Each of the following is true regarding designations for professionals in the field of nutrition except one. Which one is the exception?
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A nutritionist usually works in a public health setting. |
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A registered dietitian (RD) must pass a national registration examination. |
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An RD who works in public health can call herself a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN). |
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A dietetic technician, registered (DTR) works under supervision of a registered nurse. |
ANS: D
A dietetic technician, registered (DTR) normally works under the supervision of a registered dietitian. Like the registered dietitian, the DTR must pass a national registration examination and receive continuing education. Although the DTR can complete a 4-year curriculum, there also is a 2-year option. Regarding the distinction between the registered dietitian and the nutritionist, all registered dietitians are nutritionists, but not all nutritionists are registered dietitians.
REF: p. 3