Nutr 230 - module 1

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What is nutrition?

the science of food, the nutrients , and metabolism (correct)
Physical exercise to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
A type of food that is low in calories.
The study of plant habitats and environments.

What is dietetics?

The science of how food and nutrition affect health. (correct)
The practice of medicine and surgery.
The study of plant biology and ecology.
The process of cooking food.

What is a dietitian?

A health professional who provides nutritional advice and planning.
A fitness trainer who specializes in physical exercises.
a professional who applies the science of food and nutrition to promote health, prevent and treat disease and to optimize the health of people (correct)
A scientist who studies food chemistry.

What does the term "#rd2b" represent on social media?

The term #rd2b represents nutrition and dietetic students on social media. Signup and view all the answers

The Canadian Dietetic Registration Examination (CDRE) is written only in English.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What type of degree is typically required to become a dietitian in Canada?

A Bachelor's degree in Dietetics or a related field. Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a certificate or other credential that a dietitian can obtain?

Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) (B) Signup and view all the answers

A "terminal degree" refers to a master's degree in nutrition or dietetics.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

To become a dietitian in Canada, you must complete a _ degree that is from one of 16 programs in Canada.

undergraduate degree, accredited (A) Signup and view all the answers

In order to become a dietitian in Canada, you must complete a dietetic ____ that is accredited

practicum (D) Signup and view all the answers

the _ is a practical/ hands on supervised training component with a minimum of 1,250 hours or ~35 weeks

dietetic practicum (D) Signup and view all the answers

Practicum programs can be part of a degree program or ___ from the degree program.

separate (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes the types of undergraduate programs in Canada? (Select all that apply)

Non-integrated (degree only) + post degree practicum (A), Fully integrated (degree + practicum) (B), Partially integrated (degree + or - practicum) (C) Signup and view all the answers

Post degree practicums are approximately 35-40 weeks long, have very limited availability, and are offered by which of the following?

Health authorities, hospitals, and universities (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is accreditation?

A process of self and peer evaluation for the competency of an organization against standards of acceptability (A) Signup and view all the answers

After completion of the practicum, the candidate is now considered a ____ dietitian or candidate for up to 12 weeks.

Graduate dietitian or RD candidate (B) Signup and view all the answers

After the completion of the practicum, candidates must write the:

Canadian dietetic registration exam (CDRE) (A) Signup and view all the answers

After completion of the practicum, the candidate is now eligible to register with a:

Provincial regulatory body (B) Signup and view all the answers

The Canadian Dietetic Registration Exam (CDRE) is the last step before obtaining RD status and is required in all provinces for registration except:

Quebec (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the CDRE?

To distinguish between competent and non-competent practitioners (D) Signup and view all the answers

The Canadian Dietetic Registration Exam (CDRE) is developed and administered by:

The Alliance of Canadian Dietetic Regulatory Bodies (B) Signup and view all the answers

A regulated profession is a profession where there are:

Mechanisms in place to protect the public when there is potential for harm (A) Signup and view all the answers

Provincial laws delegate the responsibility of health profession regulation to organizations called:

Provincial regulatory bodies (A) Signup and view all the answers

features of regulation in dietetics (select all that apply)

discipline and complaint investigation (A), mandatory continuing competencies (B), standards of practice and codes of ethics (C), title protection and registration procedures (D) Signup and view all the answers

Registered nutritionist and registered dietitian are both protected titles in which provinces?

Alberta, Quebec, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia (B) Signup and view all the answers

Internationally trained dietitians must meet the ___ requirements as applicants trained in Canada.

same (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a nutritionist?

a person who studies nutrition and/or provides education or counselling in nutrition principles (A) Signup and view all the answers

a nutritionist may or may _ have an academic degree in the study of nutrition , and may or may work in the field of nutrition

may not, may not (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does PDEP stand for?

Partnership for Dietetic Education and Practice (A) Signup and view all the answers

PDEP is a network formed with members from which of the following three groups? (Select all that apply)

Dietitians of Canada (A), Alliance of Canadian Dietetic Regulatory Bodies (B), Canadian Universities and Training Organizations that Provide Dietetic Education (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does ICDEP stand for?

Integrated competencies for dietetic education and practice (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following organizations created the ICDEP?

Partnership for Dietetic Education and Practice (PDEP) (C) Signup and view all the answers

The pathway to becoming a dietitian in Canada is guided by:

The integrated competencies for dietetic education and practice (ICDEP) (A) Signup and view all the answers

What are the two main purposes of the Integrated Competencies for Dietetic Education and Practice (ICDEP)?

delineate the manner in which possession of the practice competencies is assessed prior to registration through a candidates demonstration of performance indicators (PI's) (A), define the minimum set of practice abilities that dietitian's are expected to possess at the point of initial registration, enabling their entry to practice (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does the ICDEP include?

50 practice competencies each with performance indicators , organized into 7 domains of competence (B) Signup and view all the answers

Under each of the 7 domains in the ICDEP, there are practice ____ that are assessed through performance _.

competencies, indicators (A) Signup and view all the answers

What are practice competencies (PCs) for dietitians?

Minimum set of practice abilities that dietitians are to possess at the point of entry & initial registration into practice (C) Signup and view all the answers

What are performance indicators (PIs)?

Abilities that are intended to be demonstrated within an education program or on the CDRE (B) Signup and view all the answers

The performance indicators are assessed based on the _________ model.

knows, knows how, shows how and does (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is continuing education (CE) or continuing professional education (CPE)?

learning that advances from a previously established level of accomplishment to extend and amplify knowledge or skills (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is considered the 'terminal degree' in higher education?

Doctorate Degree (B) Signup and view all the answers

Nutrition vs. Dietetics

Nutrition is the science of food and its impact on health, while dietetics is the application of nutrition principles to achieve optimal health for individuals and groups.

Dietitian vs. Nutritionist (Canada)

Dietitians are regulated health professionals with formal education and training; nutritionists may or may not have formal qualifications & are not regulated.

Dietitian Roles

Dietitians work in various settings, like hospitals, schools, and community organizations, applying nutrition knowledge to improve health.

ICDEP

Integrated Competencies for Dietetic Education and Practice, a set of minimum standards for dietitians in Canada.