16 Questions
Education is not important to the profession of dietetics.
False
The educational preparation of dietitians begins after completing the baccalaureate degree program.
False
A baccalaureate degree from any college or university is sufficient to complete all education requirements for dietitians.
False
A program that offers practical experience concurrent with the degree is termed a Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD).
False
The dietetic technician (DT) follows a 4-year course of study in a college or institute.
False
Undergraduate education for dietitians includes study in social sciences only.
False
The Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE) has been setting standards for dietitians since 1924.
True
The early emphasis of CADE standards was on the specific courses a student must take during a degree program.
True
The current CADE standards are based on the outcomes expected from the education experience.
True
CADE program standards do not include curriculum and student learning outcomes.
False
CADE evaluates each educational program through a self-study prepared by the program director and staff, without any site visits.
False
Becoming a Registered Dietitian requires the study of topics focusing on food, nutrition, and management only.
False
A Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) requires completion of a supervised practice program or internship after degree conferral.
True
A Coordinated Program in Dietetics (CP) offers the practical experience component after the degree.
False
Dietetic Te is the complete term for a specific dietetic program.
False
CADE specifies the philosophy of the dietetics program but not the resources available for it.
False
Test your knowledge about the education and training standards in dietetics practice. Learn about the key role of education in dietetic practice and the evolution of standards over time.
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