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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 September 1, 2002

Content of the Examination

 Percent of Exam
I. Food and Nutrition

 		15%
A. Food Science, Food Safety, Nutrient Composition of Foods
B. Nutrition and Supporting Sciences
II. Clinical and Community Nutrition

 		40%
A. Nutrition Screening and Assessment
B. Normal Nutrition/Health Promotion/ Disease Prevention
C. Medical Nutrition Therapy
III. Education and Research

 		7%
A. Counseling
B. Education and Training
C. Research
IV. Food and Nutrition Systems

 		18%
A. Menu Planning
B. Purchasing, Production, Distribution and Service
C. Safety and Sanitation
D. Facility Planning
V. Management

 		20%
A. Human Resources
B. Finance and Materials
C. Marketing Products and Services
D. Functions and Characteristics
E. Quality Improvement

1997 Registration Examination for Dietitians Test Specifications
Effective through August 31, 2002

Content of the Examination

 Percent of Exam
I. Food and Nutrition

 		15%
A. Food Science, Food Safety, Nutrient Composition of Foods
B. Nutrition and Supporting Sciences
II. Nutrition Services: Community/Clinical

 		40%
A. Nutrition Screening and Assessment
B. Normal Nutrition/Health Promotion/ Disease Prevention
C. Medical Nutrition Therapy
III. Education and Research

 		5%
A. Counseling
B. Education and Training
C. Research
IV. Foodservice Systems

 		20%
A. Menu Planning
B. Foodservice Purchasing, Production, Distribution and Service
C. Safety and Sanitation
D. Facility Layout and Management
V. Management

 		20%
A. Human Resources
B. Finance and Materials
C. Marketing Products and Services
D. Functions and Characteristics
E. Quality Improvement
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