CDR Practice Exam 1| 125 QUESTIONS| 26
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What is the stored form of glucose?
a. glycogen
b. sucrose
c. myoglobin
d. monosaccharide Correct Answer: A->Glycogen is the stored form of glucose and is classified
as a polysaccharide.
Sucrose is a disaccharide sugar.
Monosaccharides are a class of sugar, but not the stored form of glucose.
Myoglobin is not a sugar.
Which of the following is the minimum for wet diapers and stools expected daily for a properly
fed breastfed infant?
a. 4 wet and 2 stools
b. 5 wet and 3 stools
c. 8 wet and 4 stools
d. 10 wet and 7 stools Correct Answer: B-> Breastfed infants are expected to have at least 5 wet
diapers and 3 stools per day.
Monitoring the number of wet diapers and stools provides an indication of adequate intake.
Typically, breastfed infants have more stools than formula-fed infants
Registered dietitians must adhere to which of the following to avoid losing their credentials?
a. code of ethics
b. ethics and morality clause
c. standards of professional conduct
d. performance standards Correct Answer: A-> Like many professional organization, the
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics has a Code of Ethics that must be followed by professionals
within the organization
Which of the following is the appropriate first step in dealing with food recall at your
foodservice organization?
a. communicating within the organization?
b. determining if food was served to the public?
c. communicating with the public?
d. providing a press release? Correct Answer: A-> Details of the recall need to first be
communicated throughout the organization, including any satellite sites. Once everyone has the
appropriate information, it can be determined whether any food was actually served to the public.
If so, then the public should be notified if there is any danger.
,How does Crohn's Disease differ from Ulcerative Colitis?
a. Crohn's disease involves inflammation only in the large intestine
b. Ulcerative Colitis involves inflammation only in the large intestine
c. Weight loss is common with Crohn's disease but not with Ulcerative Colitis
d. Absorption is affected in Ulcerative Colitis but not in Crohn's disease Correct Answer: B->
Ulcerative Colitis involved inflammation of the large intestines
Crohn's disease may involve inflammation in any part of the digestive tract.
In both absorption is affected and weight loss is a concern
What type of sugar is created from the hydrolysis of sucrose?
a. granulated table sugar
b. raw sugar
c. invert sugar
d. corn sugar Correct Answer: C-> Invert sugar is created from the breakdown of sucrose in
water to form a mixture of glucose and fructose; invert sugars are often used in syrups.
Sucrose is used to form granulated table sugar.
Neither raw sugar or corn sugar are formed from a combination of two or more sugars
You have a 23 year old female pt with a BMI of 16 along with reported recent weight loss. She
appears very well educated and focused on nutrition; she also exercises intensely. Upon physical
examination you notice the patient appears thin with lanugo hair on the skin. What do you
suspect?
a. anorexia nervosa
b. bulimia nervosa
c. type 1 diabetes
d. the patient is thin because of the intense exercise Correct Answer: A-> Anorexia Nervosa is a
possibility.
A BMI less than 18.5 indicated that the pt is underweight. The pt also appears very informed
about food and exercise intently. These are often characteristics of someone with anorexia (when
coupled with other factors). Finally, the pt has lanugo- a fine body hair that often covers pt
suffering with anorexia nervosa
What process in necessary to ensure the safety of milk?
a. homogenization
b. freezing
c. irradiation
d. pasteurization Correct Answer: D->Pasteurization kills microbes by heating the milk to high
temperatures.
, Homogenization is a part of milk processing, but it does not destroy pathogens; rather it prevents
the fat from separating from the liquid.
There were complaints from customers about a cashier in the cafeteria. The cashier did not have
a pleasant demeanor when dealing with customer. The cashier most likely lacked which of the
following important skills?
a. technical skills
b. human skills
c. leadership skills
d. decision making skills Correct Answer: B-> The cashier probably lacked human skills, which
are helpful when interacting and dealing with coworkers and customers. This employee may
benefit from customer service training or placement in a role that does not directly interact with
customers.
What type of food additive might a food manufacturer use to prevent a lumpy texture?
a. stabilizer
b. humectant
c. salt
d. leavening agent Correct Answer: A-> Stabilizers such as gelatin are used to prevent lumps
and separation.
Humectants, salts and leavening agents are also food additives but their purposes are not to
prevent lumpy texture.
The phrase "calcium helps build strong bones" is an example of what type of label claim?
a. health claim
b. nutrient content claim
c. structure/function calim
d. cause/effect claim Correct Answer: C-> structure function claims relate to nutrient to a bodily
function.
A health claim is different in that it indicated a relationship between food and medical condition.
You note from the labs that your pt has a eGFR of 14 mL per minute. What does this lab
indicate?
a. impaired kidney function
b. normal kidney function
c. chronic kidney function
d. the patient is on dialysis Correct Answer: C-> Chronic kidney failure is indicated by an eGFR
of less than 15 mL per minute. At this stage, dialysis or kidney transplantation are the only
treatment options
Which of the following individuals is most likely to have Fe deficiency anemia?
a. an endurance athlete
b. someone with congestive heart failure
c. someone with IBS
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What is the stored form of glucose?
a. glycogen
b. sucrose
c. myoglobin
d. monosaccharide Correct Answer: A->Glycogen is the stored form of glucose and is classified
as a polysaccharide.
