidence.&#10;B)the national guidelines for healthy eating in Australia.&#10;C)a guide to healthy supermarket purchases.&#10;D)for people who want to lose weight.

Accepted Answer

The ADGs are the national guidelines for healthy eating in Australia and are based on scientific evidence. They provide recommendations on the types and amounts of food that Australians should consume every day to promote good health and reduce the risk of diet-related diseases. They are not specifically designed for people who want to lose weight and do not provide guidance on healthy supermarket purchases beyond recommending a balanced and varied diet.

Question 4

What is the peak professional body for dietitians in Australia?&#10;A)Fitness Australia Incorporated&#10;B)Weight Watchers Australia&#10;C)AHPRA&#10;D)The Dietitians Association of Australia

Accepted Answer

The Dietitians Association of Australia is the peak professional body for dietitians in Australia. Fitness Australia Incorporated is a peak industry association for fitness professionals, Weight Watchers Australia is a commercial weight management program, and AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency) is a regulatory body for health practitioners.

Question 5

Nutritional and dietetic services are delivered:&#10;A)from primary prevention and early intervention to management of a disease.&#10;B)to combat the rising prevalence of chronic conditions and their risk factors.&#10;C)to combat the obesity epidemic.&#10;D)all of the above.

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Question 6

Dietitians and nutritionists are health professionals:&#10;A)whose profession sits outside but complements the allied health professional group.&#10;B)who are trained to understand the functions and roles played by food in our lives and in our communities.&#10;C)who enhance the nutritional health of individuals,groups and populations.&#10;D)who provide dietary advice for citizens with private insurance.

Accepted Answer

Dietitians and nutritionists are health professionals who are trained to understand the functions and roles played by food in our lives and in our communities. They enhance the nutritional health of individuals, groups, and populations.

Question 7

Dietetic university programs are reviewed regularly by the DAA to:&#10;A)ensure that training meets the national competency standards for dietitians in Australia.&#10;B)undertake peer review.&#10;C)assess practice standards.&#10;D)undertake course accreditation.

Accepted Answer

Dietetic university programs are reviewed by the DAA to ensure that the training provided meets the national competency standards for dietitians in Australia.

Question 8

Dietitians also focus on public health issues such as the debate recently surrounding:&#10;A)the rising cost of the required technology.&#10;B)the lack of public awareness.&#10;C)the source constraints in the public health sector.&#10;D)the obesity epidemic.

Accepted Answer

Dietitians have a significant role to play in tackling the global obesity epidemic. They can promote healthy eating habits, develop nutrition plans for individuals, and collaborate with policymakers to implement interventions to prevent and treat obesity. Therefore, the best choice is D, the obesity epidemic.

Question 9

A nutritionist's role differs from that of dietitian's,as nutritionists:&#10;A)have a broader role.&#10;B)emphasise health promotion and community education roles.&#10;C)are more concerned with the applied nutrition sciences.&#10;D)don't have higher-education qualifications.

Accepted Answer

While both nutritionists and dietitians are concerned with promoting healthy diets and lifestyles, nutritionists tend to have a broader role that emphasizes community education and health promotion. Dietitians, on the other hand, often work in clinical settings and are more focused on using their expertise in applied nutrition sciences to manage medical conditions in a clinical setting. It's important to note that both professions require rigorous education and training, and many nutritionists do hold higher education qualifications.

Question 10

A dietitian's role differs from that of a nutritionist,as dietitians :&#10;A)focus on the clinical management of patients.&#10;B)deliver nutrition services exclusively.&#10;C)modify diets.&#10;D)have a narrower role.

Accepted Answer

Dietitians have a broader role than nutritionists and focus on the clinical management of patients, which can include modifying diets as part of their nutrition services.

Question 11

In Australia,dietetic and nutrition practice is not regulated by the government because:&#10;A)there is no need for high-quality practice.&#10;B)dietetic activities are not thought to pose a risk of harm to the public.&#10;C)the training is too diverse.&#10;D)registration fees would be too high.

Accepted Answer

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