History of Dietetics and Dietitians

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What is the primary focus of dietetics?

  • Conducting research on the science of nutrition
  • Treating disease using traditional remedies
  • Teaching good dietary practices to the population
  • Applying scientific nutrition to human health and disease (correct)

What term was used to describe a practitioner of dietetics before the science of nutrition became an accepted discipline?

  • Dietitian (correct)
  • Nurse
  • Home economist
  • Physician

Who is now accepted as the expert in the planning and evaluation of nutritional care for patients requiring therapeutic dietary regimens?

  • Home economist
  • Physician
  • Dietitian (correct)
  • Nurse

What do clinical dietitians specialize in?

<p>Work in healthcare settings (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who else, besides physicians, practiced and taught about good dietary practices in the past?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary basis for using diet in the treatment of disease in ancient practices?

<p>Trial and error (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of a clinical dietitian?

<p>Educating patients about nutrition and administering medical nutrition therapy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What qualifies dietetic practice for professional status?

<p>Specialized body of knowledge, specialized services to society, obligation for service to the client, concern for competence and honor, and obligation for continuing education (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the functions of dietetics?

<p>Monitoring effectiveness of nutrition interventions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where are most Registered Dietitians (RDs) found?

<p>Hospitals, HMOs, and other healthcare facilities (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a Dietetic Technician, Registered (DTR)?

<p>Assessing nutritional status of patients (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be included in a professional self-introduction during an interview?

<p>Polite greeting, full name, relevant work experience, key skills and strengths, career objective, and gratitude (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can a self-introduction be described?

<p>Passionate, ambitious, and introverted (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do Registered Dietitians (RDs) do in schools and day care centers?

<p>Plan menus and purchase food (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which settings do RDs educate patients about nutrition?

<p>Hospitals, HMOs, and other healthcare facilities (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one characteristic that qualifies dietetic practice for professional status?

<p>Specialized knowledge and services rendered to society (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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