Question 1

Nutrition science looks at

Accepted Answer

A)  how nutrients break down, get absorbed, enter cells, and react within a living system. 
B)  how nutrients affect health through deficiencies. 
C)  how nutrients affect health through excesses. 
D)  how medical nutrition therapy can be used to treat certain diet-related health conditions. 
E)  all of the above answers are correct 
A)  how nutrients break down, get absorbed, enter cells, and react within a living system. 
B)  how nutrients affect health through deficiencies. 
C)  how nutrients affect health through excesses. 
D)  how medical nutrition therapy can be used to treat certain diet-related health conditions. 
E)  all of the above answers are correct

Question 2

Which area of dietetic practice employs the largest percentage of registered dietitians?

Accepted Answer

A)  private practice 
B)  corporations/nonprofit 
C)  clinical 
D)  community 
A)  private practice 
B)  corporations/nonprofit 
C)  clinical 
D)  community

Question 3

Dietary managers work for institutions that serve food, specifically hospitals, nursing homes, and schools.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

One of the many requirements of a master's degree is that the student defend his or her research.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The word nutritionist is a generic term that has no professional definition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The three major branches in the food and nutrition field include all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  food science. 
B)  food service. 
C)  food safety. 
D)  nutrition science and dietetics. 
A)  food science. 
B)  food service. 
C)  food safety. 
D)  nutrition science and dietetics.

Question 7

In general, a master's degree in nutrition takes an average of _____ year(s)to complete, and a doctorate takes _____ years.

Accepted Answer

A)  1; 2 to 3 
B)  2; 3 to 5 
C)  3; 5 to 7 
D)  4; 7 to 10 
A)  1; 2 to 3 
B)  2; 3 to 5 
C)  3; 5 to 7 
D)  4; 7 to 10

Question 8

Which of the following focuses on teaching, research, and service for her or his advancement?

Accepted Answer

A)  corporate researcher 
B)  professor 
C)  nutritionist 
D)  pharmaceutical industry employee 
E)  nutraceutical industry employee 
A)  corporate researcher 
B)  professor 
C)  nutritionist 
D)  pharmaceutical industry employee 
E)  nutraceutical industry employee

Question 9

An internship or co-op experience is usually completed to improve a _____ student's opportunity for a job after graduation.

Accepted Answer

A)  nutrition 
B)  food service 
C)  food science 
D)  dietetics 
E)  dietary management 
A)  nutrition 
B)  food service 
C)  food science 
D)  dietetics 
E)  dietary management

Question 10

Public relations, marketing and sales of food products, and nutrition consulting describe the general duties of a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  clinical dietitian. 
B)  administrative or chief dietitian. 
C)  community (public health or international health) dietitian. 
D)  corporate dietitian. 
A)  clinical dietitian. 
B)  administrative or chief dietitian. 
C)  community (public health or international health) dietitian. 
D)  corporate dietitian.

Question 11

A health professional who counsels people about their medical nutrition therapy is called a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  registered dietitian (R
D) . 
B)  nutrition professor. 
C)  nutrition researcher. 
D)  extension agent. 
A)  registered dietitian (R
D) . 
B)  nutrition professor. 
C)  nutrition researcher. 
D)  extension agent.

Question 12

Which of the following answers best describes the focus of nutrition science?

Accepted Answer

A)  the study of food and its nutrients 
B)  the study of the body and its health 
C)  the relationship between the food eaten and the body 
D)  none of the above answers is correct 
A)  the study of food and its nutrients 
B)  the study of the body and its health 
C)  the relationship between the food eaten and the body 
D)  none of the above answers is correct

Question 13

The American Culinary Federation (ACF)offers _____ levels of culinary certification including those for becoming a master chef.

Accepted Answer

A)  eight 
B)  ten 
C)  twelve 
D)  fourteen 
A)  eight 
B)  ten 
C)  twelve 
D)  fourteen

Question 14

A nutrition undergraduate degree qualifies an individual to council patients about their diets.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Universities typically hire qualified nutrition experts either to teach students or to conduct research funded by grants, not to perform both roles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The majority of college students change their major at least _____ before graduating.

Accepted Answer

A)  once 
B)  twice 
C)  three times 
D)  four times 
A)  once 
B)  twice 
C)  three times 
D)  four times

Question 17

Food scientists working as university extension specialists at land grant colleges communicate and assist the public with research reported by university researchers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The websites, publications, and conventions offered by professional organizations are available only to members, not to students considering a particular field.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

An individual who belongs to a professional association called the American Association of Cereal Chemists International probably works in the field of nutrition science or dietetics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following positions is entry-level?

Accepted Answer

A)  dietary clerk 
B)  research dietitian 
C)  certified diabetes educator (CD
E)  
D)  dietetic technician, registered (DTR) 
A)  dietary clerk 
B)  research dietitian 
C)  certified diabetes educator (CD
E)  
D)  dietetic technician, registered (DTR)

Exam 30: Careers in Food and Nutrition

Nutrition science looks at

Which area of dietetic practice employs the largest percentage of registered dietitians?

Dietary managers work for institutions that serve food, specifically hospitals, nursing homes, and schools.

One of the many requirements of a master's degree is that the student defend his or her research.

The word nutritionist is a generic term that has no professional definition.

The three major branches in the food and nutrition field include all of the following except

In general, a master's degree in nutrition takes an average of _____ year(s)to complete, and a doctorate takes _____ years.

Which of the following focuses on teaching, research, and service for her or his advancement?

An internship or co-op experience is usually completed to improve a _____ student's opportunity for a job after graduation.

Public relations, marketing and sales of food products, and nutrition consulting describe the general duties of a(n)

A health professional who counsels people about their medical nutrition therapy is called a(n)

Which of the following answers best describes the focus of nutrition science?

The American Culinary Federation (ACF)offers _____ levels of culinary certification including those for becoming a master chef.

A nutrition undergraduate degree qualifies an individual to council patients about their diets.

Universities typically hire qualified nutrition experts either to teach students or to conduct research funded by grants, not to perform both roles.

The majority of college students change their major at least _____ before graduating.

Food scientists working as university extension specialists at land grant colleges communicate and assist the public with research reported by university researchers.

The websites, publications, and conventions offered by professional organizations are available only to members, not to students considering a particular field.

An individual who belongs to a professional association called the American Association of Cereal Chemists International probably works in the field of nutrition science or dietetics.

Which of the following positions is entry-level?

Food Selection

Food Evaluation

Chemistry of Food Composition

Food Safety

Food Preparation Basics

Meal Management

Meats

Poultry

Fish and Shellfish

Milk

Cheese

Eggs

Vegetables and Legumes

Fruits

Soups, Salads, and Gelatins

Cereal Grains and Pastas

Flours and Flour Mixtures

Starches and Sauces

Quick Breads

Yeast Breads

Sweeteners

Fats and Oils

Cakes and Cookies

Pastries and Pies

Candy

Frozen Desserts

Beverages

Food Preservation

Government Food Regulations

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In general, a master's degree in nutrition takes an average of _ year(s)to complete, and a doctorate takes _ years.