Regulatory Frameworks & Compliance Flashcards

Which of the following best describes the scope of practice difference between states with 'licensure' laws versus 'registration' laws for nutrition professionals?

Answer: Licensure restricts practice to licensed individuals; registration only creates a public roster

Licensure (or practice acts) restricts who may perform nutrition services, while registration simply requires qualified practitioners to be listed on an official registry without restricting others from practicing.

The FTC's 'Health Products Compliance Guidance' specifically requires that health claims in advertising be:

Answer: Truthful, non-deceptive, and substantiated by competent and reliable scientific evidence

FTC requires that all health and nutrition claims in advertising be truthful, non-deceptive, and backed by competent and reliable scientific evidence.

A supplement label states: 'This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.' When is this disclaimer required?

Answer: Whenever a structure/function claim is made on a dietary supplement label

FDA regulations require this disclaimer to appear on all dietary supplement labels that make structure/function claims to distinguish them from drug claims.

A corporate wellness nutritionist wants to collect health risk assessment data from employees. Under HIPAA, which statement is most accurate?

Answer: HIPAA may not apply if the employer is not a covered entity or business associate

HIPAA applies to covered entities (health plans, healthcare clearinghouses, providers) and their business associates—an employer collecting wellness data directly may not be a covered entity.

Under the updated 2020 Nutrition Facts label requirements, which change most affects how nutritionists counsel clients on added sugars?

Answer: Added sugars must now be listed separately with a % Daily Value

The updated Nutrition Facts label requires added sugars to be listed in grams and as a percentage of the Daily Value (10% of calories from a 2,000-calorie diet), helping consumers differentiate added from naturally occurring sugars.

A nutrition professional recommends a specific brand of protein powder and receives a commission from the manufacturer. According to professional ethics standards, the practitioner must:

Answer: Disclose the financial relationship to clients before making the recommendation

Professional ethics codes require transparent disclosure of financial conflicts of interest so clients can make informed decisions about the advice they receive.

Which of the following best describes the regulatory status of medical nutrition therapy (MNT) under Medicare Part B?

Answer: MNT is covered only for beneficiaries with type 2 diabetes or non-dialysis kidney disease when provided by an RD or RDN

Medicare Part B covers MNT for beneficiaries with type 2 diabetes or non-dialysis chronic kidney disease when the service is provided by a registered dietitian or nutrition professional meeting specific qualifications.