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