NUT MID-TERM unit 2

Which terms, that individuals providing nutrition information may use to describe themselves, do not have nationally standardized legal definitions?

Nutrition expert Nutritionist

Select the outcomes that can occur to physicians who do not act ethically or in the best interest of their patients.

They can lose potential patients They can lose current patients They can be sued for malpractice

A __ would be considered the most dependable source of nutrition information because of the extensive training in human nutrition required for that title

registered dietitian

When an athlete is paid to endorse a company's product, the information in the commercial is likely to be biased in favor of the product. Such an advertisement is known as a _____

testimonial

When searching for accurate nutrition information, watching television commercials, home shopping network programs, or infomercials _____

would not be the most reliable sources

An RD or RDN is a college-trained professional with extensive knowledge of _____, which is the application of nutrition and food information to treat various health-related conditions.

dietetics

The __ department at an accredited college or university is a good place to find qualified nutrition experts

dietetics

Physicians _____ if they select a product based on financial gain rather than effectiveness of treatment

face a great deal of risk

Physicians _____ if they select a product based on financial gain rather than effectiveness of treatment.

face a great deal of risk

Since the ____ Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees freedom of the press and speech, people can provide false nutrition information without repercussions.

first

Consumers need to critically evaluate nutrition claims in popular media because _____

freedom of speech allows people to provide information that is not true

_____ is a personal endorsement of a product for which people are usually paid for its use in an advertisement.

A testimonial

Which of the following are not likely to consistently be reliable sources of scientific-based nutrition information?

Best-selling books Popular magazines Infomercials

Choose the statement that correctly describes RDs and RDNs.

Both RDs and RDNs must regularly maintain certification based on nationally established standards

Select the topics for which a registered dietitian would have extensive knowledge

Dietetics Nutrition Food