Practice RD Exam 2026 Questions and
Answers
The dietitian has been asked to calculate the protein needs of a 45-year old woman
with chronic kidney disease who has just started on peritoneal dialysis. The patient
weighs 155 pounds. Approximately how much protein does she need? (II) - Correct
answer-85-92g of protein -- p. MNT 97 Breeding
An adult client consumed 20 grams of protein and had a total nitrogen loss of 10
grams. The client's nitrogen balance would most appropriately be described as: -
Correct answer-Negative??? (20 gm pro/ 6.25= 3.2 gm N; 3.2 - 10gm= -6.8 gm N)
Egg white's foaming action can be increased by: (I) - Correct answer-. add cream
of tarter
Open-ended questions are advantageous in an interview for all of the following
reasons except: - Correct answer-it allows for specific data to be quickly elicited
Which electrolyte is necessary for the absorption, by way of active transport, of
glucose and galactose? - Correct answer-Sodium p. 50/57 Breeding
What pigments are responsible for the color of meat? (I)
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,Select one - Correct answer-myoglobin and hemoglobin p. FS-35/45 Breeding
What is the nonprotein calorie-to-nitrogen ratio of a patient receiving TPN
consisting of the following parenteral nutrition solution? (II)
Amount Solution
500ml 30% Dextrose
500 ml 20% Lipids
500ml 8.5% Amino Acids - Correct answer-222:1 (1680 total kcal, 1510 non
protein kcal; 170 kcals from protein/4= 42.5; 42.5/ 6.25= 6.8 gm N; 1510 NPkcal/
6.8 gm N= 222:1)
Omega 3-fatty acids are desirable in the diet because of their effect on the level of:
- Correct answer-triglycerides
During a counseling session a client states, "Your diabetic advice is way beyond
me." The RD responds by saying, "Are you saying that you do not understand the
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,information we have discussed?" What type of counseling skill is this? - Correct
answer-Paraphrasing p.E&R-15/20 Breeding
When heated for a long time, chlorophyll in vegetables changes to a dull yellow-
green pigment called _______. - Correct answer-pheophytin
A culturally acceptable way to help a pregnant, 20 year-old, Central American
woman get adequate folate would be to encourage her to eat more - Correct
answer-black beans
An RD is teaching a series of classes to cardiac rehab clients. The effectiveness of
the program is to be assessed through formative evaluation. When is the best time
to perform the evaluation? - Correct answer-At the beginning and midpoint
through the classes
An elderly client who is obese has newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes. Which of the
following nutrition diagnoses is most appropriate? - Correct answer-Elevated
serum triglycerides
Which of the following is the most stable color pigment for vegetables? - Correct
answer-carotenoids
Which of the following is NOT a property of a true experimental design? (III) -
Correct answer-Descriptive - E&R-7 breeding
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, How many total calories are in the following TPN solution? 500 ml's 40%
Dextrose + 250 ml's 7% amino acids + 200 ml's of 20% lipids? - Correct answer-
1150cals
Ethylene is a type of hormone produced by which type of food? - Correct answer-
fruit
Vitamin retention is important when cooking vegetables. Which vitamin(s) are
very sensitive to heat? - Correct answer-vitamin C and Thiamin p. FS-36/45
Breeding
The initial step in conducting research is: - Correct answer-identifying the research
problem
Using the Exchange List, how many calories does this meal provide? 3 oz turkey
breast with skin, 1/3 c white rice, 1 c cooked carrots, 1 c hot tea: - Correct answer-
Turkey= lean meat= 55 kcal x 3 oz.= 165 kcals
White rice= starch= 80 kcal
Cooked carrots= vegetable= 25 x 2 servings= 50 kcal
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Answers
The dietitian has been asked to calculate the protein needs of a 45-year old woman
with chronic kidney disease who has just started on peritoneal dialysis. The patient
weighs 155 pounds. Approximately how much protein does she need? (II) - Correct
answer-85-92g of protein -- p. MNT 97 Breeding
An adult client consumed 20 grams of protein and had a total nitrogen loss of 10
grams. The client's nitrogen balance would most appropriately be described as: -
Correct answer-Negative??? (20 gm pro/ 6.25= 3.2 gm N; 3.2 - 10gm= -6.8 gm N)
Egg white's foaming action can be increased by: (I) - Correct answer-. add cream
of tarter
Open-ended questions are advantageous in an interview for all of the following
reasons except: - Correct answer-it allows for specific data to be quickly elicited
Which electrolyte is necessary for the absorption, by way of active transport, of
glucose and galactose? - Correct answer-Sodium p. 50/57 Breeding
What pigments are responsible for the color of meat? (I)
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,Select one - Correct answer-myoglobin and hemoglobin p. FS-35/45 Breeding
What is the nonprotein calorie-to-nitrogen ratio of a patient receiving TPN
consisting of the following parenteral nutrition solution? (II)
Amount Solution
500ml 30% Dextrose
500 ml 20% Lipids
500ml 8.5% Amino Acids - Correct answer-222:1 (1680 total kcal, 1510 non
protein kcal; 170 kcals from protein/4= 42.5; 42.5/ 6.25= 6.8 gm N; 1510 NPkcal/
6.8 gm N= 222:1)
Omega 3-fatty acids are desirable in the diet because of their effect on the level of:
- Correct answer-triglycerides
During a counseling session a client states, "Your diabetic advice is way beyond
me." The RD responds by saying, "Are you saying that you do not understand the
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,information we have discussed?" What type of counseling skill is this? - Correct
answer-Paraphrasing p.E&R-15/20 Breeding
When heated for a long time, chlorophyll in vegetables changes to a dull yellow-
green pigment called _______. - Correct answer-pheophytin
A culturally acceptable way to help a pregnant, 20 year-old, Central American
woman get adequate folate would be to encourage her to eat more - Correct
answer-black beans
An RD is teaching a series of classes to cardiac rehab clients. The effectiveness of
the program is to be assessed through formative evaluation. When is the best time
to perform the evaluation? - Correct answer-At the beginning and midpoint
through the classes
An elderly client who is obese has newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes. Which of the
following nutrition diagnoses is most appropriate? - Correct answer-Elevated
serum triglycerides
Which of the following is the most stable color pigment for vegetables? - Correct
answer-carotenoids
Which of the following is NOT a property of a true experimental design? (III) -
Correct answer-Descriptive - E&R-7 breeding
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, How many total calories are in the following TPN solution? 500 ml's 40%
Dextrose + 250 ml's 7% amino acids + 200 ml's of 20% lipids? - Correct answer-
1150cals
Ethylene is a type of hormone produced by which type of food? - Correct answer-
fruit
Vitamin retention is important when cooking vegetables. Which vitamin(s) are
very sensitive to heat? - Correct answer-vitamin C and Thiamin p. FS-36/45
Breeding
The initial step in conducting research is: - Correct answer-identifying the research
problem
Using the Exchange List, how many calories does this meal provide? 3 oz turkey
breast with skin, 1/3 c white rice, 1 c cooked carrots, 1 c hot tea: - Correct answer-
Turkey= lean meat= 55 kcal x 3 oz.= 165 kcals
White rice= starch= 80 kcal
Cooked carrots= vegetable= 25 x 2 servings= 50 kcal
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