IntroductionThe Certified Nutritionist Examination (CNE) is a prehensive exam administered by the National Commission on Dietetic Registration (NCDR) to assess the knowledge and skills needed to bee a certified nutritionist* It tests a wide range of ics related to nutrition, including food science, nutrition assessment, nutrition and health promotion, nutrition therapy, and nutrition cation* The test is administered twice a year and is taken by individuals who are seeking to bee Registered Dietitians (RD) or Certified Nutritionists (CN)*Score RequirementsIn order to pass the CNE, applicants must score at least 70% on all sections of the exam* The exam is divided into four sections: Food Science, Nutrition Assessment, Nutrition and Health Promotion, and Nutrition Therapy* In order to pass the exam, applicants must score at least 70% on eh of the four sections* Scores are reported on a scale from 0 to 100*Exam StructureThe CNE is a multiple-choice exam that consists of 160 questions, divided into four sections* Eh section is divided into four sub-sections, with 40 questions in eh sub-section* Questions are based on the National Standards for Nutrition Professionals, as published by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics* The exam is administered on a puter and is timed for 2 hours and 30 minutes*Score ReportApplicants will receive their score report via email within 4 weeks of the exam date* The score report will include the total score, as well as the scores for eh of the four sections* The score report also includes performance feedbk, which provides information about the test taker鈥檚 strengths and weaknesses in eh section*ConclusionThe Certified Nutritionist Examination is an important milestone on the path to being a registered dietitian or certified nutritionist* It is a prehensive exam that tests a wide range of ics related to nutrition* To pass the exam, applicants must score at least 70% on eh of the four sections* The score report provides valuable feedbk that can be used to identify areas of improvement*
