Certified Dietary Manager Exam 2025/2026 | 300+ Verified Q&A | Nutrition Therapy, Food Safety, Menu Planning, Sanitation, HR, Budgeting & Leadership

This in-depth Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) Exam Prep 2025/2026 guide offers over 300 thoroughly validated questions and accurate answers designed to reflect the most recent national standards and ANFP certification requirements. The material is organized to support comprehensive learning and rapid recall across critical areas such as clinical nutrition, foodservice operations, HR management, sanitation protocols, budgeting, and leadership skills. Whether you are pursuing your initial CDM certification or reviewing for recertification, this resource prepares you to confidently address exam domains and real-world job responsibilities in healthcare foodservice settings. The content is ideal for both individual study and classroom-based review. Main Topics Covered Include: Nutrition basics, macronutrients, digestion, and therapeutic diets Menu planning, purchasing, food production, and service delivery systems HACCP, foodborne illness prevention, safety audits, and equipment care HR responsibilities: job descriptions, interviews, FMLA, EEOC, scheduling Budgeting, forecasting, inventory control, and cost containment Regulatory bodies (CMS, OSHA), documentation, productivity standards Communication, leadership styles, delegation, and team building Best suited for: Students in CDM programs and dietetic technician pathways Healthcare foodservice managers and kitchen supervisors Long-term care facility staff and hospital dietary teams Culinary and hospitality students specializing in nutrition Registered Dietitians (RDs) and Dietetic Technicians (DTRs) pursuing leadership roles Structured with clear definitions, real-world applications, and regulatory alignment, this guide supports mastery of essential CDM competencies for both testing and professional success. Keywords: CDM exam 2025, dietary manager certification, food safety, HACCP, therapeutic diets, nutrition therapy, menu planning, foodservice leadership, cost control, sanitation training, healthcare foodservice, HR management, budget planning, CMS compliance, productivity measures, long-term care foodservice, foodborne illness prevention, job scheduling, ANFP certification