Question

registered dietitians study food and nutrition, and they work to promote healthy eating and living. in order to become a registered dietitian, a person must earn a degree in dietetics, study anatomy, chemistry, biology, and nutrition, and complete an internship in an american dietetic association accredited program. there are many different types of jobs available to registered dietitians. they can work in areas such as sports nutrition or diabetes education. massage therapists treat clients by applying pressure to muscles, tendons, ligaments, skin, and joints. clients often visit massage therapists to find medical benefits and relaxation from stressful lives. most states require massage therapists to complete a training program, pass an exam, and obtain a license. training programs include courses in anatomy, massage techniques, first aid, and ethics. massage therapists work in hospitals, nursing homes, fitness centers, and private studios. registered dietitians and massage therapists are similar in that their work requires a. understanding of sports nutrition. b. internships with accredited programs. c. specific educational requirements. d. general knowledge of diabetes education. reset submit

Explanation:

To determine the similarity, we analyze each option:

• Option A: The text says registered dietitians can work in sports nutrition (but it's not a core requirement for similarity), and massage therapists' work doesn't relate to sports nutrition understanding. Eliminate A.
• Option B: Registered dietitians need to complete an internship in an American Dietetic Association accredited program. Massage therapists need to complete a training program, pass an exam, and get a license (a form of structured training/internship - like program). This shows a similarity in having structured practical training (internships/ training programs with requirements).
• Option C: The text doesn't indicate that their work requires "specific educational requirements" in a comparable way (dietitians need a degree in dietetics, massage therapists need a training program - the nature of "specific educational requirements" isn't shown as similar). Eliminate C.
• Option D: Diabetes education is only for dietitians in some areas, not related to massage therapists. Eliminate D.

Answer:

B. internships with accredited programs.