Which factor relates to scope of practice?

• A. Practice areas
• B. Budget responsibility
• C. Number of years experience
• D. Level of supervisory responsibility

Answer: (A)

Practice areas determine the scope of practice. The activities a dietitian is trained and authorized to perform are organized around the domains they work in, such as clinical nutrition, community nutrition, and foodservice management. These areas set the boundaries of what you assess, plan, implement, and evaluate, and define who you serve. Budget responsibility, years of experience, and level of supervisory responsibility influence your role and workload, but they do not define the formal scope of practice the way the specific practice areas do.