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Assignment: Study Guide #2 NDFS 290 20 points Name: Shandon Pendleton Purpose: Understand how to become a dietitian including education, internship, and registration requirements. Instructions: Read Section 2 and 2a in the packet, and then complete the study guide questions. Type your answers in the box under the question; the box will expand. Use your own words whenever possible. Upload the completed assignment in Learning Suite. Name the file Lastname_Firstname_studyguide2 1. College students in dietetic majors complete courses in which subjects? (1 point) Foods, nutrition, institution management, chemistry, biochemistry, biology, microbiology, physiology 2. What is the difference between Didactic Programs in Dietetics (DPD) and Coordinated Programs (CP)? Which program does BYU have? (1.5 points) The didactic program requires an internship after to take the exam and become an RDN. BYU offers the DPD program 3. Name at least four factors you should consider when applying to dietetic programs. (1 point) Size of school, cost, degree awarded and financial aid available 4. After completing a Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) from an institution accredited by ACEND and receiving a bachelor’s degree in dietetics, what must you do before you can be eligible to take the Registration Examination for Dietitians? (1 point) Apply for a dietetics internship 5. Name three aspects you should consider when deciding where to apply for a dietetic internship. (1 point) Internship preference, cost, length of internship 6. Why is it important to have work experience when applying for dietetic internships? (1 point) It shows that you have time-management skills and can work as a team. It also shows commitment and responsibility 7. What are some examples of volunteer experiences that might increase your competiveness for dietetic internships? (1 point) Food pantries, hospitals, WIC, service and religious organizations 8. List three tips for successful networking. (1 point) Get involved in local and state dietetics associations, look for conferences and

presentations, shadow a dietitian

9. What does ACEND stand for and how does the ACEND organization relate to dietetics educational programs? (1 point) Accreditations Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics. It is the accrediting agency for educational programs 10. What does CDR stand for and what is the CDR’s purpose? (1 point) Commission on Dietetic Registration. They award RDN credentials to those who meet the criteria 11. What must you do to be awarded the RDN credential? (1 point) Complete at least a bachelor’s degree, complete ACEND-accredited supervised practice program, pass national exam and complete continuing professional educational requirements 12. After becoming a registered dietitian nutritionist (RD/RDN), how many continuing professional education hours must you complete? In what period of time/ how often? (1 point) 75 CPEU’s every five years 13. What are the benefits of being a member of the Academy? (1.5 point) Career and information resources, educational opportunities, informed of policy initiatives and advocacy, includes subscriptions and publications, science and quality, and have networks and promotions 14. When are applications to the BYU Dietetics program due? Where do you find the application? (2 points) They are due February 15 and are found on the BYU dietetics website 15. How many hours of dietetics-related work or volunteer experience are required to apply to the BYU didactic dietetics program? Name three areas where you could potentially get dietetics or volunteer experience. (2 points) 150 hours of experience are required. Potential opportunities include food service, patient care and community service 16. Name at least two options you have if not accepted into the BYU dietetics program. (2 points) Select a different major such as nutritional or food science, or continue dietetics by reapplying in the future or pursuing at a different program at a different university...