Registration Examination for Dietitians
Individuals completing academic and supervised practice requirements must successfully complete a computer-based, variable length examination. The Registration Examination for Dietitians is designed to evaluate a dietitian's ability to perform at entry-level. The content domains and topics listed below are based on the results of the 2000 Dietetics Practice Audit.
Registration Examination for Dietitians
Test Specifications
Effective January 1, 2007
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Percent of Exam
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I. Food and Nutrition
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12% |
A. Food Science and Nutrient Composition of Foods
B. Nutrition and Supporting Sciences
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II. Nutrition Care Process and Model - Simple and Complex Conditions
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40% |
A. Nutrition Screening and Assessment
B. Nutrition Diagnosis
C. Normal Intervention (Planning and Intervention)
C. Medical Monitoring and Evaluation
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III. Counseling, Communication, Education and Research
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10% |
A. Assessment and Planning
B. Implementation and Evaluation
C. Research |
IV. Foodservice Systems
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17% |
A. Menu Planning
B. Procurement, Production, Distribution and Service
C. Sanitation and Safety
D. Facility Planning
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V. Management
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21% |
A. Human Resources
B. Finance and Materials
C. Marketing Products and Services
D. Functions and Characteristics
E. Quality Improvement |
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