RD Exam Pocket Prep Questions with Correct
Solutions
Which lipoprotein transports dietary cholesterol to cells?
a) LDL
b) VLDL
c) HDL
d) IDL
answer: A, LDL
LDL transports cholesterol to ALL CELLS, known as number 1 transporter of cholesterol
VLDL transports triglycerides from liver to adipose cells
HDL transports cholesterol from liver to be excreted in reverse cholesterol transport
IDL is the precursor to LDL that enables fat & cholesterol to move within the water-based
solution of the bloodstream
Which of the following is NOT a positive acute phase reactant?
a. CRP
b. Transferrin
c. Fibrinogen
d. Ferritin
,answer: B, Transferrin
i. Positive acute phase reactants INCREASE during inflammation. Others include haptoglobins,
serum amyloid A, and orosomucoid
Transferrin TRANSports iron
What can you add to baking soda and a liquid that is necessary for the leavening process?
a. Vinegar
b. Lemon juice
c. Yogurt
d. Any of the above work
answer: D, any of the above work
i. Baking soda produces CO2 via reaction with liquid & an acid. Other options that would work
include buttermilk & cream of tartar
Which method is this? Adds fat & milk to dry ingredients, mixes, adds eggs, mixes again?
a) quick mixing method
b) muffin method
c) conventional mixing method
d) pastry method
answer: A, quick mixing method
,Which method is this? Mixes the liquid & dry ingredients separately and then combines
just until the dry ingredients are moistened?
a) quick mixing method
b) muffin method
c) conventional mixing method
d) pastry method
answer: B, muffin method
Which method is this? Cuts fat into dry ingredients & then adds liquid while mixing
a) quick mixing method
b) muffin method
c) conventional mixing method
d) pastry method
answer: D, pastry method
Which method is this? Creams fat with sugar (incorporating air) and then alternates
adding liquid & flour
a) quick mixing method
b) muffin method
c) conventional mixing method
d) pastry method
answer: C, conventional mixing method
Which part of the whole grain has the main function of housing the plant's nutrient stores
and consists of B vitamins, vitamin E, fats, and some proteins
, a) bran
b) germ
c) kernel
d) endosperm
answer: B, germ
the bran provides protection as the outer shell & consists of antioxidants, B vitamins, & fiber
the endosperm provides the plant's energy supply & consists of starch, protein, & some vitamins
& minerals
Which of the following sweeteners provides 4 kcal of energy per gram?
a. Acesulfame-K
b. Sucralose
c. Aspartame
d. Stevia
answer: C, aspartame
aspartame is 200x sweeter than sucrose
the rest of the answers are non-nutritive AKA they provide 0 calories
Which of the following food additives acts as a preservative and mold inhibitor in sausage?
a. Ascorbic acid
Solutions
Which lipoprotein transports dietary cholesterol to cells?
a) LDL
b) VLDL
c) HDL
d) IDL
answer: A, LDL
LDL transports cholesterol to ALL CELLS, known as number 1 transporter of cholesterol
VLDL transports triglycerides from liver to adipose cells
HDL transports cholesterol from liver to be excreted in reverse cholesterol transport
IDL is the precursor to LDL that enables fat & cholesterol to move within the water-based
solution of the bloodstream
Which of the following is NOT a positive acute phase reactant?
a. CRP
b. Transferrin
c. Fibrinogen
d. Ferritin
,answer: B, Transferrin
i. Positive acute phase reactants INCREASE during inflammation. Others include haptoglobins,
serum amyloid A, and orosomucoid
Transferrin TRANSports iron
What can you add to baking soda and a liquid that is necessary for the leavening process?
a. Vinegar
b. Lemon juice
c. Yogurt
d. Any of the above work
answer: D, any of the above work
i. Baking soda produces CO2 via reaction with liquid & an acid. Other options that would work
include buttermilk & cream of tartar
Which method is this? Adds fat & milk to dry ingredients, mixes, adds eggs, mixes again?
a) quick mixing method
b) muffin method
c) conventional mixing method
d) pastry method
answer: A, quick mixing method
,Which method is this? Mixes the liquid & dry ingredients separately and then combines
just until the dry ingredients are moistened?
a) quick mixing method
b) muffin method
c) conventional mixing method
d) pastry method
answer: B, muffin method
Which method is this? Cuts fat into dry ingredients & then adds liquid while mixing
a) quick mixing method
b) muffin method
c) conventional mixing method
d) pastry method
answer: D, pastry method
Which method is this? Creams fat with sugar (incorporating air) and then alternates
adding liquid & flour
a) quick mixing method
b) muffin method
c) conventional mixing method
d) pastry method
answer: C, conventional mixing method
Which part of the whole grain has the main function of housing the plant's nutrient stores
and consists of B vitamins, vitamin E, fats, and some proteins
, a) bran
b) germ
c) kernel
d) endosperm
answer: B, germ
the bran provides protection as the outer shell & consists of antioxidants, B vitamins, & fiber
the endosperm provides the plant's energy supply & consists of starch, protein, & some vitamins
& minerals
Which of the following sweeteners provides 4 kcal of energy per gram?
a. Acesulfame-K
b. Sucralose
c. Aspartame
d. Stevia
answer: C, aspartame
aspartame is 200x sweeter than sucrose
the rest of the answers are non-nutritive AKA they provide 0 calories
Which of the following food additives acts as a preservative and mold inhibitor in sausage?
a. Ascorbic acid
