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The term 'dietitian' was in use long before the science of nutrition had become an accepted discipline.
The term 'dietitian' was in use long before the science of nutrition had become an accepted discipline.
True
The use of diet in the treatment of disease was solely based on scientific knowledge.
The use of diet in the treatment of disease was solely based on scientific knowledge.
False
The role of the dietitian has remained unchanged in the past 50 years.
The role of the dietitian has remained unchanged in the past 50 years.
False
Clinical dietitians are not required to be Registered Dietitians.
Clinical dietitians are not required to be Registered Dietitians.
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Home economists, nurses, and cooks were not involved in practicing and teaching about good dietary practices in the past.
Home economists, nurses, and cooks were not involved in practicing and teaching about good dietary practices in the past.
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Registered Dietitian Nutritionists are not specialized in work in healthcare settings.
Registered Dietitian Nutritionists are not specialized in work in healthcare settings.
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The primary role of a clinical dietitian is to design nutrition programs to improve or maintain the health of patients. (True/False)
The primary role of a clinical dietitian is to design nutrition programs to improve or maintain the health of patients. (True/False)
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A Dietetic Technician, Registered (DTR) has completed registration eligibility requirements established by the Commission on Dietetic Registration. (True/False)
A Dietetic Technician, Registered (DTR) has completed registration eligibility requirements established by the Commission on Dietetic Registration. (True/False)
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The function of dietetics includes identifying nutrition problems, assessing the nutritional status of patients, and monitoring the effectiveness of nutrition interventions. (True/False)
The function of dietetics includes identifying nutrition problems, assessing the nutritional status of patients, and monitoring the effectiveness of nutrition interventions. (True/False)
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Introducing oneself professionally in an interview involves mentioning educational background, relevant work experience, and expressing gratitude for the opportunity. (True/False)
Introducing oneself professionally in an interview involves mentioning educational background, relevant work experience, and expressing gratitude for the opportunity. (True/False)
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Most Registered Dietitians (RDs) are commonly found in hospitals, health maintenance organizations (HMOs), and other healthcare facilities. (True/False)
Most Registered Dietitians (RDs) are commonly found in hospitals, health maintenance organizations (HMOs), and other healthcare facilities. (True/False)
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One of the five main characteristics of dietetic practice qualifying it for professional status is an obligation for continuing education, research, and sharing of knowledge for the common good. (True/False)
One of the five main characteristics of dietetic practice qualifying it for professional status is an obligation for continuing education, research, and sharing of knowledge for the common good. (True/False)
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Describing oneself in a self-introduction as ambitious, driven, highly organized, and result-oriented is appropriate. (True/False)
Describing oneself in a self-introduction as ambitious, driven, highly organized, and result-oriented is appropriate. (True/False)
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RDs in schools, day care centers, and correctional facilities manage foodservice operations and plan menus. (True/False)
RDs in schools, day care centers, and correctional facilities manage foodservice operations and plan menus. (True/False)
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A specialized body of knowledge is one of the characteristics that qualify dietetic practice for professional status. (True/False)
A specialized body of knowledge is one of the characteristics that qualify dietetic practice for professional status. (True/False)
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RDs may also have additional certification in specialized areas of practice such as pediatric, renal nutrition, sports nutrition, gerontological nutrition, and oncology nutrition. (True/False)
RDs may also have additional certification in specialized areas of practice such as pediatric, renal nutrition, sports nutrition, gerontological nutrition, and oncology nutrition. (True/False)
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