Why Did the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Develop the Scope

question 32

Multiple Choice

Why did the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics develop the scope of practice documents for nutrition and dietetic professionals?

• A) To decide if a new role is in the scope of practice for a RDN/NDTR
• B) To help RDNs/NDTRs develop new skills to increase competence in the field
• C) To provide continuing education opportunities for RDNs/NDTRs
• D) To help RDNs/NDTRs evaluate their counseling skills
• E) To provide practice guidelines for RDNs/NDTRs

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Definitions:

Total Leverage

The combined effect of using both operating leverage and financial leverage on a company's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT).

Variable Cost Ratio

The proportion of variable costs to sales or production output, indicating how variable costs change with changes in output.

Operating Costs

Expenses associated with the day-to-day functioning of a business, such as rent, utilities, and salaries, but excluding costs related to production.

ROE

Return on Equity (ROE) is a measure of a corporation's profitability that reveals how much profit a company generates with the money shareholders have invested.