Sucrose is a disaccharide sugar.
Monosaccharides are a class of sugar, but not the stored form of glucose.
Myoglobin is not a sugar.
Which of the following is the minimum for wet diapers and stools expected daily for a properly
fed breastfed infant?
a. 4 wet and 2 stools
b. 5 wet and 3 stools
c. 8 wet and 4 stools
d. 10 wet and 7 stools Correct Answer: B-> Breastfed infants are expected to have at least 5 wet
diapers and 3 stools per day.
Monitoring the number of wet diapers and stools provides an indication of adequate intake.
Typically, breastfed infants have more stools than formula-fed infants
Registered dietitians must adhere to which of the following to avoid losing their credentials?
a. code of ethics
b. ethics and morality clause
c. standards of professional conduct
d. performance standards Correct Answer: A-> Like many professional organization, the
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics has a Code of Ethics that must be followed by professionals
within the organization
Which of the following is the appropriate first step in dealing with food recall at your
foodservice organization?
a. communicating within the organization?
b. determining if food was served to the public?
c. communicating with the public?
d. providing a press release? Correct Answer: A-> Details of the recall need to first be
communicated throughout the organization, including any satellite sites. Once everyone has the
appropriate information, it can be determined whether any food was actually served to the public.
If so, then the public should be notified if there is any danger.
,How does Crohn's Disease differ from Ulcerative Colitis?
a. Crohn's disease involves inflammation only in the large intestine
b. Ulcerative Colitis involves inflammation only in the large intestine
c. Weight loss is common with Crohn's disease but not with Ulcerative Colitis
d. Absorption is affected in Ulcerative Colitis but not in Crohn's disease Correct Answer: B->
Ulcerative Colitis involved inflammation of the large intestines
Crohn's disease may involve inflammation in any part of the digestive tract.
In both absorption is affected and weight loss is a concern
What type of sugar is created from the hydrolysis of sucrose?
a. granulated table sugar
b. raw sugar
c. invert sugar
d. corn sugar Correct Answer: C-> Invert sugar is created from the breakdown of sucrose in
water to form a mixture of glucose and fructose; invert sugars are often used in syrups.
Sucrose is used to form granulated table sugar.
Neither raw sugar or corn sugar are formed from a combination of two or more sugars
You have a 23 year old female pt with a BMI of 16 along with reported recent weight loss. She
appears very well educated and focused on nutrition; she also exercises intensely. Upon physical
examination you notice the patient appears thin with lanugo hair on the skin. What do you
suspect?
a. anorexia nervosa
b. bulimia nervosa
c. type 1 diabetes
d. the patient is thin because of the intense exercise Correct Answer: A-> Anorexia Nervosa is a
possibility.
A BMI less than 18.5 indicated that the pt is underweight. The pt also appears very informed
about food and exercise intently. These are often characteristics of someone with anorexia (when
coupled with other factors). Finally, the pt has lanugo- a fine body hair that often covers pt
suffering with anorexia nervosa
What process in necessary to ensure the safety of milk?
a. homogenization
b. freezing
c. irradiation
d. pasteurization Correct Answer: D->Pasteurization kills microbes by heating the milk to high
temperatures.
, Homogenization is a part of milk processing, but it does not destroy pathogens; rather it prevents
the fat from separating from the liquid.
There were complaints from customers about a cashier in the cafeteria. The cashier did not have
a pleasant demeanor when dealing with customer. The cashier most likely lacked which of the
following important skills?
a. technical skills
b. human skills
c. leadership skills
d. decision making skills Correct Answer: B-> The cashier probably lacked human skills, which
are helpful when interacting and dealing with coworkers and customers. This employee may
benefit from customer service training or placement in a role that does not directly interact with
customers.
What type of food additive might a food manufacturer use to prevent a lumpy texture?
a. stabilizer
b. humectant
c. salt
d. leavening agent Correct Answer: A-> Stabilizers such as gelatin are used to prevent lumps
and separation.
Humectants, salts and leavening agents are also food additives but their purposes are not to
prevent lumpy texture.
The phrase "calcium helps build strong bones" is an example of what type of label claim?
a. health claim
b. nutrient content claim
c. structure/function calim
d. cause/effect claim Correct Answer: C-> structure function claims relate to nutrient to a bodily
function.
A health claim is different in that it indicated a relationship between food and medical condition.
You note from the labs that your pt has a eGFR of 14 mL per minute. What does this lab
indicate?
a. impaired kidney function
b. normal kidney function
c. chronic kidney function
d. the patient is on dialysis Correct Answer: C-> Chronic kidney failure is indicated by an eGFR
of less than 15 mL per minute. At this stage, dialysis or kidney transplantation are the only
treatment options
Which of the following individuals is most likely to have Fe deficiency anemia?
a. an endurance athlete
b. someone with congestive heart failure
c. someone with IBS
