ACBN Regulatory Frameworks & Compliance 3

Question 1

Which labeling requirement mandates that allergens such as peanuts, tree nuts, and soy must be declared on food packages?

Accepted Answer

FALCPA

Answer

The Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act (FALCPA) requires clear declaration of the nine major food allergens on packaged food labels.

Question 2

A food manufacturer wants to label a product 'low sodium.' Under FDA regulations, the product must contain no more than how many milligrams of sodium per serving?

Accepted Answer

140 mg

Answer

FDA defines 'low sodium' as 140 mg or less of sodium per reference amount customarily consumed (RACC) per serving.

Question 3

Which regulatory framework established mandatory preventive controls for human food manufacturers in the United States?

Accepted Answer

FSMA 2011

Answer

The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) of 2011 shifted focus from responding to foodborne illness to preventing it by requiring hazard analysis and preventive controls.

Question 4

A nutrition counselor maintains client session notes on a personal laptop without encryption. Which compliance area does this most directly violate?

Accepted Answer

HIPAA Security Rule technical safeguards

Answer

The HIPAA Security Rule requires technical safeguards including encryption of electronic PHI on portable devices to protect against unauthorized access.

Question 5

In a state with a 'statutory certification' law for nutritionists, which statement is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

Anyone may practice nutrition counseling but only certified practitioners may use protected titles

Answer

Statutory certification protects specific titles (like 'Certified Nutritionist') but does not restrict who may practice nutrition counseling.

ACBN - Nutritionist Exam Practice Test

ACBN - Nutritionist Exam Practice Test

ACBN Regulatory Frameworks & Compliance 3