Each of the following is true regarding designations for professionals in the field of nutrition except one. Which one is the exception?

Each of the following is true regarding designations for professionals in the field of nutrition except one. Which one is the exception?

a.
A nutritionist usually works in a public health setting.
b.
A registered dietitian (RD) must pass a national registration examination.
c.
An RD who works in public health can call herself a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN).
d.
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.