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DTR exam practice Questions with
Detailed Verified Answers
Question: The BEST way of adding energy to a protein restricted diet who has
renal failure:
a. Margarine
b. Milkshakes
c. Vegetables
d. Hard boiled eggs
Answer: a. Margarine
Question:A patient who is following a low sodium diet should avoid:
a. Canned fruit
b. Fresh fruit
c. Tomato based products
d. Milk
Answer: c. Tomato based products
Question:The best choice for older adults with smaller energy needs is
a. VIT/MIN supplementation
b. Nutrient dense foods
c. Increase immune functionality
d. Help macular degeneration
Answer: b. Nutrient dense foods
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Question:Elderly people require a diet of higher nutrient density than younger
individuals. Why?
a. Protein needs are higher
b. Kcal needs are lower
c. Fluid needs are higher
d. Vitamin needs are lower
Answer: b. Kcal needs are lower
Question:A lactating woman should increase her calorie needs by how many
during lactation.
a. 100 kcal
b. 300 kcal
c. 500 kcal
d. 600 kcal
Answer: c. 500 kcal
Question:A patient with a broken jaw should be on ____ Diet
a. Clear liquid
b. Soft
c. NPO
d. Mechanical soft
Answer: d. Mechanical soft
Question:As the newly hired food service director for a long-term care facility,
you are concerned with costs and portion control. The line cook says he needs
to prepare 375-4 oz. portions of broccoli. You note broccoli has a waste of
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19%. How much broccoli do you need to purchase considering this
information?
a. 94 lbs.
b. 116 lbs.
c. 266 lbs.
d. 460 lbs.
Answer: b. 116 lbs
Question:The most appropriate diet plan for a person who has GERD would
be:
a. Small meals high in fluids
b. Small meals low in fat
c. Large meals high in fluids
d. Large meals high in fat
Answer: b. Small meals low in fat
Question:Twenty-five people report nausea, vomiting, and abdominal
cramping 24 hours after eating a chicken salad. The source?
a. Clostridium perfringens
b. Salmonella
c. Botulism
d. MRSA
Answer: b. Salmonella
Question:The moving average method is used to smooth the randomness of
the data. The dietitian averages the data from April, May, June, and July to
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determine the number of soy burgers needed for August. To find number of
soy patties for Sept:
a. Add data from Aug and delete data from April
b. Delete data from April only
c. Delete August and June only
d. Add a leap year
Answer: a. Add data from Aug and delete data from April
Question:Which one of the dietary components cannot be used to synthesize
and store energy?
a. Lactose
b. Animal fats
c. Wheat starch
d. Plant Protein
Answer: b. Animal fats
Question:Which monosaccharide is found in nature only as part of a
disaccharide?
a. Glucose
b. Fructose
c. Maltose
d. Galactose
Answer: d. Galactose
Question:Which nutrient has the greatest energy density?
a. Carbohydrate
b. Protein
DTR exam practice Questions with
Detailed Verified Answers
Question: The BEST way of adding energy to a protein restricted diet who has
renal failure:
a. Margarine
b. Milkshakes
c. Vegetables
d. Hard boiled eggs
Answer: a. Margarine
Question:A patient who is following a low sodium diet should avoid:
a. Canned fruit
b. Fresh fruit
c. Tomato based products
d. Milk
Answer: c. Tomato based products
Question:The best choice for older adults with smaller energy needs is
a. VIT/MIN supplementation
b. Nutrient dense foods
c. Increase immune functionality
d. Help macular degeneration
Answer: b. Nutrient dense foods
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Question:Elderly people require a diet of higher nutrient density than younger
individuals. Why?
a. Protein needs are higher
b. Kcal needs are lower
c. Fluid needs are higher
d. Vitamin needs are lower
Answer: b. Kcal needs are lower
Question:A lactating woman should increase her calorie needs by how many
during lactation.
a. 100 kcal
b. 300 kcal
c. 500 kcal
d. 600 kcal
Answer: c. 500 kcal
Question:A patient with a broken jaw should be on ____ Diet
a. Clear liquid
b. Soft
c. NPO
d. Mechanical soft
Answer: d. Mechanical soft
Question:As the newly hired food service director for a long-term care facility,
you are concerned with costs and portion control. The line cook says he needs
to prepare 375-4 oz. portions of broccoli. You note broccoli has a waste of
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19%. How much broccoli do you need to purchase considering this
information?
a. 94 lbs.
b. 116 lbs.
c. 266 lbs.
d. 460 lbs.
Answer: b. 116 lbs
Question:The most appropriate diet plan for a person who has GERD would
be:
a. Small meals high in fluids
b. Small meals low in fat
c. Large meals high in fluids
d. Large meals high in fat
Answer: b. Small meals low in fat
Question:Twenty-five people report nausea, vomiting, and abdominal
cramping 24 hours after eating a chicken salad. The source?
a. Clostridium perfringens
b. Salmonella
c. Botulism
d. MRSA
Answer: b. Salmonella
Question:The moving average method is used to smooth the randomness of
the data. The dietitian averages the data from April, May, June, and July to
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determine the number of soy burgers needed for August. To find number of
soy patties for Sept:
a. Add data from Aug and delete data from April
b. Delete data from April only
c. Delete August and June only
d. Add a leap year
Answer: a. Add data from Aug and delete data from April
Question:Which one of the dietary components cannot be used to synthesize
and store energy?
a. Lactose
b. Animal fats
c. Wheat starch
d. Plant Protein
Answer: b. Animal fats
Question:Which monosaccharide is found in nature only as part of a
disaccharide?
a. Glucose
b. Fructose
c. Maltose
d. Galactose
Answer: d. Galactose
Question:Which nutrient has the greatest energy density?
a. Carbohydrate
b. Protein
