Deck 20: Nutrition and Dietetics: Promoting Health for All Australians

Question 1

The terms 'nutritionist' and 'dietitian' can be used interchangeably.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

In Australia,the accreditation of nutritionists:

A)is performed on a voluntary basis
B)occurs through the Dietetics Association of Australia
C)is only required if a nutritionist works in a community setting
D)enables them to direct the clinical management of patients

Answer 2

is performed on a voluntary basis

Question 3

Private practice is an area of growth within the dietetics profession.How much of the total Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA)membership does this sector represent?

A)Approximately 30%
B)Approximately 45%
C)Approximately 69%
D)Approximately 75%

Answer 3

Approximately 30%

Question 4

To be eligible to become an accredited practicing dietitian (APD)with the Dietitians Association of Australia,a person must complete which of the following?

A)The relevant university training programs and six months of community service
B)The relevant university training programs
C)The relevant undergraduate training programs,a defined ongoing professional development program and at least one year of mentorship
D)The relevant university training programs and at least two years of mentorship

Question 5

Membership of the Dietitians Association of Australia has almost doubled since 2008,which makes dietetics one of the largest allied health professions in Australia.

Question 6

To become an accredited practicing dietitian (APD),a person must undertake which of the following training programs?

A)A two-year associate degree in nutrition and dietetics
B)A three-year Bachelor of Dietetics degree followed by a two-year Master's program
C)A four-year accredited degree followed by an accredited postgraduate qualification in nutrition and dietetics
D)A three-year Bachelor of Dietetics degree followed by a one-year Honours program

Question 7

Which of the following dietetic roles usually involves working in primary health care sites such as community health centres and in publicly funded services such as domiciliary care?

A)Specialist dietetics
B)Community-based dietetics
C)Clinical dietetics
D)Private practice dietetics

Question 8

Dietetic training programs in Australia are reviewed regularly to ensure that their training meets what standards?

A)National competency standards for entry-level dietetics
B)Dietitians Association of Australia nutrition and dietetics competency standards
C)International dietitian standards
D)Department of Health standards for nutrition and dietetics

Question 9

The Department of Health has stated that dietetic and nutrition services are in demand.For what reason are these services in demand?

A)An ageing population
B)The rising prevalence of non-communicable diseases
C)An obesity epidemic
D)All of the above

Question 10

Since the 1960s,what has been recognised as the largest cause of death for Australians?

A)Breast cancer
B)Cardiovascular disease
C)Diabetes
D)Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease