CN Quality Assurance & Standards 2

Question 1

A nutritionist wants to verify that a dietary supplement has been independently tested for label accuracy. Which certification seal best indicates third-party verification?

Accepted Answer

USP Verified

Answer

USP (United States Pharmacopeia) verification confirms independent third-party testing for identity, potency, and purity of supplements.

Question 2

Under Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) for supplements, manufacturers are primarily responsible for ensuring what?

Accepted Answer

Identity, purity, strength, and composition of products

Answer

cGMP regulations under 21 CFR Part 111 require manufacturers to guarantee identity, purity, strength, and composition of dietary supplements.

Question 3

A certified nutritionist documents client outcomes systematically to compare them against established benchmarks. This process is best described as what?

Accepted Answer

Quality assurance auditing

Answer

Comparing documented outcomes against benchmarks is a core quality assurance activity used to evaluate and improve practice standards.

Question 4

Which federal law defines dietary supplements and places the burden of safety substantiation on the manufacturer before marketing?

Accepted Answer

DSHEA of 1994

Answer

The Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA) of 1994 defines supplements and makes manufacturers responsible for safety before marketing.

Question 5

A nutrition practice implements HACCP principles when preparing meal plans involving food service. The first HACCP step is to do what?

Accepted Answer

Conduct a hazard analysis

Answer

HACCP begins with a hazard analysis to identify biological, chemical, and physical hazards in the food process.

(CN) Certified Nutritionist Practice Test

(CN) Certified Nutritionist Practice Test

CN Quality Assurance & Standards 2