A Nutritionist Position May Be Created Within an Agency for Any

question 12

Multiple Choice

A nutritionist position may be created within an agency for any of the following reasons except:

• A) Perceived need for nutrition services to improve public health
• B) Federal or state mandate
• C) Appointed by a board member
• D) Requests by program directors for nutrition expertise within the agency

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Definitions:

Attitude

A psychological construct representing an individual's degree of like or dislike, favorability or unfavourability, towards an object, person, thing, or event.

Cognitive Dissonance

A theory which suggests that people experience psychological discomfort or stress when they hold two or more contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values at the same time.

Machiavellianism

A personality characteristic involving one’s willingness to do whatever it takes to get one’s own way.

Discord

A lack of agreement or harmony between people or things, often resulting in conflict or disorder.