ACBN Regulatory Frameworks & Compliance 4

Question 1

The Nutrition Labeling and Education Act (NLEA) of 1990 primarily required which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Standardized nutrition facts panels on most packaged foods

Answer

NLEA made Nutrition Facts panels mandatory on most packaged foods and standardized serving sizes and nutrient declarations.

Question 2

Which entity is responsible for setting the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) used as the scientific basis for U.S. nutrition policy?

Accepted Answer

National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine

Answer

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine establish the DRIs through expert committee review of current nutritional science.

Question 3

A private-practice nutritionist uses a client testimonial in advertising without the client's written authorization. This most directly violates which regulation?

Accepted Answer

HIPAA Privacy Rule and FTC endorsement guidelines

Answer

Using a client's identifiable testimony without authorization violates HIPAA's privacy protections and FTC's guidelines on endorsements and testimonials in advertising.

Question 4

Under current FDA regulations, a 'new dietary ingredient' (NDI) introduced after October 15, 1994, requires the manufacturer to:

Accepted Answer

Submit a pre-market notification to FDA at least 75 days before marketing

Answer

Manufacturers must submit an NDI notification to the FDA at least 75 days prior to marketing a supplement containing an ingredient not in the food supply before October 15, 1994.

Question 5

Which of the following activities would most likely constitute 'practicing medicine' and exceed a nutritionist's scope of practice?

Accepted Answer

Diagnosing celiac disease based on a client's reported symptoms

Answer

Diagnosing a medical condition such as celiac disease is within the scope of licensed medical practitioners and exceeds the scope of nutritionists.

ACBN - Nutritionist Exam Practice Test

ACBN - Nutritionist Exam Practice Test

ACBN Regulatory Frameworks & Compliance 4